Ciqikou Ancient Town
A Ming-Qing era river-and-land port, 'by day a thousand people bow in greeting, by night ten thousand lamps alight': a thousand-year-old town on the banks of the Jialing River, its flagstone main street and cross alleys preserving the fabric of Ba-Yu folk dwellings, with Baolun Temple (built in the Ming dynasty; legend holds Emperor Jianwen once hid here, hence the old name 'Longyin Temple') still active with worshippers
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
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A Ming-Qing era river-and-land port, 'by day a thousand people bow in greeting, by night ten thousand lamps alight': a thousand-year-old town on the banks of the Jialing River, its flagstone main street and cross alleys preserving the fabric of Ba-Yu folk dwellings, with Baolun Temple (built in the Ming dynasty; legend holds Emperor Jianwen once hid here, hence the old name 'Longyin Temple') still active with worshippers; birthplace of Chen Mahua (fried dough twists) and Mao Xuewang (spicy blood-curd stew), where wharf culture and street snacks run side by side. Free and open all day; within walking distance of Ciqikou Station on Metro Line 1; crowds are enormous in peak season, so early morning or weekdays are recommended.
Getting there: Metro Line 1, Ciqikou Station
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