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Willettsworld Says: Zhong's Courtyard was once the residence of Zhong Yunting - a royal servant of Empress Cixi. He was in charge of purchasing goods for the imperial court. It was built at the end of the Qing dynasty about 120 years ago and originally consisted of two courtyards, a large...
Willettsworld Says: There's a fairground, of sorts, located on the bank of the Jialing River. There's plenty of stalls and some simply rides and reminded me, a little, of the fairgrounds we have back home.
Willettsworld Says: This temple, also known as Bai Ya Temple, stands on the Bai Ya Mountain that rises above the Jialing River. It was first built during the West Wei Dynasty (535-556 AD). The Emperor Jian Wen of the Ming Dynasty took refuge in the monastery, here, giving it the name "dragon...
Perfect Time Youth Hostel: Mad staff!
Willettsworld Says: Even though I was taking the Yangzi River Cruise from the wharf in Chongqing, I didn't stay in Chongqing overnight. Instead I stayed at the Perfect Time Youth Hostel in nearby Ciqikou, about 12km west of the city centre. The hostel is located on the bank of the Jialing River...
Willettsworld Says: You'll find plenty of snack stalls lining the steps that lead down from the main walking street to the river. On sale are many weird and wonderful treats!
Floating Restaurants: Didn't try them myself
Willettsworld Says: My hostel room faced the Jialing River and it's here where you can find a few floating restaurants. I never tried any of them but the shoreline is also packed with tables and chairs and was a very popular place to eat and drink in the evening.
Willettsworld Says: To get to Ciqikou, take bus 215 from the People' s Liberation Monument in the city centre.From Chongqing North Station: Take bus No.202. From Chaotianmen long distance bus station: Take bus No.503 or 553.
Willettsworld Says: Chongqing has undergone many changes over the centuries, changes that have not been reflected in Ciqikou with the consequence that the town conveys an impression of what Chongqing would have been like in the distant past. This fact has been recognised by the State Council...
Willettsworld Says: To escape the crowds of Chinese tourists, head south along the main walking street and you'll suddenly find yourself virtually all alone. The buildings here look far more rustic and the streets far more authentic.
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There's a fairground, of sorts, located on the bank of the Jialing River. There's plenty of stalls and some simply rides and reminded me, a little, of the...
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Ciqikou is an ancient town located on the south bank of the Jialing River about 14km west of Chongqing. According to the history records, Ciqikou was first founded some 1,700 years ago. It then became...
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