The scenery of Jiangjin is so stunning that even a martial arts film director would shout “cut” when seeing it – half is chivalrous and half is pastoral poetry!
1、Gotsu Shimenzan
Recommended reasons:
National 5A scenic spot, forest coverage rate of 97%, waterfalls, alpine lakes, Danxia landforms, “natural air-conditioned room” with an average temperature of 22℃ in summer.
Must-play operations:
Take a “rainbow through the body” photo under the Wangxiangtai waterfall, and pretend to be in Dunhuang in front of the land rock murals.
2、Love Ladder
Recommended reason:
Real-life version of “Love in the Time of Cholera”, 6208 stone steps carved out a love story, and after reaching the top overlooking the sea of clouds, the romance is off the charts!
Movie Easter egg:
The couple locked the wall at the entrance of the ladder, hanging a lock to make single people cry.
3、Zhongshan Ancient Town
Recommended reasons:
The longest Ming and Qing dynasty stilt house complex in the southwest, bluestone roads, old teahouses, blacksmith shops, time is paused here.
Hidden ways to play:
Walk around the ancient town in Hanfu and take a yellowed nostalgic photo in the old photo studio.
4、Shimen Buddha
Recommended reasons:
Thousand-year-old cliff carvings by the Yangtze River, the 13.5-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha smiling at the waves, the ancients’ hardcore carving skills are jaw-dropping!
Cultural Easter Eggs:
On the 19th day of the second lunar month, the temple fair, thousands of people worship, comparable to the “Jiangjin version of the Water Splashing Festival”.
5、Baisha Film and Television Base
Recommended reasons:
Filming locations of “1942” and “Chongqing Negotiations”, the Republic of China Street, Anti-Japanese War Sites, and the Old Pier allow you to travel back in time to the war years.
Guide for drama lovers:
Rent a cheongsam/Zhongshan suit and direct and perform in the “Lurking” mini-theater.
Jiangjin Culture: A Mix of Hongyan Spirit and Dockside Jianghu
“Hardcore romance” is engraved in Jiangjin’s DNA – it is both the red blood of Marshal Nie Rongzhen and the heroic spirit of the Yangtze River trackers.
Red Memory
At the former residence of Marshal Nie Rongzhen and the Marshal Nie Rongzhen Exhibition Hall, you can learn about Marshal Nie’s growth history in his youth, his glorious years during the war, and his outstanding contributions to the construction of national defense after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Wharf Jianghu
In the old teahouse at Baisha Wharf, listen to the boatman shouting the “Yangtze River version of “Boundless Oceans and Skies”” with Sichuan River boatman’s song.
Ancient Town Intangible Cultural Heritage
The wedding custom performance in Tanghe Ancient Town, the sound of suona and the lifting of the sedan chair, the traditional wedding ceremony of Sichuan and Chongqing is sweeter than idol dramas!
Jiangjin Travel Tips
Transportation
Light rail: Rail Line 5-Jiangtiao Line (only 1 hour from the main city, easier than driving).
Bus: Chongqing North Station-Jiangjin
Self-driving: 1 hour from the main city, short round-trip time, suitable for weekend travel.
Accommodation
Mountain and wild control: Simianshan Forest Cabin, fall asleep with the sound of streams at night.
Literary party: Zhongshan Ancient Town Riverside B&B, open the window in the morning to see the mist and light boats.
Seasonal restrictions
Summer (June-August): Simianshan summer vacation + Baisha Film and Television Base night tour.
Autumn (September-November): Shimen Buddha River view + selenium-rich orchard picking.
Winter (December-February): Love Ladder Frost Spectacular + Street Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rice Candy.
Jiangjin, a city kissed by the Yangtze River and marinated with peppers, has the Wizard of Oz of Simian Mountain, the spicy carnival of spicy chicken, the childhood memories of rice candy, and the magical mix of half city history and half city fireworks. Here, you can be a “slow life experience officer” for a day in the century-old town, or perform a “Republic of China” at the film and television base, and eat a bowl of spicy spicy chicken in the night market stall by the Qi River. On weekends, bring a 512G stomach and a pair of hiking shoes to Jiangjin, eat the wildest flavors, see the most fairy mountains, and be the most wild child!