Chongqing, a city with highly developed tourism, has numerous tourist attractions. In southeastern Chongqing, we visited representative scenic spots such as Wulong, Pengshui, Qianjiang, Youyang, Xiushan, and Shizhu. This time, we visited the Qianjiang Zhuoshui Scenic Area, Wulong Baima Mountain Scenic Area, Pengshui Ayi River Scenic Area, Youyang Dieshi Flower Valley Scenic Area, and Xiushan Chuanhe Gai Scenic Area, and experienced the beautiful mountains, rivers, and local customs of the Wuling Mountain area in southeastern Chongqing.
Qianjiang
City Grand Canyon, Wuling Reception Hall
The "Wuling Reception Hall in China's Canyon City" vividly showcases the image of Qianjiang City: The previous sentence points out the natural attributes, resource features, and brand positioning of Qianjiang Canyon, which is representative, specific, and exclusive among Chinese canyon scenic spots, unique in China and rare in the world; The latter sentence points out the humanistic attributes, ethnic characteristics, and geographical location.
The national 5A level scenic spot under construction - Zhuoshui Scenic Area, the world's first wind and rain covered bridge, and Qianjiang City Grand Canyon.
The peak on both sides of the canyon has an altitude of more than 1100 meters, which belongs to the karst landform. It spans seven geological years, is 10 kilometers long, covers an area of 723 hectares, and the average depth of the canyon is 200 meters, with a drop of 500 meters at the deepest point. It has a huge cliff Avalokitesvara and a hanging glass walkway up to 123 meters high. Integrating scenic spots such as mountains, waters, gorges, caves, pavilions, temples, and Guanyin statues, this place is known by tourists as the "most spiritual place in China". There is the only city in China, the Grand Canyon, and a rare group of conglomerate caves in the world, forming the urban landscape of "City on the Canyon, City in the Center of the Canyon" known as the "City of Canyon and River"; On the rock wall in Barahu Park, there is a portrait of Guanyin, one of the thirty-three incarnations of Guanyin, the Pure Bottle Guanyin. It is currently the largest Guanyin statue in the world and is also accompanied by supporting landscapes such as Lotus Square, Echo Platform, and Release Pool;
The Puhua Anhe Scenic Area is located in Zhuoshui Ancient Town, Qianjiang District, Chongqing, and is a key point in the tourism chain of the Apeng River. The Puhua Dark River Scenic Area is 20 kilometers away from Qianjiang City and 2 kilometers away from Zhuoshui Ancient Town. It integrates underground dark rivers, natural three bridges, and skylights (sinkholes), with charming landscapes and unique charm. The underground section of the river is about 2 kilometers long, with a maximum depth of more than 20 meters. It is composed of the Puhua Underground River, the Tiansheng Bridge Group, the Great Funnel Group, the Cliff Stack Road, and the Puhua River Grand Canyon.
Over 150 meters above the Puhua River, three bridges fly overhead, creating a spectacular sight. The large funnel named "Black Dragon Pool" is mysterious and unfathomable. On both sides of the dark river, stalactites and stalagmites are exquisitely crafted. Leaving the river and entering the gorge, the gurgling water flows, the giant rocks and shallow waters, the vines and wildflowers, the fun and tranquility, and the cliff caves are fascinating. It is an excellent scenic spot for sightseeing, curiosity, exploration, and wild experience.
The boat walks in the cave, and the steep and steep rocks form a wonder of the world (Tiansheng Three Bridges), adding a touch of color to the beautiful scenery here.
The scenery along the way is stunning, and the air is very fresh. In the caves and on the cliff paths, you can enjoy different beautiful scenery and learn more about the culture here.
Zhuoshui Ancient Town is composed of Baxian Hall, Gongjia Baoting Hall, Wang Benshan's former residence, Wang Family Workshop, Guangshun Hao, Yanfang Qianzhuang, and Zhuoheba Lecture Hall. Every place has its own history and culture, and the ancient charm still exists. As a typical example of old city streets in Chongqing, the street and alley layout of Zhuoshui Ancient Town is relatively well preserved, with a strong pattern of ancient towns in southeastern Chongqing. It not only reflects the differences from other historical districts in the city, 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 town culture are intertwined.
