The three most worth visiting ancient towns in Chongqing

The three most worth visiting ancient towns in Chongqing are Gongtan Ancient Town, Ciqikou Ancient Town and Laitan Ancient Town.

1. Gongtan Ancient Town

Gongtan Ancient Town is located in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing City. It is an ancient town with a history of more than 1,700 years. The ancient town is well-preserved and is the best-preserved and large-scale Ming and Qing architectural complex in China. The features of the ancient town include bluestone streets, fire walls, courtyards, stilted buildings, etc., which attract many tourists.

2. Ciqikou Ancient Town

Ciqikou Ancient Town is located in Shapingba District, Chongqing. It is an ancient town famous for its porcelain. The three treasures of the ancient town (Maoxuewang, Braised Thousand Pieces of Skin, Salt and Pepper Peanuts) and the Sanduo of the ancient town (many temples, many celebrities' footprints, and many teahouses) attract tourists. The ancient wharf, Jiushitan River Beach, Shuchang Tea House, Baoshan Palace, Diaojiaolou, Little Chongqing Monument and other attractions make people linger here.

3. Laitan Ancient Town

Laitan Ancient Town is one of the three most worth visiting ancient towns in Chongqing. The ancient town covers an area of ??0.25 square kilometers. The four city gates are in cross symmetry. The walls are all made of stone strips more than half a meter long, which are strong and durable. Its ancient urn city, ancient city wall, Wenchang Palace, Ming and Qing old streets, etc. are the most representative check-in points of the ancient town. The Erfo Temple, the Ming Dynasty stone archway, and the Qing Dynasty relic pagoda in the ancient town are all special delicacies not to be missed.

Other ancient towns in Chongqing

1. Wanling Ancient Town

Wanling Ancient Town is an ancient town with rich historical and cultural heritage and dynamic water town scenery. It is known as " Immigrate to the water town." The ancient town and market are built on the mountain, layer upon layer, and are known as "small mountain cities". The Ming and Qing old streets in the ancient town have a long and ancient charm. Most of the buildings were built in the Qing Dynasty, with simple architectural styles. There are also traditional Sichuan opera, storytelling and other programs that you can enjoy in the ancient town.

2. Zouma Ancient Town

Zouma Ancient Town is located in Jiulongpo District. It has a long history and is a must-visit place for merchants. The ancient town preserves rich historical and cultural heritage, such as ancient post road ruins, ancient streets, blacksmith shops, old teahouses, Ming and Qing architecture and ancient theaters, etc. The peach blossoms in Zouma Town are the most famous. Every spring, the peach groves along the Jinma Lake bloom all over the river bank, making it extremely beautiful.

3. Zhongshan Ancient Town

Zhongshan Ancient Town is located in the southern mountainous area of ??Jiangjin City. It is a thousand-year-old ancient town. The buildings in the ancient town are built near the water, and you can admire many stilt-style buildings. The entire ancient town is covered with blue tiles, with red painted wooden boards and bamboo strips sandwiching the walls, and load-bearing columns, giving people an ancient and harmonious feeling. The ancient town is well-preserved, with many small shops run by aboriginal people. There is no commercial atmosphere, only the smell of fireworks from the people in the ancient town.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gongtan Ancient Town