Scenic spot introduction:
Anju Ancient City in Tongliang, Chongqing is a thousand-year-old ancient city with a well-preserved system, large scale, and a very three-dimensional and layered feel. It can be called the fourth largest ancient city in China. The ancient city has profound cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery. It has 197 cultural relics and historic sites at the city and county levels and 1 intangible cultural heritage; the "Nine Palaces and Eighteen Temples" are dazzling, and the "Eight Scenes of Anju" are breathtaking. Huguang, Fujian, Jiangxi and other places The guild hall is famous far and wide, and there are many talented people such as the Minister of Rites, the Minister of Frontiers, and the Hanlin University scholars. The poet Han Yu and the calligrapher Mi Fu also stayed in Anju. Revolutionary ancestors such as Feng Yuxiang and Liu Bocheng all worked and lived here. Due to its special geographical location, the ancient city of Anju has always been home to sailing ants, merchants, and prosperous trade. It was also a fortress for military strategists passing through Fujiang and a residence for garrison troops. And many folklores make Anju full of charm, making it a rare and excellent tourist place in Tongliang and even Chongqing.Attractions distribution:
Anju Ancient City is located 17 kilometers northwest of Tongliang City and 66 kilometers away from Chongqing City. The scenic area covers an area of 13.2 square kilometers, including 3 square kilometers of the core area of Anju Ancient City, Heilongzui, Pipa Island, Huangjiaba, Bolun Temple and other areas. The main attractions include 4 ancient streets, Bolun Pengyue, Huguang Guild Hall, Jiugong and Ten The ruins of the Eight Temples, Tianhou Temple, Chenghuang Temple, Xia Ziyun Palace, Yinfeng Gate, Huilong Bridge, etc. You can also watch folk dramas and other performances.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, worship, history and culture, ancient towns, architecture, religionScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
At the Chenghuang Temple, hundreds of residents come to burn incense and eat vegetarian meals on the first and fifteenth day of every month.
Dozens of monks and lay people practice in Bolun Ancient Temple every day.
Huguang Guild Hall, during traditional festivals, people sing and watch operas here.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Gucheng Wangji’s pickled chicken feet, wild mushroom and local chicken soup, pickled fish, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Chongqing>Tongliang District>Anju Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Take a bus from Chenjiaping Bus Station, Longtousi Bus Station, or Caiyuanba Bus Station to Tongliang North Gate Station. Take a taxi from the North Gate Station to the South Gate. There is a shuttle bus to Anju at the South Gate Station.
Self-driving route: Yusui Expressway/G93/Chengyu Ring Expressway → Leave from Shaoyun/G319 exit (via Shaoyun Toll Station) → G319 → S416 → Anju Town
Scenic area map:
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Anju Ancient City ticket price:
Free, individual attractions are charged separately.
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
