Preface (Strategy and Highlights)
When I was young, I liked to wander the world alone and see all the beautiful scenery in the world.
Even though many scenic spots have been reproduced nowadays, they are still willing to travel with their families just to see their smiling faces.
I don’t usually have many opportunities to travel with my family. This time, it’s a rare long holiday on October 1. I’m going from Northeast (Beijing) to Southwest (Chengdu), riding Citroen’s Dongfeng all the way, and taking my family to experience the happiness of shopping and eating along the way.
There are too many emotions in the whole process, and this article commemorates our happiest journey.
It is often said that there must be at least two impulses in life, a desperate love and a walk-and-go trip.
I think that in everyone's youth, there was a longing for travel, but in reality, because of various reasons, because of career development, because of the entanglement of children, this beautiful hope has become a dream every midnight. The regret of dreaming back to time.
Our parents, even grandparents, grandparents; might not be a "juvenile who points out the country and inspires words". While they were busy and hesitant, they hurriedly missed the good years, talking about the wonderful customs around the world, and talking about the mouth-watering food; even in their sixties, they still have the curiosity of being young.
When you are about to stand in a hurry like them, I hope you can slow down and experience and touch their desire for travel with your heart. Your children can have a lot of time to accompany them, and the dreams of the elders are impatient. It can be said that it is more common for a person to travel around the world; traveling with my family is the most beautiful and happiest thing on my travels.
Seven-day itinerary:
D1: Beijing - Baoding (Lunch) - Pingyao - Stay at Yiyun Inn
D2: Sightseeing in Pingyao (Confucian Temple, Chenghuang Temple, County Government, Escort Bureau) - Tianyuankui dinner - overnight stay
D3: Pingyao - Hukou Waterfall - arrive at Xi'an at night
D4: Xi'an Sightseeing: Terracotta Warriors and Horses - Big Wild Goose Pagoda - City Wall - Muslim Street - Qujiang - Pass Qinling Mountains - Dazhou Overnight
D5: Arrive in Chongqing - Stay at Tujia Sweetome Apartment - Chongqing Sightseeing: Ciqikou - Jiefangbei - Hongya Cave - Eat Chongqing hot pot - Stay and rest
D6: Arrive in Chengdu - Stay at Tujia B&B - Chengdu Chike Creative Cuisine - Chengdu Sightseeing: Kuanzhai Alley - Accommodation.
D7: Chengdu Sightseeing: Wuhou Temple - Douqi Chuanchuan - Jinli - Taikoo Li - Chunxi Road - Zui Kuang Shao
Endless Pingyao Ancient City
Spectacular Hukou Waterfall
Walk hand in hand Chongqing Ciqikou
Mouthwatering Chengdu Food
Let's go immediately!
As a person from the Northeast, I have always had an endless fondness for the "diagonal" Southwest, where there are beautiful scenery and gluttonous taste buds.
On this family trip, I took my grandma, who loved me very much since I was a child, to see Chengdu, which I miss. The luggage of a family of four is loaded into the distance in one car - I like the feeling of being able to "package" it. All the food and clothing along the way can be put into the trunk, and spaciousness is very important, so that you can travel During the self-driving tour, you can lie down or lie down to fully enjoy the comfort.
The body of Dongfeng Citroen C5 is spacious enough and very stable. It is suitable for a family trip. This trip took a lot of time on the road, but the old man did not feel tired. Instead, the two chatted and talked, which was very comfortable. I couldn't feel the occasional small bumps, and fell asleep peacefully after a while.
Arrive at Pingyao Ancient City
The body of Citroen is very spacious, the driving is smooth, and it is very comfortable to drive by yourself, and the trunk is very large. This long journey is full of snacks and drinks, which is really comfortable. The total mileage is 2,000 kilometers, and I spent a lot of time on the road. I was always worried that the elderly would not get used to it before departure. As a result, after the whole journey, my grandma could lie in the back seat and sleep, but she was the most comfortable person.
All the way west, passing through Baoding on the way.
After lunch in Baoding, continue on your way.
Grandma likes to smoke a cigarette when she stops in the service area (a very fashionable old lady). I'm afraid she will be too tired from the journey. Fortunately, the car is spacious enough to lie in the back seat all the way, very comfortable.
In the evening, I finally arrived in Pingyao, and the first stop was to stay at [Yiyun Inn]. It is located in the ancient city of Pingyao, next to the city wall, and the location is conspicuous and convenient.
Every part of the big courtyard with flying eaves and brackets is very meticulous, trying to show the prosperity of Shanxi merchants in those days.
There is also a large courtyard in the center of the inn. The layout of the courtyard is patchwork. There are rocking chairs, tea tables, and plants. The building looks extraordinarily grand in the night.
Yiyun Inn is an inn that combines comfort, petty bourgeoisie, leisure, and ease. The room layout is very beautiful, and books and tea sets are carefully prepared. There are leisure elements everywhere. Antique and intoxicating.
The room is clean and spacious, with cute cartoon style mixed with ethnic floral style, the check-in experience is perfect.
The other one is the most sought-after one here, the unique earth kang, friends from the south, it must be very fresh to see this kind.
It's still autumn, and I can't experience the comfort of sleeping on the kang in winter, the kind of comfort that warms the back after roasting all night.
