Chongqing
Known as "Mountain City", "Fog City" and "Bridge City"
Bayu culture, immigrant culture, and Three Gorges culture blend here
The picture shows the intersection of two rivers in Chongqing. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
2024 is China’s traditional Year of the Dragon
The dragon is the only animal in the Chinese zodiac that does not exist in reality
But it represents the unique cultural cohesion and accumulation of the Chinese people
Do you know where the “dragons” in Chongqing are hidden?
Let's walk into the mountain city together
Let’s go on a journey to find the “dragon”!
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"Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Dragon Rhythm"
The picture shows the spectacular Tongliang Fire Dragon. Photo courtesy of Tongliang District Culture and Tourism Committee
What is the flavor of the year?
It’s a dazzling array of New Year’s goods in the streets and alleys
It’s the bustling crowd buying new year’s goods
It is also a lively scene of folk artists performing dragon and lion dances.
Mentioned dragon dance
Chongqing Tongliang is a name that must be mentioned
It is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art (Dragon Lantern and Dragon Dance)"
Tongliang dragon lantern is an ancient traditional folk art
Both the colorful dragon and the lamp
Another dance using dragons and lanterns as props
It is a comprehensive art integrating dance, music, art and handicrafts.
The picture shows the Tongliang fire dragon performance. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
Kyushu Fangyuan Thousand Dragon Dance Leads the Tongliang Dragon
Tongliang has two major art categories: dragon dance and dragon lantern color tie craftsmanship.
Tongliang dragon dance has
Creepy Dragon, Fire Dragon, Athletic Dragon, Straw Dragon
Lotus dragon, carp jumping over the dragon gate, loach eating glutinous rice balls, etc.
More than 30 varieties
Dance with great momentum
Symbolizing the spirit of the times for the Chinese nation to strive forward
The picture shows staff arranging and installing Tongliang dragon lanterns. Photo by Zhang Yonghong
Tongliang dragon lantern colorful tie crafts include
Prop dragon lanterns, landscape dragon lanterns and craft dragon lanterns
The representative variety is Tongliang Dalong
A flamboyant personality with high horns
The dragon's face is plump and its mouth is wide open.
The body of the dragon is round, strong, vivid and long.
Brightly painted scales
Tongliang Dragon Dance was included in the list of
The first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list
Tongliang dragon lanterns will be listed in 2021
List of representative items of national intangible cultural heritage
Tonglianglong
It has become the most outstanding representative of Chinese symbol dragon culture.
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“Landmark of Punch-in Dragon”
do you know?
There are over 8,600 place names with the character dragon in Chongqing
It is named because the terrain resembles a dragon.
Some are also named after nearby mountains and rivers.
The editor has selected a few scenic spots with dragon characters.
It’s convenient for you to check in and take photos
Check-in point 1: Longmen Hao Old Street in South Bank
The beautiful scenery of Longmenhao Old Street. Photo by Guo Xu
Longmenhao Old Street
Located in the middle section of Nanbin Road, Nan'an District, Chongqing
Facing the Yangtze River and backed by Nanshan Mountain
The port opening culture, Bayu culture and other cultural deposits are profound
Popular with citizens and tourists
The picture shows the quaint Longmenhao Old Street. Photo by Guo Xu
It contains 18 historical buildings
Weaving Chinese and Western culture brick by brick
A colorful picture of co-prosperity and symbiosis between history and the present
It is the best-preserved historical and cultural old street in the central city of Chongqing.
The beautiful scenery of Longmenhao Old Street. Photo by Guo Xu
As early as 1891
The first customs office in western China was established in Chongqing
Longmenhao Wharf becomes the earliest in western China
An inland treaty port opened to the outside world
After the opening of the port, merchants from all over the world came in droves
People are vying to open foreign banks, factories, and villas in Longmen.
Longmenhao Old Street became the largest gathering place for foreign businessmen at that time
It is also the earliest "Foreigner Street" in western China.
