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LAURA BARKERUnited States

Thousands of years of prosperity, ancient charm and spirituality. See you later, we’re family now!

Wanling Town belongs to Rongchang District, Chongqing City. Its center is located at 29°29′26″ north latitude and 105°38′43″ east longitude. Wanling Ancient Town was originally named Lukong Town. It is 12 kilometers away from Rongchang City and covers an area of ​​24 square kilometers. It faces the Lexi River in the southwest and is backed by hills and mountains in the northeast. The streets are built along the mountains and it is known as the "small mountain city". Located in the eastern part of Rongchang District, it is connected to Zhuxi Town of Dazu District in the east and north, Fenggao Street in the south, and Changzhou Street and Guchang Town in the west. It is an ancient fortress-style town where the city prospers on the basis of water and the town prospers on the basis of the city. It is 8 kilometers away from Rongchang urban area, 6 kilometers away from Rongchang North Station of Chengdu-Chongqing High-speed Railway, and 90 kilometers away from the main urban area of ​​Chongqing. Ronglu Highway runs through the entire town. Wanling Town covers an area of ​​24.97 square kilometers. In 2015, the town's GDP reached 242 million yuan, an increase of 14.7% over 2014. Wanling Ancient Town faces Leshixi River in the southwest and rolling hills and mountains in the northeast. The streets are built on the mountain, layer upon layer, and are known as the "small mountain city". In 2010, it was awarded the title of the fifth batch of "Famous Historical and Cultural Towns in China" by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. In December 2014, Wanling Ancient Town Scenic Area was approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national AAAA-level scenic spot. There is one municipal-level cultural relic protection site and five district-level cultural relic protection sites in the ancient town. The scenic area mainly includes Darong Village, Ming and Qing Old Street, Darong Bridge, Baiyin Beach, Erya Academy, Zhao Clan Ancestral Hall, Huguang Guild Hall, Film and Television Base and other attractions. The main food features 😍 include sow shell (spotted fish) 🐠, mugwort cake 🌮, traditional handicraft sesame candy 🧀, yellow jelly 🍝, stone-ground tofu 🍞, Xiaosong sesame cake 🍪, lier cake 🌯, pugai noodles 🍜, Hebao red yam vermicelli 🍠, Rongchang braised goose 🦢... On the third day of the Chinese New Year of the Snake, we drove to Wanling Ancient Town. There was a drizzle in the sky, and it seemed full of fairy air and inspiration! Every time I come to Wanling for tourism, I have a different feeling, the ancient local style, simplicity and cleanliness. In short, Wanling Ancient Town is worth exploring and checking in. It is a good place for quietness, rest, relaxation and prayer. Open Rongchang welcomes you! No matter in wind or rain, hospitable Rongchang is waiting for you! ! ! We welcome visitors from all over the country to invest or travel in Qiannian Rongchang. Once you come here, we're a family...!
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Posted: Feb 1, 2025
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