But the layout of the room is authentic, and I especially like the small table on the kang, the details are exquisite and delicate.
The bedroom has the feeling of the past, but the bathroom is very modern, which is the most suitable experience for contemporary people.
Arriving at the first characteristic accommodation in the ancient city of Pingyao, I have a home for wandering outside. After a day of traveling on the way, I can finally have a good rest. Tomorrow, I will take a leisurely trip to the ancient city of Pingyao.
Pingyao | Taste the ancient rhyme of Jinzhong, a thousand-year escape
Energetic morning, set off.
【Tour guide】:
The streets, shops and dwellings in the ancient city of Pingyao still maintain the traditional layout and style. It is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in my country, and it is also the only ancient county in my country that has successfully declared the world cultural heritage with the entire ancient city. Pingyao was once the financial center of China in the late Qing Dynasty. Walking into this once prosperous ancient city, you can feel the atmosphere of Shanxi merchant culture everywhere.
There are six gates in the ancient city, the north gate is close to Pingyao bus station, the west gate is close to Pingyao railway station, and the south gate and west gate are the places with the most tourists. Tickets are not required to enter the ancient city. If you want to climb the city wall, visit ticket numbers and other attractions, you need to purchase the ancient city pass. The ancient city is not too big, and it is enough to walk around, and you can take a battery car if you don’t want to walk.
The street layout of the entire ancient city is in the shape of "earth". When visiting, you usually enter the city from the lower west gate, walk along the west street to Rishengchang Bank, the "father of modern Chinese banks", where you can not only learn about the development history of the ancient banking industry, You can also ask the old shopkeeper in a long robe and mandarin jacket to write you a money order in the earliest way of money order, which has a special sense of history.
【Tickets】
Pingyao Ancient City: 130/person, you can play for three days, you don’t need to spend money to enter the ancient city, there are 22 scenic spots in it, you can only enter each scenic spot once, if you want to go to a certain scenic spot again, you can only sell another ticket .
Take a leisurely stroll after breakfast.
【Pingyao Confucian Temple】
Pingyao Confucian Temple is the oldest and most well-preserved Confucian Temple among the existing Confucian Temples at all levels in my country. It houses the largest extant imperial examination history exhibition in China.
The Confucian Temple is a place where ancient literati worshiped Confucius. In the center of the main hall, Dacheng Hall, there is a statue of Confucius. The statue is tall and magnificent, which will make people unconsciously respect from the heart. The back hall is planted with green pagoda trees and weeping willows, which are lush and green. There are many interesting scenic spots, such as Longmen and Aobei. Most people like to take pictures here, just to get a good start.
Stepping on this is the meaning of being the best, everyone is here, and a vulgar travel photo must be taken.
From the mottled desks, one can imagine a gentleman holding a teaching stick and a group of students shaking their heads and endorsing their books. With a strong smell of books, you feel very peaceful when you walk in here, which is very suitable for studying.
In the Zunjing Pavilion at the back is the only surviving champion scroll in China. The handwriting on this paper is neat and smooth, and you can feel the charm of a scholar. The entire Confucian Temple has a strong cultural atmosphere and is worth seeing.
Wherever the unicorn comes and goes, there must be auspiciousness. Qilin is sometimes used as a metaphor for a person with outstanding ability and both ability and political integrity.
There is a beautiful little unicorn in the backyard of the Confucian Temple, and it is also because Confucius is closely related to the unicorn.
【City God Temple】
It is currently one of the most well-preserved Town God's Temples in China.
The Town God's Temple has a regular layout, clear layers, magnificent momentum, and a unique style. The functional division of "the front court and the back bed" is very clear, reflecting a gloomy atmosphere of reincarnation in the yin and yang and the traditional thought of the sky net. .
The characteristics of the overall layout of the Town God's Temple are also reflected in the configuration of the "temple within a temple". Strange scenery.
In addition, the biggest feature of Pingyao Town God's Temple is the architectural structure and glass art. In the whole temple area, the temples, corridors, pavilions, squares, and terraces are various in shape and exquisite in structure, and the glass covering the roof of the temple is even more amazing. Heart-moving, blue, green and yellow are mainly composed of blue and cool tones to pretend to be a mysterious artistic conception. Its immortals, beasts, dragons and back brakes are exquisite in shape and color as before. It is an outstanding example of colored glaze craftsmanship in the Qing Dynasty.
The existing temples are regulated by the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The biggest feature is that there is a temple in the temple. The Temple of the City God, the Temple of the God of Wealth, and the Temple of the Zaojun are connected to form a unique scene of "respecting the gods and one temple, and receiving incense together", in which the City God is in the middle , the Kitchen God and the God of Wealth live on the left and right.
The entire building complex of the county government is orderly, patchwork, and reasonable in structure. It is an organic whole. No matter in terms of architectural layout or function setting, it can be called the epitome of the imperial palace.
[Baichuan pass number]
Baichuantong is the hope that "Baichuantong will lead to the sea, and the wealth will flow in, and the water will come naturally, and the flow will never stop". , the old site has now been turned into the "Sanjin Dacaidong Furniture Museum".
