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[2025 Chongqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhuoshui Ancient Town (Updated Apr)

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Zhuoshui Ancient Town is located in Zhuoshui Town, Qianjiang District, Chongqing. It emerged in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Song Dynasty, and gradually declined after the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is one of the long-renowned ancient towns in southeastern Chongqing. Together with Youyang Longtan Ancient Town and Gongtan Ancient Town, it is known as the "Three Famous Towns in Youyang". As a typical old street in Chongqing, Zhuoshui Ancient Town has a relatively complete street layout and a strong ancient town layout in southeastern Chongqing. It not only reflects the differences from other urban historical blocks, but also carries the integration, inheritance and innovation of Ba culture, Tujia culture and Han culture. At the same time, dock culture, merchant culture and market town culture are intertwined. The old street in the ancient town is paved with bluestone slabs, about a kilometer long and 2-3.5 meters wide. The shops, houses, guild halls and schools on both sides of the street are all wooden structures, some are stilt houses, some are quadrangle courtyards, and some are cujikou. They are scattered and have a unique charm. The houses are separated by fire-proof walls with exquisite murals, the window grilles are exquisite wood carvings, and the piers have exquisite stone carvings. Walking on the street, it feels like being in a palace of diverse ethnic cultures. The tourist reception center at the entrance of the ancient town is an old stage with a history of more than 300 years. The figures carved on the eaves are lifelike and are rare in Chongqing. The ancient town wind and rain bridge spans the Apeng River. It is about 303 meters long and 5 meters wide. It is said to be the longest covered bridge in Asia. The bridge body is a pure wooden structure. The building materials are connected with mortise and tenon joints, straight sleeves and diagonal penetrations. The structure is firm and precise. Unfortunately, it was burned down in a fire in 2013.
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Zhuoshui Ancient Town Address:

Lishui Town, Qujiang District, Chongqing City

Zhuoshui Ancient Town Recommended sightseeing time:

3-5 hours

Zhuoshui Ancient Town Phone:

023-79468666

Zhuoshui Ancient Town Ticket Price

From AED23.94
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