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Introduction to Xingwen County, Sichuan

Xingwen County belongs to Yibin City of Sichuan Province, located in the combination of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou, with a total area of 1,373 square kilometers and a population of about 480,000 people. It is famous for its World Geopark and the cultural relics of the Bo people, and is one of the most typical areas of karst landscape in China.

Natural Wonders and Geological Heritage

Xingwen World Geopark has the largest stone sea landscape in Asia, Xingwen Stone Sea, with stone peaks on the surface, underground caves, Tianquan Cave, Big Funnel and other landscapes that are called geological wonders. The scenic area integrates karst landforms, underground river systems and ancient fossils, and was included in the World Geopark Network by UNESCO in 2005.

History, Culture and Ethnic Characteristics

Xingwen is the last settlement of the ancient Bo people, and the Hanging Coffin of Bo people is still an unsolved mystery. The local Miao culture is rich, and the Miao Huashan Festival is held annually. The red culture is profound, was once the Red Army Long March through the place. Specialties Xingwen square bamboo shoots, black bone chicken is famous throughout the country.

Tourism and Economic Characteristics

Relying on natural resources to develop eco-tourism, it has built 4A scenic spots such as Shihai Cave Township and Bo Wang Mountain. Agriculture is dominated by square bamboo, roasted tobacco, grain and oil, and the emerging shale gas industry is becoming a new economic growth point. The establishment of Chenggui High Speed Railway makes transportation more convenient, and it has become an important destination for tourism in South Sichuan.