[2025 Chongqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Wenfeng Old Street (Updated Mar)

It's the season for black-headed gulls to migrate. They have been arriving in Chongqing one after another. Hechuan is an important stop for them. At the confluence of the three rivers in Hechuan, you can see flocks of black-headed gulls. On sunny days, the river is light blue, as if you were at the seaside.❗ ⭐There are many fun places in Hechuan. Wenfeng Ancient Street is located at the confluence of the three rivers. There is also the famous anti-Mongol city of Diaoyu Fortress. You can also experience the authentic ancient town atmosphere in Laitan Ancient Town, or go to Gulou to see the red leaves.❗ ⭐Of course, there are many delicacies in Hechuan. Hechuan peach slices🔥, meat slices🔥, and Shaoshui noodles🔥 are the signature dishes of Hechuan. Zhonggulou mutton noodles are also very popular.❗ 🚅Transportation: Take a bullet train from Chongqing North Railway Station for CNY 19.5. It takes 25 minutes to get to Hechuan. 🖼️Attractions: 📍Yazui Wharf The best place to watch black-headed gulls. The small boat in the middle of the river is their base camp. As long as you call them with bread, flocks of black-headed gulls will fly over. 📍Wenfeng Ancient Street The perfect place to take photos of the confluence of the three rivers. You can also eat while shopping. You can also visit Wenfeng Tower. The night view of Wenfeng Ancient Street is also good. 📍Diaoyu Fortress Transportation is a little inconvenient. It is recommended to take a taxi or drive by yourself. This is where the "Scourge of God" was broken. It resisted the Mongol army for 36 years. It has a rich history and culture. 📍Laitan Ancient Town A thousand-year-old ancient town with a long history. It has preserved a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There is also Erfo Temple in the town. You can also buy some bacon to take home. 📍Gulou A large red maple forest🍁, with a strong sense of depth, is very photogenic📸. The red maple forest is really beautiful, and the air is also very good. 🥩Food: The specialties are Hechuan peach slices🔥, Hechuan meat slices🔥, and Shaoshui noodles🔥. The popular Zhonggulou mutton noodles🔥 are also very delicious. The Chaozhou mung bean cake🔥 next to Wenfeng Ancient Street is also very delicious.❗Wenfeng Ancient Street

|A street full of history and culture. Wenfeng Street is located in Hechuan District, Chongqing, and is a street full of history and culture. This street not only has a rich cultural heritage, but also gathers various delicacies and specialty shops, making it a highlight of the Hechuan area. The architectural style of Wenfeng Ancient Street combines the styles of eastern Sichuan dwellings, Chongqing stilted buildings, ancient commercial buildings, and classical official buildings, mainly in warm colors. Transportation Guide Public transportation: Bus: Take the Hechuan city bus and get off at "Wenfeng Street Station". Self-driving: There are multiple parking lots near Wenfeng Street. Must-see attractions Wenfeng Tower: Wenfeng Tower is a landmark building on Wenfeng Street, where you can climb the tower to enjoy a panoramic view of Hechuan. Address: Middle section of Wenfeng Street ️Old buildings on the ancient street: Many old buildings are preserved on both sides of Wenfeng Street, and walking among them is like traveling back in time. Hechuan Museum: It displays the rich history and cultural heritage of the Hechuan area and is a good place to learn about the local culture. Address: Near Wenfeng Street Food recommendations Wenfeng Tofu Pudding: A local specialty snack, tender tofu pudding with rich condiments, endless aftertaste. Hechuan Peach Slices: Known for its unique taste and aroma, it is a traditional pastry in Hechuan. Best time to visit: Spring and autumn, when the climate is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing.

Wandering through Wenfeng Ancient Street in Hechuan, Chongqing, it feels like time has reversed, taking you back to the bustling days of old. Along the ancient street, the winding flagstone paths are flanked by well-arranged ancient buildings with overhanging eaves and carved beams, all showcasing the beauty of ancient charm. As you walk along, the street is lined with quaint shops offering traditional handicrafts, authentic snacks, and unique souvenirs that are a feast for the eyes. Each shop exudes its own unique charm, making visitors linger and forget to return. On the ancient street, the melodious sound of ancient music can be heard from time to time, accompanied by the cries of vendors and the laughter of tourists, creating a harmonious and beautiful picture. Here, you can taste the blend of tradition and modernity and feel the unique cultural atmosphere of the ancient street. Wenfeng Ancient Street in Hechuan, Chongqing, is a charming place that is not only a witness to history but also a carrier of culture. It has both traditional charm and modern vitality, making it a worthwhile destination to visit. Recommended check-in spots: ① Wenfeng Tower: Also known as Zhenxing Tower, commonly known as the White Tower, located in Nanjin Street, Hechuan urban area, is a landmark building of Hechuan. The ancient tower is built with strip stones, with a dense eave thirteen-tier brick tower on top. The tower eaves are layered out with bricks, and each layer's tower door is set on the northeast side. The bottom door is arched, with relief carvings of the Eight Immortals above the door, and the horizontal plaque reads 'Wenfeng Tower' in three characters, with relief carvings of 'Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl' and 'Double Phoenix Facing the Sun' on the sides. From the second to the thirteenth layer, the door plaques are inscribed with four-character phrases such as 'Desiring to Travel a Thousand Miles', 'Climbing Higher', and 'A World of Wonders'. Whether it's the bustling daytime or the brilliant lights at night, Wenfeng Tower stands with its unique posture, becoming an indispensable beautiful scenery in Hechuan. It is not just a building but also a spiritual symbol in the hearts of the people of Hechuan, carrying the culture and memory of the city. ② Wenfeng Ancient Street: Centered around Wenfeng Tower, it is a charming ancient street that combines ancient building exhibitions, folk legends, tourism, sightseeing, and catering accommodations. The architectural style integrates the through-wall of East Sichuan residential buildings, the unique stilted buildings of Chongqing, ancient commercial buildings, and classical official-style architecture, with warm colors as the main theme, presenting an overall friendly and lively style.

