DAY1: Departing from Chongqing - Dieshi Flower Valley - Staying at Youzhou Ancient City

DAY2: Youyang Peach Blossom Spring - Gongtan Ancient Town - Return to Chongqing

The first stop for departing from Chongqing is the Dieshi Flower Valley.

Address: Shanshuwan Village, Banxi Town, Youyang County, Chongqing, Admission fee: 99 yuan. Looking around, it's all soft pink. Being in it, you can shoot a heart wrenching shot in minutes. I believe this place will soon become the most beautiful check-in spot on social media. However, it is worth noting that the flowering period of Pink Daisy is between September and November, so everyone must make good use of the timing. Pink and delicate, do not step on them during the tour.

The scenic area mainly features stacked stone landscapes, covering a total area of over 3000 acres. It is divided into two parts: the stacked stone flower valley and the art tribe. It is recommended to reserve half a day to visit here, as girls also need a lot of time to take photos.

When the gentle wind brushes against my cheeks, and the pink and white dance with the wind, it feels like being in a fairy tale world.

Entering from the scenic area, what catches the eye is the largest stacked stone art gate in China, 13 meters high, 53 meters wide, and 19 meters deep. It is composed of core elements of Wu Nuo culture, including the statues of agricultural gods on both sides of the gate, the rising sun bird on the top, and the Nuo god mask, which is very impressive.

The area inside mainly showcases traditional Nuo culture, with 33 stacked stone attractions including the Twelve Moon God Pillar Stone Formation, Stacked Stone Demon Pit, General's Sliding Rope, Heavenly Match, and Twenty Four Opera Gods.

This pink and tender color has a healing magic that makes every girl fall in love with it and their heart flutter. The misty flower clusters are like a dream, like a pink ocean lifting waves.

That pile of stacked stone holy lake is also dazzling, like a mirror shining on this magical scenery.

After admiring the pink and white porcelain, you can drive directly to the ancient city of Youzhou.

Ancient City Address: No. 34, Youzhou Ancient City, North of Youyang City, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing. Ticket: Free

This street is built along the mountain, with a total length of 1.3 kilometers, integrating Tujia and Miao ethnic architecture and folk customs. It is a window for tourists to experience the culture of Tujia and Miao ethnic groups in southeastern Chongqing. This place is also known as the "Qingming Riverside Scene" of the Tujia ethnic group, where you can truly experience the different daily lives of the people living here.

We also saw a group of girls dressed in ancient costumes, with various characters that can only be seen in TV dramas, such as Zhu Bajie, beggars, fairies, etc., giving us a feeling of time travel. We approached them and learned that they were rehearsing for the Youzhou Ancient City Lighting Festival.

During the National Day and Mid Autumn Festival, a three-dimensional stage show of the ancient city of Youzhou will be created, allowing every person walking in it to transform into a participant, which is very interesting.

There will be cute Pikachu, Chang'e Fairy Parade, band performances, flash mob dances, and Tumbler interactions on site, making it lively and not to be missed.

After watching the performance, you can stay overnight in the ancient city. At present, this street has not undergone transitional development, and the commercial atmosphere is not strong. Tourists are rare, and accommodation prices are not expensive. It is recommended to stay in local homestays and guesthouses, which are very charming. Moreover, the food in the town is also delicious. Remember to give it a try.

There are two peach blossom gardens in the world, one in your heart and the other in Youyang, Chongqing.

This scenic spot restores Tao Yuanming's portrayal of a "paradise on earth", a pure land far from the hustle and bustle of the secular world, and is definitely worth a visit.

Location: No. 232 Taohuayuan Road, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing. Ticket: 100 yuan

The scenic area takes Qin and Jin culture as the main theme, rural scenery as the carrier, and scene experience as the main axis. Through scene experience, cultural interpretation, and era restoration, it fully showcases the "Qin people, Qin style, Qin appearance, and Qin charm". In reality, it draws a picture of a secluded and harmonious rural life for tourists, depicting a "paradise on earth" with men farming and women weaving. It is the only Qin culture experiential scenic area in the world.

At the entrance of the scenic area is a large cave, and walking along the trail leads to another world. Tourists can wear robes and pleated skirts here and travel back to the Qin and Jin dynasties through clothing. While silently reciting 'Peach Blossom Spring Chronicles', experience the' magical journey 'of Wuling fishermen discovering the Peach Blossom Spring during the' Jin Taiyuan Zhong 'period.

