Chinese Name: 内江市 (nèi jiāng shì)
Population: 4,200,000
Area: 5,386 square kilometers (2,080 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Shizhong, Dongxing); 3 counties (Weiyuan, Zizhong, Longchang)
Seat of the City Government: Yuxi Lu, Shizhong District, Neijiang City
Useful Telephone Numbers: Tourist Complaints: 0832-96927
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China Neijiang Branch: 61, Jiaotong Lu, Shizhong District, Neijiang City
China Post Neijiang Branch: 53, Renmin Lu, Shizhong District, Neijiang City
Location: Situated in the southeast of Sichuan Province, Neijiang is bordered by Chongqing and Chengdu on the east and west, Zigong, Yibin and Luzhou in the south, and Suining and Nanchong in the north.
History: The first county-level administrative organization was set up here more than two thousand years ago in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was known as Han'an and Zhongjiang before the first emperor of the Sui Dynasty (581-618) changed its name to Neijiang. The Neijiang Special District was established in 1950 and altered to Neijiang City in 1985.
Physical Features: Neijiang is located in the central region of Sichuan Basin. Hilly areas make up the main part of the city's territory. Low mountains are distributed in the southeast and southwest.
Climate: The city enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, featuring warm winter and torrid summer weather, with plenty of sunshine and moderate rainfall. The average temperature of the coldest day in January falls to around 6℃-8℃ (42.8℉-64.4℉), and that of the hottest day in July is around 26℃-28℃ (78.8℉-82.4℉). Precipitation wise, sixty percent of the rainfall occurs in the summer.
When to Go: March to June and September to November.
Special Local Products: preserves, pottery, loquat
Attractions:
Shengshui Temple: one of the eight famous temples in Sichuan Province located in suburbs of Neijiang City, first built during 860-870 of the Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Zhang Daqian Memorial: built for one of the most distinguished contemporary painters of traditional Chinese painting, Zhang Daqian, who was born in Neijing
More Scenic Spots: Guyu Lake, Chonglong-Baiyunshan Scenic Area, Zizhong Confucius Temple
Travel Tips:
Neijiang City is located halfway between Chengdu and Chongqing, two big cities which are respectively 173 and 167 kilometers (107 and 104 miles) from the Neijiang. Through the expressway, it is about two hours' drive between Chengdu and Neijiang, and buses can be easily found in Chengdu, such as in Wugui Bridge Bus Station near the Tazishan Park in eastern Chengdu city proper, the bus station near the north railway station of Chengdu and Shuangqiaozi Bus Station.
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Travelers' Voices on Neijiang City
1.
Sep. 6,2009 06:28 Reply
Mr.david(Israel) said:
What bus go from Neijing to Chongqing, how often, how many hours it takes and where it departs.
Sep. 9,2009 23:04
Mr.James replied:
Neijiang Expressway Bus Center in Shuangsu Road has buses to Chongqing every half a hour from 7am-6pm. It needs 2.5 hours to get there.
2.
Jul. 12,2009 22:33 Reply
Ms.Kait(U.S.) said:
Is it easy to travel in and out of Neijiang City or does it take some time? Basically, how efficient is the train and bus systems in Neijiang?
Jul. 13,2009 22:31
Mr.Shan replied:
Neijiang is one of the important transportation hub in Suchuan, just inferior to Chengdu. Both of the train and bus could take you its nearby cities easily. As for the train information, you could search here: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
3.
Jul. 6,2009 23:02 Reply
Ms.Sheila(USA) said:
Please tell me in Chengdu which train station has the train to Neijing. How about the buses? Where to take the bus? Thank you.
Jul. 8,2009 02:19
Ms.Stella(China) replied:
Just go to take the train at Chengdu Railway Station. There are seven trains from Chengdu to Neijian each day. The first run is at 05:53 and the final run is at 23:32. It takes about 4 hours to get to Neijing by train. As for buses, you can go to take it at Wugui Bridge Bus Station,New South Gate Bus Station or
Beimen (North Gate) Bus Station.