Self-driving guide to Gongtan Ancient Town in Chongqing

Chongqing is a famous historical and cultural city. The ancient towns here are full of history and cultural heritage, and have also created Chongqing’s Bayu cultural heritage. So which ancient town attractions are more interesting in Chongqing? Gongtan Ancient Town is one of them. Where is it in Chongqing? 1. Location of the scenic spot

Address: Provincial Highway 304, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing

Transportation Guide

Gongtan is 400 kilometers away from Chongqing along the secondary road , 250 kilometers away from Chongqing along the Wujiang Waterway and 65 kilometers away from Youyang County.

If starting from Chongqing, the route is as follows:

Route 1: Tourists can go to Pengshui first, and then take a boat or speedboat from Pengshui to Gongtan. It takes about 1 hour by boat and about 40 minutes by speedboat. This route allows you to enjoy the picturesque Wujiang Gorge.

Line 2: Tourists take the train to Youyang Railway Station, get off and take a bus to Gongtan. The fare is 25 yuan and the journey time is 1 and a half hours.

Line 3: There is a shuttle bus to Youyang from Chongqing Caiyuanba Bus Station every day. The fare is 135 yuan and the journey takes 12 hours. There are many buses (vans) from Youyang Bus Station to Gongtan. The journey takes 2 hours and the fare is 20-25 yuan.

Line 5: Visitors can take the long-distance bus from Chongqing to Pengshui at Chaotianmen Transportation Plaza (Yangzhou Yaxing 71 yuan, Kaisbauer 85 yuan),

Time required 5.5-6 hours, stay overnight in Pengshui. From Pengshui → Gongtan, there is only one bus every day at 8 a.m., the fare is 20 yuan, and the time required is 3.5-4 hours.

Route 4: Chongqing citizens traveling by car can go directly to Gongtan Town, Youyang County via Pengshui, or they can also go via Pengshui, Qianjiang River, and then to Gongtan. This

route allows you to stop and go and enjoy the scenery along the way. But it takes about 5 hours to get to Gongtan via Pengshui and Qianjiang. 2. Introduction to the scenic spot

Gongtan, once the largest ancient town in Chongqing, is a disappeared and forgotten city. After all the smoke and rain, there are many stories that cannot be told. Now there is only a river left, still east. flow.

If you need real tranquility, then come here. The tranquility of the ancient town allows tourists to stroll leisurely. The majesty and beauty of Wujiang Gallery are comparable to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, with mountains, water and towns. It is a seamless whole, like a paradise.

When you go to Gongtan, in addition to visiting the ancient town and taking a boat to see Baili Gallery of Wujiang Mountain Gorge and Apeng River Gorge, you can also visit small attractions such as Ma'an City and Honghua Cave. I believe that the customs and customs along the way will be interesting. Bring you a different experience.

3. Pengshui Youyang 3-day tour route

Day 1: Main city-Pengshui Jiuli City-Gongtan Ancient Town

Day 2: Gongtan Ancient Town-Wujiang Gallery-Ayi River

The third day: Calamus Prairie-Peach Blossom Spring