【Jiuli City + Gongtan Ancient Town + Wujiang River Private Charter Car】One-Day Tour by Chartered Car: Jiuli City + Gongtan Ancient Town + Wujiang River Gallery Cruise
1. Explore the cultural heritage of Jiuli City, see the Wujiang River Gallery, and discover the ancient Gongtan!
2. You need to purchase the boat tickets for Wujiang Gallery and the entrance tickets for Jiuli City yourself, or we can assist you in purchasing them.
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Chiyou Jiuli City: Chiyou Jiuli City is the largest traditional Miao architectural complex in China, holding several world records. The Jiuli Divine Pillar is currently the tallest, largest in diameter, and most intricately carved Miao totem pole in the world. The Jiuli Palace is the world's tallest stilted building complex, the world's largest courtyard house complex, and a unique cluster of pavilions and halls within buildings. The Nine Gates is currently the world's most complex Miao architectural landscape with multiple gates representing different dynasties. Based on the culture of the Chiyou tribe, the ancestor of the Miao people, it is the largest traditional Miao architectural complex in China, an organic combination of Pengshui's natural scenery and Miao history and culture. The Chiyou Jiuli Palace is built against the mountain, with the entire palace reaching a height of 99 meters, symbolizing the "supreme status" of the emperor. The Jiuli Palace is currently the tallest and largest stilted building complex.
Gongtan Ancient Town: Perched atop the cliffs of the Wujiang River in Chongqing, Gongtan Ancient Town is rooted in the ancient salt road, seamlessly blending Tujia and Miao cultures into the landscape. Ming and Qing dynasty stilted buildings resemble cultural rings growing in the air, their wooden eaves etched with the Tujia white tiger totem, while carved window lattices reflect the mythical imagery of the Miao butterfly mother. The rhythmic clanging of Tujia porters' mallets and Miao silversmithing echoes on the bluestone slabs, while indigo-dyed fabrics in the batik workshops display mythical totems. Around the corner, the aroma of smashed bowls of wine and rich oil tea wafts from the corner taverns. On the century-old stage, Nuo opera masks juxtapose with children's laughter. This living museum, through the resonance of cooking smoke, river waves, and digital pulses, ensures the enduring vitality of Tujia and Miao culture across time and space.
Wujiang Gallery Cruise: Gongtan - Gongtan Banpo Gorge - Tutuo Gorge - Gongtan - Wujiang Gallery Highlights Section, a national-level premium tourist route, a benchmark route for the "Hundred-Mile Gallery". Announcements are provided onboard, but no tour guide accompaniment; free time is allowed. The Wujiang River, stretching for a thousand miles, is a natural theater where the Wuling Mountains and the emerald waters of Danxia landforms dance together! As a stunning landmark at the border of Chongqing and Guizhou, the Wujiang Gallery perfectly blends rugged canyons, emerald waters, and ancient towns, creating a breathtaking landscape corridor in Southwest China. A boat trip on the Wujiang River is like traveling through a giant ink painting scroll—the towering peaks on both banks pierce the clouds like swords, the karst cliffs are mottled like an epic poem, the stilted houses and verdant forests are reflected in the clear water, and egrets soar gracefully. Come to the Wujiang Gallery and let the scenery heal your soul.
Suggested Itinerary:
Depart from the hotel at 7:30 AM; the drive takes approximately 3.5 hours.
11:00 Visit Chiyou Jiuli City, approximately 2 hours (lunch at your leisure within the scenic area)
14:00 Gongtan Ancient Town Cruise
15:00 Visit Gongtan Ancient Town
16:00 Take a bus back to Chongqing
Panoramic view of Gongtan Ancient Town
Gongtan Ancient Town Wujiang Gallery Wharf
Jiuli City Scenery
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Chiyou Jiuli City is located in Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County, Chongqing, China, serving as a significant cultural and tourism landmark. Situated on the east bank of the Wujiang River and built against the mountains and water, its unique location makes it an excellent destination to experience the perfect blend of Miao traditional architecture and natural scenery. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich ethnic customs and magnificent landscapes.
Chiyou Jiuli City focuses on promoting Miao culture and recreating the ancient legend of Chiyou. Within the city, large sculptures, murals, and cultural buildings vividly narrate the heroic stories of Chiyou, one of the ancestors of the Chinese nation, and the historical origins of the Jiuli tribe. It also displays the agricultural practices, sacrificial rituals, and daily customs of the Miao people, along with their rich handicraft traditions such as clothing, silver ornaments, batik, and embroidery, allowing visitors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the essence of Miao culture.
Jiuli culture has a long history and is closely linked to the early development of Chinese civilization, often considered the ancient origin of Miao culture. Its uniqueness lies in its fusion of primitive worship, totemism, and natural philosophy, forming a distinct spiritual connotation and way of life. This culture is deeply reflected in its grand architectural style, solemn sacrificial ceremonies, lively festive activities, and rich and colorful folk arts, embodying a mysterious and profound historical heritage.
Chiyou Jiuli City boasts numerous breathtaking characteristic architectures, including the world's largest cluster of Miao stilted buildings (diaojiaolou), the Chiyou Temple, Jiuli Palace, and Jiuli tribal totem poles. Visitors can focus on visiting the towering Jiuli Divine Pillar to feel the solemnity of Miao spiritual beliefs, and stroll among the unique stilted buildings to experience the rustic charm of ancient Miao villages. Each area cleverly integrates Miao totems and traditional architectural artistry, making it worth savoring.
Gongtan Ancient Town is a millennium-old town on the banks of the Wujiang River, renowned for its unique architectural style, rich history and culture, and charming natural scenery. The town's architecture primarily consists of stilted buildings constructed along the Wujiang River's cliffs, presenting a staggered, tiered layout. It was once an important salt transport hub and commercial center, having well-preserved a large number of ancient buildings and bluestone streets from the Ming and Qing dynasties, possessing a profound Bashu culture and salt route heritage.
The Wujiang Gallery is famed for its reputation as 'A Thousand Miles of Wujiang, A Hundred Miles of Gallery.' The cruise offers views of steep gorges, emerald green waters, peculiar peaks, and ancient villages. The karst landforms on both banks, forming caves, waterfalls, and cliff plank roads, create a moving landscape painting. Especially noteworthy is Gongtan Ancient Town, which offers a unique charm when viewed from the river. It's a paradise for photography enthusiasts and should not be missed.
In addition to admiring the ancient stilted building complex, visitors to Gongtan Ancient Town can deeply experience the local culture. You can stroll along the bluestone old streets, visit traditional handicraft workshops such as Miao silver ornaments or Tujia batik, and feel the craftsman's spirit. Furthermore, savoring authentic Tujia local snacks or relaxing in a riverside teahouse to enjoy the slow-paced ancient town life are unforgettable experiences.
Due to the vast area and rich cultural content of Chiyou Jiuli City, it is recommended that visitors allocate at least half a day to a full day for an in-depth tour. This allows for a leisurely visit to main architectures like Jiuli Palace and Chiyou Temple, a detailed appreciation of the Miao cultural exhibits, and enjoyment of its unique architectural clusters from various viewpoints. If time permits, participating in some cultural experience activities can make your trip even more fulfilling.
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