Huguang Guild Hall

Address: Located on Dongshuimen Zheng Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing It was built in the 24th year of the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1759) as a guild hall for immigrants from Huguang to Sichuan to maintain connections with their hometowns. The guild hall covers an area of 8,561 square meters and includes buildings such as Yuwang Palace, Guangdong Guild Hall, and Qi'an Guild Hall. It is the most well-preserved and largest ancient guild hall complex in Chongqing and even the southwestern region. Inside, there is an exhibition hall that tells the story of Chongqing's development from an immigrant city to the economic and cultural center of the southwestern region. Visitors can also see scenes of the immigrants working hard for their livelihoods. Tea tasting and opera listening: There is a teahouse inside where you can enjoy tea and opera. The cost can be paid together with the ticket purchase. Ticket price: The scenic area ticket is 25 yuan. The Bayu cultural performance is an additional 68 yuan/person Business hours: 9:00-18:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:30) Please plan your visit accordingly. Transportation: I took a taxi, and for the subway, you can use Baidu Maps. The scenic area's overall yellow background wall, along with the atmosphere that blends modern and ancient elements, makes it very suitable for taking photos. It's great for photo opportunities when the weather is good. I went there at around 3 pm, and after watching the performance, it was getting dark, and without lights, the photos can turn out a bit gloomy. It is recommended that visitors go there in the morning first. The place is close to Hongya Cave, but I do not recommend walking there. We couldn't find the way by foot, and since Chongqing is a mountain city, anyone who has been there knows the difficulty. I was exhausted and couldn't find the way until I finally took a taxi, which didn't save money and left me half dead from fatigue. I encountered an elderly gentleman whose ancestors were immigrants. During the visit, he introduced me to the history of Huguang, which gave me a better understanding of the attraction. I also encountered a bold cat that dared to defecate in the incense burner, which was friendly and adorable. If you come to Chongqing for tourism, why not visit the Huguang Guild Hall for a walk and a look? I believe it will be an unforgettable travel experience.

Chongqing is not only romantic, but also a city that once you come, you don't want to leave. It has not only a lively and relaxed atmosphere, but also a bustling, festive air. Here, you can not only taste delicious food in the streets and alleys, but also experience the 8D magical mountain city scenery. Including buying a light rail ticket, it's like taking a city sightseeing bus, with all the beauty in front of you. There's also the Liziba light rail passing through the building, and the stunning night view of Hongya Cave🌃. Chongqing traditional attractions: Jiefangbei, the Great Hall, Ciqikou, Nanbin Road, and actually the mountain city trail counts too. Of course. Chongqing is also a city famous for its historical and cultural heritage: Zhazi Cave, Bai Mansion, Zhongshan Fourth Road, Huguang Guild Hall, etc., are all renowned for their historical and cultural significance. ☑️By the way, a key point, Huguang Guild Hall is quite worth visiting, especially for friends who like ancient architecture and drama culture. The structure and carvings, decorations of the eaves and the stage here are really exquisite. The yellow walls and staircases paired with tropical green plants give the whole environment an ancient and elegant vibe. There are quite a lot of people here, and the atmosphere is comfortable and pleasant. ✔️The best photo📸 spot: is at the highest end of the entire building, where you can capture the river view of Chongqing, as well as the Dongshuimen Bridge, with bridges🌉, the Yangtze River, and Nanshan. This place is the perfect combination of modern and classical. Huguang Guild Hall

