The scenery of Wanzhou is so beautiful that Li Bai would post a video on TikTok if he passed by it – it has the majesty of the Three Gorges and the gentleness of Pinghu Lake, and you can switch to the urban night view mode with just one click!
1、Wanzhou Waterfall
Recommended reasons:
The widest waterfall in Asia, 19 meters wider than Huangguoshu! Walking through the mist, the rainbow is within reach, and it feels like a scene from a fairy tale.
Magical operation:
After 3 pm, shooting against the light, the waterfall turns into “golden silk” in seconds.
2、Xishan Park & Bell Tower
Recommended reason:
Wanzhou people’s “city living room”, a clock tower in the style of the Republic of China is shaded by centuries-old trees. Climb to the top floor to overlook the magical skyline of the Yangtze River and the new city.
Hidden gameplay:
Listen to the local ladies singing Sichuan opera in the early morning, which is more healing than any ASMR.
3、Tianshengcheng Cultural and Tourism District
Recommended reasons:
The thousand-year-old city on the cliff is “reborn”, with ancient village gates, stilt houses, online celebrity bookstores and cafes. When the night lights are on, you can instantly feel like you are in “The Longest Day in Chang’an”.
Must-try:
Order a cup of tea in a tea shop along the river and watch the Yangtze River cargo ships slowly pass by.
4、Tanzhang Gorge
Recommended reasons:
Chongqing version of “Little Jiuzhaigou”, with Bitan in the canyon, you can hike, go creek tracing, dive, and play in the water in the wild in summer.
Safety tips:
Some waters are up to 5 meters deep, so if you are not good at swimming, please hold on to your swimming ring!
5、Three Gorges Pinghu Tourist Area
Recommended reasons:
17 km lakeside trail, cycling, jogging, and daydreaming are all possible. At dusk, the Wanzhou Yangtze River Bridge turns into a “golden harp”, which is full of romance.
Easter egg route:
Take a ferry from the south gate to the other side of the river, and unlock the “civilian version of the two rivers tour” for 2 yuan.
Wanzhou Culture: A Mixed Philosophy of Piers, Immigrants and Jianghu
The charm of Wanzhou lies in the twist of three cultures: the boldness of the dock culture, the tenacity of the Three Gorges immigrants, and the lively atmosphere of the rivers and lakes.
Chuanjiang Haozi
Go to the Three Gorges Immigration Memorial Hall to listen to a recording of a boatman’s haozi. In the rough tune, you can hear the roar of the Yangtze River and the resilience of life.
Wharf Jianghu
In the old teahouse at Anziba Passenger Station, retired boatmen use “Wanzhou Mahjong” and covered tea bowls to interpret the ultimate mystery of slow life.
Immigrant Memories
The relief wall of Xinlianxin Square is engraved with the names of 300,000 immigrants, silently telling the epic of a city’s rebirth.
Wanzhou Travel Tips
Transportation
High-speed rail: Chongqing North → Wanzhou North (1.5 hours), it is recommended to choose a window seat and enjoy the wonders of the Tiefengshan tunnel group along the way.
Self-driving: Direct access to the Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, you can check in Liangping Shuangguitang on the way.
Accommodation
River view control: Choose a riverside hotel in Gaosuntang business district, and you can see the night view of the Yangtze River when you open the window.
Art party: Tianshengcheng homestay cluster, ancient courtyard with modern facilities.
Seasonal restrictions
Summer (June-August): Play in the water in Tanzhang Gorge and eat crayfish at Wanda Night Market.
Winter (December-February): Eat mutton Gege with soju on Binjiang Road, warm your body and heart.
Wanzhou, a city kissed by the Yangtze River, has the atmosphere of the Jianghu of grilled fish and the literary style of the sunset on the lake.
Here, you can share a table with strangers at the night market stall and blow bottles, or listen to the old people telling the story of the Sichuan River half a century ago in the teahouse by the river.
It is not pretentious or impetuous, like a pot of slow-cooked old soup, the more you taste it, the more delicious it is.
On the weekend, bring a 256G stomach and a pair of comfortable shoes to Wanzhou, eat the wildest fish, see the softest river, and be the coolest child!