Opens at 09:00-22:00(Tickets available until 21:00; admission ends at 21:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
023-63930287,023-63914697
Chongqing Yuzhong Huguang Guild Hall is worth a visit!
Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall stands by the Yangtze River, beside the ancient Dongshuimen, and has been honored as a national key cultural relic protection unit in the sixth batch. It is not only a witness to the vicissitudes of the ancient city of Yuzhong, but also a shining pearl in the passage of time. Its architectural planning is ingeniously designed, taking advantage of the mountain's terrain, layer upon layer, perfectly interpreting the unique geographical charm and architectural aesthetics of the mountain city. Within the guild hall, the architectural style is eclectic, retaining the classic styles of Guangdong, Guangxi, Jingchu, Xiaoxiang, and Jiangnan water towns, while cleverly integrating the essence of Chongqing's local architecture. Its artistic value is extraordinary and awe-inspiring.
Stepping inside, it feels like traveling through a time tunnel. You can not only deeply explore the rich history of Chongqing's immigrant culture but also leisurely enjoy tea by the antique stage, listen to the melodious opera, and savor a rare sense of leisure and tranquility. This is an excellent place to experience Chongqing's profound cultural heritage and unique lifestyle. Every stop here is a spiritual baptism and cultural immersion.
maeva_4860
Chongqing's lesser-known night tour routes are stunningly beautiful!!
When night falls at the Huguang Guild Hall, the summer heat dissipates a bit. The ancient-style guild hall is built in layers, combining the Sichuan and Chongqing mountain landscapes. The yellow-toned ancient architecture blends with aesthetics. Now, many new night tour spots have been added, and any casual 📷 shot can be a masterpiece!
🌙 Night Tour Route
🚶♂️➡️ Sculpture Museum - Yu Wang Palace - Yuzhou Academy - Guangdong Guild Hall - Qian Guild Hall
Wandering through the lantern-lit walls of the Sculpture Museum, the flickering fish lanterns on the trees are truly beautiful.
Then, check in at the lantern tree at Yu Wang Palace, where you can climb to a higher spot and take silhouette photos of the moon against the night sky.
Walk to the tranquil Yuzhou Academy and interact with the lifelike fish lanterns under the projection.
If you like shadow puppetry, you can interact with the shadow puppets at the Guangdong Guild Hall.
When you get tired, take a seat at Qian Guild Hall, where there is a nightly performance of 'Night·Drunk Bayu'. Enjoy a bowl of lid tea while experiencing the ancient Ba civilization!
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GracefulSwan
Spend an hour visiting Chongqing's century-old buildings
👉 Huguang Guild Hall This place has a history of over 300 years. The harmonious blend of traditional and modern architecture is rich in cultural heritage and full of modern innovation.
📍 Huguang Guild Hall
⌚️ Opening hours 9:00-17:00
❗️tips:
Take the elevator from the exit of Huguang Guild Hall to Dongshuimen Bridge, and overlook the entire Huguang Guild Hall from the bridge. The view is completely different from what you see inside!
For those who love😍 history or photography📷, this place is worth a visit. The yellow walls here are super photogenic, so put on your beautiful dress👗 and come check it out!
Hayes_~Addison
Chongqing || The Beauty You Don't Know, A Comprehensive Guide to Food and History
|| The Beauty You Don't Know, A Comprehensive Guide to Food and History.
Chongqing·China Three-Day Tour Guide: Mountain City Exploration
Day 1: Culture and History of Yuzhong District
Morning: Start your journey at the Huguang Guild Hall, where the architectural reliefs are exquisite and lifelike.
Noon: Walk to Jiefangbei, feel the city's landmark and historical atmosphere of Chongqing.
Afternoon: Visit Kuixing Tower and experience the magical scene of 'you think you're on the 22nd floor, but turn around and it's the 1st floor.'
Evening: Take the Yangtze River Cableway and enjoy the magnificent view of the confluence of the two rivers from the air.
Night: Stroll in Longmenhao Old Street, enjoy Chongqing's nightlife and food.
Day 2: Fusion of Modernity and Nature
Morning: Visit the two major churches in Jiangbei, feel the sanctity and solemnity of Gothic architecture.
Noon: Head to Chongqing Science and Technology Museum, experience the fun of technology, suitable for family trips.
Afternoon: Admire the modern landmark building next to Chongqing Grand Theatre, then walk to Qiansimen Bridge to view Hongya Cave and the night scenery on both sides.
Night: Dive into Hongya Cave, experience the magic and food of stilted buildings.
Day 3: Combination of Art and Nature
Morning: Visit the People's Great Hall and the China Three Gorges Museum opposite, learn about the history and culture of Chongqing.
Noon: Experience the Crown Escalator, the second longest slope escalator in Asia.
Afternoon: Head to Liziba Monorail Station to watch the spectacle of the monorail passing through the building.
Evening: Feel the cultural and creative atmosphere at E'ling Second Factory, take photos and check-in.
Night: Climb E'ling Park and overlook the dazzling night view of the entire mountain city.
