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Which attraction is closest to Chongqing West Railway Station?

Chongqing West Railway Station is relatively close to Ciqikou.

Ciqikou Ancient Town, formerly known as Longyin Town, 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 Bayu Folk Culture Tourism Circle . Ciqikou Ancient Town is located on the Jialing River in Shapingba District, Chongqing. It was built in the Song Dynasty. It has a unique landform of "one river, two streams, three mountains and four streets", forming a natural harbor and an important land and water terminal on the Jialing River.

Geographical environment

Ciqikou Ancient Town is located at 116°42′ east longitude and 39°89′ north latitude. It is located in the northeast of Shapingba District, the main city of Chongqing. It is an ancient town built over 1,000 years ago. An ancient town with folk culture and history.

The terrain is adjacent to the Jialing River in the front and Geleshan in the back. Jinbishan, Ma'anshan and Fenghuang Mountain are juxtaposed, and are surrounded by Qingshui Creek and Fenghuang Creek. After the development of the past dynasties, two streets, the front and the back, were formed, which the locals called "Main Street and Old Street" respectively. There are 12 streets and alleys in the ancient town of Ciqikou. Most of the streets are lined with Ming and Qing style buildings. The ground is paved with stone slabs and there are many shops along the streets.