#Chongqing Youyang Taohuayuan Scenic Area Tour Guide (latest verification in August 2026) As the prototype of Tao Yuanming's "Peach Blossom Garden" and a national 5A-level scenic spot, Youyang Peach Blossom Garden integrates karst cave wonders, Qin and Jin agricultural culture and Tujia folk customs. In summer, the cave is cool (constant temperature 18 ° C), making it an excellent destination for summer escape + immersive ancient style experience around Chongqing. The following is a practical guide organized with official information and Douyin popular gameplay: ##1. Basic information (officially verified) - ** Address **: Taoyuan Jinshui'an, Taohuayuan Avenue, Youyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing City - ** Opening hours **: 8:00-17:30 (Taikoo Cave stops entering at 17:00, it is recommended to enter the park in the morning to avoid crowds) - ** Tickets **: - On-site ticket purchase is 100 yuan/adult, and the ticket purchase on the antenna 1 in advance (Douyin/Meituan/"Youyang Tourism" official account) is about 85 yuan - Discount: 50 yuan for students and seniors aged 60-64; free tickets for seniors over 65 and children under 1.2 meters - Tel: 023-75532359 - ** Internal transportation **: - Free unlimited rides on the tourist center shuttle bus (Line 1/Line 2) - 20 yuan/person for a small sightseeing car in the scenic spot (unlimited times throughout the day, recommended for labor saving) - Qinxi cruise 30 yuan/person (rafting to enjoy the pastoral scenery on both sides of the strait and in-depth experience of the artistic conception of "Peach Blossom Land") ##2. Classic tour route (4-5 hours, "first cave and then garden, from seclusion to light") It is recommended to enter the park from ** South Gate (Taohuayuan Square/Wuliu Town) **, which perfectly replicates the original artistic conception of "extremely narrow at the beginning, only people can understand → suddenly enlightened": ###1. First stop: Taikoo Cave (1.5-2 hours, summer core) - The underground karst cave formed in 300 million, with a total length of about 3 kilometers and a constant temperature of 18 ° C, is the only passage for the scenic "Taoyuan" - Highlights: 28-meter-high dome hall, stalactite/stone mantle/underground river, Tang Dynasty "Taikoo Tibetan Spring" stone carvings, like an underground fairyland under the light - Note: One-way streets cannot be turned back. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes when the road is slippery. In summer, wear a thin coat to prevent temperature difference and protect the mobile phone camera from moisture. ###2. Second stop: Xanadu Core Area (2 hours, immersive pastoral experience) Walking out of Taikoo Cave, you can see "Liangtian Meichi Sangzhu" in an instant. The core area is divided into two areas: - ** Two Mountains and One Lake Area **: Visit Tao Gong Temple (Hermit Cultural Traceability), Inquiry Pavilion, Lotus Pond, Peach Blossom/Rapeseed Blossom in Spring, Rice Waves in Autumn are excellent backgrounds for photography - ** Qingu Area **: Restore the farming life of Tujia in the ancient village of Qin people, you can watch ancient weaving, fish farming in rice fields, occasional waving dances, wood leaf love songs and other folk performances - Douyin popular gameplay: - Rent Qin clothing/Tujia clothing at the entrance (about 30-50 yuan), which is highly suitable for pastoral scenery - If you catch up with the activity period (such as "Peach Blossom March Xiayuzhou" in spring from March to April), you can get Peach Blossom Coins and Twelve Flower God NPC to match poems, play pot throwing/guessing, and the coins can be deducted for consumption or exchanged for gifts ###3. The third stop: Youzhou Ancient City (1 hour + night view, free to open) It is within walking distance from the core scenic spot. The 1.3-kilometer Tujia Style Street is built along the mountain, and the stilted buildings are scattered. It is called the Tujia "Qingming Riverside Map": - During the day: visit the specialty shops and eat authentic delicacies such as mung bean flour, oil tea soup, Tujia bacon, rice tofu, etc - Evening: The night view is the best when the lights are first on, and there are often Hanfu parades, Tujia crying marriage/hydrangea live performances on weekends from 19:00-21:00 - Optional: Watch the live performance of "Dream Paradise" (tickets need to be purchased separately to experience Tujia culture in depth) ##3. Traffic Guide - ** High-speed rail/train **: Take the high-speed rail from Chongqing North Railway Station to Youyang Station (about 3.5 hours), carpool (about 20 yuan/person) after leaving the station or take the bus directly to the scenic spot - ** Self-driving **: The main city of Chongqing takes about 4 hours via Yuxiang Expressway, navigate "Taohuayuan Square" directly to the entrance of the South Gate, and avoid walking around the exit - ** Car **: Chongqing four-kilometer transportation hub station, take a bus to Youyang bus station, and then take a taxi for 10 minutes to the scenic spot ##4. Accommodation recommendation (around the scenic spot) - Cost-effective: Yunshan Hotel (0.76km away from the scenic spot, newly opened, clean and comfortable, about 180 yuan/night) - Landscape preference: Yunxi Hotel (1.15km from the scenic spot, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows can see the night view of the ancient city, about 230 yuan/night) - Chain comfort: Quan Ji Hotel (Youyang Taohuayuan Store, 1.56km away from the scenic spot, Zen style service is stable) ##5. Tips for summer play (exclusive to August) 1. The temperature difference between 18 ° C inside the hole and 30 ° C outside is large. Be sure to bring a thin jacket and wear non-slip sneakers. 2. Strong ultraviolet rays in summer, do a good job of sun protection (wear SPF15 + sunscreen, wear hat and sunglasses), and bring mosquito repellent 3. The catering in the scenic spot is mainly based on Tujia characteristics. You can bring your own small amount of drinking water and snacks, or you can solve the dinner in the ancient city of Youzhou 4. If you have enough time, you can connect the surrounding attractions: Dieshi Flower Valley (4A, Fendai Chaos Grass is beautiful in autumn), Gongtan Ancient Town (4A, Wujiang Millennium Ancient Town, free to open), and arrange a 2-day and 1-night itinerary more easily ##6, Four Seasons Play Highlights - ** Spring (mid-March-early-April) **: Peach blossom is in full bloom, and the "Peach Blossom March Xiayuzhou" event includes twelve flower gods NPC, peach blossom coin interaction, and ancient wind cruise ships, which is the most lively time of the year - ** Summer (June-August) **: Taikoo Cave is excellent for summer escape, the cave is as cool as natural air conditioning, and the pastoral area is full of greenery - ** Autumn (September-November) **: The rice waves are golden, the stony flower grain Fendai gravel is in full bloom, and the weather is cool and suitable for hiking - ** Winter (December-February) **: Fewer tourists, you can feel the quiet and pastoral, and occasionally there are snow scenes with a unique flavor