Departing from Chongqing, Watching Clouds by the Wujiang River Gallery
In recent two years, the night view of Chongqing has been flooded across major media with its 'internet celebrity effect', attracting more and more tourists. After visiting the famous 'internet celebrity' attractions in Chongqing, you can still set off from Chongqing to follow the Yangtze River downstream to, from Guizhou, the Wujiang River converges here.
Thousand-mile Wujiang River
The banks of the Wujiang River are characterized by towering mountains and lush greenery, with water as green as jade and crystal clear. Approximately 132 kilometers of the Wujiang River basin, passing through the areas of Pengshui County, Yuyuan County and to Guizheng Cuiren, enjoys the reputation of 'Thousand-mile Wujiang River, Hundred-mile Gallery'
To visit the Wujiang River, you must take a boat, and there is a feeling of 'a boat in a painting, a person in a painting'. If it rains, the clouds and mist will create a dreamy atmosphere, presenting a magnificent 'mountains and rivers' landscape in Chinese ink painting, just like the landscape of the heroine in 'The Pavilion of Heavenly Fragrance'
Actually, the beauty of the Wujiang River is not the same as the poetic 'small bridges and flowing water' in the Jiangnan region, it is known for its rapid flow, many rapids and narrow valleys, known as 'natural dangers' . When ships pass through Wuluo eight beaches, the calm river surface becomes turbulent. In the past, merchants passing through Wuluo eight beaches had to unload their goods, and the ships were pulled by boatmen to pass through. The sound of boatmen's shouts echoed along the river.
Thousand-year-old Ancient Town
is located at the confluence of the and the Wujiang River at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain, and it is Chongqing's golden gateway connected by the Wujiang River, considered the most beautiful section of the Wujiang River Gallery.
The ancient dwellings along the river are made of with long pillars, supported by footings built into stone or stacked with stone, the pillar heads are randomly spread or wind around ancient trees, creating a unique appearance. At night, staying in the guesthouse in the ancient town, open the window, the whole river is lit up, and the ancient blue-tiled houses are accompanied by the river, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Yangjiao Ancient Town
Yangjiao Ancient Town in the Wujiang River area of Wuling County is a quiet and slow-paced ancient town. Walking along the smooth stone steps into the town's alleys, the former prosperity has vanished, but the ancient town's remains still inspire endless imagination.
There are three treasures in Yangjiao: soy beans, old vinegar and pork tripe. The production process of Yangjiao soy beans is extremely complex and meticulously researched, by drawing water from the mountains of the Wuling Mountains, using spices and medicinal herbs grown in the forest, selecting high-quality yellow beans, and then through several processes, the beans are made through a long period of crafting, making them tender and chewy, with a lingering aroma.