The museum sits west and faces east, and is divided into three courtyards. From the outside to the inside, the heights increase successively, implying the auspicious meaning of "climbing higher step by step".
This ticket number also has a large underground vault. The treasury displays the precious furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties. By restoring the home furnishings of the year, visitors can clearly understand how the Shanxi merchants thrived in their heyday.
Haha, since the treasury looks happy, it also sits on Yuanbao (haha, in fact, grandma was tired and found a chair at random), don't think that the elderly can only stay at home, they also have the ambition to see the world.
Although the legs and feet are not good, this should not be a reason to shirk them, but more conditions should be created, such as self-driving (you can stop and go, and rest at any time), and you will know that when you are young, your parents Take you out to play, it is only natural to take your grandma and grandma when you grow up. ——They were also teenagers who longed to travel with their swords.
【Tongxing Escort Bureau】
Founded by Wang Zhengqing, a native of Nanliangzhuang, Pingyao, in the fifth year of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty (1855), it became one of the famous escort agencies in the country at that time. The exhibition hall is a building of the Ming Dynasty. It comprehensively and systematically introduces the whole process of the founding, development, and closure of the Tongxing Public Escort from Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China, and tells the knowledge of the Wulin Escort.
Tongxing Escort Bureau is very famous. There is a plaque inlaid with yellow and blue in the Escort Bureau, which was given to Wang Shumao, the second generation shopkeeper by Cixi Qin. The structure of the general plaque is that the dragon is high above, but it is the phoenix on the top and the dragon on the bottom, which shows that at that time It was Empress Dowager Cixi who was in power.
After visiting several iconic sights, start wandering the streets of the ancient city.
The main streets in the ancient city of Pingyao are very wide. The criss-crossing four main streets, eight small streets, and seventy-two lanes constitute the main traffic network of the ancient city of Pingyao. The buildings with herringbone-shaped eaves on both sides are all from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. shop. South Street is the central axis of the ancient city, and there are many time-honored and traditional shops, so it is also called [a street in Ming and Qing Dynasties]
In the evening, have dinner at [Tianyuankui Hotel].
In the ancient city of Pingyao, Tianyuankui Hotel is relatively large-scale and famous. It is located on the most prosperous South Street. Pingyao is famous for its specialties and noodles.
Pingyao beef, oat noodles, fried pork, eggplant and other dishes are perfect, satisfying the taste buds of our family, full of praise.
After dinner, stay at Yiyun Inn.
I went out to take pictures at night when I had nothing to do, but when I came back, I found three internet-addicted teenagers lying on the bed.
Oh, by the way, on the second night, due to the adjustment of the store, I was upgraded to the only one in the hospital for free, the most distinguished large suite on the third floor! You can overlook the entire inn, and there is a very large bathtub inside. In this quiet night, enjoying the comfort of the ancient city, taking a comfortable bath is simply too moisturizing.
The next morning, I set off to Hukou Waterfall, and took a photo in front of the ancient city wall.
A group of aerial photos of Pingyao before leaving: the antique and poetic courtyard beside the city wall is the Yiyun Inn where I live.
And it's right next to the East City Gate, so it's very easy to find and the location is central.
From a high altitude, you can see the scale and boldness of the entire ancient city of Pingyao.
Pingyao brought me too many surprises,
Jinzhong gave me too much shock,
It's not too late to meet, there will be a time,
Dreaming back to Ming and Qing Dynasties,
It's too much like a trip through time.
As said in "Meet Pingyao Again",
Each of us has a surname and an ancestor,
I really want to follow my roots and see where I come from,
In my veins, will there also be a thrilling story?
I am watching the waterfall at the Hukou of the Yellow River
Leave Pingyao and drive for 3 hours to Hukou Waterfall.
The body of Dongfeng Citroen C5 is particularly thick, giving people a strong sense of security, which is what I value most. The electronic functions of the whole car are also very convenient. There is a usb slot in the car, and the mobile phone can be directly connected to the car; through the carplay system, commonly used software can be mapped on the main screen of the car, and the software compatibility is very comprehensive. Commonly used ones such as Qq music, there are fresh ones.
The screen behind the steering wheel can be mapped as a map while driving, so you can directly see the route status in front of you through the empty window without looking down at your phone.
Soon to the gate of the scenic spot
Hukou Waterfall is a famous waterfall on the Yellow River and the largest yellow waterfall in the world. 120 tickets for one person.
The 200-meter-wide river surface is gathered into a 30-meter-wide waterfall at the mouth of the Hukou, which can be called a thousand-mile Yellow River harvested in one pot! When the Cangshan Mountains on both sides of the strait stand between each other, the water of the Yellow River is confined in a narrow canyon, gathered into a stream, galloping and whistling, jumping into the deep pool, splashing waves and rolling, it looks like a blue sky, pouring the juice of the earth tossing. After the torrent fell to the bottom of the valley, it stirred up a 20-meter-high cloud of water mist that surpassed the cliff, and the scenery was extremely beautiful.
Standing by the river and watching the waterfall, you will involuntarily sing the mighty and majestic song "The wind is roaring, the horse is screaming, the Yellow River is roaring".