Unknowingly, I have organized 14 separate Hechuan travel guides over the past year. Today, I might as well compile some of the worthwhile and decent activities into this one comprehensive guide⬇️ 1. Fishing City Seven major attractions: Huguo Gate➡️Feiyan Cave➡️Shizhao County Yamen➡️Huguo Temple➡️Fishing Terrace➡️Yangxin Pavilion➡️Sanjiang Viewing Platform ⚠️ It is recommended to take the sightseeing bus🚌 up the mountain, and walk🚶‍➡️ down. 🏡Accommodation: You can choose to stay in a courtyard in Fishing City 2. Laitan Laitan Ancient Urn City➡️Laitan Ancient City Wall➡️Laitan Old Street➡️Laitan Erfo Temple ⚠️In summer, you can go rafting in Jiufeng Gorge here🚣‍♂️ 3. Shuanglong Lake: The largest lake in Hechuan, near Laitan Ancient Town, suitable for camping🏕️ and boating🚣 4. Longduo Mountain: Thousands of rock-carved Buddha statues 5. Longyou Mountain-Longyou Temple: There is Longyou Temple on the mountain, and from the top, you can take an aerial shot of 'One River, Five Bridges'🌉 6. Weituo Road: A 1-kilometer tree-lined avenue forms an arch-shaped 'tunnel', nearby Qixing Village offers a taste of simple life, and you can camp at Jinniu Mountain Fangshan Fort🏕️ with your own camping equipment 7. Chongmian Factory No. 4, a last-century factory transformed into a cultural and creative district 👉Recommended route: Wenfeng Ancient Street—Wenfeng Pagoda Park—Dongjintuo Riverside Park—Chongmian Factory No. 4—Jingshui Temple, 🉑 a one-day walking tour 8. Wenfeng Ancient Street: Riverside ancient street with Wenfeng Pagoda, also known as 'White Pagoda', 🎫10 yuan per person to climb the tower 9. Baihe Lake: The second largest lake in Hechuan, where you can take a boat ride⛵️, camp on the peninsula🏕️, and buy loquats in May at the ten-mile loquat corridor in Gulong Town 10. Hechuan District Dongjintuo Park - Sanjiang Cruise: 'Fishing City' cruise ship🚢 to enjoy the three rivers, departs every night at 20:00, 1-hour cruise 11. Century Music Water Park: Summer fun☀️ with water activities🌊 12. Fortune Plaza: 'Hechuan Liberation Monument' night market, eat, eat, eat 13. Mr. Tao Xingzhi Memorial Hall 14. Lu Zuofu's Former Residence ⚠️Both of these former residences are free to visit and closed on Mondays 15. Taihe Town - Zhou Jike's Former Residence, free 16. Crocodile Valley: Locally known as 'He'erdaifu', where you can fish🎣 and take boat rides⛵️ 17. Zhaojiadu Aquatic Ecological Park: Along the Fu River, there are 🚲bicycle and walking🏃 trails, and you can also camp⛺️ 🍴Food Chen Kuan noodles, Ding pot fatty intestines, Yanjing tofu pudding, Laitan Shui Ba Wan, Primitive Tribe BBQ, Peng Lai Night Beer, Zhonggulou special noodles, Shaoshui noodles, Jiang Yiting Sugar Factory old ice noodles, Heilongchi meat soup dumplings 🧭Each image has a landmark✅ to show the exact location

|| Hechuan. Hechuan serves as the northern gateway to Chongqing, located at the confluence of the Jialing River, Qu River, and Fu River, and is a strategic point for water and land transportation in northern Sichuan. It is known as the 'economic corridor' that connects Chongqing to the northern part of Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and other northwestern provinces and regions. Scenic spots: Hechuan boasts attractions such as Fishing City, Wenfeng Ancient Street, Shuanglong Lake, Yunmen Mountain, and Shuibodong. 1. Fishing City, originally known as Fishing Mountain, is located 5 kilometers south of the Jialing River in Hechuan District, Chongqing. With its precipitous cliffs, ancient city gates, and solid walls, it is surrounded by the Jialing River, Fu River, and Qu River on three sides, resembling a formidable military pass and is a famous ancient relic in Bashu. 2. Wenfeng Ancient Street is located between the Fuling River Bridge and the Nanping Bridge of the Jialing River. It is a national AAA (3A) scenic spot. 3. Shuanglong Lake Scenic Area is naturally charming with deep and winding waterways, abundant and excellent water sources, and tree-lined banks. The scenic spots of Yunmen Mountain and Shuibodong in Hechuan each have their unique features. Farm stays like Shiquan Holiday Village offer endless pleasure with activities such as fishing and tasting farmhouse dishes amidst pastoral settings.