Located alongside the Yangtze River, Chongqing is one of Chinas municipalities. It is often referred to as the famous Mountain City and as such is blessed with an abundance of flora and fauna. Among the many things to do while on holiday in the city is a cruise along the Yangtze River to see the famous river gorges. Other popular tourist attractions in Chongqing include the Dazu Rock Carvings, Peoples Assembly Hall, Wulong Karst and General Joseph W. Stillwell Museum. Another thing that the municipality is famous for is its hotpot dishes. As it is considered a local specialty, many restaurants serve the local delicacy.
Some fourteen kilometers to the west of the city is the old and quaint Ci Qi Kou Village, which is famous for the production of the centuries old art of porcelain manufacture. The village has been preserved and protected by the State Council since 1998. The entire village is spread through 1.2 square kilometers and is pretty much what it would have looked like a century ago. The history of the village is said to date back as far as 1700 years and it was present during both the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Around the village one would also find a tempting array of roasted nuts for purchase. As is the Chinese culture, one would also find quaint and charming teahouses, where one can go in and sample some local delicacies and try a range of teas. There are plenty of studios where artists can be seen at work, and some also provide workshops on how to make Shu Embroidery. The village is open to tourists even at night, and in a location called Zongs House, tourists will get the chance to see a traditional Chinese wedding take place on certain nights.
There are many stalls selling local herbs and teas for purchase as well. A trip to the Ci Qi Kou Village is a great way to experience the local culture and rub shoulders with the locals. Some of the architecture that can be seen harks back to its heyday.
Looking for holiday accommodation when visiting Chongqing? Those wishing to stay for an extended period or even for a short visit and want to opt out of staying at the stand alone hotel room, will find there are
Chongqing hotel apartments to choose from. Ensure the chosen
Chongqing serviced apartment offers you the comfort of being centrally located and with quick access to major transport routes as well, as the Somerset JieFangBei Chongqing does.