I have only seen the roar of the Yellow River on TV before. But it was far from the shock brought by the scene. When the galloping Yellow River whizzed by, the roar brought waves and smoke. The chorus of the Yellow River sounded in my ears, and the water of Li Bai's "Yellow River" came up from the sky. It was an indescribable angry force. I can only sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature, although there is only one scenic spot. But the shock it can bring to me cannot be expressed in words.
When the torrential Yellow River flows through the vicinity of Longwang Mountain in Jixian County, it shrinks from 300 meters to 50 meters. The turbulent waves rolled, the stormy waves hit the shore, and the clouds and mists emptied. Its majestic momentum is unparalleled. The landscapes related to the waterfall include "thousand-meter dragon trough", "smoke in the water", "changhong lying on the waves", "boating on dry land" and so on.
On both sides of the Yellow River, there are old men leading donkeys for tourists to take pictures on donkeys, which is equivalent to a proof of "coming here for a visit". Wearing a big flower-style commoner, acting as a silly girl on the loess high slope, it's quite cool to find the feeling of returning to her mother's home! My mother rode a donkey and took a photo with my grandma. The two of them are really interesting.
I also put on local clothes, put on a sheep belly towel, and rode the donkey.
The smoke is misty around the mouth of the pot,
The swirling torrent is like a mountain.
Pentium roared high waves,
Just like Huanglong descending for nine days.
To see the colorful sky in the sky,
It looks like a dragon.
The Yellow River is the mother river that gave birth to the sons and daughters of China. Although the whole river is no longer as grand as it was back then, you can still feel the shock when you arrive at Hukou Waterfall! Was deeply shocked, really majestic. Suddenly born in awe.
In the lower reaches of Hukou Waterfall, come two, record the calm after the roar, and then go to the ancient capital of dreams - Chang'an.
Dream back to Chang'an | Ancient cultural capital and foodie paradise
【Terracotta Army】
After leaving Hukou Waterfall, depart for Xi'an and pass Xianyang Terracotta Warriors.
Qinshihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, also known as Terracotta Warriors and Horses and Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, is the burial pit of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum. It is the same scenic spot as the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum Museum and adopts a one-ticket system.
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang are known as the eighth wonder of the world. More than a thousand warriors unearthed here have different images and vivid expressions. They are a pearl in the history of ancient Chinese sculpture art and are known as "the eighth largest in the world miracle", "one of the great discoveries in the archaeological history of the twentieth century".
The Terracotta Army is divided into Pit No. 1, Pit No. 2, Pit No. 3 and a museum.
Tickets: 150 yuan / person
Entering the exhibition hall, facing the underground army formation more than 2,000 years ago, I was deeply shocked. Looking closely at the terracotta warriors, some are deep in thought, as if they already have a chance of winning; some are frowning, worried;
The Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses can be described as a typical example of terra cotta warriors being buried in place of human beings, and it is also the pinnacle of terracotta warriors being buried in place of human beings. The reason why the terracotta warriors have reached such a high level of scale and realism is not only the wisdom of the craftsmen, but also the will of the first feudal emperor in history. The terracotta warriors strictly imitate the real objects, with the nature and characteristics of portrait sketching, and are superior in scale and momentum. This is one of the reasons why the terracotta warriors are breathtaking.
In a trance, I have dreamed back to the Qin Dynasty, as if I was in an ancient battlefield more than 2,000 years ago. After the drums stopped for a while, the sky collapsed and the earth burst into shouts, and the warriors rushed to the enemy's position in an overwhelming force, invincible. Walking out of the exhibition hall, the tour guide told us that this is just the tip of the iceberg of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum. There are too many magical and unsolved mysteries here, but unfortunately we are not yet able to dig and protect them. These mysteries can only be buried deep in the ground, waiting for our future generations to unravel.
Next stop, Qujiang
What I like most about Dongfeng Citroen C5 is the Tianlong audio system. The subwoofer is deep and powerful, the treble is clear and unbroken, and the human voice is highly recognizable and layered. The whole car is like a small concert tour. Do you have freestyle? The skylight is exposed, haha, this is really a kind of enjoyment.
Oh, by the way, it's worth mentioning, what if you miss the navigation prompt? No, the navigation voice prompt is better than the music playback, which is particularly intelligent. When you are about to "keep in front of the left, three lanes on the right, and off-ramp ahead", the system will automatically lower the music and display a corresponding prompt on the display. Even if you are not familiar with the road, you can drive with peace of mind.
And the central armrest on the right is something worthy of attention. It will get tired after driving for a long time. Whether the design of this part can make you comfortable is the most ingenious consideration.
【Da-Yan Tower】
The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a symbol of Xi'an, supervised by Master Xuanzang, and houses the parietal relics of the Master.
There are no modern skyscrapers in the surrounding area, some are just buildings imitating the Tang Dynasty, and antique buildings under construction. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda stands tall in the center of the square. This vast world is given to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, showing the greatness of the Tang Dynasty. . When you come to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Square, no matter what angle you stand at, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda will appear in your sight.
The architectural complex here is full of the beauty of planning, and there is a feeling of recreating the original scene of the Tang Dynasty. After parking the car, we have to feel it.
Da Ci'en Temple was built by Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty to commemorate his mother's eldest grandson, hence the name Da Ci'en Temple. There are many shopping malls and food streets next to it, which is a good example of the combination of classic and modern.
