Ciqikou Ancient Town, first built in the Song Dynasty, was once a beautiful port on the Jialing River, known for its bustling daytime activities and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it became an important commercial port in the Bayu region. As a result, Ciqikou Town has preserved a rich Bayu culture. This deeply rooted ancient town is a reflection of the historical appearance of old Chongqing. To gain an in-depth understanding of Chongqing, Ciqikou is the best place to visit.
Baoshan Palace
Ciqikou Ancient Town used to be known for its 'Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples,' but not many have been preserved to this day. Apart from Longyin Temple, the rest is Baoshan Palace. Today, it has become a commercial teahouse with a built-in stage for performances. Visitors can sit down to enjoy tea and listen to opera.
Chongqing's light rail attracts many internet celebrities who come just to capture the moment when the light rail passes through buildings. Even many popular streamers travel from afar to live stream this magical scene for their fans. The 'Light Rail Line 2' not only features the spectacle of passing through buildings but also offers an aerial journey, speeding across three administrative districts of Chongqing, providing a very expansive view. Taking a ride on Line 2, you can see many of Chongqing's sights from the window, and the bird's-eye view is fantastic.
As the sun sets, please climb to the top of the highest tower in Eling Park. You can see the night view of Yuzhong District from halfway up the mountain. There are not many people, and it is even better than the One Tree on Nanshan. Overall, many Chongqing residents do not choose the Nanshan Tree for night views. Watching the lights of Chongqing's skyscrapers gradually light up, you will have a very wonderful feeling.
Laojun Cave Taoist Temple
Laojun Cave stands on Laojun Mountain in Huangjue Branch, facing the vast city of Chongqing and looking diagonally towards the Chaotianmen Delta. Laojun Cave is considered a Taoist temple that successfully survived the chaotic warlord era of the Republic of China and the civil war period. Laojun Cave has three viewing platforms, among which the second platform features a Ming Dynasty stone carving. The wall is adorned with over a hundred figures, mostly from folk opera stories, intricately carved and is a rare example of cliff carvings in Chongqing.
