Underrated small town in Chongqing! 5-day city walk with itinerary

Underrated small town in Chongqing! 5-day city walk with itinerary To be sure, Youyang will become a pink ocean again this October National Day. A person who has been to Youyang 10+ times has compiled this Youyang self-driving guide for you. Find a small town to visit slowly during the National Day holiday~ Day 1: Chongqing - Youyang night tour/stay in Youzhou Ancient Town Day 2: Youyang Peach Blossom Spring/Squirrel Park Diecai Flower Valley Stay at Yunduan Jian Homestay at night Day 3: Get up early to watch the sunrise at Tianlong Mountain and visit the He Tusi City Ruins Stay at Changpu Grassland at night Day 4: Changpu Grassland Gongtan Ancient Town Stay at Gongtan Ancient Town at night Day 5: Gongtan Ancient Town Tour Wujiang River Return ▲No backtracking throughout the journey! Self-driving is recommended, after all, it takes 4.5 hours/one way, and the toll is 203/one way (toll-free during the National Day holiday) Youyang Peach Blossom Spring There are two Peach Blossom Springs in the world, one in your heart and one in Youyang, Chongqing 84/person Diecai Flower Valley It is divided into the north and south areas, and you can take a sightseeing bus in between. Pink muhly grass is in the north area! 99/person Tianlong Mountain This is really a niche attraction, with few people and beautiful scenery. It is named after the main peak that resembles a "dragon head". There is a Tianlong Mountain Temple built in the Ming Dynasty on the top of the mountain. You must get up early to watch the sea of clouds and the sunrise to feel that life is worth it. Free He Tusi City Ruins It is the most well-preserved Tusi site in Youyang County, located in Chetian Township, with a large number of stone building foundations, wall foundations, and other relics. It is a must-visit for cultural tourism. Free Gongtan Ancient Town Qing stone road and green Wujiang River. You can stroll around the ancient town or take a boat tour of the Wujiang River. Return to Chongqing and visit nearby attractions on the way back. 15/person Squirrel Park There are amusement facilities, small animals, and the "Youyang Piglet" treetop roller coaster that officially opened in August (20/time/person) 45/person Changpu Grassland Under construction, it is known as the "Erdos of the South". There is a hotel on it. Free (temporarily) Travel tips: 1. There are no peach blossoms in Peach Blossom Spring in September, but it is next to Youzhou Ancient Town, so you can visit it nearby. If you are traveling with children, you can replace it with Squirrel Park at the same time, as there are more things for children to play with! 2. The best place to visit in October is Diecai Flower Valley, where the pink muhly grass is pink! It takes 20 minutes to drive from Youyang County, and you can finish the tour in half a day. Accommodation 1. Qingai Wensu is in Youzhou Ancient Town, convenient, clean, and with many rooms! 2. If you want to watch the sunrise at Tianlong Mountain, it is recommended to stay at the [Yunduan Jian] camping homestay, which is only 4 kilometers away from the top of the mountain, so you can sleep more and experience the "mountain village on the cloud". Gongtan 3. The conditions of the ancient town inns are average, just choose a clean one. 4. Changpu Grassland has Xingkong Yuejianli Hotel Food 1. Dingguan Rice, one of the locals' favorite restaurants 2. Black Noodles is on the left side of the highway exit to Youyang, opposite Squirrel Park 3. Mung Bean Powder 4. Authentic Potato Rice 5. Peach Blossom River Tofu Rice: Tujia cuisine loved by locals