Accommodation Suggestions
Recommended to stay around Jiefangbei, convenient transportation, concentrated surrounding attractions, and rich food.
Food Recommendations
Chongqing hot pot is a must-try, along with special snacks such as sour and spicy noodles, Mao Xue Wang, and spicy chicken.
Precautions
Chongqing has a mountainous terrain, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Pay attention to weather changes, and be prepared for sun protection and rain.
QuantumSorcerer_789
The best viewing point of Huguang Guild Hall, save on tickets
Compared to entering the Huguang Guild Hall,
I recommend viewing from this spot. Not only can you see the full view of the Huguang Guild Hall, but you can also see it alongside the Yangtze River Cableway and Baixiangju.
The Huguang Guild Hall, with a history of over 300 years, intertwines with modern buildings. This place was once a settlement for immigrants during the Qing Dynasty's "Huguang fills Sichuan" movement and was built as a guild hall to maintain connections among fellow countrymen.
This well-preserved ancient building from the Qing Dynasty is worth seeing on its own, and it also houses two well-preserved ancient opera stages where performances are held regularly.
Address: Huguang Guild Hall
How to get there: Exit at Xiaoshizi Station, Exit 7. After exiting, turn left and walk to the intersection, then turn right and walk to the Dongshuimen Bridge. There is an elevator at the bridgehead that takes you down to the Huguang Guild Hall.
Best photo spot: Take the elevator from the exit of the Huguang Guild Hall up to the Dongshuimen Bridge. After exiting the elevator, walk a few steps towards the center of the bridge to find the best viewing point.
Visiting hours:
The Huguang Guild Hall is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is recommended to plan your visit in advance.
@d3pt_W@nd3r3r
The urban imprint of Chongqing starts here, Huguang Guild Hall
If you ask which cultural and historical sites are hidden in Chongqing's urban area, this place will definitely be on the list. If you take the Yangtze River Cableway, you will see a cluster of yellow buildings. This is the Huguang Guild Hall located on the banks of the Yangtze River.
The Huguang Guild Hall was first built in the early Qing Dynasty and was also known as the Yu King Palace. Over the following centuries, it underwent continuous reconstruction and expansion, forming a large-scale architectural complex that integrates features from various regions. Like other historical buildings, most of the structures of the Huguang Guild Hall had long fallen into disrepair and disappeared over the long years. The current Huguang Guild Hall, after the restoration and protection project in 2005, has preserved old buildings such as the Yu King Palace and the Guangdong/Qian'an Guild Halls.
The Huguang Guild Hall is also a place that bears the imprint of the era of the "Two Guangs Filling Sichuan" story. Upon entering the main gate of the Huguang Guild Hall, the most striking feature is the majestic Yu King Palace archway, which reveals the architectural characteristics of the Huizhou style everywhere. After passing through the Yu King Palace, there is a stone staircase leading to the Yuzhou Academy. Taking a set of ancient-style photos here would be very fitting.
After a tour, you will find the buildings in the Huguang Guild Hall to be exquisitely crafted. If you want to learn more about the history of the Huguang Guild Hall, you can choose to be accompanied by a guide when purchasing tickets.
Huguang Guild Hall Tour Route:
Immigration Museum → Yu King Palace → Yuzhou Academy → Guangdong Guild Hall → Qian'an Guild Hall → Carving Museum
Huguang Guild Hall Photography Guide:
The Huguang Guild Hall is a great place for taking photos in ancient-style Hanfu!
Next to the sightseeing elevator of Dongshuimen Bridge, the terrace of the Guangdong Guild Hall, the stone stairs in the alleys inside the hall, under the walls, and many other places inside the hall are suitable for taking photos. You need to explore slowly to discover them.
