Beichuan Qiang Tourism Zone is the best place to experience the culture and customs of the Qiang ethnic minority. Situated in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County of Mianyang, Sichuan, Beichuan Qiang Tourism Zone boasts an area of 2.3 square miles. There are also the ruins and the biggest memorial hall of the 5·12 Earthquake.
What to see ?
Memorial Hall of 5·12 Earthquake
The Memorial Hall in Beichuan Qiang Tourism Zone is located at Renjiaping of Beichuan old county. The themed architecture is named “Crack” to remember the disaster. A 5·12 Big Earthquake Science Museum was also built to supplement the memorial hall, with the intention to educate people about earthquake and to let them experience the disaster by using the most advanced facilities including immersive scenes, LED videos and 4D cinemas.
Earthquake Ruins of Beichuan Old CountyBeichuan New County
Qiang Custom Museum
Jina Qiang Village
Travel Tips
How to there: Take a bus at Mianyang Passenger Terminal to Yongchang. It costs about CNY 10 for about a 50- minute ride. The bus departs based on passenger flow before18:40. Alternatively, take a direct bus at Mianyang Passenger Terminal to Leigu Town, costing CNY 14 for a 1.5-hour ride. After that, hop on a special bus to Beichuan Old County, which costs CNY 17 and the travel time about 15 minutes.
Admission Fee: 5·12 Earthquake Science Museum: CNY 75; Jina Qiang Village: CNY 10; Other attractions are free of charge.
Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30; 5·12 Earthquake Memorial Hall and Science Museum are closed on Mondays, excluding Chinese holidays.