The urban imprint of Chongqing starts here, Huguang Guild Hall

If you ask which cultural and historical sites are hidden in Chongqing's urban area, this place will definitely be on the list. If you take the Yangtze River Cableway, you will see a cluster of yellow buildings. This is the Huguang Guild Hall located on the banks of the Yangtze River. The Huguang Guild Hall was first built in the early Qing Dynasty and was also known as the Yu King Palace. Over the following centuries, it underwent continuous reconstruction and expansion, forming a large-scale architectural complex that integrates features from various regions. Like other historical buildings, most of the structures of the Huguang Guild Hall had long fallen into disrepair and disappeared over the long years. The current Huguang Guild Hall, after the restoration and protection project in 2005, has preserved old buildings such as the Yu King Palace and the Guangdong/Qian'an Guild Halls. The Huguang Guild Hall is also a place that bears the imprint of the era of the "Two Guangs Filling Sichuan" story. Upon entering the main gate of the Huguang Guild Hall, the most striking feature is the majestic Yu King Palace archway, which reveals the architectural characteristics of the Huizhou style everywhere. After passing through the Yu King Palace, there is a stone staircase leading to the Yuzhou Academy. Taking a set of ancient-style photos here would be very fitting. After a tour, you will find the buildings in the Huguang Guild Hall to be exquisitely crafted. If you want to learn more about the history of the Huguang Guild Hall, you can choose to be accompanied by a guide when purchasing tickets. Huguang Guild Hall Tour Route: Immigration Museum → Yu King Palace → Yuzhou Academy → Guangdong Guild Hall → Qian'an Guild Hall → Carving Museum Huguang Guild Hall Photography Guide: The Huguang Guild Hall is a great place for taking photos in ancient-style Hanfu! Next to the sightseeing elevator of Dongshuimen Bridge, the terrace of the Guangdong Guild Hall, the stone stairs in the alleys inside the hall, under the walls, and many other places inside the hall are suitable for taking photos. You need to explore slowly to discover them. Huguang Guild Hall Time: 9:00—22:00 Ticket: 25/person Address: No. 1, Bajiaoyuan, Changbin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing Transportation: Get off at Xiaoshizi Station on Metro Line 1, Exit 8