Huguang Guild Hall
Time: 9:00—22:00
Ticket: 25/person
Address: No. 1, Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Transportation: Get off at Xiaoshizi Station on Metro Line 1, Exit 8
Grace Beaumont7834
It's so beautiful, this is really Chongqing, the charm is even more amazing than love||
||."You should definitely visit Chongqing"
Go with your loved one to feel the breeze of the Jialing River
To see this unique mountain city
Besides the abundance of delicious food in Chongqing
Photography is super beautiful📸
When you're in Chongqing, don't just focus on the food
You must also visit these photogenic places
- Chongqing·China
🌟Highlights:
【Itinerary】
𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Longmenhao Old Street→Huguang Guild Hall→Chaotianmen→Raffles City→Qiansimen Bridge→Chongqing People's Auditorium→Chongqing Grand Theatre night view
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𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Huangge Ancient Trail→Laojun Cave South Heaven Gate→Guanyin Bridge→Liberation Monument→Chongqing Socialist College night view
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【Places worth visiting】
1⃣Longmenhao Old Street
📍The old street is very characteristic, overlooking the river view is also beautiful, and there is the very popular Shimen frame, a must-visit spot
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2⃣Huguang Guild Hall
📍Opposite Longmenhao Old Street bridge, just one subway stop away, standing on the bridge after exiting the subway, you can capture the full view of the guild hall
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3⃣Raffles City
📍A few minutes walk from Huguang Guild Hall towards Chaodong Road
On Chaodong Road, you can take very popular photos of Raffles City "Manhattan". Portrait photography here feels like traveling through time and space
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4⃣Chongqing Grand Theatre
📍Baoding Gate City Wall Ruins Park
This place is suitable for taking night views in the evening, clear weather brings unexpected beauty, and you can capture the bridge and Hongya Cave in one shot
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5⃣Huangge Ancient Trail
📍Take a taxi to the entrance of Huangjueya Old Street, the entire ancient trail is covered with towering trees, a very healing forest, and the road is lined with teahouses with truly stunning scenery, keep walking up to reach Laojun Cave, and you can also check in at the South Heaven Gate position on the mountain top, overlooking the whole of Chongqing is very impressive
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6️⃣Chongqing's La La Land
📍Socialist College
Be sure to walk towards the small woods inside, the photos taken here look like they are framed in a painting, very beautiful
KO. Joy 33
Chongqing | The ancient architectural complex on the hillside
Along the Yangtze River bank on the east side of the peninsula where the old city of Chongqing is located, walk towards the direction of the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge🌁, and not far away, you will see this very conspicuous complex of buildings.
This is the largest existing ancient guild hall complex in China, the Huguang Guild Hall. The buildings face the Yangtze River🌊 and are built along the river according to the slope. Inside, there are Yuwang Palace, Guangdong Guild Hall, Qi'an Guild Hall, and four opera stages.
After buying a ticket and entering the Huguang Guild Hall, I was immediately attracted by the architecture. The mountainous terrain provides the guild hall with a spatial beauty🍃 that is hard to achieve in flatland architecture, and the decorations on the roof ridges, wall columns, beams, and windows are exquisitely beautiful and worth savoring in detail.
Recommended route:
Yuwang Palace—Carving Museum—Qi'an Guild Hall—Guangdong Guild Hall—Yuzhou Academy—Immigration Museum
Scenic spot highlights:
✔️Distinctive architecture
The guild halls mostly follow the courtyard layout of the Ming and Qing dynasties, inheriting the typical architectural styles of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, and the Jiangnan region, while also integrating the traditional architectural features of Chongqing.
✔️Carving techniques
The relief and openwork carvings on the guild hall buildings mainly feature stories of characters from Journey to the West, Romance of the West Chamber, Investiture of the Gods, and The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars, as well as various animals and plants such as dragons and phoenixes. In particular, the opera stage of the Qi'an Guild Hall is the most completely preserved and exquisite stage in the Huguang Guild Hall complex, with carvings of a very high artistic standard.
✔️Immigrant culture
The Huguang Guild Hall is a historical product of the 'Huguang Fill Sichuan' immigration wave, established based on the living conditions and psychological needs of the immigrants, serving as a hub for maintaining the bond among fellow townspeople. The use of elements from both the hometown and the immigrant land in the architectural decoration shows an inclusive immigrant spirit.
✔️Intangible cultural heritage performances
If you like watching operas, there is usually a performance of 'Drunken Bayu', a cultural residency show based on Bayu culture with intangible cultural heritage performances, on the most exquisite stage inside the guild hall in the afternoon.
Photo spots sharing:
▪️Entrance of Yuwang Palace
▪️Entrance of Qi'an Guild Hall, the interior stage is also good for photography, and red silk can be used as a foreground
▪️Entrance of Guangdong Guild Hall
▪️Left side of the long staircase at Yuzhou Academy, where you can capture the distinctive roofs and Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge in the same frame
▪️Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge, where you can take a panoramic view of the Huguang Guild Hall
Tips:
🔘If you are taking photos of architecture or portraits, it is recommended to go in the morning when there are fewer people
🔘It is recommended to tour in a clockwise direction
🔘Turn left at the exit, take the elevator, and go up to the 5th floor to stand on the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge and overlook the Huguang Guild Hall
Location: No.1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Chaotianmen Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City
Opening hours: 9:00~18:00, entry stops at 17:00
Ticket price: ¥25
Zoey Roberts Penelope
Huguang Guild Hall
📍 The Huguang Guild Hall is located on the side of the Yangtze River Bridge at Dongshuimen in Yuzhong District, Chongqing. There is an elevator at the bridgehead that leads directly to the entrance and exit of the Huguang Guild Hall below the bridge.
🌟 The Huguang Guild Hall was first built in the 24th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1759). It includes several ancient architectural complexes, such as the Yuwang Palace, Qi'an Guild Hall, and Guangdong Guild Hall.
✅ The Huguang Guild Hall became an important symbol of Chongqing as a prosperous port during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it is also an important marker of immigrant culture, commercial culture, and architectural culture.