In Zhuoshui Ancient Town, there is a wind and rain bridge. It is known as the number one wind and rain covered bridge in Asia (the world's number one wind and rain covered bridge). The wind and rain covered bridge spans over the Apeng River, measuring 303 meters long and 5 meters wide. It is said to be the longest covered bridge in Asia and is divided into three parts: the bridge, tower, and pavilion. The bridge body of the Wind and Rain Bridge in Zhuoshui Ancient Town is a pure wooden structure, with mortise and tenon joints and mortise and tenon holes interwoven between the building materials, and straight and diagonal connections, making the structure firm and precise. The bridge has three towers and pavilions, with about a hundred carved wooden windows on both sides that can be freely opened and closed. Inside the bridge, there are red painted benches.
As night falls, the wind and rain covered bridge displays its mysterious charm. The entire corridor is like a soaring giant dragon, extremely magnificent.
The corridor bridge connects the ancient town tightly, like a beautiful rainbow, lying on the Apeng River. The width inside is about 50 meters and the height is 8 meters; In the middle of the corridor guardrail, there is a 40cm wide thick wooden board sitting horizontally. The wide corridor bridge provides shelter from the wind and rain, serving as a refuge for traders or indigenous villagers during hot summers, cold winters, or inclement weather. Originally, there was a two-story observation tower with a wooden structure in the middle section of the corridor bridge. In early summer, there is ample light reflecting in, and even direct sunlight in the morning and afternoon. The herringbone shaped corridor bridge is made of blue tiles and wooden beams, which are transparent on all sides. Rainwater naturally does not seep into the corridor bridge, and it always remains dry. In addition, when there are too many people in the market, the covered bridges like slots can also play the role of regulating the order of the flow of people, so as not to become a mess on the streets. Different spaces and functions are invisibly divided, with ups and downs and levels. The corridor bridge is long and wide, and people's movements are smooth and comfortable.
There are two peach blossom gardens in the world of Youyang Dieshi Flower Valley, one in your heart and the other in Youyang, Chongqing. Walking into the Youyang Dieshi Flower Valley scenic area, the artistic architecture is embellished with the spiritual energy of pink and black, making the entire scenic area appear very romantic. People went around to commemorate, various photoshoots were displayed in front of the camera, and the old lady's red silk scarf also fluttered in the wind throughout the scenic area. The beautiful ladies are also showcasing their graceful bodies, blending in a beautiful and warm atmosphere, presenting beautiful melodies one after another.
A large pink flower field, healed by Taizhi, standing in it and taking photos is completely heart wrenching for young girls! "Has attracted many young girls and also attracted the love and patience of many photography institutions. Multiple high-end photography brands such as Aishang New Style Photography Studio, Aishang Milan Wedding Photography Studio, and Madame Jin Wedding Photography Studio, as well as personal studios such as Maizi Yinghua Photography Studio and Migong Ancient Style Photography Studio, and the Youyang Photographers Association have all visited this place. Various beautiful photos are constantly emerging, and the Layered Stone Flower Valley has become another popular check-in spot on social media in the golden autumn.
Muhlenbergia capillaris (Lam.) Trin. is a perennial warm season herb that can grow up to 30-90 cm in height and 60-90 cm in width. The top is arched, with slender green leaves. Top growing misty pink catkins, blooming from September to November, can present a spectacular view of the pink misty ocean when planted in patches. The landscape can last from September to mid November, and the viewing effect is excellent. Suitable for large-scale planting, the scenery is very spectacular, and the viewing experience is excellent. It can also be planted alone, potted, or used as a background or border material.
The Layered Stone Flower Valley area is a perfect combination of layered stone layers, layered stone art, and Wu Nuo culture. Layered stones were produced during the Cambrian period about 500 million years ago; The "Nuo culture" originated in the early stages of the formation of primitive religions in humans, with a history of about 10000 years. The Dieshi area is mainly a combination of viewing and interaction, including the Twelve Moon God Pillar Stone Formation, Dieshi Magic Pit, zip line canyon landscape area, Sanhuang Terrace, Wunuo Shrine Site, and the Twenty Four Opera God Bonfire Terrace. It is a clever combination of Chinese primitive culture and romantic techniques, and also a passage for us to cross the mysterious atmosphere of the 30th parallel north from modern society.
