Ciqikou's charm is simply irresistible! It's a millennium-old town that deserves a spot on anyone's life list
If you ever visit Chongqing, I recommend taking a trip to Ciqikou Ancient Town in Shapingba District! As a folk cultural ancient town with a history of a thousand years, Ciqikou served as the northern gate of ancient Chongqing. It became a commercial port where water and land routes converged during the Ming Dynasty and is known as 'Little Chongqing'.
This place is also a unique snapshot of old Chongqing, with a stone tablet inscribed with 'Little Chongqing' by Lin Sen, the President of the Nationalist Government during the Republic of China era, still standing on the street. Ciqikou is the largest ancient town in Chongqing's main urban area, embodying the traditional Bayu residential architecture, folk customs, and local culture. It features traditional residential buildings, unique stone stair alleys, remaining temples and shrines, and serves as a natural museum of Bayu mountainous residential architecture. The town is a leader in showcasing Hongyan culture, religious culture, Shaci culture, and Bayu culture.
🎫Ticket: Free
📍For driving navigation, just search for 'Ciqikou Ancient Town' and you'll get there!!
🚇Public Transport: Metro Line 1 to Ciqikou Station, Exit 1
✨With a history of a thousand years, built against the mountainside and next to the Jialing River, a stroll through the streets is rich in cultural atmosphere. The most beautiful moments are in the morning mist and the evening sunset, and the rainy days bring even more charm!
✨At Baolun Temple, you can enjoy the tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, walk on the ancient ginkgo 'Love Ladder', look up at the high towers of the temple, gaze down at the Jialing River flowing endlessly beneath the temple's tiled roofs...
✨For food, try Chen Jianping's twisted dough sticks, local chicken giblets, Mao blood curd, weird-tasting broad beans, and more, all delicious!
The incense is very good, there are ginkgo leaves in it, and there are open strings in the circulation of legal objects at the entrance of the gate. Sisters who like to take pictures can rent Hanfu, which is free! recommend!
Baolun Temple is the most prestigious Buddhist temple in Chongqing, which was built by Wei Chi Gong in the Tang Dynasty. After the change of the Ming request, Zhu Yunxuan, the emperor of Wen, turned to Ciqikou and lived in Ciqikou. The temple was built in the Ming Chenghua year, is the earliest wooden structure in the main city of Chongqing, its brand building was written by Zhao Puchu, the chairman of the National Buddhist Association and the honorary chairman of the Chinese Association of Lawmen. It is now a key cultural relics protection unit in Chongqing.
Baolun Temple, located opposite the Ciqikou Crossing Building, backed by Baiyan Mountain, facing the Jialing River. Behind Baolun Temple, there is an original stone rock, named "Baiyan", and the former town is also known as "Baiyan Town". Located opposite the Ciqikou Crossing Building in the ancient town of Chongqing, backed by Baiya Mountain and facing the Jialing River, because the Emperor Jianwen took refuge here, it is also known as "Longyin Temple"
Located in the ancient town of Ciqikou, the temple's architecture combines traditional Chinese religious architectural style and some of the tantric architectural forms. The overall layout is built on the mountain, and the view is widened. You can see the beautiful scenery of Jialing River. There is a special rule for the temple to go in and buy tickets, but if you pay attention to the public account of the temple, you can enter the temple for free.
[Baolun Temple] is located in the ancient town of Ciqikou, Shapingba District, Chongqing. The monastery was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is said that Zhu Yunxu, the waste emperor of the Ming Dynasty, once lived in this hanging order, also known as "Longyin Temple", is a very famous millennium ancient temple in the Bayan area of East Sichuan. The temple on the mountain gate is called "Baolun Temple", which is inscribed by Mr. Zhao Puchu.
Quiet in the middle of noisy, used to describe this temple is probably more appropriate. Located in the ancient town of Ciqikou. I went shopping and eating all the way to the front of the temple. I rarely saw it in the theme block. When the door appeared in front of me, I was still a little shocked. Originally, there was no plan to visit here. Friends in Chongqing had dinner nearby. After the food was full, they appeared when searching for nearby attractions, and they came along. Just take a walk to eliminate food. Ciqikou is actually quite big, and after the path comes in, two paths are forked. The temple is on the right hand side. From a distance, you can see the temple looming on the wall. It will be more beautiful when you come over at night. The temple is decorated with colored lights, and the light is more magnificent. When I came over, I just finished a small hail, and gradually changed into a light rain. The whole ancient street is more flavorful. Next to the temple is a homestay, slow down the rhythm here, and spend the night, it should be another interesting experience.