Shizhu Xituo Ancient Town | Stroll through Xituo Ancient Town and encounter a thousand years of time. Have you ever been there?

Xituo Ancient Town is located in Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County, Chongqing City. Its original name is Xijie Tuo, which was the "Western Boundary of Bazhou" in ancient times. It is named because it is located on the south bank of the Yangtze River in Huishuituo, across the river from Shibaozhai, the pearl of the Yangtze River. The following is a travel guide to Xituo Ancient Town: • transportation: • Self-driving: Starting from Chongqing, drive along the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, get off at the Shizhu West Interchange, and then drive along Shixi Road to reach Xituo Ancient Town. • Public transportation: Take a bus from the South Square Bus Station of Chongqing North Railway Station to Xituo Ancient Town (the entire expressway takes about 3 hours, and there is only one bus a day, departing at 12:30). You can also take the high-speed train and get off at Shizhu Station (it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes). Then there is a shuttle bus bound for Shizhu County at Shizhu Bus Station. After arriving at Shizhu, you can transfer the shuttle bus to the ancient town. You can also take a steamer to Xituo from Chongqing, with two departures a day, at 9:00 and 17:00. • Admission: Free. • Opening hours: Open all day. • Tour routes: • Day 1: Arrive at Xituo Ancient Town, visit Yunti Street, and experience the unique charm of "the first street along the Yangtze River". You can visit ancient buildings such as Ziyun Palace, Yuwang Palace, and Wantian Palace to learn about the history and culture of Xituo Ancient Town. • The next day: Go to the Basan Ancient Trail and experience the hardships of the salt workers back then. Enjoy the natural scenery and feel the history along the way. • Accommodation: • There are many inns and B&Bs to choose from in Xituo Ancient Town, with prices generally ranging from 40 to 200 yuan. • Food recommendations: • Water shield: Smooth texture, rich in collagen, known as ginseng in water. • Special snacks in Xituo Ancient Town: such as fried glutinous rice cakes, rice tofu, etc. • Notes: • The weather in Xituo Ancient Town is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes with you. • When visiting Yunti Street, pay attention to safety and avoid falling. • Respect local customs and cultural traditions.