归档： Attractions

The Baoding Scenic Area is located in the Dazu District of China in the town of Baoding, which is northeast of the town of Longgang. The Cave Temple was built by famous monk Zhao Zhifeng, which took decades to build and is one of the holy sites of Buddhism. The stone sculptures of the Baoding Scenic Area are centered on the Great Buddha Bay, with Xiaofowan, Guta, and Longtoushan in the east, Guanyin in the south, Songlinpo and vast mountains in the west, and Yanwan, Longtan, and other Buddhas in the north. Baodingshan rock carvings are unique in cave art. Despite having thousands of statues at the Great Buddha Bay, none are repeated. There are both intrinsic connections between the cavernous temples and also formal interconnections to form an organic whole.

Zhuoshui Ancient Town is located in the Zhuoshui attraction area of Qianjiang District, Chongqing. It flourished during the Tang Dynasty, reached its peak in the Song Dynasty, and gradually declined after the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As one of the most renowned ancient towns in southeastern Chongqing, it stands alongside the Longtan Ancient Town attraction.Gongtan Ancient TownCollectively known as the “three famous towns of Youyang”. As a quintessential representation of Chongqing’s old streets, this area preserves a relatively intact alleyway layout with the distinctive charm of southeastern Chongqing’s ancient towns. It showcases the unique character that sets it apart from historical districts in other cities while embodying the fusion, inheritance, and innovation of Ba culture, Tujia culture, and Han culture. The waterfront culture, merchant culture, and market town culture here are intricately interwoven. The ancient town’s old street is paved with bluestone slabs, stretching approx. 1 km long and 2–3.5 m wide. The shops, residences, guildhalls, and schools lining both sides feature wooden structures in diverse styles—some are stilted houses, others courtyard dwellings or “dustpan-mouth” buildings—creating a picturesque harmony. Fireproof walls adorned with exquisite murals separate the residences, while intricate wood carvings grace the window lattices and masterful stone engravings decorate the column bases. Strolling down this street feels like stepping into a grand hall of multicultural heritage. The visitor center at the ancient town entrance is housed in a 300-year-old opera stage, featuring remarkably lifelike character carvings on its eaves – a rare example of intricate craftsmanship rarely seen across Chongqing.Wind and Rain BridgeSpanning the Apeng River, this approx. 303m long and 5m wide covered bridge was reportedly one of Asia’s longest wooden bridges. Built entirely of interlocking wooden beams joined by mortise-and-tenon joints in precise crisscross patterns, it featured remarkably sturdy construction. Sadly, the bridge was destroyed in a 2013 fire.

Zhuoshui Scenic Area is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction and one of the top ten landmarks of New Chongqing. It is located in Zhuoshui Town, Qianjiang District, Chongqing City, with a total area of 4.8 square kilometers. It consists of Zhuoshui Ancient Town, a commercial town with rich folk customs and cultural tourism resources that originated from the late Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties; Puhua River Leisure Agriculture Experience Park, which integrates leisure, sightseeing, picking and experience; Bizika Water Park, which is themed on Tujia cultural design concepts and focuses on ecological garden landscapes, water play culture and entertainment, and Puhua Underground River, a karst geological wonder of the three bridges and two holes.Zhuoshui Scenic Area is located in the southeast of Qianjiang District, Chongqing City, on the bank of Apeng River, the largest tributary of Wujiang River. It is an important part of Apengjiang National Wetland Park, covering an area of 4.8 square kilometers. Chongqing-Huaihua Railway, Baomao Expressway and National Highway 319 pass through the area, and transportation is extremely convenient. The scenic area is a place where rivers meet, and the ancient town of Zhuoshui is elegant and far-reaching. The wind and rain covered bridge spans the river, connects the two banks and connects the three places, like a dragon roaring to the sky and wanting to leave; the Puhua underground river is winding and graceful, and the three natural bridges on the water are like a work of magic. On December 29, 2020, it was determined to be a national 5A-level tourist attraction.

