Scenic spot introduction:
The French government established a consulate in Chongqing in March 1896. The consulate was located in Erxian Temple in the city and later moved to Consulate Lane. All affairs in Sichuan, Guizhou, Gansu, Xinjiang, Qinghai and Tibet were under its jurisdiction. In 1902, French naval officer Huerst led a surveying team on a French warship and established a French naval barracks on the south bank of Chongqing, known as the Audang Barracks. It is located at No. 142, Qiantai Lane, Danzishi, Nan'an District, Chongqing, on Nanbin Road, the "Chongqing Bund".Attractions distribution:
The French Navy Barracks covers an area of 1,140 square meters and has a total construction area of 1,617 square meters. The architectural style can be said to be a combination of Chinese and Western styles, with orderly attics surrounding, old but not rotten wooden floors, blue bricks and old tiles, and inscriptions on plaques. History and culture have been fully accumulated here.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 2A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, historical and cultural tours, historical sitesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
Suitable for all seasons.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Fuling pickled mustard tuber, Shizhu coptis root, Dianjiang white pomelo, Wanxian red tangerine, Hechuan peach slices, Changshou summer orange, Chengkou honey.
(Special food) Hot pot, Lao Ma wonton, Dandan noodles, hot noodle cake, glutinous rice lotus root, Bang Bang chicken, Chuan Chuan Xiang, Shancheng small glutinous rice balls.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Chongqing>Nan'an District>Danzishi Subdistrict
How to get there:
In Chongqing, take buses 338, 354, 363, 368 (Danjie Line), 373, 385 (Tourist Line),
Take Route 386 (Rongdan Line) and get off at Qiantaixiang Station.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
French Marine Barracks Ticket Prices:
The ticket price is 5 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
9:00-20:00
