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Flowers bloom on the rocks, pink and black become a sea, a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities around Chongqing

In 2017, the Xiyang Paleontological Survey Team in Chongqing discovered Cambrian layered stone fossils dating back approximately 500 million years near Banxi Town in Youyang, with an area that is considered the largest in southern China. The so-called layered stone is a fossil formed by the bonding and precipitation of substances in seawater during the life process of single celled cyanobacteria.

It is precisely because of the emergence of layered rocks that the oxygen content in the Earth's atmosphere sharply increased, laying the foundation for the evolution of life. Youyang is the starting point of "aerobic" in Chongqing.

Dieshi Flower Valley is located in Banxi Town, 12 kilometers south of Youyang County, Chongqing. The climate is mild, with no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. The main terrain in the park is mountainous and shallow hills, with many stones on the surface and undulating heights, creating a stacked stone flower valley scenic area with stones as the backbone and flowers as the appearance. The park is filled with stacked stones, strange stars, and countless beautiful flowers.

The scenic area selects rare flowers and plants from New Zealand, Mexico, Argentina, and other places, and plants them together with excellent flower varieties from China in the layered stones, covering the layered stones that have gone through the vicissitudes of life with colorful clothes.

The Dieshi Flower Valley covers an area of over 3000 acres and is divided into two parts: the "Dieshi Flower Valley" and the "Earth Art Flower Area". There are various attractions including the Twelve Moon Divine Pillar Stone Formation, Stacked Stone Demon Pit, Sliding Rope Canyon Landscape Area, Sanhuang Terrace, Wu Nuo Shrine Site, and the Twenty Four Opera God Bonfire Terrace. It is the only stacked stone art theme park and Wu Nuo culture exhibition park in the world.

At the Dieshi Flower Valley scenic area, tourists can enjoy various novel and precious flower and plant species in Dieshi Flower Valley - Mexican feather grass, pink and black messy grass, earth skin, chrysanthemum, etc. Being here, they can feel the traces of time flowing, listen to the sound of art shouting, overlook mysterious and ancient sculptures, and feel the wisdom and talent of ancient craftsmen.

Layered stones can be seen everywhere in the Layered Stone Flower Valley, with unique and artistic shapes. Now the garden is full of pink and black flowers, so beautiful! The mysterious layered stones and the ubiquitous pink and black flowers make the autumn scenery of Youyang really beautiful! The flowering period of pink and white lasts until November.

The autumn atmosphere of the Stacked Stone Flower Valley is gradually becoming stronger, and the vast sea of stacked stones and pink becomes a sea. This has become a popular check-in spot for Chongqing's internet celebrities! Come and check in!

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Self driving: It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from downtown Chongqing to Dieshi Flower Valley, and the scenic area is about a 5-minute drive from the Banxi exit of the Yuxiang Expressway.

The beautiful night scenery of Youyang Ancient City

When we arrived at the ancient city of Youzhou, it was raining lightly. There are many treasures in the Wuling Mountain area. When you eat in Youyang, you can experience the spicy and fresh aroma of Bayu, as well as the green ecology of the Wuling Mountain area. This is a gathering place for the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, and Tujia cuisine is also very delicious. After tasting a local specialty food, I suddenly felt full of vitality.

The ancient city of Youyang is 1.3 kilometers long and features Tujia stilt houses. Antique architecture exudes its charm in the night. After a whole day of autumn rain washing, the stone slabs turned slightly white, and the ancient city was quiet and peaceful. The rows of shops and the gradually lit red lanterns bring the ancient city to life.

The ancient city at night is more lively than we imagined - with flash mobs, acrobatics, bands, and parades, it's a lot of fun!

Under the command of the city lord, 'Open the city'! The horn sounded, exuding a sense of ceremony.

Cute Pikachu, standing in position C is definitely a master of the show.

Those familiar old songs hit the heart.

Clowns are not ugly, they have great kung fu skills!

Who said they were going to Xi'an to see the 'Tumbler Doll'? Now Youzhou Ancient City also has beautiful ladies!

We also need to hold hands! With a 'click' sound, quickly post on your social media account:)

Taking a walk in the ancient city at night, I encountered a parade procession, a fairy like little sister, and Huang Feihong's "kung fu". At this moment, I really felt a bit transported:)

During the National Day holiday, there are many related activities in the ancient city that may bring you a unique and unforgettable holiday memory.

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

In the middle of the Jin Dynasty, the people of Wuling made a living by fishing. Traveling along the Yuan River, forgetting the distance of the road. Suddenly encountering a peach blossom forest, hundreds of steps across the shore, with no miscellaneous trees in the middle, fragrant grass, and colorful fallen petals. Fishermen are very different.

