Table 1 Main trunk lines, key towns, and notable scenic spots along the Shudao

From: Genetic map and characteristic features of the Ancient Shudao heritage landscape based on NCCR theory

The Shudao Route

Major Towns En Route

Relevant Allusions

Characteristic Scenery

Yinping Road

Qingchuan-Pingwu-Jiangyou-Baxi

Deng Ai skillfully crossed Mo Tianling to conquer Shu, capture Yinping, and liberate Qingchuan.

Bai Shui Pass, Jia Meng Pass, Jiang You Pass

Jinniu Road

Miangu-Zhaohua-Jianzhou-Jinan-Wulian-Zitong-Weicheng-Mianzhou-Luojiang-Deyang-Hanzhou-Xindu-Chengdu

The golden dung of the stone ox and the five strong men who opened the way.

Jianmen Pass, Longmen Pavilion, Mingyue Gorge

Micang Road

Nanjiang-Bazhou

Xiao He chases Han Xin under the moonlight

Le Shan Bridge, Nan Kan Grottoes in Bazhong, Enyang Ancient Town

Lizhi Road

Changshi-Weijia-Tongzhou

A rider in a cloud of red dust brings a smile to the imperial concubine’s face; none know it is lychees that have arrived.

Bamboo Tube Gully, Zima Kan

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