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Chongqing Tourism|The Border Town described by Shen Congwen is actually in Chongqing-Xiushan Hong'an

Border Town, a small town on the Tuojiang River, where the years are peaceful and quiet, and one foot steps on three provinces - the place where Cuicui and her grandfather live in Border Town by Shen Congwen. The story of Cuicui and the big yellow dog in the book, Border Town, is depicted in the colors of Huang Yongyu; Border Town, is sweet in Zuying's folk songs; Border Town, is vivid in the ink fragrance of Shen Congwen. The town is small, retaining the local tobacco flavor, and a small river The river flows quietly and meanders in twists and turns. The Lala Ferry, which has been open for decades, goes back and forth on the river, busy but not noisy. There is a row of small vendors in the square, selling all kinds of delicious snacks. The aroma wafts through the air, tempting your taste buds. It is a very suitable place to enjoy it quietly and relax. spirit. You can make a plan in advance. We came here on a whim, but luckily it was worth the trip. We will come again next time. Tips for playing 1⃣ Hong'an Ancient Wharf: There is a Lala Ferry connecting to Chadong Ancient Town, 2 yuan per person; 2⃣Hong'an Ancient Wharf: Cruise ships travel back and forth between the two sides, and the cruise ships here are from Hunan. The boat is a bit old, 25 yuan per person; 3⃣The pier under the staircase: This is the Chongqing cruise ship, which is slightly bigger and newer, and also 25. The management here is strict, with each boat only allowed to carry 8 people; in Hunan, the boats are packed full. Personally, I feel that if you want safety and comfort, you should take a cruise ship in Chongqing. If you want an old-fashioned experience, you should take a cruise ship in Hunan. The cruise routes on both sides are similar. They will go around Guizhou, where there is only a barren mountain; then they will stop at the docks in Chongqing and Hunan, but they will not go to Cuicui Island. Duration: several minutes. 4⃣Hongcha Bridge: connects Hong'an and Chadong Ancient Town, and can be crossed on foot or by car; 5⃣ Horse riding: You can experience it if you are interested. 🍕 Food recommendations: For horn fish, it is recommended to eat it at Cuicui Renjia Fishing House by the river in Hong'an Town. It tastes good and you can also overlook the entire view of Chadong on the opposite bank! Blood Ba duck: Blood Ba is made of duck blood and glutinous rice. It is very glutinous and the duck meat is also very delicious! Rice Tofu: Tofu made from rice, served with vinegar and local chili sauce! Stir-fried bacon with garlic moss: Smoked bacon, fatty but not greasy, and the garlic moss is also super delicious! Beef in Sour Soup: A Guizhou specialty, the beef is very fresh and the sour soup goes really well with rice! Oily Baba: Four for one dollar, there are several flavors, all very delicious! 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive there by yourself, which takes about 6-7 hours from the main city of Chongqing. 🚄The train can only go to "Xiushan Station" and then transfer to a minibus. Although the traffic was more troublesome in the past, transfers are very convenient and the people I met on the road are very friendly. I hope it won't be as commercialized as Fenghuang Ancient Town. Currently all attractions are free. If you have enough time, you can choose to stay here. It is said that the night view of the border town is also very beautiful.
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Posted: May 4, 2025
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