【City Wall】
The city wall of Xi'an is the iconic landscape of the ancient capital of Xi'an, and it is also the most complete ancient city wall preserved in my country so far. With a total length of about 14 kilometers, it was built on the basis of the imperial city of the Tang Dynasty. If walking will be particularly hard, you can rent a bicycle on the city wall. Cycling is the best way to tour, it will not be particularly tiring and you can finish it all at once. Rent a bicycle for 45 yuan for a single person, 90 yuan for a double bicycle, and a deposit of 200 yuan. Basically, there is a place to return after a short ride.
Ticket price: RMB 54 for adults/RMB 27 for students.
On the 600-year-old ancient city wall, stroll by bicycle and overlook the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties.
Standing on the city wall of the Tang Dynasty, looking out and in, suddenly there is a feeling of time travel. Imagine how the soldiers at that time crossed the moat, climbed up the four-story city wall, and captured the lower city under the condition that the soldiers in the city were strictly guarded. I also admire the professional ethics and engineering quality of the craftsmen, who have preserved the centuries-old buildings to this day.
I was worried that my grandma would be too hard all the way, but they all lay down to rest behind the car. The spacious body is convenient, so I can rest assured that grandma is the most comfortable person, haha.
【Muslim Street】
Huimin Street is not just a street, but a collective name for many streets in the Huimin gathering area in the center of Xi'an. This is the concentration of Xi'an snacks. As a Muslim area with a history of hundreds of years, you can still feel a strong Muslim atmosphere here. You can eat almost all Xi'an snacks here, also known as "Huifang" and "Fangshang", and you can eat them here.
Almost all Xi’an snacks, including: all kinds of kebabs, mutton steamed buns, steamed buns filled with soup, spicy lamb feet, water basin mutton, sauerkraut fried rice, cured beef and mutton, cold skin, mutton cakes, eight-treasure sweet porridge, paste spicy soup, egg Flower fermented glutinous rice, etc., can be found here.
The Muslim Street at night has a different splendor from the daytime, and the whole street is shrouded in a strong atmosphere of the market. Behind these small stalls are many restaurants selling local delicacies. When there are many people, not only the shops are overcrowded, but even the entrances of the shops are filled with tables and chairs. The fireworks filled the whole street under the dim light, and the bustling crowds were shopping and eating, and everything was full of real and lively enthusiasm for life.
Before leaving Xi'an, I saw the night of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. It was bright and spectacular, and people couldn't take their eyes off it.
left Xi'an
An ancient capital carrying thousands of histories
No one ever knew if there were any traces of your ancestors or mine
Eyes full of blue bricks and black tiles
walking the path of the ancients
Yunheng Qinling Where is the home, the snow embraces the blue pass and the horse does not move forward.
Leaving Xi'an and entering Qinling Mountains, I obviously felt the sudden surprise of clouds, fog and rain, the road surface was slippery, and there were various large trucks whizzing by along the way. Fortunately, Dongfeng Citroen C5 has a firm grip and smooth cornering. In the wind and rain, it still moves forward steadily and firmly at high speed.
Moreover, the Qinling Mountains had already been filled with clouds and fog before evening, and it spread to the center of the expressway at night; entering the culvert will also encounter the problem of high humidity and strong winds to block the fog. The ancient road between Shaanxi and Sichuan was difficult, but it is so smooth now. It can still be felt under the infrastructure. ——Driving carefully at all times is the most important thing for self-driving.
I have never been a good baby, but when my family members are in the car, they can hide when they can, and let them if they can. A safe and comfortable smile along the way is more worth pursuing. The reversing mirrors at the left and right ends of Dongfeng Citroen C5 will have a yellow highlight reminder for overtaking at the rear, which is very practical and considerate.
The section from Xi'an to Chongqing is almost full of bridges and tunnels because of the Qinling Mountains. The most labor-saving point of Dongfeng Citroen C5 is the LED automatic headlights, which will automatically light up when entering a tunnel (including driving at night), and the response is very fast, which will not delay the owner's observation of road conditions.
Passing by your whole Chongqing
We are in Chongqing! If you like a city, there must be people and things that make you nostalgic. I like to see the open mountains and rivers here, and I like to eat the hearty food here. In the past, I told my family that Chongqing has led the growth of the province’s GDP growth in the past few years. They are not sure yet. Today I must show them the rapid development of this magical city! First come to a bowl of the hottest and authentic small noodles, and taste the city's Jianghu atmosphere.
Check in【Tujia Sweetome Datang Noah Service Apartment】
The decoration of Tujia Sweetome Datang Noah Service Apartment is stylish and luxurious, and the interior decoration is simple and elegant. Moreover, it is a river-view room in Yuzhong District. Looking out from the window, you can have a sweeping view of the river and mountains, and the view is extremely wide. The clean and comfortable environment is more satisfactory than many big hotels.
I remember the first time I stayed at Tujia in Chongqing, I liked it better than the hotel, Tujia-the home of the journey, and the car (Citroen)-the journey of the home.
The most important thing is that you can cook by yourself in the kitchen, which is very warm and feels like home.
The apartment overlooks the river and has a sweeping view.