Huguang Guild Hall
Cook Harper/75
【Chongqing Tourism】Huguang Guild Hall--Recommended for New Travelers
Address: Located on Dongshuimen Zheng Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
It was built in the 24th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1759) as a guild hall for immigrants from Huguang to Sichuan to maintain connections with their hometowns. The guild hall covers an area of 8,561 square meters and includes buildings such as Yuwang Palace, Guangdong Guild Hall, and Qi'an Guild Hall. It is the most well-preserved and largest ancient guild hall complex in Chongqing and even the southwestern region.
Inside, there is an exhibition hall that tells the story of Chongqing's development from an immigrant city to the economic and cultural center of the southwestern region. Visitors can also see scenes of the immigrants working hard for their livelihoods.
Tea tasting and opera listening: There is a teahouse inside where you can enjoy tea and opera. The cost can be paid together with the ticket purchase.
Ticket price: The scenic area ticket is 25 yuan. The Bayu cultural performance is an additional 68 yuan/person
Business hours: 9:00-18:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:30) Please plan your visit accordingly.
Transportation: I took a taxi, and for the subway, you can use Baidu Maps.
The scenic area's overall yellow background wall, along with the atmosphere that blends modern and ancient elements, makes it very suitable for taking photos. It's great for photo opportunities when the weather is good. I went there at around 3 pm, and after watching the performance, it was getting dark, and without lights, the photos can turn out a bit gloomy. It is recommended that visitors go there in the morning first.
The place is close to Hongya Cave, but I do not recommend walking there. We couldn't find the way by foot, and since Chongqing is a mountain city, anyone who has been there knows the difficulty. I was exhausted and couldn't find the way until I finally took a taxi, which didn't save money and left me half dead from fatigue.
I encountered an elderly gentleman whose ancestors were immigrants. During the visit, he introduced me to the history of Huguang, which gave me a better understanding of the attraction.
I also encountered a bold cat that dared to defecate in the incense burner, which was friendly and adorable.
If you come to Chongqing for tourism, why not visit the Huguang Guild Hall for a walk and a look? I believe it will be an unforgettable travel experience.
Luna_2_Moonhaven/81
When visiting Chongqing, one must check out the ancient architectural complex located on the hillside
🏨 Huguang Guild Hall
📍Detailed address:
No. 1 Ba Jiao Garden, Changbin Road, Chaotianmen Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City
🕙Opening hours: 9:00~18:00, entry stops at 17:00
Ticket price: ¥25
🌟Highlights:
Walking along the eastern side of the peninsula where the old city of Chongqing is located, towards the direction of the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge, not far away, you will see this very conspicuous group of buildings.
This is the largest existing ancient guild hall complex in China, the Huguang Guild Hall. The buildings face the Yangtze River and are built along the river slope, including the Yuwang Palace, Guangdong Guild Hall, Qi'an Guild Hall, and four opera stages.
❤Recommended reason:
After buying a ticket and entering the Huguang Guild Hall, you are immediately attracted by the architecture. The mountainous terrain provides the guild hall complex with a spatial beauty that is hard to achieve in flatland architecture. The decorations on the ridge, columns, beams, and windows are exquisitely detailed and worth savoring.
🗓Itinerary:
Yuwang Palace—Carving Museum—Qi'an Guild Hall—Guangdong Guild Hall—Yuzhou Academy—Immigration Museum
👍Most recommended:
1. Distinctive architecture
The guild hall mostly follows the layout of the courtyard houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The architecture not only inherits the typical styles from Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, and the Jiangnan region but also integrates the traditional architectural features of Chongqing.
2. Carving techniques
The guild hall's architectural relief and openwork carvings mainly feature stories of characters from Journey to the West, Romance of the West Chamber, Investiture of the Gods, and The Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars, as well as various animals and plants such as dragons and phoenixes.
Especially the opera stage of the Qi'an Guild Hall, which is the most complete and exquisite opera stage in the Huguang Guild Hall complex. The carvings on the stage are of a very high artistic standard.
3. Immigrant culture
The Huguang Guild Hall is a historical product of the 'Huguang Fills Sichuan' immigration wave. It was established based on the living conditions and psychological needs of the immigrants and serves as a hub for maintaining the sentiment among fellow townspeople.
The use of elements from the hometown and the immigrant land in the architectural decoration shows an inclusive immigrant spirit.
4. Intangible cultural heritage performances
If you like watching operas, in the afternoon, there are performances of 'Drunken Bayu', a cultural show rooted in Bayu culture with intangible cultural heritage as its core, on the most beautiful stage inside the guild hall.
Photo spot sharing:
The entrance of Yuwang Palace, the entrance of Qi'an Guild Hall, the interior stage is also great for photography, you can use red silk as a foreground!
The entrance of the Guangdong Guild Hall, the long staircase to the left of Yuzhou Academy, where you can capture the distinctive rooftops and Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge in the same frame, Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge, where you can take a panoramic photo of the Huguang Guild Hall!