Xiushan Chuanhe Gai Scenic Area, located in the border town of Xiushan, is a scenic area known for its unique features, known for its beautiful scenery and delicious food. The entire mountain shape resembles a table, hence the name Table Mountain. Chuanhe Gai has extremely rich tourism resources, such as "seeing the red mountains in spring, enjoying the cool summer breeze, admiring the autumn snow and white hair, and appreciating the northern customs in winter". Its grassland flower sea has unique characteristics and is the only large-scale high-altitude ecological landscape area in southeastern Chongqing that combines grassland and flower sea features; The mountain landscape is intact, with vivid and spectacular features such as the beauty of Comb Mountain, Lu Ban's sawing, Jin Chan's quest for phoenix, Shendong Ice Waterfall, Zhu's sacrifice for love, and immortals playing chess; The water landscape is rich and diverse, with attractions such as Nasha Creek, Baishui Creek, and Pearl Spring Waterfall captivating and unforgettable. At the same time, relying on the natural seasonal vegetation landscape, unique stone and thatched buildings, and open flat terrain, rich and colorful activities can be carried out to get close to and return to nature. The main functions are ecological tourism and returning to nature.
Chuanhe Gai is located 15 kilometers northeast of Xiushan County, covering an area of 28 square kilometers. Covered with thousands of acres of high mountain grassland, with an average elevation of 1230 meters and an annual average temperature of 12.1 degrees Celsius. The scenery of Chuanhe Gai is unique throughout the four seasons. In spring, you can see the mountains covered in red, in summer, you can admire the blooming of Gesang flowers, in autumn, you can see the flying snow of Bamao, and in winter, you can enjoy the scenery of northern China. In addition to the thousands of acres of high mountain grassland, the Chuanhe Gai Scenic Area also has magical and magnificent natural landscapes such as the Golden Toad Seeking Phoenix, General Rock, Comb Mountain, Zhu's Granny, Luban Sawmaking, Lianhua You Village, Chuanhe Sleeping Buddha, Shendong Ice Waterfall, Wannian Divine Turtle, Three Apes Gathering Head, Longdong Terraced Fields, and Simendong. At the same time, this is also the place where the Red Army fought, and the standing Red Army Battle Monument is engraved with a red history. Since 2016, Chuanhegai Scenic Area has been built according to the national 4A level scenic spot standards, and has completed the construction of projects such as the county town to scenic spot expressway, overhead cableway, scenic spot tourist center, hiking trail, ring road, starry sky hotel, camping base, and colorful slide. The annual reception of tourists has reached 1.3 million.
The snow covered river has a unique flavor, so beautiful that it's suffocating. This Table Mountain has an altitude of 1200 meters, and in winter, snowflakes flutter down, decorating this unique mountain peak.
Shizhu Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area is a mountain cultural and ecological sports and vacation destination that integrates tourism and sightseeing, cultural innovation and inheritance, pastoral experience, site protection and exploration, health and vacation, forest sports and leisure, and other functions.
Wanshou Mountain Scenic Area is a national AAAA level tourist attraction, located at the magical latitude of 30 degrees north, in the golden corridor of the Yudong tourist area, with convenient transportation and only 10 kilometers away from Shizhu County. The tourist area covers an area of 308 hectares, with an altitude of 1250-1500 meters. The vegetation is dense and the climate is pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15-25 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The scenic area is centered around the Qinliang Yubing Fortress Site Park, which boasts a rich ecological landscape and numerous cultural attractions. The park features the iconic urban landscape of Shizhu County, known as the "Men's and Women's Stone Pillars," located outside the gate of Wanshou Mountain's Houzhai. The "Men's Stone Pillars" are approximately 100 meters tall and resemble a great man with a protruding nose and concave eyes, vividly lifelike. The "Female Stone Pillar" is located in the middle section of the front gate of Wanshou Mountain, about 70 meters high. It stands tall and graceful, with a graceful figure resembling a young girl sitting on the mountain, graceful and charming; There is an ancient battlefield site where Qin Liangyu, the only female general in Chinese history to be recorded in official history, led Tujia Bai Gan soldiers to build a fortress to resist the enemy. When visiting historical sites such as Guzhai Gate, Ancient City Wall, Xuanwei Prefecture, Beacon Tower, Rhinoceros Watching the Moon, etc., you can feel the national love of Qin Liangyu's loyalty and patriotism; There is a cliff plank road that is about 1000 meters long; There is a Shouxian Zen Taoist scenic spot that combines danger, wonder, and grandeur. Inside the scenic spot stands the largest Shouxing statue in the southwest region, surrounded by Buddhist cultural cliff carvings and various natural caves
Learn the Eight Formations of Xichuan, holding military symbols in the sleeves of mandarin ducks. Why should a general be a husband when a woman willingly accepts it. There are countless poems praising Qin Liangyu, indicating the great achievements of this female general.