The first stop【Ciqikou】
First come to Ciqikou to step on the spot. The entire Ciqikou used to be an important wharf, and now it still retains the potholed stone road, which is very interesting to walk on. Most of the shops along the street are in the style of white walls, blue tiles and wooden windows. It is praised as "Little Chongqing" and is the epitome and symbol of the ancient city of Chongqing.
Seeing my mother holding my grandmother all the way, happily all the way, not only feeling the time and years. But no matter how time goes by, when I was young, you held me; when I grow up, I hold you~
Holding hands with big hands and changing priorities, they are still firm and warm.
It will be very emotional for a moment, like how many years have passed by, the trip with family is the journey of life. For the old and the old, as well as the old people, I hope that every elder can receive comfortable care, and can read the great rivers and mountains in a light and healthy way.
All the way along the street are Chongqing's popular gourmet snacks. When you come here, you must bring a big stomach. It is also very comfortable to eat food and go shopping all the way.
After shopping around Ciqikou Ancient Town for an afternoon, we went to the "Jiefangbei" at night. Jiefangbei Chongqing The most prosperous business district, it is also a fashion landmark, and it is also a good place for shopping, gourmet shopping and beauties. At the confluence of the two rivers, there is a beautiful scenery no less than that of Hong Kong. For a moment, the family is overwhelmed by the prosperity here.
The brightly lit Yuzhong Peninsula, the dazzling Binjiang Road, the sparkling Yangtze River, and the radiant cross-river bridge all add radiance to each other. If you take the Yangtze River cableway to see the night view on a drizzle night, you can see the "Bashan Night Rain Map" in ink and light colors from a distance, the rain state of Bashan, and the urban forest in ink and wash.
The Jiefangbei on the pedestrian street is the only monument in the country commemorating the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
There are always a lot of local snacks in the Jiefangbei business district, which are very spicy and refreshing.
After visiting Jiefangbei, we went straight to Hongya Cave.
【Hongya Cave】
The prototype of Spirited Away has always thought that Jiufen, Taiwan is the most appropriate. When standing in Hongyadong, the night is over, and the lights are on, those lights guide us. Hongya Cave has 11 floors, and each floor has characteristic businesses. Children who love to jump can wander around floor to floor, but the elevator is really crowded. The night view of Hongya Cave is good, sit in the bar, look out along the river, watch the boats come and go, and see tourists from all over the world. Time will be much quieter.
Hongyadong is definitely the first night view in China.
【Yangtze River Cableway】
"If you don't see the night view, you haven't arrived in Chongqing." Taking the Yangtze River Cableway, which is about a kilometer in length, is an excellent experience for overlooking the night view of Chongqing at close range.
The opening time is 7:00~22:00, the one-way fare is 20 yuan, and the round trip is 30 yuan.
This is a three-dimensional city. The continuous green hills grow between the cities, or accompany the banks of the river, like a masculine man holding his tender woman in his arms, and they depend on each other for life forever. The ingenuity of nature and the ingenuity of human beings have also created many wonderful beautiful scenery: the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, with mountains facing each other and a big river running, is known as the world's first inland canyon; A city full of mountains and rivers, the city lights, countless night views to see Chongqing" reputation...
The brightly lit Yuzhong Peninsula, the dazzling Binjiang Road, the sparkling Yangtze River, and the radiant cross-river bridge complement each other. If you take the Yangtze River cableway to see the night view on a drizzle night, you can also enjoy a "Bashan Night Rain Map" in ink and light colors, the rain state of Bashan, and the urban forest in ink and wash.
Have a supper after coming down from the Yangtze River Tunnel.
The next day, I will leave Chongqing, and take a last look at this mountain city of Wudu.
I wish there was someone like you.
As bright and refreshing as this mountain morning,
People who are like sunshine on the road to the ancient city,
Warm but not hot, covering all my skin,
From the starting point to the night, from the mountains to the study,
The answer to all questions is simple.
Goodbye, the mountain city of Chongqing.
Chengdu on the tip of the tongue
Walk with me on the streets of Chengdu
Don't stay until all the lights go out
In this rainy little town
i never forget you
Chengdu, the only thing I can’t take away is you
The self-driving trip is close to the sacred destination in my heart, the foodie Chengdu City, the biggest purpose of this trip is to eat and have fun in this comfortable and comfortable place. Along the way, I listened to Zhao Lei's song according to the occasion, Chengdu, Chengdu, here we come!
After arriving in Chengdu, first stay at Tujia B&B near Chunxi Road. The location is super good. It is only a ten-minute walk from Chunxi Road and Taikoo Li. In my eyes, it is the perfect city center! It is convenient to go anywhere.
The community is a famous residence in Fuhe on Tianxianqiao North Road. Because it is a family of four, I specially chose a large two-bedroom house. The one I booked is called Miyun Jingzhi.
The landlord is a very cute little girl, with a soft, playful and lovely voice. Just a phone call will plant a lot of affection in my heart. It must be a refreshing and interesting home.
Before we arrived, she was waiting for us at the gate of the community early, and she showed us where we could park the car very thoughtfully. Seeing that we had a lot of luggage, she enthusiastically helped us share it. After leading us to the room, he carefully introduced the layout and precautions of each place. In fact, staying in a B&B requires a good host to let you fully experience the beauty of the place.
