Which one do you think is the first ancient town in Chongqing?

When people think of Chongqing, what do they think of? Hot pot, Chongqing noodles, mountain city, foggy city, etc. are all the most impressive and familiar labels when Chongqing is talked about. This city with rich and high-quality tourism resources has always been one of the most popular tourist cities in China. It is the most mentioned check-in place on major social platforms, and it has become one of the top "network" tourist cities. Red City”.

The excitement, prosperity and modernity of the main city of Chongqing seem to be what most people want to visit there, but the ancient towns outside the city are always ignored by tourists, and Gongtan Ancient Town is one of them. one. This historical and cultural town is no less than or even better than those popular tourist attractions, and because not many people know about it, it is actually the best place to avoid the crowds. It is really amazing. longing for.

Gongtan Ancient Town is the number one historical and cultural town in Chongqing and a national 4A tourist attraction. It is located in Youyang County, Chongqing, at the intersection of Wujiang River and Apeng River. Since it is more than 270 kilometers away from the urban area, there are not many people visiting here. Gongtan Ancient Town, which has a history of 1,800 years, has been a cargo transfer station in the Wujiang River Basin and even the Yangtze River Basin since ancient times. The starting point of Youyang's "Thousands of Miles of Wujiang River, Hundreds of Miles of Gallery" is here.

Looking down from a high place, one after another unique stilted buildings are scattered in an orderly manner along the river bank. The irregular arrangement does not appear chaotic, but adds a sense of randomness and nature. There is an ancient road in the town, which connects the outside world with the ancient town, and also connects the historical timeline of this ancient town. For thousands of years, merchants traveling from north to south have been bustling and bustling, and the shops still open today seem to give us a glimpse of the original bustling scene. It has become a must-visit place for local tourists

There are many attractions for tourists to visit, including the Yuanyang Tower with a touching love story, the Ran Family Courtyard with authentic Gongtan architectural style, and more than 60,000 rock fortresses. The giant ladder made of bricks and so on. The Xiqin Guild Hall, which marks Gongtan's move towards the modern commodity economy, is a must-see. The red-pink painted wall is also known as the "Red Temple" by the locals. The majestic and upright sense of history can't help but make people awe-inspiring.

When you come to Gongtan Ancient Town, it’s impossible not to go to Wujiang Gallery. After all, this ancient town has the resounding title of “Wujiang Gallery’s core scenic spot and shining pearl”. The core scenic spot is more than 100 kilometers long and winding. Take a boat to wander on the Wujiang River, with the breeze blowing and the waves sparkling, it is a pleasant paradise.

After a day of fun, the best choice is to stay here and spend one night to experience the warm hospitality and folk food here. Yongdoufu, mung bean flour, Shaobai, and buckwheat cakes are all specialties passed down from generation to generation by the local residents here. Those who like tea can taste a cup of livable tea, and those who like to drink can drink a pot of tartary buckwheat wine. Ordinary life is also We can live our own poetic and artistic life.

Such a thousand-year-old ancient town is definitely the most worthwhile place to visit after we arrive in Chongqing! What do you think? Welcome to leave your opinions in the comment area.