Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, once a bustling water and land dock, and walk on the bluestone paths to savor local delicacies and snacks. Find a teahouse to sit in and experience the local culture of old Chongqing. Proximity to the city center makes the ancient town an ideal spot for leisure and entertainment for residents. Follow the signs to explore the town which boasts over a dozen streets and alleys lined with buildings in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The town is compact, and it is easy to tour on foot following the signs. Although everything you see has been recently renovated, it does not detract from experiencing the ‘old Chongqing’ atmosphere. There are several attractions in town, such as the typical Sichuan eastern mountain dwellings like Zhong’s Courtyard and Tong’s Courtyard, which are worth visiting. The town’s Baolun Temple has a history of a thousand years and is a place for offering incense and prayers. Numerous teahouses line the streets, where sailors and local elders used to frequent. While drinking tea, you might have the opportunity to enjoy local folk arts, such as Sichuan Opera and Sichuan Qingyin music. Among the well-known local snacks, Chen’s Twisted Dough is a must-try; you can find many shops selling it, and the authenticity can be judged by the length of the queue in front of the store. The ancient town is not far from the White Residence and Zha Zi Dong in Mount Gele, which can be visited together. The entire text is open all year round and accessible 24/7.Ciqikou Ancient Town
Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, once a bustling water and land dock, and walk on the bluestone paths to [...]
