Day 1 Chongqing → Lizhuang Ancient Town → Yibin → Chongqing
07:30
Meet and sign in at Exit 3B of Jiazhou Road Station on Metro Line 3 (look for staff holding yellow China-TravelNote flags) and depart promptly at 7:30;
Of course, self-introduction is indispensable on the bus. We refuse to let the boring and unfamiliar travel happen. The China-TravelNote staff will lead everyone to play games on the bus as part of the journey so that you can fully integrate into the whole activity itinerary.
11:00
Arriving at Lizhuang Ancient Town, where history and daily life blend together;
China Lizhuang Anti-Japanese War Cultural Exhibition Hall: Learn about the special status of Lizhuang during the Anti-Japanese War, and exhibit a large number of precious historical photos and documents.
Former Residence of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin: The former residence of the architectural masters has preserved the living scenes of those days. It is a must-see for those who like architectural history!
Former site of Tongji University: During the Anti-Japanese War, Tongji University moved to Lizhuang. The classrooms and dormitories of that time are still preserved here, full of the style of the Republic of China.
Spiral Hall: Liang Sicheng once praised its architectural craftsmanship, and its unique wooden structure design is truly unique!
The old street of Lizhuang Ancient Town: bluestone roads, old wooden houses, teahouses and taverns. Strolling through them, you feel like traveling back to the old times.
Lizhuang Food Guide: Lizhuang White Pork, Lizhuang Liquor, Lizhuang White Cake
Lizhuang is more like a low-key hermit, not fighting or competing, but with its own character. Here you can find the footprints of literati during the Anti-Japanese War, the fireworks of the Yangtze River docks, unforgettable food, and a slower pace of life. Why not take a walk in Lizhuang and experience the unique charm of this thousand-year-old town?
2:30 PM
Return to your pick-up point and head to Yibin City. Starting at Guanying Ancient Street, visit Hejiang Gate, Yibin's iconic landmark. This is where the Jinsha and Minjiang Rivers meet, giving birth to the Yangtze River. Known as "Kilometer Zero of the Yangtze River," its history dates back to the Ming Dynasty. Once an important water and land port, it was bustling with activity! If you're lucky, you might even witness the harmonious coexistence of humans and fish, with schools of fish tumbling on the river's surface and tourists feeding them.
Then, we walked along the city and checked in at Xianxi Street, where the slogan "We love Yibin so much" was displayed. We continued our journey and checked in at Gongxing Street Catholic Church.
Note: City walk, walking distance is about 2km
6:00 PM
Return by bus to Chongqing;
9:30 PM
Arrive in Chongqing and end the trip.