Sure enough, as soon as you enter the door, you feel very fresh, the color matching is also warm and comfortable, and there are all kinds of cute accessories.
master bedroom
second bedroom
Not only is the style cute and the colors are bright, but there is also a kitchen full of life, with pots, pans, chopsticks, and seasonings in it. You can buy whatever you want from the supermarket and cook it right away.
I like the homestay because I like this kitchen, because it feels like home if you cook it like a monk.
This is why I have always liked Tujia, it is no longer the loneliness of the hotel; it seems that I have my own house in another city, and I have always been in the most comfortable and familiar hometown.
The living room is very fun for young people. First of all, there are two high-end computers in front of the transparent balcony. If a group of young people come to host a party, the e-sports competition will definitely be interesting.
What is even more surprising is the little red and white machine next to the TV. How many people's childhood memories are in this "Little Overlord's Fun" amusement machine, playing a game of "Contra", taking you back to the When I was young as a hero. I believe that if you just rush to this machine, many people will want to come and play.
The living room is very fun for young people. First of all, there are two high-end computers in front of the transparent balcony. If a group of young people come to host a party, the e-sports competition will definitely be interesting.
The living room is very fun for young people. First of all, there are two high-end computers in front of the transparent balcony. If a group of young people come to host a party, the e-sports competition will definitely be interesting.
The coffee table is full of board games and the chairs are well prepared. Three Kingdoms Killing, Werewolf Killing, Chinese Chess, Checkers are all complete.
Hanging plants make the room interesting and extra spacious.
Every small decoration reflects the landlord's intention and meticulousness.
Take a short break and tidy up, we are about to prepare and start our shopping trip in Chengdu!
First stop: [Kuanzhai Alley]
When you come to Chengdu, you must go to Kuanzhai Alley.
Kuanzhai Alley Historical and Cultural Area is composed of Kuan Alley, Narrow Alley and Jing Alley, where you can experience the leisure life, slow life and new life of Chengdu respectively.
Kuanzhai Alley is the epitome of Chengdu, an ancient and young city, a symbol of deep memory.
The blue brick walls, courtyard houses, tall gate towers, and flower dadoes not only have the characteristics of southern and western Sichuan folk houses, but also have the connotation of northern folk culture. Most of the houses were built in the early Republic of China, and a few were built in the late Qing Dynasty. Most of them are two courtyard-style one-story houses with two courtyards in the front and back. There are eight-character powder walls, red eaves and blue tiles. On both sides of the front gate, there are still stone piers with squatting stone lions and stone drums. The lintels are carved with ornaments such as pumpkins, bergamot, and longevity characters. There are remaining clay sculptures of animal heads on the roof.
You can order a cup of Mengshan Huangya here, and set up a long-term battle with the old man next to you; you can also call a "Shu Erlang" and enjoy the comfort of picking your ears comfortably; An assortment of snacks to feast on. The wide and narrow alleys under the night also have a unique charm. Bars such as Dianzui, Baiye, and Huli are full of Chengdu's fashion sense and bloom its charm at night.
Kuanzhai Alley is the most literary place in Chengdu. Its beauty is not deliberate, and it has the vitality accumulated by the ancestors who have been rich all the year round.
After wandering around Kuanzhai Alley, we also went to the theater to watch a big play.
Watching face changing, drinking a bowl of tea, and picking out ears are the most proud enjoyments of Chengdu people.
The houses here are very old-fashioned, and every gadget is so exquisite, it is indeed the chic brought by Fufu Chengdu.
In Kuanzhai Alley, there is also a panda post office. The very cute national treasure panda greets you at the door.
You can send postcards here, and you can also buy panda peripherals. Chengdu people's love for giant pandas has gone deep into their bones.
Tianfu Tianfu, if Chengdu is a sky, then Kuanzhai Alley is a mansion. He is a kind of collection, a kind of richness, and what he brings together is all kinds of courtyard culture in Chengdu. The courtyard feels the spirit of the sky above and touches the spirit of the earth below. There is a garden in the house, a house in the garden, a courtyard in the house, a tree in the courtyard, a sky in the tree, and a moon in the sky. This is a Chinese-style courtyard dream and a narrow alley life dream.
The second stop: [Chengdu Chike Creative Cuisine]
Chengdu is a foodie, everyone in Chengdu is a foodie! Super picky, I found the most unique and creative restaurant next to Kuanzhai Alley.
The interior decoration is really cute.
There are countless Chengdu delicacies here, which are mouth-watering.
The two most famous of them are:
One is streaking with lumps of prawns, which are really naked and full of flavor, and we snatched them up in an instant.
And one is the grilled fish fillet simmered over a low fire, which is tender and delicious, and there is refreshing pineapple on it.
The 60-year-old fish in juice looks ordinary, but the taste of the red tongue is amazing. The mixed rabbit waist is also very special. In short, every dish has to surprise you.
Where is the creative Chengdu Sichuan cuisine hidden? Come to Chengdu to eat, and reap the feast on the taste buds. Moreover, these signature dishes, which came after us, were all snatched away, which shows that they are very popular!
Then set off to Jiuyan Bridge.