📝Tips:
1. If you want to take photos of the architecture or portraits, it is recommended to go in the morning when there are fewer people
2. It is recommended to tour in a clockwise direction
3. Turn left at the exit, take the elevator, and go up to the 5th floor where you can stand on the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge and overlook the Huguang Guild Hall
VictoriaMcDermott02
Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall~ Finally here
📍Detailed address:
No.1 Ba Jiao Garden, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City
🚉Transportation strategy:
Take the light rail Line 1 or Line 6 to Xiao Shi Zi Exit 7, about a 7-minute walk
🕙Business hours:
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
❤Recommended reason:
There are several nice attractions inside: Guangdong Guild Hall, Qi'an Guild Hall, etc.
The hall offers free stamping, which can be stamped on a notebook or a ticket 🎫
Photography clothing recommendation: You can wear Hanfu, Qipao, or other retro or characteristic clothing, there are many great spots for taking beautiful photos!
Scarlett.Robinson.68
Traveling alone to the Huguang Guild Hall? Keep these tips handy, as Chongqing tourism is more than just cyberpunk
Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall is currently the largest Qing Dynasty guild hall complex in the country, and it's a rare place of ancient charm amidst the cyberpunk vibe of Chongqing.
If you plan to visit Huguang Guild Hall alone, make sure to bookmark this travel guide:
1. Why I recommend visiting Huguang Guild Hall alone: a. The unique yellow exterior walls are great for photos; b. A beautiful experience of Sichuan-style architecture; c. A place of tranquility in the bustling and dynamic dreamland of Chongqing; d. A national key cultural heritage site and the largest Qing Dynasty guild hall complex.
2. How to get there: Exit from Exit 7 of Xiaoshizi metro station and take a taxi following the driver's directions to the dock square parking, which is even less walking than taking the metro.
3. The order to visit alone: Entrance - Theme Exhibition Hall - Immigration Exhibition Hall - Carving Museum - Qi'an Guild Hall - Guangdong Guild Hall - Yuzhou Academy - Yuwang Palace (you can also visit Yuwang Palace after the Immigration Exhibition Hall) - Exit.
4. Details to look out for: The door sculptures of Guangdong Guild Hall, the flying eaves of Dayu Palace, the steps along the mountain inside the guild hall, the yellow walls, arches, sculptures of immigrants filling Sichuan, the business practices of Cantonese merchants, views of the Yangtze River Bridge from the guild hall, and the illuminated guild hall at night.
5. Ticket price: 25 yuan
6. Accommodation: It is recommended to stay near Jiefangbei, where there are many high-rise homestays.
aglowbrianna
The Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall | Over 300 years of history, Yuwang Palace, Guangdong Guild Hall, Qi'an Guild Hall
Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall, also known as Yuwang Temple, is located at No. 1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It includes the Guangdong Guild Hall, Jiangnan Guild Hall, Lianghu Guild Hall, Jiangxi Guild Hall, and four opera towers, as well as the Guangdong Guild Office and Qi'an Guild Office. It represents the architectural art of southern China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is one of the largest existing ancient guild hall complexes in China.
The Huguang Guild Hall faces south with its main gate facing the Yangtze River, where thousands of sails compete. The entire building is built against the mountain, with a tightly structured and majestic layout, divided into three parts: the main gate (temple gate), the main hall corridor, and the opera courtyard.
The guild hall culture of Sichuan (including Chongqing) was formed by the 'Huguang Filling Sichuan' movement. After the Song Dynasty, Sichuan suffered from frequent wars, leading to a drastic reduction in population. In the early Qing Dynasty, the Qing government launched a large-scale immigration movement known as 'Huguang Filling Sichuan'.
The 'Huguang' here still refers to Hunan and Hubei. In fact, the provinces that participated in filling Sichuan also included Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, and a total of sixteen provinces.
Hunan and Hubei were prone to water disasters, so they worshipped Yu the Great, praying for favorable weather, peaceful rivers, and safe voyages. In front of the bronze statue of Yu the Great stands a plaque inscribed with 'Lord of All Under Heaven'. Therefore, the Huguang Guild Hall is also known as Yuwang Palace and Yuwang Temple.
Yu, as the first king of the Xia Dynasty, was later known as Xia Yu and was a sage emperor comparable to Fuxi and the Yellow Emperor in ancient times. Yu's most outstanding achievement, which has been extolled throughout history, was the regulation of the great floods, the demarcation of the Nine Provinces, and the establishment of the Xia Dynasty, for which he was revered as Yu the Great.
The opera stage of the Guangdong Guild Office is the largest of the three stages in the Huguang Guild Hall. The exquisite carvings are concentrated in the stage architecture, with carvings of ghosts and deities from 'The Investiture of the Gods' being the main theme, which is rarely seen elsewhere. Additionally, there are scenes of local officials in Chongqing conducting trials, which are very narrative.
📍Detailed address:
Huguang Guild Hall: No. 1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Ticket price: 25 yuan/person
Ph03n1x_@rc@n3
Chongqing is probably the most romantic city I have ever seen
Chongqing is not only romantic, but also a city that once you come, you don't want to leave. It has not only a lively and relaxed atmosphere, but also a bustling, festive air.
