preface

Chongqing is well-known as a famous mountain city, and climbing hills and ridges has created a magical 8D city. The mountain city is surrounded by mountains and water, and the southeast of Chongqing, far away from the main city, still hides another layer of its glory. Wanzhou, famous for grilling fish, the stone pillar of Qin Liangyu, the hometown of the heroic woman, and Wushan and Wuxia, spread throughout the north and south of the Yangtze River... In the next few days, we took advantage of the enthusiasm of early summer to come to the mysterious northeast of Chongqing to admire the enchanting landscape paintings under the mountain city.

Travel Guide

May 25th to May 28th

The itinerary covers attractions such as the "Poetry and Painting Three Gorges" Three Gorges Pinghu Tourist Area, the picturesque Shennu Scenic Area in the Wuxia section of the Yangtze River, and the high mountain grassland Qianye Grassland. Experience the new and old changes of the Three Gorges Reservoir area on land, experience the unique charm of the Three Gorges Reservoir area, and embark on an immersive ecological and cultural journey.

Day 1: Main City - Wanzhou Three Gorges Immigrant Memorial Hall - Wanzhou Grilled Fish

Day 2: Wanzhou Wushan Wuxia · Goddess Scenic Area

Day 3: Wushan - Shizhu Qianye Grassland - Xituo Ancient Town

Day 4: Zhongyi Township - Main City

Day 1: Memorial Hall and Grilled Fish

The first day is always the most hurried, with a gentle breeze and blooming flowers. At this moment, we are presented with a Wanzhou City, which has the taste of mountains, the scent of water, and the spirituality of people. What kind of brilliance will Wanzhou shine next, with the saying 'City in the mountains, water in the city, and people in the mountains and waters'~

Wanzhou can be said to have prospered to a large extent due to water, and Wanzhou Port is one of the top ten ports on the Yangtze River. As early as 1902, Wanzhou opened up as a port to the outside world, ushering in an unprecedented opportunity for its development. Travelers who have been to Wanzhou will surely be impressed by the "Seventeen Wharf", which is also the tourist reception center of the Three Gorges Pinghu Scenic Area. When we joyfully set foot here, the atmosphere of Wanzhou rushed towards us, engulfing us in this "ten thousand" flower tube.

The best way to have a conversation with a place is to first get to know it. Visiting the Wanzhou District Museum on the first day of our involvement in Wanzhou is an essential part of our trip to Wanzhou. The Wanzhou District Museum is located at 1469 Nanbin Avenue, Wanzhou District, Chongqing. It is also known as the Wanzhou Three Gorges Immigrant Memorial Hall. It is the only specialized memorial hall in China to commemorate the one million immigrants of the Three Gorges, and an important center for collecting, researching, and displaying historical relics in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. A fortress resembling steel in appearance, with a building area of 15062 square meters, an exhibition area of 7000 square meters, and a collection of 27032 cultural relics.

The museum houses fossils with a long history, cultural relics from various dynasties, antique and weathered dolls, and modern minimalist designs, which make visitors feel clear in their thinking and free from scattered and scattered feelings during their travels. The transparent light shone through it, making everything full of vitality.

The Three Gorges are beautiful, and people who rest on the edge of the Three Gorges are also swept by its natural storms. Through the Three Gorges Memorial Hall, we also see its rebirth and development.

The most famous thing about Wanzhou is the local grilled fish. Many people from all over the country must have learned about Wanzhou because of grilled fish. During the four-day journey, grilled fish naturally became an indispensable part of our trip.

Walking on the streets of Wanzhou, you may not smell the fragrance of flowers or listen to bird songs, but the only thing you cannot resist is the layered aroma of grilled fish, which repeatedly hits your weight loss defense line.

Wanzhou people have made grilled fish a unique culture, which has deeply rooted in Wanzhou. We, exhausted from exploring the streets and alleys, ordered a grilled fish at the dining table. The golden grilled fish, mixed with the flavor of the Yangtze River, transforms into air currents and enters our bodies, mercilessly hooking up with our souls. The most exciting thing about grilled fish is not only its golden flesh, but also the accompanying dishes that are indispensable. The bright ingredients are enough to make this authentic Wanzhou grilled fish never leave our sight. Sour radish, pickled chili, red chili... each one makes it touch the soul's taste.

Continuing to walk through the streets of Wanzhou, the familiar aroma of grilled fish greets you. Wandering in the sea of dragon and angelica, water is the root and soul of Wanzhou. The sprawling city wall surrounds the ancient city of Wanzhou, running through the east, west, and south gates. It has been carved with scars by the blade of history, and the blue stone walls covered in shadows also record the wind and frost of the entire city. Once upon a time, this corner of the south gate was also bustling with activity. Here lies the memory of the old city, guarding the first heaven of the people of Wanzhou.

Day 2: A gentle summer breeze swept over, and the next day's destination, Wushan, was rumored to be filled with strange peaks and rocks, which made us even more curious about northeastern Chongqing.

Wushan and Wuxia, in my impression, seem to have emerged from the pen of a poet. Many of the most famous poems from ancient and modern times come from between these wonderful canyons and peaks. This unparalleled attraction leads us here to enjoy paintings and poetry

The Three Gorges Wuxia originates from the Daning River, and its beautiful peaks and peculiar stones have made it a timeless legend. Wuxia is the most coherent and orderly gorge in the Three Gorges, divided into two sections: the western section consists of the Golden Helmet and Silver Armor Gorge and the Arrow Piercing Gorge, while the eastern section consists of the Iron Coffin Gorge and the Gate Fan Gorge.