[Jiuyan Bridge], located near the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, is a famous bar street in Chengdu. The classical-style covered bridge is very beautiful. The age of the bridge's construction is now unknown. There are a lot of bars, restaurants, teahouses and other entertainment places around Jiuyan Bridge. It is very lively at night, full of tourists who come to clubbing. The Jiuyan Bridge at night is even more dazzling under the background of the lights.
As the name suggests, the bridge has 9 holes in total. It was originally named Hongji Bridge and is the largest stone arch bridge on the Jinjiang River. The ancients liked to use "Changhong lying on the waves" to describe the magnificence of the stone arch bridge, but the Jiuyan Bridge is not a "Changhong", but a "bow". It is most pleasant to come to the river to see the night view.
Go to Wuhou Temple early the next day.
【Wuhou Temple】
It commemorates Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period. It is the only temple in China where the monarch and his ministers are worshipped together. This is the most famous memorial site for Zhuge Liang, Liu Bei and the heroes of the Shu Han Dynasty. If you are also a "Three Kingdoms fan", then this place will definitely satisfy your thirst for history. If you don't want to be disturbed by human voices, you'd better try to visit it when the door just opens in the morning.
Tickets: 60 yuan
The famous Jinguan Depth in Chengdu - "Red Wall and Bamboo Shadow" is here. The stone street, vermilion wall, and bamboo poles form a beautiful scenery, and even filter the scorching sun into light yellow and light green. , cool color, refreshing and comfortable to walk under.
After leaving Wuhou Temple, it was time for lunch.
【Fight and string together】
This is also a very famous old shop, the taste is first-class, and the boss can do a magic trick.
The best egg fried rice!
Their fried rice is really unique. Many people go there to eat their fried rice. The boss doesn’t know what kind of magic is used. The egg fried rice is super fragrant and has an endless aftertaste. The home-cooked food is unforgettable.
There is also spicy milk boletus, which is also worth recommending from the taste to the taste.
At first, I was not used to eating pig brains, but this taste is really too delicate, smooth and tender moist lactone tofu.
Of course, the focus is on the skewers here. As a senior skewer, a big pot comes up, looking at the red oil soup, my mouth is watering, I can't stop the taste here.
Depart after dinner 【Jinli】
Jinli is filled with the hustle and bustle and casualness unique to Chengdu. Both sides of the street sell items with local characteristics, such as handmade leather bags, colorful cloth lanterns, etc. There are also many old Chengdu craftsmen who are busy blowing sugar paintings and kneading dough. In addition, all kinds of delicacies will definitely make you salivate, such as Zhang Fei beef, bean curd, and Bobo chicken, each with its own flavor.
The legendary three cannons.
At night, after the red lanterns are lit, Jinli is bustling with bars and teahouses, among which is the famous Lotus Mansion Bar, where it is said that many Super Girls and Fast Girls have sung songs. Compared with Jinli during the day, I like the night here more.
The busiest commercial street in Chengdu, Chunxi Road, is too close to home, so you can come here to see beautiful women at any time.
In Chengdu, I just can’t stop talking and keep eating, there are so many delicious foods!
Next to Chunxi Road is the famous shopping mall - [Taikoo Li].
Taikoo Li is a cultural and commercial street built by Sino-Ocean Commercial Center Chengdu. Well protected and utilized a series of ancient buildings in and around Daci Temple, and at the same time perfectly integrating modern business into the commercial street of antique buildings. A model of the combination of culture and business, awesome!
From North China to Southwest China, the climate change is still relatively large, and what to do, everything can be solved by eating.
Eat early and eat late to get rid of cold troubles (Bai Jiahei must beat me to death when he sees me abusing advertising slogans so much for eating).
Travel Manager, I chose this one tonight——[Drunken Crazy Burn] Xichang Babash, an old restaurant with a special taste.
The tender green leaves on the grilled fish are the leaves of zheergen, which are mixed with the fish meat over a low fire to give off a unique aroma. After eating the fish, you can boil the leaves of Zheergen and then eat them.
The wrapped tofu is dotted with Sichuan people’s favorite zheergen. This dish must be eaten while it is hot, the inside is tender and the outside is chewy;
Xichang BBQ has many unique barbecue options: pig nose tendons, thin strips, chewy. Small intestines and roasted eggplants (that is, big 🍆) are also delicious.
The drink recommends lychee-flavored Emei Snow. After all, it is not common in other places, and it is full of Sprite.
A gluttonous meal is satisfying, and the proprietress is very beautiful.
The barbecue here is very authentic and full of flavor. During the two-day trip, I was satisfied with the food and enjoyed the shopping. It is really suitable to come to Chengdu.
Farewell to self-driving trip
This seven-day self-driving tour is over.
Pingyao - Hukou - Xi'an - Chongqing - Chengdu, every city has left footprints of me and my family.
The history of Pingyao, the magnificence of Hukou Waterfall, the cultural heritage of Chang'an, the night view of the mountain city of Chongqing, and the food of Chengdu all make me linger.
Every journey has a return date, but the good memories that my family and I made during this journey are worth cherishing forever.
It can be said that the charm of self-driving is that even though it is thousands of miles away, you can go as soon as you say!
And it is especially suitable for the leisurely experience of walking and stopping along the way with the elderly.