Here, you can not only taste delicious food in the streets and alleys, but also experience the 8D magical mountain city scenery.
Including buying a light rail ticket, it's like taking a city sightseeing bus, with all the beauty in front of you. There's also the Liziba light rail passing through the building, and the stunning night view of Hongya Cave🌃.
Chongqing traditional attractions: Jiefangbei, the Great Hall, Ciqikou, Nanbin Road, and actually the mountain city trail counts too. Of course. Chongqing is also a city famous for its historical and cultural heritage: Zhazi Cave, Bai Mansion, Zhongshan Fourth Road, Huguang Guild Hall, etc., are all renowned for their historical and cultural significance.
☑️By the way, a key point, Huguang Guild Hall is quite worth visiting, especially for friends who like ancient architecture and drama culture. The structure and carvings, decorations of the eaves and the stage here are really exquisite.
The yellow walls and staircases paired with tropical green plants give the whole environment an ancient and elegant vibe. There are quite a lot of people here, and the atmosphere is comfortable and pleasant.
✔️The best photo📸 spot: is at the highest end of the entire building, where you can capture the river view of Chongqing, as well as the Dongshuimen Bridge, with bridges🌉, the Yangtze River, and Nanshan. This place is the perfect combination of modern and classical.
Huguang Guild Hall
JULIANA SNYDER
The aftertaste of Chongqing is stronger than a breakup
If you go to Chongqing, remember not to just eat delicious food, beautiful photos must also be arranged, because Chongqing is really a very photogenic city, no matter how you take pictures, it's different from other cities, the night view is full of cyberpunk! Get the following Chongqing travel guide quickly!
【Transportation】
✈: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
🚄: Chongqing North Station, Shapingba Station, Chongqing West Station
🚇: It's easy to get stuck in traffic by taxi, it's very convenient to take the light rail
【Itinerary】
D1: Bai Xiangju → Longmenhao Old Street → Huguang Guild Hall → Chaotianmen Square → Raffles City→ Qiansimen Bridge → Chongqing Grand Theater
D2: Eling Park → Liziba → Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street → Graffiti Street → Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street → Chongqing Socialist College Night View
【Photo Location】
1. Longmenhao Old Street: 📍No. 137, Tushan Road, Nan'an District, this location is the stone door frame that many people take, like a picture frame.
2. Huguang Guild Hall: 📍Opposite Longmenhao Old Street Bridge, take the subway for one stop, you can take a full view of the guild hall after getting off the subway.
3. Raffles City: 📍A few minutes walk from Huguang Guild Hall to Chaodong Road, you can take a very popular Raffles "Manhattan" on Chaodong Road, it's very photogenic to take portraits here, but be careful of the passing cars.
4. Chongqing Grand Theater: 📍Baoding Gate City Wall Ruins Park, it's suitable to come here to take night views in the evening, be sure to find a good position early, you can take a group photo of the bridge and Hongyadong.
5. Chongqing version of "La La Land": 📍Socialist College, the night view here is really beautiful no matter how you take it, everyone must go in the direction of the small woods, it's very beautiful to take pictures here like a picture frame, you can go before ten o'clock in the evening.
6. Guanyinqiao: 📍Beicheng Tianjie, Chongqing version of Manhattan, the recent giant newspaper is also super photogenic, very fashionable and atmospheric, you can take a big picture at any street corner.
【Chongqing Cuisine】
Chongqing's cuisine naturally doesn't need to say much, Chongqing noodles, Chongqing hot pot, grilled fish, barbecue, crayfish, those who like spicy food can try, non-spicy ones have brown sugar rice cake, crispy pork, cold cake, tofu rice.
Shi Qiu exquisite cuisine🦐Friends recommended it very well, I highly recommend abalone, shark fin soup, caviar, there are more than a hundred dishes made to order, and it's unlimited, don't be too satisfied~
CALVIN HARRISON
What kind of person would fly to Chongqing specifically for this yellow wall and black tile
Chongqing hides such a quaint and quiet place
Under the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge
Yellow wall and black tile ✨ arranged in a neat and orderly manner
The architecture inside the guild hall is very exquisite 🎨
The layered buildings echo the distant bridge
Occasionally framed with the Yangtze River cable car 🚠
It's like a poetic world in the bustling city
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Address|Huguang Guild Hall
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Subway|Line 1, Line 6 "Xiaoshizi" Station Exit 8
Walk towards Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge 🚶
Take the elevator 🛗 to the first floor to reach the guild hall
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Yu Wang Palace|Here you can worship and pray for blessings, welcome the God of Wealth
Also experienced the romance of winter on the weekend
The falling snow is very dreamy ❄️ The photo atmosphere is full
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Guangdong Clubhouse|The quaint elegance can be seen everywhere
Theater, original stone, wood carvings
Filled with a deep historical atmosphere
You can also take pictures with the bridge 🌉 and cable car 🚠 (this position is very 🔥)
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Qi An Public House|Watch the opera and drink tea, leisurely and comfortable
Quietly taste the slow life of the city
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Tips|🎫Ticket 25/person
Snow time:
Weekend morning 11:00~11:30 afternoon 14:50~15:20
auspicious_brianna
Chongqing Tourism! A perfect match of century-old buildings and snow scenery! Attached with a check-in guide
Hidden under the Dongshuimen Bridge is the yellow century-old building Huguang Guild Hall
As a check-in point that is almost ignored by Chongqing people
I went to play with friends when I was in the mood on the weekend
Didn't expect it to be so beautiful
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🚌Transportation guide: Rail transit line 1/line 6 Xiaoshizi Exit 8, then take the elevator down on Dongshuimen Bridge
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✅Recommended check-in points
1⃣️Yu Wang Palace, it will snow on Saturdays and Sundays, very atmospheric
2⃣️Guangdong Public Hall, the relief door head is particularly atmospheric when photographed
3⃣️Viewing platform and photo with Dongshuimen Bridge
4⃣️The stage, the ancient architecture has drama performances
5⃣️ There are also various corridors, arches, retro doors and windows, etc.
