Ciqikou Ancient Town

沙坪坝磁器口古镇

Chongqing, Shapingba★ 4.4·29.7697°N, 106.9581°E

Ticket Price

Town entry free; combined attraction ticket CNY 100

Duration

2-4 hours

Rating

4.4 / 5.0

About Ciqikou Ancient Town

A well-preserved ancient town in Shapingba, Chongqing, showcasing traditional architecture, historic streets, and local cultural heritage. • Chongqings best-known ancient town, a Ming-Qing riverside street full of teahouses and snack stalls. • Famous for Ciqi...

Highlights

• Chongqings best-known ancient town, a Ming-Qing riverside street full of teahouses and snack stalls. • Famous for Ciqikou mahua (fried dough twists), tofu, and folk arts. • Lively atmosphere along the Jialing River.

Suggested Route

Enter from the main gate, stroll the central flagstone street to the riverside temple; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Mahua, Zhang's old tofu, and riverside hotpot; stay in Shapingba or central Chongqing.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shops, teahouses, and a pier.

Travel Tips

行程建议磁器口周边有红岩魂广场，烈士群雕（歌乐山烈士陵园），白公馆，渣滓洞监狱旧址，歌乐山森林公园等景点，除歌乐山森林公园门票需要 10 元以外，其它景点现均免费开放。从磁器口大门坐任意车到烈士墓，在烈士墓转面包车（专到歌乐山森林公园，途经红岩魂广场、白公馆、渣滓洞、歌乐山索道）。天气好时还可选择徒步上山。