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Fengdu, Chongqing | Discover the stories behind the "ghost" culture

| Discover the stories behind the "ghost" culture. 👹 A city famous for its "ghost and deity culture," it is said to be the resting place for souls after death, known as the "Ghost City" of Fengdu. Ancient trees reach to the sky on the famous mountains, with temples scattered throughout. In the vast underworld, immortals, Buddhists, Confucians, and all kinds of gods and ghosts occupy the temples, with a strict hierarchy, each performing their duties and ruling the legendary world of spirits with harsh punishments and strict laws. 👉🏻 Out of curiosity about this culture, I embarked on this journey to the "Ghost City." Remember to stick close to the tour guide, because with their explanations, you can better understand certain things, and they also expand on many small stories, which are indeed quite captivating. 🔸 The Fengdu Ghost City has unique attractions with rich connotations. It houses the largest dynamic cultural landscape of ghosts and deities in China, the Ghost Kingdom Palace, and within the ghost city, there are the Hengha Temples, Emperor's Hall, Naihe Bridge, Yellow Spring Road, Wangxiang Terrace, and the Medicine King Hall, among other buildings that represent the underworld. 📍 Address: No. 152, Mingshan Road, Mingshan Town, Fengdu County, Chongqing 🕙 Business hours: 07:30-17:20 🎫 Ticket: 90RMB per person 🚕 Transportation guide ① Public transportation: Take the bus from Chongqing city center to Fengdu city area, then take bus 204, the terminal station is the Ghost City scenic area ② Self-driving: Navigate directly to the Ghost City ticket office 🐯 Follow Xiao Ben, a boy running on the travel road, capturing his own stories through the lens!
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Posted: May 7, 2024
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Chongqing Fengdu Ghost City is located in the northwest of Fengdu County, Chongqing City. It is one of China's famous ghost culture tourist attractions and also one of the important historical and cultural towns in Chongqing. Here are some travel tips for Fengdu Ghost City: 1. Introduction to the scenic spot: Fengdu County has a long history and is a region with profound cultural heritage. The Ghost City is mainly composed of buildings from the Qing Dynasty, where tourists can experience Chinese supernatural culture and learn about cliff paintings and ancient mythological legends. The Ghost City also has many famous attractions, such as the Ghost Gate Pass, the Judgment Hall, and the Sacrificial Hall. 2. Transportation route: From the long-distance bus station or Chongqing North Station in Yubei District of Chongqing city, you can take a shuttle bus or drive to Fengdu. The entire journey takes about 4 hours. 3. Ticket price: about 60 yuan/person. 4. Visiting time: It is recommended for visitors to visit between 9am and 4pm in the afternoon. 5. Travel advice: Fengdu Ghost City is located in the dense forest, and visitors need to prepare suitable clothing for hiking. At the same time, because the ghost city is a closed environment, it is not suitable for visitors who are prone to motion sickness, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other conditions that are not suitable for visiting. When visiting the ghost city, it is important to follow local rules, respect local culture and religious customs, and not to damage historical sites or litter indiscriminately. Hope the above guide can provide help for travelers on their journey.

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