Pengshui Ayi River is a Miao village in China and a gathering place for Miao and Tujia ethnic groups in the world. Bringing together mountains, waters, forests, springs, and gorges, it is a unique resource that combines grandeur, wonder, danger, beauty, and tranquility. The Miao family refers to kind-hearted, beautiful, and intelligent women as "Jiao Ayi", hence the name Ayi River.
Ayi River is a very distinctive original ecological scenic spot, with natural scenery on the mountain and folk customs at the foot. The Yantouba Tourist Reception Center is built in accordance with the architectural style of residential buildings in southeastern Chongqing. It is quaint and elegant, perfectly combined with natural landscapes and ethnic customs.
The integrated scenic area of Ayi River Scenic Area is divided into three sightseeing areas (canyon sightseeing area, walking sightseeing area, bamboo raft sightseeing area), two leisure vacation areas (reception center ethnic style leisure vacation area, Niujiaozhai ethnic style leisure vacation area), two experience areas (drifting experience area, outdoor experience area), one passionate drifting area, and one characteristic commodity service area.
There are 8 major tourism projects open to the public: listening to music in the canyon, singing on bamboo rafts, playing in the water in Bitan, flying boats in the waves, Qingding Miao Village, Qinglong Sky Ladder, Qinglong Cave, and Qinglong Valley. Hiking through, you can see exotic flowers and grasses, ancient vines and old trees; Boating on the river, enjoying rapids and dangerous rapids, with stunning waves and clear waters; Staying overnight in a mountain village, you can enjoy the delicious Miao cuisine and experience ethnic customs. It is the first choice for leisure sightseeing, folk experience, outdoor rock climbing, and water sports.
Before entering the Ayi River Scenic Area, you can enjoy the refreshing canyon scenery - the mysterious Mother and Child Creek Grand Canyon. The Mother and Child Creek Grand Canyon has typical Xiajiang Canyon scenery, primitive and quaint, and quite beautiful. The water in Hanoi is clean, deep and shallow, and fish can be seen everywhere, which is comparable to the water in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Valley. This is the beautiful scenic spot that Ayi River Scenic Area will focus on developing next - canyon exploration.
The natural heritage of White Horse Mountain in Wulong, the world's Wulong scenic area, is carried by the love story of White Dragon Horse and Green Fairy, with Chinese traditional culture as its connotation, and the cultural context of creating the fifth largest folk love story experience site in China. It aims to create a national 5A level scenic spot and an internationally renowned tourist destination, promoting the development of Wulong's comprehensive tourism. Standing on a cliff from a high place in the scenic area, overlooking the thousands of miles of the rushing blue waves of the Wujiang River, fishermen boating; From a distance, one can overlook the unique peaks of Xiannv Mountain, with exquisite brushstrokes swirling around the fairy like figures.
When it comes to Baima Mountain, many people know about the "Flying Kiss". Its appearance is designed as a couple, namely "White Horse" and "Fairy". As the main body rotates and rises, the "White Horse" and "Fairy" will ascend to a height of 54 meters above the ground, meet in the air, and complete the highest, most affectionate, and romantic kiss in the world, with a very beautiful meaning. Climbing onto the Heavenly Kiss, two flying islands slowly ascend to a height of kilometers, offering a breathtaking view of Mount Bai Ma from the sky and experiencing the visual shock brought by the high altitude.
Flying Kiss is the core large-scale amusement experience facility of the scenic area and the only twin interactive flying island in the world. Built on the edge of a cliff over 1300 meters high. The sightseeing cabin of each flying island can accommodate 60 people, and the two flying islands operate simultaneously, rotating counterclockwise by 307.5 ° and then clockwise to return to their original positions.
As someone who is afraid of heights, I also gathered the courage to experience it once this time. From a high altitude, you can overlook the beautiful scenery around you.
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I am Chongqing Mohai, a self media person who started photography. I have been studying photography for 10 years and have been awarded the title of tourism photography. I am currently mainly engaged in experiential promotion in tourism, hotels, food, photography, and other fields. Signed partnerships with multiple websites and television stations, and organized joint activities with tourism bureaus and companies in multiple provinces and cities. I have traveled to every province and city in China, passing through every scenic spot and hotel.
