Hechuan District Diaoyucheng Scenic Area-Shizhao County Government

Diaoyucheng Scenic Area-Shizhao County Yamen is located in Diaoyucheng Scenic Area, Hechuan District, Chongqing City. It is an important historical and cultural site in the scenic area. Historical background Shizhao County Government Office is the former site of the local administrative agency of Hezhou (now Hechuan) during the Southern Song Dynasty and was first built in the Song Dynasty. Diaoyucheng was one of the core fortresses in the Southern Song Dynasty's war against the Mongols (Yuan Dynasty). It experienced the 36-year-long "Battle of Diaoyucheng", creating a miracle in the history of Chinese and foreign wars. The ruins of the county government office have been damaged several times in history. It is now an antique building restored based on historical materials. It restores the layout and style of the local government offices in the Song Dynasty and is an important window for understanding the ancient local administrative management and military defense system. Attractions 1. Historical restoration The county government has restored scenes such as the court, punishment chamber, prison, and wing rooms. Through sculptures, murals, and displays of cultural relics, it vividly shows the local governance, judicial system, and the life of soldiers and civilians in wartime during the Southern Song Dynasty. 2. Cultural Experience Visitors can participate in interactive projects, such as simulating ancient court trials, taking photos wearing Song Dynasty official uniforms, etc., to add fun. 3. Military connection The county government is closely connected with the military defense system of Diaoyucheng. There are ancient city walls, artillery batteries, Huguo Gate and other relics nearby, which together form a three-dimensional landscape of "mountain city defense". Tour Information Address: Diaoyucheng Scenic Area, Diaoyucheng Avenue, Hechuan District, Chongqing Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (subject to the latest announcement of the scenic spot) Tickets: The Diaoyucheng Scenic Area ticket is about 60 yuan (including Shizhao County Government Office and other attractions, students and seniors have discounts) transportation: Self-driving: It takes about 1.5 hours from Chongqing city. There is a parking lot in the scenic area. Public transportation: Take a bus from Chongqing North Station/Caiyuanba Bus Station to Hechuan, and then take a bus or taxi.