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"China's First Miao King City" | Explore the real-life Nine-Layer Demon Tower.

| Explore the real-life Nine-Layer Demon Tower. ✨Chiyou is said to be the leader of the Eastern Jiuli tribe and the ancestor of the Miao people. He is revered as one of the "Three Ancestors of China" along with the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor. Chiyou Jiuli City showcases the unique cultural charm passed down from him. This is a mysterious palace hidden deep in the mountains and one of the largest Miao architectural complexes in the world. 🎈Location: Located in Tingziba, Pengshui County, Chongqing, only 8 kilometers from Pengshui County and 175 kilometers from Chongqing's main urban area. ✨Architectural Features: This is the largest traditional Miao architectural complex in China, consisting of more than 40 individual scenic buildings, such as the landmark gate, Nine Gates, Jiuli Palace, Jiuli Tribe, Big Dipper, Chiyou Hall, Panhu Hall, Jiuli God Pillar, etc., each with its own unique features. ⭐Nine Gates: Built along the ridge, each gate has a different shape. Each gate is carved with exquisite totems related to Miao folk culture and historical stories. ⭐Jiuli Palace: Makes scientific use of natural resources such as mountains and water. The palace is 99 meters high and has 11 bays, symbolizing the unity of 99. This is currently the largest stilt building complex. The building contains various cultural symbols such as the Miao Dragon Hall, the Sun Lou Tiger Mouth Hall, and the Eight Character Chaomen. It is like a Miao culture museum. ⭐Jiuli God Pillar: Carved from Han white jade, it is 24 meters high in total, symbolizing the four seasons of the year, 12 months and 24 solar terms. It is carved with 36 ghost halls and 72 god halls worshipped in ancient Miao songs. It is the highest, largest in diameter, and has the most ghost and god carvings of any Miao totem pole in the world. ✨Cultural Heritage: With the culture of Chiyou, the ancestor of the Miao people, as the main line, a grand sacrificial ceremony is held here every year on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. There is also the "Nine Emperor Zhai Culture Festival" held from the first to the ninth day of September, where you can deeply experience the unique customs and cultural charm of the Miao people. ✨Play Experience: You can watch many intangible cultural heritage inheritors perform stunts, such as climbing knife mountains and descending into seas of fire, as well as ancient cold weapon exhibitions. There is also a shopping promenade and a food street in the scenic area. ✨Whether you are interested in history and culture, like to appreciate characteristic buildings, or want to experience different ethnic customs, Chiyou Jiuli City can satisfy you! Come and start an unforgettable cultural journey
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