Jiangnan Water Town Just 1 Hour by High-Speed Train from Chongqing｜Hidden Ancient Town Guide

🌿【First Impressions of the Ancient Town】
When Chongqing’s 3D magic meets Jiangnan’s bridges and flowing water, this millennium-old town hidden in western Chongqing fulfills all your water town fantasies～

📍Attraction Address:
Anju Ancient Town, Tongliang District, Chongqing (Navigate to "Anju Ancient City Tourist Center")

🚗Transportation:
✔️High-speed train: Chongqing North Station → Tongliang Station (15 RMB/person, 30 minutes), then taxi 15 RMB to the ancient town
✔️Self-drive: Navigate to "Anju Ancient City," parking fee 10 RMB/day
✔️Bus: Tongliang Bus Station → Anju Town Bus (5 RMB/person, 40 minutes)

👍️Must-Visit Attractions:
✅ Anju Ancient City Wall: Free! The bluestone path winds to the Fu River, looking like a journey back to the Tang and Song dynasties in the morning mist
✅ Bolun Temple: A millennium-old temple founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, with exquisite Ming Dynasty murals inside (ticket 10 RMB)
✅ Huguang Guild Hall: Hui-style architecture with yellow walls and black tiles, the courtyard’s light and shadow make for atmospheric photos (free)
✅ Shuiyun Longzhuang: Experience traditional oil pressing and winemaking, and DIY intangible cultural heritage oil-paper umbrellas (50 RMB/person)

🎟️Ticket Information:
🔹Ancient town is free to enter
🔹Some attractions offer a combined ticket for 30 RMB (includes Bolun Temple + Huguang Guild Hall + City God Temple)

💗Other Tips:
🍜Food:
- "Chongchong Cake" 5 RMB each (steamed rice flour sprinkled with brown sugar, super soft and glutinous)
- Anju Toudao Dish (fresh pig’s blood + small intestines, a must-try for heavy flavor lovers)
- Ye’er Ba (glutinous rice wrapped with sprout and minced meat, 3 RMB each)
🏨Accommodation:
- "Tingjianglou Homestay" 200 RMB/night (river view room with boats visible from the window, rooftop terrace for stargazing)
- "Huang’anba Camping Base" (20 minutes by car, starry sky tents + bonfire party)
📸Photo Spots:
- South Gate Wharf Wupeng Boat (20 RMB/person, 10-minute ride)
- West Street Old Teahouse (covered bowl tea 10 RMB, wear a qipao for a Republic of China vibe)
- Huangjiaba Wetland Park (reed marshes + dawn redwood forest, golden and healing in autumn)
🚫Avoid:
- Don’t buy “handmade ginger candy” in the scenic area; supermarket “Tongliang specialties” are better value
- Wupeng boats stop running after 4 PM, plan your time accordingly

✨Hidden Experiences:
- Buy fresh goose eggs at the morning market (10 RMB each), the homestay kitchen can cook them
- Watch the "Anju Fire Dragon" intangible cultural heritage performance (weekends and holidays, free admission)
- Cycle along the Fu River trail (bike rental 20 RMB/hour, watch the sunset melt into gold)

Here there’s no commercial hustle, only the whisper of the river breeze through stilted buildings, the crisp sound of chess pieces in the old teahouse, and the silhouette of fishing boats returning at sunset～Save this guide and bring your parents to experience true slow living! ❤️

(⚠️Reminder: Some stone paths can be slippery, it’s recommended to wear non-slip shoes)