【Jiuli, Gongtan, and Wujiang Private Charter Car Day Tour】 Jiuli City + Gongtan Ancient Town + Wujiang Gallery Cruise
1. Explore the cultural wonders of Jiuli City, witness the Wujiang Gallery, and discover the thousand-year-old Gongtan!
2. Wujiang Gallery cruise tickets and Jiuli City admission tickets must be purchased by yourself or with our assistance.
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Chiyou Jiuli City: Chiyou Jiuli City is the largest traditional Miao architectural complex in China, setting several world records. The Jiuli Divine Pillar is currently the world's tallest and largest-diameter Miao totem pillar with the most deity carvings. The Jiuli Palace is the world's tallest stilt-style building complex, the largest courtyard complex, and a unique cluster of buildings featuring pavilions within pavilions and halls within halls. The Nine Gates represent the world's most extensive Miao architectural landscape featuring gates from multiple dynasties. Centered on the culture of the Miao ancestor Chiyou, it is the largest traditional Miao architectural complex in China and an organic fusion of Pengshui's natural scenery and Miao history and culture. Built against the mountain, the Jiuli Palace stands 99 meters tall, symbolizing the status of the 'Supreme Emperor,' and is currently the tallest and largest stilt-style building complex.
Gongtan Ancient Town: Perched on the cliffs of the Wujiang River in Chongqing, Gongtan Ancient Town uses the thousand-year-old salt road as its lifeline, weaving Tujia and Miao cultures into the fabric of its landscape. The Ming and Qing dynasty stilt houses act as cultural rings growing from the air, with Tujia white tiger totems carved into the wooden eaves and the myths of the Miao 'Butterfly Mother' flowing through the carved window lattices. The sound of Tujia porters' walking sticks and the rhythmic clinking of Miao silver forging echo on the bluestone paths. In the batik workshops, indigo fabrics bloom with mythical totems, while the nearby taverns waft with the hearty aroma of 'bowl-smashing wine' and oil tea soup. On the century-old stage, Nuo opera masks collide with children's laughter. This living museum, through the resonance of cooking smoke, river waves, and digital pulses, keeps Tujia and Miao culture vibrant across the layers of time.
Wujiang Gallery Cruise: Gongtan - Gongtan Banpo Gorge - Tutuo Gorge - Gongtan - the essence of the Wujiang Gallery. This is a national-level premium tourist route and a benchmark route for the 'Hundred-Mile Gallery.' The boat provides broadcast commentary; there is no tour guide accompanying, allowing for free exploration. The thousand-mile Wujiang River and hundred-mile gallery form a natural theater where the Wuling Mountains dance with clear waters and red cliffs! As a stunning landmark at the border of Chongqing and Guizhou, the Wujiang Gallery perfectly blends rugged canyons, emerald river waters, and ancient towns, creating a breathtaking landscape corridor in Southwest China. Cruising the Wujiang River is like traveling through a massive ink wash painting—peaks on both sides rise like swords piercing the clouds, karst cliffs are mottled like epic poetry, and clear waves reflect the stilt houses and lush forests where egrets flutter. Come to the Wujiang Gallery and let the landscape heal your soul.
Reference Itinerary:
07:30 Depart from the hotel, travel time is about 3.5 hours
11:00 Visit Chiyou Jiuli City, about 2 hours (free time for lunch in the scenic area)
14:00 Gongtan Ancient Town Cruise
15:00 Explore Gongtan Ancient Town
16:00 Depart for Chongqing
Panoramic view of Gongtan Ancient Town
Gongtan Ancient Town Wujiang Gallery Wharf
Jiuli City Scenery
FAQ
1. What is the exact geographical location of Chiyou Jiuli City?
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.
2. What Miao culture and Chiyou legends are primarily showcased at Chiyou Jiuli City?
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.
3. What are the historical origins and unique aspects of Jiuli 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.
4. What are the recommended highlights or characteristic architectures to visit at Chiyou Jiuli City?
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.
5. What are the characteristics and historical background of Gongtan Ancient Town?
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.
6. What are the must-see landscapes along the Wujiang Gallery cruise?
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.
7. Besides its ancient architecture, what other experiences are worth exploring in Gongtan Ancient Town?
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.
8. Approximately how much time is recommended to fully experience Chiyou Jiuli City?
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.
