Chongqing - In the district of Yongchuan, there is a large scale action-packed theme park named Locajoy, where youngsters play to their hearts' content while adults rekindle the passion of childhood.
Chashan Mountain Bamboo Sea, the filming location of the House of Flying Daggers.
The world's top secluded mountain harbors wind swept tea plantations amidst the rhythmic swaying of bamboo, where you can cast aside the bustle of everyday life and partake in a journey that nourishes the heart and infuses the lungs with fresh air.
Follow in bygone footsteps at Songgai Ancient Town and experience a thousand years of culture.
Stroll through Hujing park as ripples gracefully traverse the waters to a backdrop of pavilions and small bridges in the charming Guest Quarter urban of Yongchuan, where you can serenely enjoy the relaxed pace of life in the city.
Huanggua Mountain, the origin of great intangible heritage and popular in all seasons.
The Chashan Bamboo Sea has a forest coverage rate of 97% with a national level 1 environmental index, making it a natural oxygen bar.
Within the scenic area, 30,000 acres of continuous tea gardens layer on top of each other, while 50,000 acres of bamboo vie for pride of place.
During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang knew this was the location Xu You (An ancient sage) retired, and so came to the mountain. He feasted his eyes upon the mountainous terrain, lush vegetation, and the seas of bamboo. Awestruck by the sight, he could not help commenting on how this is the top secluded mountain in the world, hence the modern title.
Locally produced, Chuandong peanuts go best with Yongchuan tea or wine.
Take in the graceful beauty of Yongchuan from the city viewing platform, and climb to the peak of Chashan for a stunning panoramic of mountain scenery.
Trace the Zhudepin teahouse, the location where The House of Flying Daggers was filmed, and explore the historical and cultural relics lying therein.
Stay at Zhonghua Chayi Mountain Villa and Jinpen Lake Resort Hotel. There are also many unique and attractive homestays.
Try the feast of tea and bamboo at the Chashan Bamboo Sea. Drink tea, Taste the bean curd, bamboo fungus soup, and fried bacon with bamboo shoots, all while savoring each mouthful, you can also enjoy the fun tea performances and culture.
An incense stick produced from the rare tree species the Phebe Ness (Zhennan Shu), well known for its rich fragrance.
Locajoy is just outside the city of Yongchuan. It is the most significant ecological wildlife park in the country and a comprehensive large-scale theme park. The reserve is home to 430 species of wild animals totaling 30,000 animals, and including 260 rare varieties.
Self-driving cars and sightseeing buses take visitors through the reserve and allow opportunities to feed the animals. It's a thrilling but safe experience where tourists can see wild animals such as lions and tigers up close.
In the Happy World Theme Park, the 12.5-meter-tall King Kong takes the breath away with a 1440-degree continuous flip, while the Guinness World Record holding ten loop rollercoaster will thrill the senses and incite screams of joy. More highlights include The Voyages of Sinbad attraction, international circus performances, and the Dolphin Alliance Aquatic Show.
Inside the animal-themed park hotel, you can even wake up to the company of wildlife as part of a unique experience.
There are also three themed restaurants in the park, including the Forest of Immortals, Banana Leaf, and the Magic Tree Elf, which offer visitors a range of delicious culinary options to enjoy.
The Locajoy Wildlife Park allows visitors close contact with a wide variety of wild animal species.
South of Yongchuan, there is a location for which a saying goes there is a 'First-rate ancient town, a ten-mile old street, a century of transition, and a millennium of culture by the 10,000 'li' Yangtze, the nationally famed and picturesque Songgai Ancient Town, which derives its name literally from the pines and irrigation systems.
Here, among the natural landscape, relics, and dock culture, the top scenic spots include Luojia Ancestral Hall, the Chen Family Courtyard, Yongchuan County Office, the former residence of Chen Shaonan, Ming and Qing Dynasty courtyards, carved structures, and stilted buildings. If you're in luck, you can watch folk performances, dragon boat racing, lantern festivals.
When in need of respite, you can shout out by the riverside, and local restaurant staff will come to recommend old duck stew or salted cabbage and meat soup. The rich flavors amongst an idyllic environment will seemingly transport you to another world.
