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Explore the light and shadow mystery of Shapingba~Ciqikou

🚇Transportation tips: Take the subway line 1 and arrive at Ciqikou station. As soon as you get out of the station, you can choose to go up the stairs of exit 1, pass through the reserved passage of line 27, and go straight to the back street of Ciqikou ancient town. Or, you can turn right directly from the small platform of exit 1, walk about 500 meters, and you can reach the entrance of the back street.🛋️🚀🕊️ 🌃🏮As night falls, the thousand-year-old Ciqikou ancient town is like a pearl inlaid on the river, with brilliant lights, dazzling. Let's shuttle through the streets and alleys of the ancient town, immerse ourselves in this feast of light and shadow, and jointly compose a lyric about the ancient town at night.🎶🌹🌿 🏞️Since the Song Dynasty, Ciqikou has been known for its unique topography of 'one river, two streams, three mountains, and four streets', and is an important water and land wharf on the Jialing River. It has witnessed the prosperity and vicissitudes of history, and now it has left a new mark in the passage of time.📜🏮 🌈Between the tradition of the old street and the trend of the back street, Ciqikou collides with different sparks, showing the perfect fusion of old and new elements. Here, the new and the old, the modern and the traditional, weave a rich and colorful picture.🎨🔥 🌟The Ciqikou during the day is full of life, and at night, the lights are brilliant, passionate and romantic, like a grand party.🎉🌈 🏞️Climbing up the steps, the Ciqikou on the mountain and the river, the staggered buildings, the high pavilions and flying eaves, the continuous green tiles, give people a sense of seclusion and pride.🏮✨ 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️In the depths of the ancient town, the alleys are deep, as if there is a kind of magic that can soothe the hearts of tourists, making people can't help but walk leisurely in the ancient town with their loved ones.🌹🌈 🎉🎊The street vendors are hospitable, and the shouting is endless. The fragrance in the shop is overflowing, awakening the sleeping taste buds. And the singing in the bar makes people feel the world's fireworks, the joys and sorrows are quietly staged in the night of the ancient town.🎤🎭 🍵🥘In the ancient town, you can find a tea room, have a drink with friends, or find a small bar, drink and chat, nest in the soft lazy sofa, listen to old songs, watch the Jialing River flowing slowly, let time become blurred under the reflection of lanterns.🌆🍺 🏮There are various ways to play in Ciqikou, in addition to the old street and the back street, there are Baolun Temple, Baoshan Palace, Hejie Wharf, Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater, Lazidong and Baigongguan, etc., each place carries the mark of history, every corner is full of stories. If you are lucky enough, you can also watch the intangible cultural heritage performance 'Fire Dragon' for free.🎪🎭 🏮The ancient town of a thousand years, unique charm, one night is not enough to fully taste. You need to shuttle through the streets and alleys of the ancient town many times to truly appreciate its style.🌃🏮
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Posted: Feb 13, 2024
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