🏨 Huguang Guild Hall 📍Detailed address: No. 1 Ba Jiao Garden, Changbin Road, Chaotianmen Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City 🕙Opening hours: 9:00～18:00, entry stops at 17:00 Ticket price: ¥25 🌟Highlights: Walking along the eastern side of the peninsula where the old city of Chongqing is located, towards the direction of the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge, not far away, you will see this very conspicuous group of buildings. This is the largest existing ancient guild hall complex in China, the Huguang Guild Hall. The buildings face the Yangtze River and are built along the river slope, including the Yuwang Palace, Guangdong Guild Hall, Qi'an Guild Hall, and four opera stages. ❤Recommended reason: After buying a ticket and entering the Huguang Guild Hall, you are immediately attracted by the architecture. The mountainous terrain provides the guild hall complex with a spatial beauty that is hard to achieve in flatland architecture. The decorations on the ridge, columns, beams, and windows are exquisitely detailed and worth savoring. 🗓Itinerary: Yuwang Palace—Carving Museum—Qi'an Guild Hall—Guangdong Guild Hall—Yuzhou Academy—Immigration Museum 👍Most recommended: 1. Distinctive architecture The guild hall mostly follows the layout of the courtyard houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The architecture not only inherits the typical styles from Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hubei, and the Jiangnan region but also integrates the traditional architectural features of Chongqing. 2. Carving techniques The guild hall's architectural relief and openwork carvings mainly feature stories of characters from Journey to the West, Romance of the West Chamber, Investiture of the Gods, and The Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars, as well as various animals and plants such as dragons and phoenixes. Especially the opera stage of the Qi'an Guild Hall, which is the most complete and exquisite opera stage in the Huguang Guild Hall complex. The carvings on the stage are of a very high artistic standard. 3. Immigrant culture The Huguang Guild Hall is a historical product of the 'Huguang Fills Sichuan' immigration wave. It was established based on the living conditions and psychological needs of the immigrants and serves as a hub for maintaining the sentiment among fellow townspeople. The use of elements from the hometown and the immigrant land in the architectural decoration shows an inclusive immigrant spirit. 4. Intangible cultural heritage performances If you like watching operas, in the afternoon, there are performances of 'Drunken Bayu', a cultural show rooted in Bayu culture with intangible cultural heritage as its core, on the most beautiful stage inside the guild hall. Photo spot sharing: The entrance of Yuwang Palace, the entrance of Qi'an Guild Hall, the interior stage is also great for photography, you can use red silk as a foreground! The entrance of the Guangdong Guild Hall, the long staircase to the left of Yuzhou Academy, where you can capture the distinctive rooftops and Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge in the same frame, Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge, where you can take a panoramic photo of the Huguang Guild Hall! 📝Tips: 1. If you want to take photos of the architecture or portraits, it is recommended to go in the morning when there are fewer people 2. It is recommended to tour in a clockwise direction 3. Turn left at the exit, take the elevator, and go up to the 5th floor where you can stand on the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge and overlook the Huguang Guild Hall

A Huguang Guild Hall, half of Chongqing's history. Next to the ancient city gate in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, the Huguang Guild Hall stands quietly by the Yangtze River. With its soaring eaves and carved beams, it is grand and majestic. This place carries the historical culture of a city's development, a guild hall, a good play, a pot of tea, tasting the leisure and ease here. Location: No.1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing Transportation: Walk 500 meters from Exit 8 of Xiaoshizi Station on Metro Line 1 or Line 6 Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm (only exit after 5 pm) Ticket: 25r Recommended attractions: Yu Wang Palace: The people of Huguang worship Dayu, so it is one of the largest and most important courtyards in the entire guild hall. Qi'an Public Office: As the best-preserved building in the hall, the artistic height it displays is admirable. The two deep reliefs are considered the best wood carvings in the Huguang Guild Hall. Guangdong Public Office: Cantonese-style architecture, it has a more restrained temperament, and the delicate carved hollows highlight the classical beauty.

Chongqing hides such a quaint and quiet place Under the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge Yellow wall and black tile ✨ arranged in a neat and orderly manner The architecture inside the guild hall is very exquisite 🎨 The layered buildings echo the distant bridge Occasionally framed with the Yangtze River cable car 🚠 It's like a poetic world in the bustling city 📍> Address｜Huguang Guild Hall 🚇> Subway｜Line 1, Line 6 "Xiaoshizi" Station Exit 8 Walk towards Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge 🚶 Take the elevator 🛗 to the first floor to reach the guild hall ⛩️> Yu Wang Palace｜Here you can worship and pray for blessings, welcome the God of Wealth Also experienced the romance of winter on the weekend The falling snow is very dreamy ❄️ The photo atmosphere is full ⛩️> Guangdong Clubhouse｜The quaint elegance can be seen everywhere Theater, original stone, wood carvings Filled with a deep historical atmosphere You can also take pictures with the bridge 🌉 and cable car 🚠 (this position is very 🔥) ⛩️> Qi An Public House｜Watch the opera and drink tea, leisurely and comfortable Quietly taste the slow life of the city 🏷️> Tips｜🎫Ticket 25/person Snow time: Weekend morning 11:00~11:30 afternoon 14:50~15:20