Moving forward, wanting to exhaust the forest. Once the forest reaches its source of water, it leads to a mountain with a small opening, as if illuminated by light. Abandon the boat and enter through the mouth. At the beginning, it is extremely narrow, only then can people be connected. After taking dozens of steps, I suddenly became enlightened. The land is flat and spacious, and the houses are in perfect shape, with fertile fields, beautiful ponds, mulberry trees, and bamboo trees. The traffic in the fields is bustling, and chickens and dogs can hear each other. Among them, both men and women dress like outsiders. Yellow hair is falling and I am enjoying myself

Mr. Tao Yuanming's description in the timeless masterpiece "The Peach Blossom Spring" is believed to inspire countless readers to ponder what a wonderful world of Peach Blossom Spring it is? Where exactly is it located?

——After more than 1600 years, the Youyang Peach Blossom Spring Scenic Area has created the world's only Qin culture experiential scenic spot for tourists - the Youyang Peach Blossom Spring.

The national 5A scenic spot - Youyang Peach Blossom Spring takes Qin culture as the main theme, rural scenery as the carrier, and situational experience as the main axis, fully showcasing the peaceful and harmonious rural life of men farming and women weaving.

The scenic spots in the Shangri La area, 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, Ma Bu Memory, and Da Qin Diners, are closely related to the elements of Qin and Jin life. It makes people feel like they are in a Qin village more than 2000 years ago. Walking in Tao Yuanming's "Shangri La", you can also change into Qin clothing and travel through it.

Wearing Qin era clothing, savoring peach blossom food, brewing a pot of eagle tea, warming a cup of peach blossom wine... for a moment, it was unclear whether it was in today's or in Qin

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1. Airplane:

(1) Youyang is a 40 minute drive from Qianjiang Wuling Mountain Airport, which has already opened fixed flights to cities such as Chongqing, Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Xi'an, Haikou, Hangzhou, and Chengdu.

(2) Youyang is a 1.5-hour drive from Tongren Phoenix Airport, which has already opened fixed flights across the country.

2. Trains/bullet trains/high-speed trains:

(1) The Yuhuai Railway passes through Youyang, and the Taohuayuan Scenic Area is a 30 minute drive from the railway station.

(2) The journey from Youyang to Tongren High speed Railway Station and Huaihua High speed Railway Station takes 2 hours and 2.5 hours respectively.

3. Highways:

(1) A 4-hour drive from Chongqing to Youyang;

(2) Enshi to Youyang is a 2.5-hour drive away;

(3) A 2-hour drive from Zhangjiajie to Youyang;

(4) 2 hours' drive from Fenghuang to Youyang;

(5) Wulong to Youyang is a 2-hour drive away.

Gongtan Ancient Town is the home of my grandparents

Gongtan Ancient Town is located in Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing, on the east bank of the Wujiang River at the confluence of the Wujiang River and its tributary, the Apeng River. It is an ancient town with a history of 1800 years. The boatman culture, dock culture, salt merchant culture, and religious culture are witnesses to the history of Gongtan Ancient Town.

Gongtan has been a water transportation station and cargo distribution center for Sichuan salt, mountain products, local specialties, and department stores since ancient times. On this path that is about two kilometers long, tens of thousands of merchants, boatmen, and porters gathered, and the stone roads were polished smooth, indicating that all industries were prosperous and flourishing at that time.

It is said that during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, at its peak, there were over a thousand porters shuttling between ships and salt warehouses every day. It was thanks to them that Gongtan Ancient Town had its glory at that time.

On the street is an ancient wooden stilted house, walking up the steps all the way to the high point of the ancient town, facing the cliff and overlooking the scenery of the Wujiang River. The cobblestone roadside is as green as jade, connecting the whole town. This is the bluestone cobblestone street. Movies and TV dramas such as "Wuling Mountain Anti Bandit Chronicles," "Zhao Shiyan," and "An Shimin, a Strange Man," have all taken place in the ancient town.

On both sides of Qingshan Street are stilted houses and guesthouses, quaint yet elegant. I held a camera and walked on the smooth stone road, going up and down, shuttling between the Tujia stilt houses. Street facing shops, cool off residents, playful children, stopped tourists

The folk customs, opera, song and dance, and handicrafts of the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups have been passed down. Wu Guanzhong praised Gongtan Ancient Town as "Tang Street, Song City, and Grandparents' Home

The mist over the Wujiang River is beginning to disperse, and a small boat is gently swaying on the emerald green river. Three or two singers holding guitars are awakening the sleeping notes by the river

Gongtan Ancient Town is like this, not indulging in worldly affairs and aspiring to be a commoner who doesn't ask anything.

I really like Gongtan Ancient Town, I can't remember the number of times I've been here.

Choose a small house by the river, brew a pot of tea, or hold a cup of coffee, and quietly experience this ancient town

I always believe that an ancient town with indigenous people living is the truly living ancient town, and Gongtan is such a representative.

From the mysterious beauty of the Wujiang River to the quaint charm of ancient towns, from folk music that tells the story of poetry and distant lands to the long-standing cultural heritage, Gongtan Ancient Town soothes every tired soul and guards their brilliant dreams.

