Visiting Ciqikou is a sure bet for a great food tour! Several streets are filled with local delicacies
Coming to Chongqing, it's all about the local specialties. So, Ciqikou is definitely not to be missed.
You should know that Ciqikou Ancient Town is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, located in Shapingba. Especially after its expansion, there are more and more delicious foods and fun activities.
There are quite a lot of delicacies in Ciqikou Ancient Town, such as Chen Mahua (twisted fried dough), Maoxuewang (spicy duck blood), Sour and Spicy Noodles, Qianjiang Chicken Giblets, and other Chongqing specialties, all worth trying.
Especially Chen Mahua, it's one of the signature snacks of Ciqikou. Crispy and available in various flavors. There are several Chen Mahua shops along the street, almost every one of them has a queue, and all offer samples for tasting before buying, which is definitely the right way to go.
Handmade peanut brittle is also very good, you can see the masters pounding the peanut brittle on the spot, and then cutting it into small pieces after pounding. The aroma can be smelled from far away.
Remember to try the handmade glutinous rice cake, priced at 10 yuan each, all handmade with a variety of flavors, such as osmanthus, sesame peanut, soybean walnut, and granulated sugar, soft and sweet.
There are also quite a few attractions inside Ciqikou Ancient Town, such as Hanlin Academy, Zhong Family Courtyard, Baoshan Palace, Baolun Temple, Huangjueping Archway, etc., strolling and eating at the same time is very pleasant.
Today is the last day in Chongqing, I went to the ancient town of Ciqikou. This place is bigger than I thought. It is still very tired to walk around. However, the commercialization is too serious, and the shops on both sides are basically selling the same tourist goods, and there are no special features.
The second time I went to Ciqikou, I love you. This tavern is a bit green and yellow. There is nothing else to change. It is still very suitable for punching in and taking pictures. This time I bought a cheongsam and went with my girlfriends to the place I have been. It is also an unforgettable experience.
Ciqikou Ancient Town is located in the center of Chongqing, is a well-preserved ancient town, famous for its unique architectural style, long history and rich cultural connotation. The architectural style of Ciqikou Ancient Town has Bayan characteristics, mainly Ming and Qing buildings, mostly two or three floors of small buildings, using wooden or brick structure, blue tile roof, stone road, simple and elegant. The architectural style of the ancient town is in stark contrast to the modern buildings in downtown Chongqing, making it seem to have traveled to ancient times. Ciqikou Ancient Town has a long history, dating back to the Song Dynasty. According to the history books, Ciqikou in the Ming Dynasty has become a bustling commercial terminal, business travel is gathered, convenient transportation. In the Qing Dynasty, Ciqikou has become a commercial town in the East Sichuan area, and it has a history of hundreds of years. The cultural connotation of Ciqikou Ancient Town is also very rich, with a deep Bayan culture heritage. In the ancient town, you can enjoy traditional Bayan dance, Sichuan drama, book review and other folk art performances, and you can also taste a variety of authentic Chongqing cuisine. In addition, Ciqikou Ancient Town also has a unique folk culture, such as marriage, funeral and other ceremonies have their own unique traditional customs.
A lot of people are crowded, things inside are expensive but worth seeing
The ancient town of Ciqikou is located on the south bank of Jialing River, No. 1 Cinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, covering an area of about 400,000 square meters and a construction area of about 330,000 square meters. It is now a national scenic spot. The ancient town was built in the Song Dynasty and contains Bayan culture, religious culture, sand magnet culture, red rock culture and folk culture, which is the epitome and symbol of the ancient city of Chongqing and is known as "Little Chongqing". The main attractions are the ancient pier, Jiushigang River Beach, Bookstore Tea House, Sculpture, House of Residences, Baolun Temple, Wenchang Palace, Yuanjiayuan, Diaojiaolou, XiaoChongqing Monument, etc.