6⃣️On Dongshuimen Bridge, overlooking, you can also take a picture with the Yangtze River Cableway
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📷Photography guide
1⃣️It is recommended to choose a clear weather to go, the architecture will be more beautiful under the light and shadow
2⃣️Match with cheongsam, Hanfu, ancient style and other costumes, daily can choose coat! You can also bring small props such as fans and umbrellas
3⃣️If conditions permit, bring a telephoto lens for shooting
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Recommended for friends who come to Chongqing for tourism to check in
vivienne_evelyn_blackwood
Say goodbye to tourist photos, take pictures at Huguang Guild Hall like this to stand out
The holiday is coming soon
The popular 🔥 attractions in Chongqing will be crowded again
Mu Xin takes you to check in at Huguang Guild Hall
The scenery is beautiful, good for strolling and taking pictures
If you want to get rid of tourist photos, the camera position 📍 is here
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👗Clothing
It is recommended to wear new Chinese style, which is really suitable here, and the photos taken are very outstanding
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📸Photo position
►Walk up the stairs on the left hand of Yuwang Palace, you will see a red door, stand in the door and take pictures.
►Walk up the stairs to see a platform, you can take pictures of Dongshuimen Bridge and the layered roofs of Huguang Guild Hall.
►Take a snap at the entrance of Guangdong Guild Hall
►Go down the stairs to the ancient stage, stand in front of the stage and take a picture
►Yuzhou Academy, stand in the middle of the stairs to the academy, take symmetrical photos on both sides
►Go up the stairs on the right hand of Yuwang Palace, the most beautiful corridor, the most beautiful toilet are also very outstanding.
Layla Edwards
Chongqing's lesser-known attractions | Chinese style doesn't necessarily mean red bricks and green tiles
Next to the Dongshuimen Bridge, there is a group of yellow ancient buildings that are very spectacular from a distance.
Surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, it has a strong color impact.
As a city card of Chongqing, this yellow is really very 'Chongqing'.
After years of historical changes, it is not easy to still retain the original appearance of the building.
It is also the largest existing ancient guild hall building group in our country.
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🔸Yu Wang Palace: You can take a panoramic view of Yu Wang Palace from the building opposite, it snows from 11:00 to 11:30 on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and from 14:50 to 15:20 in the afternoon.
🔸The yellow walls and window lattices that can be seen everywhere are very photogenic.
🔸Walking to the highest point of the guild hall, you can take a picture of the cascading yellow buildings and the combination of Dongshuimen Bridge.
🔸There are stages, corridors and a large number of ancient wooden carvings in the guild hall. You can also drink tea, listen to opera, appreciate cultural history, and watch intangible cultural heritage performances.
🔸The red door at the entrance of Qi'an Public Office is also very good for taking pictures. It is very artistic to take pictures through the red door.
🔸Taking pictures of the city and ancient buildings from inside the Guangdong Public Office is also a different scene.
🔸On the left side of the ticket inspection entrance of Huguang Guild Hall ➡️ Start walking up the road from the crown of the tree coffee.
🔸Long stairs on the left side of Yuzhou Academy.
📍: Huguang Guild Hall
🎫: 25 yuan/person
jorah_1931
Here, meet Chongqing that spans a hundred years, where the ancient and the present are in the same frame
When you come to Chongqing, don't miss the Huguang Guild Hall
Located in the center of Chongqing city, it is very close to Hongya Cave
But 99% of tourists from other places don't know
This place is not only a national key cultural relics protection unit,
Taking photos and checking in is absolutely amazing
The visual collision of ancient and modern architecture presents the unique urban style of Chongqing.
📍Address: Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall - No.1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District
🚇Metro: Line 6, Xiaoshizi Metro Station Exit 8, about 500 meters walk
🎫Ticket: 25 per person, half price for the elderly and children
🚗Parking: There is an outdoor parking lot
📷Camera: Sony a7m4+28-70
✅Take photos, drink tea, listen to opera, appreciate cultural history, study and experience, intangible cultural performances
⌚Suggested play time: half a day
maximillian.aurelius.ravenwood
A Huguang Guild Hall, half of Chongqing's history
A Huguang Guild Hall, half of Chongqing's history.
