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Swipe right for Zigong's intangible cultural heritage fish lanterns in Ciqikou! Full screen shock!

Dear friends, National Day is here and the holiday is perfect for a beautiful trip. Why not start your journey in Ciqikou, Chongqing? Ciqikou Backstreet x Zigong Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritors have created the "Thousand Lanterns Drunken Alley" themed night tour district. Walking in here feels like traveling through the mythical Classic of Mountains and Seas. Hundreds of handmade fish lanterns are connected, forming an endless galaxy. Looking down, light and shadow project a flowing ocean. It's truly magical 💕 Many foreign friends stopped to take photos on site. Big thumbs up for the intangible cultural heritage lanterns! 📍 Ciqikou Backstreet "Thousand Lanterns Drunken Alley" themed district 🌟 Lighting time: 19:00-22:00 Chongqing's new night tour landmark! Hurry and come enjoy the lights~
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