Arriving at the scenic area, everything is like a natural painting unfolding before your eyes. Amidst the strange peaks on both sides of the strait, the waves of water stirred up by the cruise ship layer after layer, and I felt my thoughts slowly dissipate from it.

When it comes to the unique peaks of Wushan, the top ones are undoubtedly the Twelve Peaks of Wushan. Between the wandering canyons, there are six unique peaks on both the north and south banks. The phrase 'let the boat sail down Wu Gorge, with the heart on the twelve peaks' has been embellished by the poetry of predecessors, and the twelve peaks seem to have been infused with souls, attracting the love of many tourists.

Wushan not only has the wonders of Wuxia, but also the beauty of the Goddess Scenic Area. The Shennu Scenic Area consists of four scenic spots: Shennu Peak, Shennu Creek, Shennu Tianlu, and Huangyan. The Shennu in autumn is a great place to admire maple leaves, while the Shennu in summer is also a wonderful platform to appreciate the scenery. The same landscape is particularly deep and beautiful here, with steep cliffs, waterfalls and clear springs... a fairyland like charm.

Swinging in the Shennv River, with beautiful flowers in front of me, I appreciate nature and cultivate in the mountains, which is already comfortable. Strolling along the goddess's heavenly path, watching the clouds roll and relax. Through the fog, you can see mountains and rivers stretching for thousands of miles, and also admire the Five Sacred Mountains of Kyushu. The pavilions and terraces are arranged in a staggered manner, just like the clouds in the Heavenly Palace.

In Huangyan, we took a ladder through the clouds, admiring its unique beauty from another perspective. We slid along the cableway, viewing it as a dynamic masterpiece. Mist rises everywhere, and the river flows eastward, drifting towards the Heavenly Realm Shrine. There are also attractions such as Bagua Terrace, Goddess Temple, and Guanxia Tower in the scenic area, which are refreshing and make people feel that this place is like a fairyland

Day 3: Wushan has a narrow Wu Gorge goddess, but the stone pillars give us vastness and tranquility. This transformation allows us to experience the unpredictable and natural tolerance of Northeast Chongqing.

This trip is an unabashed journey to nourish the lungs, and what we arrived at was undoubtedly the Shizhu Thousand Wild Grass Scene Area. It is located along the Fangdou Mountain in Yuchi Town, Shizhu County, with a total length of 16 kilometers and a width of 2 kilometers from east to west. The area covers 3300 hectares, with a core scenic area of 667 hectares and an altitude of 1300-1700 meters. In Chongqing, the altitude is relatively high, so it is necessary to prepare a few jackets.

It's better to return to the embrace of nature than to call it a scenic spot. The four major characteristics of ten thousand acres of forest, ten thousand acres of grassland, ten thousand acres of fire thorn, and ten thousand acres of stone sprouts give us a comfortable feeling like stepping into a plateau.

This is the most beautiful wedding photography base in Chongqing, where many newlyweds come every year, allowing us to also experience joy and celebration. There are many camping sites in the scenic area, and when the weather is refreshing, it is undoubtedly a paradise for a happy life.

Crossing the mountains and forests, we return to the quaint town of Xituo. Xituo Town is located in the northwest of Shizhu County. It is a boundary point where the Yangtze River enters Shizhu County, so it was originally called Xijietuo. It is listed as one of the first batch of historical and cultural famous towns in China, along with Wuzhen.

Yunti Street in the ancient town is the starting point of the Chuan Yan Ji Chu Ba Yan ancient road and the core architectural complex of Xituo Ancient Town.

The cloud ladder connects vertically to the Yangtze River, also known as the "only street in the world perpendicular to the contour line". The street is 1.2km long, with numerous shops and inns lining the area, like a relay station between the Yangtze River and the sky, connecting the two rivers.

Day 4: On the last day of this journey, we also carried out the lung cleansing journey to Zhongyi Township, which is far away from the city center and may have the most primitive taste of the mountain city.

Zhongyi Township is located in the central part of Shizhu County, 40 kilometers away from Shizhu County, with a forest coverage rate of 88%. It is one of the 18 deeply impoverished townships in Chongqing and has well preserved traditional Tujia style residential courtyards. Among them, Dawan Village, Quemen Mountain, and Huaxi Village all have many primitive tourism resources, while half of Zhongyi Township is located within the Dafengbao Nature Reserve, bringing infinite vitality to this poor but beautiful countryside.

The average altitude of Zhongyi Township is about 1000 meters, and the annual temperature in summer is 22 ℃ -25 ℃. It is not only a great oxygen bar, but also a natural summer resort. It is believed that this place will become a summer resort for many furnace enthusiasts.

The journey, which was not rushed, ended on this day. I am fortunate to feel all the beauty outside the city. Their freshness and uniqueness continue to attract me and more people to come. I hope to see you again next time and everything will be as before.

We left our presence in the northeast of Chongqing and experienced the unique joy of Wanzhou, Wushan, and Shizhu. Although the whole journey was tiring, it was definitely a comfortable journey to wash our lungs. The changes of the mountain city were displayed in remote rural areas, and the prosperity of the mountain city was constantly consolidated in the city. We hope that the beautiful scenery far away from the city will never become polluted, and we look forward to seeing them again for a better time