Where are the attractions in Chongqing that don’t require tickets?

Tourist attractions in Chongqing that do not charge admission and have beautiful scenery include: Ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing, Hongya Cave, Baidi City in Fengjie, Chongqing, and Guanyintang Wetland Park in Bishan, Chongqing.

1. Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing

Ciqikou Ancient Town is located on the bank of Jialing River in Shapingba District, Chongqing. It was founded in the Song Dynasty and has a unique landform of "one river, two streams, three mountains and four streets". It forms a natural harbor and is an important land and water terminal on the Jialing River. It was once prosperous with "thousands of people holding hands during the day and thousands of bright lights at night". It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot, a famous historical and cultural street in China, a key protected traditional street in Chongqing, Chongqing’s “Twelve New Scenic Spots in Bayu”, and a Bayu folk culture tourism circle.

Ciqikou Ancient Town contains rich Bayu culture, religious culture, sand culture, red rock culture and folk culture, each with its own characteristics. A stone road with a thousand-year-old Ciqikou is the epitome and symbol of the ancient city of Chongqing and is praised as "Little Chongqing".

2. Hongyadong

Hongyadong, formerly known as Hongyamen, is one of the city gates of Chongqing in ancient times. It is located on Cangbai Road, Jiefangbei, Chongqing, on the Yangtze River The riverside area where the Jialing River and the Jialing River meet has attracted countless Chinese and foreign tourists because Hongya Cave is similar to the scenes in Hayao Miyazaki's movies "Castle in the Sky" and "Spirited Away".

Of course, the charm of Hongya Cave itself is not trivial. The buildings here are built along the mountains and rivers. They are all the traditional buildings with the most distinctive Bayu characteristics - the Diaojiaolou style, which is very layered. In addition, because the ancient buildings here are relatively well preserved, they are also known as witnesses of Chongqing's history and culture and a symbol of Chongqing's urban spirit.

When you walk into Hongyadong from the direction of Jiefangbei, the first thing you see is a very wide viewing platform. This is the top of the entire Hongyadong. Standing here, you can enjoy the scenery on both sides of the strait and the communication between the two sides. You can have a panoramic view of the bridge, and this spectacular sight is almost unforgettable.

3. Baidi City, Fengjie, Chongqing

Qutang Gorge Scenic Area The two sides of Qutang Gorge are sharply cut, with towering rock walls, and the river surges through the cliffs. Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "there is nothing more dangerous than a sword pavilion. He is known as "the most powerful person like Kui". The scenic spots and historic sites in Qutang Gorge are numerous and concentrated, making them convenient for tourists. Upstream of the gorge mouth, there are Fengjie Ancient City, Eight Formations, and Yufu Pagoda. On the top of the mountain on the north bank of the gorge, there is the Baidi City with many cultural relics, the thrilling ancient plank road, and the mysterious Fengxiang Gorge.

The south bank has a whitewashed wall covered with inscriptions, rich in legends such as the Mengliang Staircase, the Hanged Monk, the Armor Cave, and the Phoenix Drinking Spring with its secluded and sweet springs. On the south bank not far downstream of Fengxiang Gorge, there is a strange-shaped peak protruding from the riverside. It is called "Rhinoceros Watching the Moon", which is so lifelike. The ruins of Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, only a few kilometers away from Baidi City, is a place where the poet lingered.

4. Chongqing Bishan Guanyintang Wetland Park

Chongqing Guanyintang Wetland Park is located in the south of Bishan County, Chongqing, covering an area of ??40.5 hectares, with a water area of ??12.1 hectares and a land area of ??28.4 hectares. It is a national wetland park and was approved as a 4A tourist attraction in 2014. The climate is mainly subtropical humid monsoon climate and it is the largest urban wetland park in Chongqing.

The wetland park has the characteristics of wide water surface, natural shape, gentle water flow, rich animal and plant resources, and outstanding historical and cultural features. There are 9 antique buildings in the Wetland Park, mainly wooden structures in eastern Sichuan. Supplemented by uniquely painted pavilions, buildings, pavilions, etc., they are named after the "Eight Bishan Scenes" such as "Maolai Wonderland", "Parangum Cloud Cover", "Tiger, Bee and Horse Trail".