Hidden under the Dongshuimen Bridge is the yellow century-old building Huguang Guild Hall As a check-in point that is almost ignored by Chongqing people I went to play with friends when I was in the mood on the weekend Didn't expect it to be so beautiful —— 🚌Transportation guide: Rail transit line 1/line 6 Xiaoshizi Exit 8, then take the elevator down on Dongshuimen Bridge - ✅Recommended check-in points 1⃣️Yu Wang Palace, it will snow on Saturdays and Sundays, very atmospheric 2⃣️Guangdong Public Hall, the relief door head is particularly atmospheric when photographed 3⃣️Viewing platform and photo with Dongshuimen Bridge 4⃣️The stage, the ancient architecture has drama performances 5⃣️ There are also various corridors, arches, retro doors and windows, etc. 6⃣️On Dongshuimen Bridge, overlooking, you can also take a picture with the Yangtze River Cableway —— 📷Photography guide 1⃣️It is recommended to choose a clear weather to go, the architecture will be more beautiful under the light and shadow 2⃣️Match with cheongsam, Hanfu, ancient style and other costumes, daily can choose coat! You can also bring small props such as fans and umbrellas 3⃣️If conditions permit, bring a telephoto lens for shooting —— Recommended for friends who come to Chongqing for tourism to check in

The holiday is coming soon The popular 🔥 attractions in Chongqing will be crowded again Mu Xin takes you to check in at Huguang Guild Hall The scenery is beautiful, good for strolling and taking pictures If you want to get rid of tourist photos, the camera position 📍 is here - 👗Clothing It is recommended to wear new Chinese style, which is really suitable here, and the photos taken are very outstanding - 📸Photo position ►Walk up the stairs on the left hand of Yuwang Palace, you will see a red door, stand in the door and take pictures. ►Walk up the stairs to see a platform, you can take pictures of Dongshuimen Bridge and the layered roofs of Huguang Guild Hall. ►Take a snap at the entrance of Guangdong Guild Hall ►Go down the stairs to the ancient stage, stand in front of the stage and take a picture ►Yuzhou Academy, stand in the middle of the stairs to the academy, take symmetrical photos on both sides ►Go up the stairs on the right hand of Yuwang Palace, the most beautiful corridor, the most beautiful toilet are also very outstanding.

Next to the Dongshuimen Bridge, there is a group of yellow ancient buildings that are very spectacular from a distance. Surrounded by modern high-rise buildings, it has a strong color impact. As a city card of Chongqing, this yellow is really very 'Chongqing'. After years of historical changes, it is not easy to still retain the original appearance of the building. It is also the largest existing ancient guild hall building group in our country. - 🔸Yu Wang Palace: You can take a panoramic view of Yu Wang Palace from the building opposite, it snows from 11:00 to 11:30 on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and from 14:50 to 15:20 in the afternoon. 🔸The yellow walls and window lattices that can be seen everywhere are very photogenic. 🔸Walking to the highest point of the guild hall, you can take a picture of the cascading yellow buildings and the combination of Dongshuimen Bridge. 🔸There are stages, corridors and a large number of ancient wooden carvings in the guild hall. You can also drink tea, listen to opera, appreciate cultural history, and watch intangible cultural heritage performances. 🔸The red door at the entrance of Qi'an Public Office is also very good for taking pictures. It is very artistic to take pictures through the red door. 🔸Taking pictures of the city and ancient buildings from inside the Guangdong Public Office is also a different scene. 🔸On the left side of the ticket inspection entrance of Huguang Guild Hall ➡️ Start walking up the road from the crown of the tree coffee. 🔸Long stairs on the left side of Yuzhou Academy. 📍: Huguang Guild Hall 🎫: 25 yuan/person

Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall, also known as Yuwang Temple, is located at No. 1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It includes the Guangdong Guild Hall, Jiangnan Guild Hall, Lianghu Guild Hall, Jiangxi Guild Hall, and four opera towers, as well as the Guangdong Guild Office and Qi'an Guild Office. It represents the architectural art of southern China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is one of the largest existing ancient guild hall complexes in China. The Huguang Guild Hall faces south with its main gate facing the Yangtze River, where thousands of sails compete. The entire building is built against the mountain, with a tightly structured and majestic layout, divided into three parts: the main gate (temple gate), the main hall corridor, and the opera courtyard. The guild hall culture of Sichuan (including Chongqing) was formed by the 'Huguang Filling Sichuan' movement. After the Song Dynasty, Sichuan suffered from frequent wars, leading to a drastic reduction in population. In the early Qing Dynasty, the Qing government launched a large-scale immigration movement known as 'Huguang Filling Sichuan'. The 'Huguang' here still refers to Hunan and Hubei. In fact, the provinces that participated in filling Sichuan also included Shaanxi, Yunnan, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, and a total of sixteen provinces. Hunan and Hubei were prone to water disasters, so they worshipped Yu the Great, praying for favorable weather, peaceful rivers, and safe voyages. In front of the bronze statue of Yu the Great stands a plaque inscribed with 'Lord of All Under Heaven'. Therefore, the Huguang Guild Hall is also known as Yuwang Palace and Yuwang Temple. Yu, as the first king of the Xia Dynasty, was later known as Xia Yu and was a sage emperor comparable to Fuxi and the Yellow Emperor in ancient times. Yu's most outstanding achievement, which has been extolled throughout history, was the regulation of the great floods, the demarcation of the Nine Provinces, and the establishment of the Xia Dynasty, for which he was revered as Yu the Great. The opera stage of the Guangdong Guild Office is the largest of the three stages in the Huguang Guild Hall. The exquisite carvings are concentrated in the stage architecture, with carvings of ghosts and deities from 'The Investiture of the Gods' being the main theme, which is rarely seen elsewhere. Additionally, there are scenes of local officials in Chongqing conducting trials, which are very narrative. 📍Detailed address: Huguang Guild Hall: No. 1 Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing Ticket price: 25 yuan/person

If you go to Chongqing, remember not to just eat delicious food, beautiful photos must also be arranged, because Chongqing is really a very photogenic city, no matter how you take pictures, it's different from other cities, the night view is full of cyberpunk! Get the following Chongqing travel guide quickly! 【Transportation】 ✈: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport 🚄: Chongqing North Station, Shapingba Station, Chongqing West Station 🚇: It's easy to get stuck in traffic by taxi, it's very convenient to take the light rail 【Itinerary】 D1: Bai Xiangju → Longmenhao Old Street → Huguang Guild Hall → Chaotianmen Square → Raffles City→ Qiansimen Bridge → Chongqing Grand Theater D2: Eling Park → Liziba → Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street → Graffiti Street → Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street → Chongqing Socialist College Night View 【Photo Location】 1. Longmenhao Old Street: 📍No. 137, Tushan Road, Nan'an District, this location is the stone door frame that many people take, like a picture frame. 2. Huguang Guild Hall: 📍Opposite Longmenhao Old Street Bridge, take the subway for one stop, you can take a full view of the guild hall after getting off the subway. 3. Raffles City: 📍A few minutes walk from Huguang Guild Hall to Chaodong Road, you can take a very popular Raffles "Manhattan" on Chaodong Road, it's very photogenic to take portraits here, but be careful of the passing cars. 4. Chongqing Grand Theater: 📍Baoding Gate City Wall Ruins Park, it's suitable to come here to take night views in the evening, be sure to find a good position early, you can take a group photo of the bridge and Hongyadong. 5. Chongqing version of "La La Land": 📍Socialist College, the night view here is really beautiful no matter how you take it, everyone must go in the direction of the small woods, it's very beautiful to take pictures here like a picture frame, you can go before ten o'clock in the evening. 6. Guanyinqiao: 📍Beicheng Tianjie, Chongqing version of Manhattan, the recent giant newspaper is also super photogenic, very fashionable and atmospheric, you can take a big picture at any street corner. 【Chongqing Cuisine】 Chongqing's cuisine naturally doesn't need to say much, Chongqing noodles, Chongqing hot pot, grilled fish, barbecue, crayfish, those who like spicy food can try, non-spicy ones have brown sugar rice cake, crispy pork, cold cake, tofu rice. Shi Qiu exquisite cuisine🦐Friends recommended it very well, I highly recommend abalone, shark fin soup, caviar, there are more than a hundred dishes made to order, and it's unlimited, don't be too satisfied~