#Chongqing Qianjiang Zhuoshui Scenic Area Super Complete Play Guide (2026 latest) Zhuoshui Scenic Area is a new national 5A-level scenic spot in Chongqing. It integrates the humanities of a thousand-year-old ancient town, the wonders of the world's first covered bridge, the mysterious underground river scenery, and the rich Tujia and Miao ethnic customs. It is cost-effective and very suitable for weekend/small holiday 2 days and 1 night play. 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours - ** Core scenic spot package **: Adult tickets are about 100 yuan (including core attractions such as Zhuoshui Ancient Town, Puhua Underwater River, Tianshengqiao, etc.); 60-69 year olds and students with valid documents are half price, and the elderly over 70 years old, the disabled, and active duty soldiers are free of charge; scenic cruises, live performances and other experience items need to be purchased separately. - ** Opening hours **: The ancient town is open all day; natural attractions such as Puhua Underworld River 8:00-17:00 (admission stops at 16:30); it is recommended to buy tickets on the online platform 1 day in advance, and avoid queuing during peak seasons (holidays, weekends). - ** Free Benefits **: There is a free shuttle bus in the ancient town directly to the Puhua Underworld River Scenic Area, no need to take an additional taxi. ##🚗 traffic guide ###Self-driving Starting from the main city of Chongqing, take the Chongqing-Hunan Expressway to the next exit of Qianjiang Zhuoshui, the whole journey takes about 3 hours, and the parking lot in the scenic spot is sufficient and convenient for parking. ###public transportation 1. Chongqing → Qianjiang: Take the bus to Qianjiang at Chongqing North Railway Station South Square Bus Station/Four Kilometers Transportation Hub Station, or take the high-speed rail to Qianjiang Station (about 1.5 hours); 2. Qianjiang → Zhuoshui: Qianjiang East Railway Station takes the shuttle bus to Zhuoshui, the fare is 7-9 yuan, the rolling departure, beckons to stop; you can also carpool, about 50-80 yuan/car, it is recommended to negotiate the price with the driver in advance to avoid being slaughtered. ##🗺️ classic tour route (recommended for 2 days and 1 night) ###Day1: Visit the Millennium Ancient Town + enjoy the night view of the covered bridge + watch the real performance 1. ** Morning: Arrive at the ancient town and visit the cultural attractions ** From the tourist center, take the "Millennium Town Style Line": - ** Tianli Conscience Culture Exhibition Hall **: Just next to the wind and rain covered bridge, the Tujia hanging foot building can understand the "Tianli Conscience" commercial culture of Zhuoshui as an ancient commercial port, as well as the Tujia Folk Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition; - ** Wang Family Courtyard/Gong Family Hall/Baxian Hall **: They are all well-preserved ancient dwellings in southeastern Chongqing. The structure of the hanging foot building, patio and piercing hall is very characteristic. The Wang family made a fortune by squeezing oil and mung bean flour in the past, and the four-story hanging foot building of the Gong Family Hall was built according to the river, taking pictures beyond the film; - ** Longevity Palace Theater **: One of the three major guilds in the ancient town, it is the performance venue of Chongqing Intangible Cultural Heritage "Houhe Ancient Opera", and occasionally there are free folk performances; - ** Navy City Gate/White Tiger Square **: Navy City Gate is the only channel for ancient merchants to enter the town, and White Tiger Square can experience the Tujia White Tiger totem culture. 2. ** Noon: Eat special food in ancient town ** Must-eat list: - Zhuoshui mung bean flour: 8-12 yuan/bowl, made of rice + mung bean pulp, smooth, clear heat and relieve heat, and no small shop in the ancient town will step on thunder; - Qianjiang chicken offal: local signature simmering pot, fried with chicken sausage, chicken liver, chicken heart, etc. with potatoes and pickled peppers, spicy and fragrant, many people can order a long table feast experience; - Other snacks: rice tofu (sweet and sour mouth), horse roll (glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in soybean flour, like Ciba), leaf child cake (vanilla cake), vegetable beef, very cost-effective, will not slaughter customers. 3. ** Afternoon: stroll along the Apeng River, clock in the wind and rain covered bridge ** The world's first wind and rain covered bridge (Canglang Bridge) has a total length of 658 meters. It is connected by tenon and mortise of pure wooden structure and is divided into four sections: "Huaiyuan River", "Tang Zhong Changyun", "Rainbow Fubo" and "Puhua Feilong". It spans the Apeng River and Puhua River. During the day, it looks like a dragon lying on the river. 4. ** Evening: Night tour of the ancient town + watching performances + bonfire party ** - Around 19:00, the covered bridge is lit, thousands of light strips outline the outline, and the golden covered bridge is reflected on the river surface, like a golden dragon lying wave, which is the most outstanding moment of Zhuoshui; - During peak season (holidays, weekends), there will be a live water song and dance poem "Ballad of Washing Water", which takes the river surface as the stage and the landscape as the setting to immerse in Tujia culture; After the performance, a bonfire will be lit in the riverside flower field, and visitors can dance together, creating a lively atmosphere. ###Day2: Puhua Underground River Exploration + Return 1. ** Morning: Take a free shuttle bus to Puhua Underworld River ** The Puhua Underworld River is a natural wonder of Zhuoshui, with a total journey of about 2 kilometers and no turning back: - Take a hike down the boardwalk to the cruise port, where you can see the canyon scenery along the way; - Take a cruise through the underground river, during which the boat will go through "three days and two nights" of light and shadow changes (passing through 3 natural bridges, alternating light and dark), the 150-meter-high water natural stone bridge is shaped like a "sky eye", and the aerial photography effect is excellent. The stalactites and stalagmites in the dark river are various and very mysterious; - After the cruise, take the landscape car back to the exit, and you can get off at the wind and rain covered bridge for another stroll on the way. 2. ** Noon: Return from lunch ** You can bring some Qianjiang beef jerky and ground beef as souvenirs. 🏨 accommodation advice - Want to experience the style of the ancient town: choose the stilted building homestay in the ancient town, the cost-effective model is 100-200 yuan/night, many homestay owners will upgrade the room for free, and you can see the covered bridge river view by pushing the window; - Pursuit of comfort: You can choose high-end hotels such as Barmau Island Hotel and Puhua Underwater River Resort Hotel, with complete facilities and suitable for family outings. Tips ⚠️ play 1. Puhua Underwater River Cruise can seat up to 11 adults + 2 infants and young children per boat. During peak season, it is recommended to avoid queuing in the morning; the temperature in the Underwater River is 3-5 ° C lower than outside, so you can bring a thin coat; 2. Remember to tell the master the get-off point in advance when taking the bus from Qianjiang to Zhuoshui, but the bus did not arrive at the station to remind; 3. Spring and autumn are the best time to play, and the climate is pleasant; in summer, you can play Apeng River rafting, pay attention to sun protection and mosquito protection; 4. There are many stone roads in the ancient town, so it is recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes; if you like to take pictures, you can bring Hanfu, which is highly suitable for covered bridges and suspended foot buildings.