Beishan Stone Carving is located in the north of Dazu District on the North Mountain. With Dafowan as the center, it covers its surrounding Guanyin Slope, Buddha Ear Rock, North Tower Temple—a total of five places. The carvings are exquisite and skillful. Except for some inscriptions, tower blocks, and shallow niches, the rest are well preserved. These stone inscriptions were popular among the people at that time and were the product of secularization of Buddhism. Beishan Stone Carving is famous for its exquisite engraving, fine skills, and exquisite elegance. It shows the development and change of Chinese folk Buddhist belief and grotto art style from the end of the 9th century to the middle of the 12th century.

The Lesser Three Gorges is the collective name for the Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge, and Dicui Gorge along the lower reaches of the Daning River in Wushan County, spanning 45 kilometers. It is one of the first AAAAA-rated attractions in China. Recognized as one of “China’s Top 40 Tourist Destinations” and a “National Scenic Area,” it has also been honored as a “Civilized Scenic Spot in Chongqing.” Esteemed figures have praised it as a “Wonder of China,” “Peerless Landscape,” “Not the Three Gorges, Yet Surpassing Them,” and “The Marvelous Gorge of the World.” Poetic tributes include: “Having seen the vast sea, other waters pale; beyond the Daning, no gorge can prevail. After scaling the Five Sacred Mountains, no peaks impress; after visiting the Daning, no gorge can impress.” Exploring the Little Three Gorges by boat offers a scenic journey lasting about 4 hours. The attraction features magnificent peaks, ever-changing misty clouds, serene waterfalls and springs, mysterious ancient caves, and lush forests—creating a natural masterpiece like a delicate bonsai. Playful monkeys climb trees and cliffs, mandarin ducks swim in pairs, various waterbirds soar, and fish glide through clear waters while birdsongs fill the air, making it a true wildlife paradise. Ancient relics like the hanging coffins, boat coffins, and old villages of the Ba people add historical significance. This unique gorge blends breathtaking natural beauty with cultural heritage, shining as a brilliant gem along the Yangtze River’s golden tourism route. Little Three Gorges features scenic spots including: Dragon Gate Gorge > Dragon Gate Bridge > Ancient Dragon Gate Village > Calligraphy Rock > Green Lion Guarding the Gate > Lingzhi Peak > Panda Drinking Water > Fairy Tossing an Embroidered Ball > Immortal Peach Peak > Lion Peak > Guanyin Sitting on Lotus Throne > Hanging Coffins > White Snake Entering Cave > Emerald Green Gorge > Ox Liver and Horse Lungs > Cliff Carved Buddha Statues > Heavenly Spring Flying Rain > Luo Family Village > Madu River > Skyward Peak > Golden Monkey Peak > Red Cliff Touching the Sky > Boat Coffins > Twin Eagles Playing on Screen > Flying Cloud Cave. The Lesser Three Gorges is the sister gorge of the Daning River Small Three Gorges, named for being even smaller than its counterpart. It encompasses three sections—Sancheng Gorge, Qinwang Gorge, and Changtan Gorge—along the lower reaches of the Madu River, a tributary of the Daning River, stretching 15 kilometers in total. In Wushan County, The Lesser Three Gorges is renowned for its narrower waterways, strikingly steep cliffs, and exceptionally deep valleys. Here, peculiar peaks, mirrored landscapes, and breathtaking scenery create a mesmerizing display. Sheer cliffs rise on both sides, with the river channel so narrow it feels like a slit in the sky, exuding an irresistible wild allure. Stalactites hang from the rock faces in bizarre and varied shapes, evoking a primal, rustic charm. Drifting through the gorge, visitors are treated to endless vistas of lush greenery, offering a profound return to simplicity and a deep embrace of nature.

The Ciqikou Special Steel Ferry will be upgraded to a passenger terminal. With Ciqikou as the core, water sightseeing routes will be opened to Dazhulin, Lijia, Yuelai, Chaotianmen, Danzishi, Guangyang Island, etc. At the same time, a Ciqikou yacht base will be built to operate yacht projects, provide high-end customized water tour services, create special tourist ships, open Ciqikou Ancient Town night tour routes, and supporting cultural and tourism experience projects.