Mianyang is the second largest city in Sichuan, the only Science City in China, and the hometown of Li Bai. It boasts rich cultural and natural landscapes: the Yue Wang Tower, one of the Four Famous Towers of the Tang Dynasty, offers a panoramic view of the confluence of three rivers; Li Bai's Former Residence (Jiangyou) lets visitors trace the footsteps of the immortal poet; Beichuan Qiang City is a 5A scenic area that carries forward the Qiang culture; Jiuhuang Mountain features high-altitude karst caves and spectacular sea of clouds; Luofu Mountain is renowned for its hot springs. In terms of cuisine, the must-tries include Mianyang rice noodles (smooth and with a savoury broth), Jiangyou braised pork intestines (soft and flavourful), Mianyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism, Zitong crispy cakes, Beichuan cured meat, and Leng Zhanzhan, among other local delicacies, which combine the fresh and fragrant flavours of northern Sichuan with the distinctive characteristics of the Qiang ethnic group.