Scenic spot introduction:
Youyang Longtan Ancient Town is a gathering place architecture A thousand-year-old market town that integrates art and national culture. It is located in the hinterland of Wuling Mountain. It got its name because there are two "dragon eye"-shaped Chuanshui caves at the foot of the mountain, which accumulate water all year round and form a pool. The ancient town has a long history and outstanding people. It has a history of more than 1,700 years. During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, the town was burned down by a fire, so it was moved to the Longtan River and rebuilt. With the convenience of Longtan River and Youshui River, it gradually developed into an important commercial market town in ancient times, and was known as "Longtan Goods" and "Gongtan Money".Attractions distribution:
Longtan Ancient Town has a variety of landscapes and pleasant scenery. There are Wenchang Palace, Tianhou Palace, Xuanyuan Palace, Yuwang Palace, Wanshou Palace , Dragon King Temple, Fire God Temple, Zhao Family Courtyard, Former Residence of Zhao Shiyan , Youyang County No.1 Middle School , Former Residence of Wang Jianhong , Memorial to the fallen soldiers during the Anti-Japanese War The cultural landscapes are all full of charm. Longtan Sunyan Grand Canyon The natural scenery of Huanglong Beach, Maoer Town Pond, Immortal Hanging List, Lazy Snake Descending the Mountain, Arhat Rock Statue, Erlong Rolling River, Jiuqiao Creek, Longdongbao Mountain, etc. are also very beautiful and are not to be missed.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, Chinese historical and cultural townScenic spot features:
antiquity architecture , ancient town, sightseeing, photography, ancient town, rivertravelling guideline:
Because most of the roads in the ancient town are paved with bluestone slabs, the slabs become slippery when it rains, so you must be extra careful when walking at night.
Best time to visit:
Suitable all year round.
Shopping recommendations:
Food: Wujiang fish, Spicy tea , Lee Jung Yuan Lamb Noodles , twice-cooked pork, salt tea, sheep oil tea, Xiao Mazi Rice Tofu , oil-dish rice, stuffed chili pepper, Steamed Cake , crispy food, rice flowers, fermented glutinous rice dumplings, wild vegetables, mung bean powder, and white sugar glue.
Specialties: Xilankapu, fragrant mushrooms, soaked walnuts, black honey, rattan weaving, root carvings, strange stones, oranges, flowers, embroidery, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Chongqing>Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County>Longtan Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Visitors can take a bus to Youyang from Chongqing Chaotianmen Long-distance Bus Station, which takes about 4.5 hours. Then, take a bus from Youyang to Longtan Town, which takes about half an hour.
Train route: Take the train from Chongqing North Station to Youyang Station. After getting off the train, take a bus to the ancient town, which takes 10 minutes to arrive.
Self-driving route: Chongqing - Zhenwushan Tunnel - Inner Ring Expressway - Yu'nan Expressway - Baomao Expressway - G319 - Longtan Ancient Town
Scenic area map:
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Longtan Ancient Town Ticket Price:
free.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.
