The past and present of Chongqing: the people from Huguang moved to Sichuan

Huguang Guild Hall, another internet-famous check-in spot in Chongqing, is quite photogenic! The stories of "People from Huguang filling Sichuan", "White elephants and blue lions blocking the Yangtze River" and "Yu the Great and Tushan" all started here. In fact, it has always been there before the advent of the Internet age, and locals may have seldom been there. Now that information is well developed and the country has increased its efforts in building spiritual civilization, this place has become a new Internet celebrity. Foreign tourists come in an endless stream, and the activities in the museum are constantly updated. In addition, the yellow walls in the museum and the architectural features of the two lakes region make it easy to take pictures inside. Now there are cultural relics on display, and you can also drink tea and watch Sichuan opera. It’s really a great place to visit! [GoodJob]History: It was first built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. The Huguang Guild Hall was built in the 24th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1759). It was subsequently expanded, newly built and renovated during the reigns of Emperor Daoguang and Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. Under the wave of immigration from Huguang to Sichuan in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, immigrants from various provinces established guild halls in Chongqing one after another in order to share their homesickness, develop together, and protect their rights. Among them was the Huguang Guild Hall. [Idea]Layout: Facing south, it covers an area of ​​18,400 square meters. It is a collective name for ancient buildings and antique buildings from the Qing Dynasty, including Yuwang Palace, Qi'an Public Office, Guangdong Public Office, and Jiangxi Guild Hall. Now there are teahouses, museums and exhibition halls. [Awesome] Location: Right under the Dongshuimen Bridge, near Baixiangju, next to Daomenkou Chinese Medicine Hospital, close to the river. Transportation: Take the bus to Wanglongmen Station and walk for 5 minutes. Take the subway to Xiaoshizi Exit 7 or Exit 8 and walk to the river for 10 minutes. [Salute] Tickets: 25 yuan, can be purchased online. Opening hours: 9:00~18:00 Surroundings: Baixiang Street, Baixiangju, Yangtze River Cableway, Chaotianmen Wharf, Financial History Museum, Raffles City, Luohan Temple