Next to the ancient city gate in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, the Huguang Guild Hall stands quietly by the Yangtze River. With its soaring eaves and carved beams, it is grand and majestic. This place carries the historical culture of a city's development, a guild hall, a good play, a pot of tea, tasting the leisure and ease here.
Location: No.1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Transportation: Walk 500 meters from Exit 8 of Xiaoshizi Station on Metro Line 1 or Line 6
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm (only exit after 5 pm)
Ticket: 25r
Recommended attractions:
Yu Wang Palace: The people of Huguang worship Dayu, so it is one of the largest and most important courtyards in the entire guild hall.
Qi'an Public Office: As the best-preserved building in the hall, the artistic height it displays is admirable. The two deep reliefs are considered the best wood carvings in the Huguang Guild Hall.
Guangdong Public Office: Cantonese-style architecture, it has a more restrained temperament, and the delicate carved hollows highlight the classical beauty.
RoamingTraveler
Ancient City in the Modern
#fallingseason going to chongqing you can see the Guild Hall with this beautiful yellow houses that stand out from afar. the Ticker is 12 yuan, 6 if you are under 24.
Giuseppe Gaddini
In the development and reconstruction of each city, it is possible to demolish many old buildings. Among them, many old buildings are planned to be preserved. The Huguang Guild Hall in Chongqing is one. Chongqing Huguang Club is located in Dongshuimen Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It was built in the 24th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong, including Guangdong Hall, Jiangnan Hall, Lianghu Hall, Jiangxi Hall and four theaters. It is the Guangdong Office, Qian Office, and The collective name of the ancient palace buildings and the antique new buildings in the Qing Dynasty, such as the palace, is the largest group of ancient halls in the central area of the country.
Foodie_Traveler.
In the development and reconstruction of each city, it is possible to demolish many old buildings. Among them, many old buildings are planned to be preserved. The Huguang Guild Hall in Chongqing is one. The building space is large and magnificent, and it has more structural features of the emblem building. At the same time, it has distinctive characteristics of Chongqing's regional architecture. The whole hall is built according to the mountain, and the building height difference is different. This is also a must-see for you to travel to Chongqing.
Foodie_Traveler.
Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall is located on the Yangtze River in Dongshuimen, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is the collective name of the Qing Dynasty ancient buildings and the antique new buildings in Guangdong Province, Qi'an Office, and the Royal Palace. It is the largest ancient hall building in the city center. group. The entire Huguang Guild Hall can be seen from the East Shuimen Yangtze River Bridge. The front is the Yangtze River rolling east, followed by more than 300 years of silent architecture, in the quiet standing, those once mottled clouds, once brilliant, once sang the prosperous, endless vicissitudes, are today, Hey, come.
The embossed sculptures of the hall are very exquisite and lifelike. The main themes are the patterns of the characters such as Journey to the West, the West Chamber, the Fengshen and the twenty-four filial piety, as well as dragons and phoenixes, animals and various exotic flowers. And other patterns. The entire ancient building group is carved and painted with exquisite carvings. It is the representative of the southern architectural art in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, and it is also the largest existing ancient Guild building complex in China. In the area of Dongshuimen, according to the theory of Feng Shui, the inner side of the river bend is "Ji Di" and the outside is "fierce land". The area around Dongshuimen is just the place where Zhuque Xiang dances. The Feng Shui is very good, and the venue is located here.
The light rail or public transportation has the site of the Huguang Guild Hall, but it looks like the bus station is closest to it. The subway entrance of the Huguang Guild Hall is near the Dongshuimen Bridge, while the Huguang Guild Hall is below the Dongshuimen Bridge. Big circle. There is a ticket office at the door, and an adult ticket is 30 yuan.
Sharer.
The entire ancient building group is carved and painted with exquisite carvings. It is the representative of the southern architectural art in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China, and it is also the largest existing ancient Guild building complex in China. In the area of Dongshuimen, according to the theory of Feng Shui, the inner side of the river bend is Ji Di and the outside is fierce land. The area around Dongshuimen is just the place where Zhuque Xiang dances. The Feng Shui is very good, and the venue is located here.
Makiyu.
Chongqing Huguang Club is located at No. 4, Dongshuimen Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It was built in the 24th year of Qing Emperor Qianlong (1759) and expanded in the 26th year of Daoguang (1846). The hall covers an area of 8,561 square meters. It has the Guangdong Hall, the Jiangnan Hall, the Two Lakes Hall, the Jiangxi Hall and four theaters, including the Guangdong Office and the Qian Office. The embossed sculptures of the Guild Building are exquisite and lifelike. The main themes are the patterns of the characters such as Journey to the West, the West Chamber, the Fengshen and the Twenty-four filial piety, as well as the dragon and phoenix, animals and various exotic flowers and other patterns.