The attractions inside, such as Ru Mi Jin, Qin Le Fang, Fu Ci Ting, Gui Yuan Tian Ju, Wan Gui Lang, Tao Gong Xue Tang, Ming Zi Tang, Gong Geng Yuan, Tao Zhi Fang, Qin Qu Yuan, Tao Yuan Cha Fang, Jiu Shi Jia Gu, Bu Bu Memory, Da Qin Diners, etc., are closely related to the elements of Qin Jin life, making people feel like they are in a Qin village more than 2000 years ago, walking in Tao Yuanming's "Shangri La".

You can buy many snacks and souvenirs here, and the prices are also relatively affordable.

When you come to Youyang, you must visit Gongtan! Many people initially knew that this place originated from a saying by Wu Guanzhong: 'It's Tang Street, it's Song City, it's my grandparents' home.'. In just a few lines, one can feel the simple and rustic charm of Gongtan Ancient Town.

It is located on the east bank of the Wujiang River at the confluence of the Wujiang River and the Apeng River, with a history of more than 1700 years. It is a very peaceful and primitive place.

Ticket: Ancient city maintenance fee: 16 yuan/ticket.

In this ancient city, Ran is a big surname, and the Ran family courtyard here has a history of three hundred years. Many celebrities have come here to shoot TV dramas, and the walls are covered with group photos.

Every time I come here, it feels like I've gone home. My surname is Ran, and maybe a long time ago, my ancestors had some connections with this place, inexplicably filled with a sense of familiarity.

Upon closer inspection of the design of this house, there are leisurely decorations adorned with many vintage items, such as wooden tables and chairs, blue and white ceramic teapots, copper smoking rods Entering it, there is a feeling of Huizhou style residential architecture. However, unlike Huizhou style residential buildings, it has an open side with suspended walkways extending towards the street, and both the main and side rooms are designed in a perforated structure, reflecting the authentic architectural style of Gongtan.

After strolling through the Ran family yard, we continued along the bluestone road. The street was quiet with only a few children painting walking ahead, and time seemed to slow down here. Stepping on the bluestone board that has just been kissed by the drizzle, there is an indescribable homesickness.

The narrow path between the stilted buildings is like a picture frame hanging landscape paintings, outlining the natural beauty.

The blooming Bougainvillea and some unknown green plants hover between the house and the stones, arranged in a staggered and orderly manner.

The golden osmanthus, which was knocked down by raindrops, scattered on the leaves and on the ground, emitting a clear and elegant aroma that delighted the mood of tourists. I can't help but think of the artistic conception of "Guizi falling in the middle of the moon, fragrance drifting outside the clouds". The golden and small flowers look particularly charming.

The distant clouds and mist danced with the wind, resembling a fairyland on earth. If you're hungry, you can easily find the most authentic Tujia cuisine at any riverside restaurant. Recommendations: Stir fried small river shrimp, authentic Tujia roasted white, Wujiang fish, and more, perfect for pairing with rice.

The entire kitchen is open along the river, and cooking in this environment must be very enjoyable.

After eating and drinking enough, come to the viewing platform, stop and feel the cozy beauty of this place. Watching the slow boats sail across the jade like Wujiang River is full of poetic and picturesque charm.

If there is enough time, you can also sign up for the Wujiang Gallery Cruise, which costs 158 yuan per person and lasts for two hours. The ship will pass through the ruins of the old ancient town, the tomb of the martyrs of the Wuling Mountain anti bandit campaign, the Tutuozi Gorge, Monkey Mountain, Yuewozi, the century old wind and rain covered bridge, and the Apeng River

This place is also known as the "Thousand mile Wujiang River, Hundred mile Gallery". The Qing Dynasty poet Weng Ruomei praised it, saying, "The water in the mountains of Shu is unique, and it should be ranked first

Youyang is really a secret place in your heart. If you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle and avoid crowds during this Mid Autumn Festival and National Day, then come here to calm your restless heart and let life return to its true state. There will be unexpected surprises

Self driving:

Chongqing Youyang Dieshi Flower Valley Youyang Peach Blossom Spring Gongtan Ancient Town

Car:

From the main urban area of Chongqing to Youyang, you need to take a bus at the four kilometer hub station. There is no shuttle bus for this line at other stations. The earliest one is 8:30 a.m. and the latest one is 18:00 p.m. The ticket price is 110 yuan per person. The station has a self-service ticket machine, which supports Alipay and WeChat payment. You can also book in advance at Ctrip in case of temporary ticket shortage.

train:

There are five trains from Chongqing North Station to Youyang every day, which takes about 5 hours. However, the main reason is that Youyang Railway Station is still more than ten kilometers away from the city center, and you need to change trains to reach major scenic spots.