At the Border of Chongqing and Guizhou, a Thousand-Year-Old Town Lies Hidden, Renowned as a Sparkling Pearl of the Wu River

Thousand-year-old Ancient Town, houses are built in a well-arranged manner on the hillside, facing the emerald-green with a touch of water's charm. It evokes the essence of Jiangnan (Southern China), lingering with warmth and intimacy in the tranquil waterside setting.

Here, there's a 3-kilometer-long stone street, over 150 watchtowers, 200 courtyard houses, and more than 50 uniquely shaped hanging-legged buildings, attracting countless visitors to interpret the millennium-old history of.

The ancient town is located at the confluence of the and (Apeng River), with hanging-legged buildings lining the cliffs, a quintessential (Baxia - Sichuan-Shaanxi region) feature.

Hanging-legged buildings are cool and breezy, and while wandering through the town, you might encounter elderly people sitting here chatting about their daily lives.

(Thousand-mile), (Hundred-mile - meaning a beautiful landscape) is synonymous with ( Ancient Town), even renowned landscape painters were deeply impressed and praised here.

Historically, this area has been a trading hub for the River basin and even the Yangtze River basin, and now the ancient town has undergone a new transformation, with festive red lanterns creating a beautiful contrast, guiding us to experience the town's relaxed and warm atmosphere.

The town's cuisine is also highly distinctive, with braised tofu, a traditional (Tusi - Tujia minority) dish, thinly sliced and drizzled with a homemade red chili oil, delivering a rich and lingering flavor.

This is a peaceful life, a dream for many. Unlike other crowded ancient towns, it's quiet, elegant, fresh, and understated.

Warm sunlight pours down, filling every corner with serenity. It's like a golden waterfall, softening and brightening the mood.

Unique to the southwestern region, old-eagle tea has a distinctive aroma and is highly refreshing, becoming another signature of the town.

(Youyang) is also known for its wild kiwifruit, grown under abundant sunshine and fertile soil, resulting in exceptional flavor.

Occasionally, you might witness the making of green bean paste, which requires drying and heating in a large iron pot before cooling and drying – a traditional craft that ensures the dish's continued transmission.

Walking on the town's paved stone paths, observing the everyday scenes of the people, is a dream for so many, a pursuit of free-spirited living,

A tea set, a table, and a chair – it feels like traveling through a thousand years, returning to an era of pursuing soul freedom. Spend a few days enjoying the tranquility like a cloud.

In the peaceful night, it's lovely to wander aimlessly. The warm light illuminates the town, with the hazy moonlight painting a delicate watercolor-like mountain and water scene, serene and leisurely.

The lights cascade down, embellishing the entire ancient town, bringing the unique tranquility of the water town, making you lose your way.

Having experienced too many noisy city nights, the peace and leisure here are more comforting. The town's early autumn foliage in the mountains, the wind blowing over the cliffs of the ancient town, brings a rustic elegance reminiscent of Jiangnan water towns.

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