Today, we will take you to the “Pearl of Wujiang River” – Pengshui! This is the settlement of Miao and Tujia ethnic groups, the essence of Wujiang River Gallery, and a taste laboratory created by the collision of Yushan crispy cakes and Miao sour fish soup.
1、Chiyou Jiuli City
Features: The world’s largest Miao building complex, a sacred place of Chiyou culture
How to play:
· Jiuli Palace: The main hall is 99 meters high, with Miao epic murals and sacrificial culture exhibitions.
· Miao intangible cultural heritage performance: The live performance of “Miao Zu·Chiyou” at 14:00 every day (ticket price: 80 yuan) shows the Miao migration epic.
· Night scene light show: The building complex is brightly lit under the night sky, suitable for taking photos and checking in.
Tickets: 90 yuan (including performance)
Address: Binjiang Community, Shaoqing Street, Pengshui County
2、Ayi River
Features: Canyon rafting, cave exploration, Miao style
How to play:
· Summer rafting: The total length is about 9 kilometers. The first half is gentle and suitable for parents and children, and the second half is thrilling and exciting (rafting ticket: 200 yuan/person).
· Qinglong Cave: Enjoy the wonders of the underground cave, and the stalactites are like a dream under the lights (ticket: 80 yuan/person).
· Bamboo raft singing: Take a bamboo raft to listen to the Miao brothers and sisters singing folk songs and feel the original folk customs.
Address: Baixiang Village, Hanjia Town, Pengshui County
Transportation: Take a taxi from the county seat for about 30 minutes (about 50 yuan), or take the Ayi River special bus.
3、Wujiang Gallery
Features: Take a boat tour of “Hundred Miles of Wujiang River, Hundred Miles of Art Gallery”
Route: Pengshui Wanzu Wharf to Gongtan Ancient Town (one way about 2 hours), with strange peaks on both sides and clear water.
Ticket: 120 yuan/person (including guide explanation)
Tips: The best shooting point is the “Anzi Miao Village” section, which looks like an ink painting when the morning mist is lingering.
4、Mount Mowei
Features: Summer resort, forest oxygen bar
How to play:
·Watching the sea of clouds at Feiyunkou: You can see the magnificent sunrise over the sea of clouds in the early morning.
·Stone Forest Maze: Shuttle through the natural stone forest and experience the geological wonders.
·Ski resort: Open in winter, a rare skiing experience in southeastern Chongqing.
Ticket: 60 yuan
Transportation: 32 kilometers away from the county seat, it is recommended to drive or charter a car.
5、Anzi Miao Village
Recommended reason: In the original ecological Miao village, experience the non-legacy projects such as Lanmen wine, making glutinous rice cakes, and Miao embroidery, and feel the purest Miao life.
Easter egg event: The Miao King Festival on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, thousands of people are celebrating!
Travel Tips
- Transportation
· High-speed rail: Chongqing North Station → Pengshui Station (about 2 hours), then take a taxi to the county seat (10 minutes).
· Self-driving: Chongqing main city → Baomao Expressway → Pengshui (about 3 hours).
· Internal transportation: The starting price of a taxi in the county seat is 5 yuan, and it is recommended to charter a car between scenic spots (about 200 yuan/day).
- Accommodation recommendation
· High-end: Jiulicheng Hotel (Miao style, including breakfast, starting from 500 yuan/night).
· Characteristic homestay: “Zhuli” homestay on the banks of the Ayi River (stilted house by the river, 300 yuan/night).
· Economic type: “Pengshui Hotel” in the county seat (clean and convenient, 150 yuan/night).
- Itinerary suggestion (3 days and 2 nights)
· Day1: Chiyou Jiulicheng (daytime cultural experience + night view) → Hebao Street Night Market.
·Day2: Ayi River rafting/Qinglong Cave→Wujiang River Gallery Cruise.
·Day3: Mowei Mountain Hike→Yushan Ancient Town to Explore Salt Dan Culture.
- Best Season
·May-October: Rafting season + Wujiang River has abundant water;
·November-April: Avoid crowds and experience folk customs.
- Notes
·Miao etiquette: Avoid stepping on the threshold when entering the Miao village, and wait for the host to toast before starting to eat at the long table banquet.
·Rafting safety: follow the coach’s instructions and deposit valuables.
·Environmental protection: Wujiang River Basin is strictly protected, do not litter.
·Book in advance: Accommodation is tight during the peak season (summer vacation/holidays), it is recommended to book a week in advance.