Gongtan Ancient Town - Chongqing's Top Ancient Town
🌈 Highlights: Gongtan Ancient Town is located in the west of Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing. It is located at the junction of Youyang County, Pengshui County, and Yanhe County in Guizhou Province. It is about a five-hour drive from downtown Chongqing. Gongtan Ancient Town has a 3 km long stone street and more than 50 stilted buildings of various shapes. The buildings have a unique charm. The ancient town is built along the Wujiang River, which flows along the continuous mountain walls. The mountains are green and the water is clear, like a natural painting.
🕐️ Opening hours: All day
🚗 Transportation: It takes a long time to get from Chongqing to Gongtan Ancient Town. It takes about 5 hours to drive there. Public transportation is more complicated, requiring multiple transfers and taking a long time.
💗 Other tips: The roads in the ancient town are uneven and there are many stairs, which are difficult for the elderly and children to walk on.
There are many dining options, and the prices of noodles and rice noodles are moderate. For stir-fried dishes, we recommend Renyi Hotel, where you can enjoy the night view while tasting delicious food. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.