Walking along the riverside boardwalk, ancient town streets and alleys, or taking a boat tour along the river in Gongtan, the music of folk singers wafts through every corner of the street, as if notes are dancing in the air. They searched for musical inspiration in Gongtan Ancient Town, wandering folk songs amidst the rustic landscapes full of rural charm. Come here and meet this group of soul singers, a simple folk song that seems to tell the story of Gongtan for thousands of years.

Gongtan is located by the river, and the river seafood is very famous. When it comes to the cuisine of the ancient town, Wujiang fish is definitely a must-have. In addition, it is worth tasting the fried pteridophyte with old waxy meat, stewed turnip with pig hoof, dried ribs and rainbow beans, fragrant mushroom balls, cool tofu, tofu pudding, etc.

As a famous historical and cultural town in China, Gongtan Ancient Town has long been imprinted with history. Just the old objects preserved in the ancient town are enough to amaze people, which is completely different from the highly commercial ancient town. Gongtan has a true taste of an old street. Walking along the long bluestone staircase from the dock to the ancient town, looking at the wooden stilted houses, I sighed with emotion about a dream in Gongtan, a memory that dates back over a thousand years

According to records, Gongtan Ancient Town currently has a stone paved street about three kilometers long, over 150 unique fire walls, more than 200 quaint and quiet quadrangle courtyards, over 50 uniquely shaped stilted houses, and unique local characteristics. It is a well preserved and large-scale Ming and Qing architectural complex in China. According to industry experts and scholars, Gongtan Ancient Town is comparable to Lijiang Ancient Town, a world cultural heritage site.

A dream in Gongtan, intoxicated by love for a thousand years. When you come to Gongtan Ancient Town, if you have time, you must sleep here for a night. Under the moonlight and the decoration of lanterns on both sides of the streets, Gongtan presents a unique beauty, appearing more peaceful and full of classical charm.

At this moment, the clear water of the Wujiang River enters a dreamland, and the pedestrians who come and go become the protagonists of the night. Hand in hand with lovers, walking on the stone road of the ancient town, romantic and boundless

What are you hesitating about in this ancient city of Gongtan? Hurry up and pack your bags, get ready to go!

Thousand mile Wujiang River, Hundred mile Gallery

The Wujiang River originates from Weining, Guizhou and flows into Gongtan Town, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing. It passes through Wulong and extends to Fuling, Chongqing, where it joins the Yangtze River, with a total length of 1070 kilometers. It is said that the 60km section from Youyang to Pengshui in Chongqing is the essence of the essence of Wujiang Gallery, known as "a thousand miles of Wujiang River, a hundred miles of gallery"!

When you arrive at Gongtan Ancient Town, it is inevitable to take a boat tour of the Wujiang River. The Wujiang Gallery presents a long picture in front of us with its rich ink landscape, almost natural original ecology, and simple and rich ethnic customs dominated by the Tu family.

Gongtan Port has an annual cargo throughput of over 5 million tons and convenient water and land transportation. Since ancient times, it has been a passenger and freight transfer station in Sichuan (Chongqing), Guizhou, Hunan, and Hubei, known as the "Qian Gongtan".

By taking a cruise ship, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Apeng River and the Wujiang River along the way, which takes about two hours to travel back and forth.

The river flows rapidly, the mountains are majestic, every mile has its own scenery, and the scenery is enchanting.

There are many scenic spots worth visiting on both sides of the Wujiang River. If you have time, you can take your time to explore and appreciate them carefully.

When music meets the misty scenery of the Wujiang Gallery, the quaint old streets, lush shops, and rippling waters of the Wujiang River are adorned with endless human charm.

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Transportation:

1. Self driving: From downtown Chongqing, take the Yuxiang Expressway to the Pengshui Xia Expressway, then pass through Pengshui Town to reach Gongtan Town in Youyang County. Alternatively, take the expressway through Pengshui and Qianjiang before reaching Gongtan. This route is stop and go, with plenty of scenery along the way, taking about 5 hours.

2. Train: Take a train from Chongqing North Station to Youyang Railway Station, get off and transfer for 10 yuan to Gongtan. The train ticket is 54 yuan and the time is 5 hours.

3. First, go to Pengshui (Chongqing Nanping Hub Station has a long-distance bus from Chongqing to Pengshui for 75 yuan per day), and then take a boat or speedboat from Pengshui to Gongtan.

4. The K73 train from Chongqing to Shanghai costs 33 yuan to get off at Pengshui Station. After visiting Ayi River or Mawei Mountain, the next day, take a boat ride at Pengshui Wanzu Pier for 98 yuan (depending on the season) to Gongtan, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Wujiang Gallery along the way.

Gongtan is currently constructing a high-speed railway, which may soon provide convenient access to the ancient town.

Accommodation: There are many resident inns in Gongtan, which do not require booking during the off-season and can be negotiated. It is recommended to choose an inn by the river, as the scenery will be better.

In addition, there are many steps in the ancient town, which are not suitable for carrying suitcases. It is recommended to travel with a backpack and wear comfortable and convenient shoes.