Huanggua Mountain is a famous rural tourist area offering windy tourist trails through villages of pear orchards. In March, 10,000 acres of dew-covered pear blossoms flower on the sun-drenched hills. From afar, this sight transforms the gorgeous mountainsides into a sea of snow like silver.
In midsummer, the fragrant pears ripen, and visitors can take a bite of the juicy and sweet fruit, a true pleasure in the hot summer months.
Condiments for making the famous Yongchuan old duck soup at home.
The mountain has many natural scenic spots, including the Elephant's Mouth, Trotter Gulley, Lion's Rock, Hutou Mountain, and Taohuayuan. Among these, you can feel the magical creations of nature through the relics and numerous cave systems.
Nowadays, Huanghua Mountain is a pastoral brand name that attracts crowds to enjoy flowers in spring, explore in summer, harvest fruit in autumn, and maintain health in winter.
A new tourist reception center and sales outlets for local products have been added, as well as 49 tourist resorts such as Yuanyuan, Taohuayuan, North Farm, and the Liao Family Hospitality Manor.
Here, you can taste country food such as earthen pot chicken, and stewed beef with braised radish. You can also try the local specialties of Chuandong peanuts and a cup of pear wine, an experience that fills the heart with nostalgia.
Xinglong Lake is known as the city' Guest Quarters' in Yongchuan and is famous for its scenery and heritage.
Many say that if you visit Yongchuan without going to Xinglong Lake, Shennv Lake, and Fenghuang Lake Park, you haven't really visited the city at all.
Indeed, the 'Guest Quarter' lakes of Yongchuan connect along Xinglong Avenue like a gleaming belt of jade. The scenic areas integrate the features of mountains, water, forests, rocks, pavilions, and corridors. They offer classical and elegant natural landscapes as part of an ecological, cultural park.
Yongchuan dragon culture is reflected everywhere around the lakes, such as the splendid dragon columns and stone carvings. The distinctive dragon calligraphy fonts will etch the name of Yongchuan forever in your heart.
Xinglong Avenue yet offers more than stunning lake parks, and there's also the Yongchuan Museum, City Planning Exhibition Hall, New Stadium, and Guanyinshan Park. So, amongst the scenic beauty of Yongchuan, the visitor can even contemplate the seamless transition from the ancient past to a bright future.
Yongchuan black beans are famous for their rich aroma, while the production method is listed as intangible cultural heritage.
High-quality Yongchuan black bean comes from soybeans grown with traditional techniques inherited over centuries, including a fermentation period that lasts over a year.
In 2008, the State Council officially included Yongchuan black bean cultivation skills on the national intangible cultural heritage list. The beans are rich in protein and amino acids required by the body, the aroma is plentiful, and the taste is delicious. They not only contain a high nutritional value but also have the effect of whetting the appetite and relieving sweat.
Yongchuan Xiuya Tea has been approved by the National Geographical Index as a certified trademark and was named among the top ten products of cultural heritage in China. Yongchuan Xiuya is rich in amino acids and has a rich and lasting aroma that is both sweet and fresh.
Yongchuan' Xiuya' Tea is rated among the top ten national trademarks for tea brands of cultural heritage.
The Phoebe Nees is a rare tree species resistant to corrosion. It has a natural fragrance and is highly valued for its timber. Yongchuan plans to develop a phoebe plantation of 700 acres. This tree is a symbol of Yongchuan, as it has numerous local uses such as in medicinal incense, materials, processing, fermentation, scenting, and health implements.
Yongchuan old duck soup is a form of hotpot stew and an intangible heritage product in Chongqing. The soup is made with pure ingredients that are both sweet and sour, and also possesses a high tonic effect. The cooking process is simple, and so is an ideal soup for the home, and it can also be used for chicken and spare ribs.
The raw materials for Chuandong Peanuts mainly come from Huanggua Mountain and use the unique triple firing and cooling method to prepare. It is a municipal level intangible heritage product that is fragrant, crisp, nutritious, and refreshing. The product is suitable for all ages and is often served with tea or wine, whether it be for hospitality, leisure, or tourism.
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