The charming night view of Longmenhao Old Street. Photo by Guo Xu
Travel through historical monuments
While inheriting the historical and cultural context, Longmen Hao Old Street
It also adds unique international fashion elements
The collision of old and new cultures
Give old streets new vitality
Become a window to appreciate the charm of Chongqing
Check-in point 2: Longxing Ancient Town in Yubei
Longxing Ancient Town. Photo courtesy of Longxing Town, Yubei District
Dragon Pavilion, Hidden Dragon Palace with Flying Eaves
Lingxing Bafang welcomes high-profile guests
Longxing Ancient Town is a famous historical and cultural town in China.
There is an ancient legend here
According to legend, Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty passed the throne to Emperor Jianwen.
King Zhu Di of Yan usurped the throne and Emperor Jianwen fled.
on the way to escape
Stayed overnight at a small temple in Longxingchang and escaped from danger
Longxingchang was renamed "Longxingchang"
That is, Longxing Town is still here today.
Longxing Ancient Town. Photo courtesy of Longxing Town, Yubei District
There are many old buildings
Rich historical and cultural heritage
There are a total of more than 70 cultural sites in eight major groups.
Ancient temples, ancient villages, ancestral halls
Old street houses and other architectural styles are different
Unique, simple and elegant shape
Longxing Ancient Town. Photo courtesy of Longxing Town, Yubei District
Longxing Ancient Town is positioned as “an old street life that never ends”
There is a traditional market here
There are also fashion-avant-garde dramas
There are both old shops and coffee B&Bs.
Taking advantage of the Spring Festival holiday
Go to the ancient town to experience the simple New Year flavor that is different from the city
Longxing Ancient Town provides an excellent choice
Check-in point three: Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area
The cliff plank road in Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area. Photo courtesy of Yunyang County Party Committee Propaganda Department
A single vat is connected to the stone stacks on the ladder to the top of the mountain.
The mighty Qingming is bottomless, swallowing the moon and spitting out mist and purple smoke.
What this poem describes
It is the magnificent scenery of Yunyang Dragon Tank
Yunyang Dragon Tank Qingshui Lake. Photo courtesy of Yunyang County Party Committee Propaganda Department
Longgang Scenic Area is located in Yunyang County, Chongqing City
It is mainly composed of Longgang karst tiankeng
Cloud Covered Bridge, Stalagmite River, and Da'an Cave are the second most popular places.
Taking into account both grassland biological landscape and Tujia cultural landscape
Integrating majesty, danger, wonder, majesty, elegance and beauty into one
Stalagmite River in Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area. Photo courtesy of Yunyang County Party Committee Propaganda Department
The Dragon Tank is an oval sinkhole with a depth of 335 meters.
This depth ranks third in China
fifth in the world
The inner wall of the cylinder is chipped
Pines and cypresses lie across the cracks in the wall, and ancient vines hang upside down.
The bottom of the tank is full of greenery all year round and hundreds of birds are chirping.
Because it is shaped like a large natural stone jar
There is also a wonderful legend about the love between the woodcutter and the dragon girl.
The dragon tank named after it is known as "the best tank in the world"
The picture above shows the Yunyang Dragon Tank Scenic Area, which is known as "the best tank in the world". Photo courtesy of Yunyang County Party Committee Propaganda Department
The picture below shows the Qixi Tower in Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area. Photo courtesy of Yunyang County Party Committee Propaganda Department
Cloud Covered Bridge Cliff Plank Road
Love Ladder Stalagmite Valley
The magnificent scenery of Longgang Scenic Area
It is attracting tourists from all over the world.
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"Looking for Dragon Traces in Mountain City"
The picture shows the restored mounts of Mamenchisaurus and Yellow River Dragon displayed in the central exhibition hall of Chongqing Natural Resources Science Museum to attract visitors. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
Chongqing has a deep connection with dinosaurs
Known as "the city built on the back of dinosaurs"
From the early Jurassic period 200 million years ago
to the end of the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago
Chongqing is located on the southeastern edge of the Sichuan Basin
Various dinosaur fossils unearthed
Wide variety, high yield, good preservation
It is one of the important dinosaur fossil producing areas in China.
The picture shows the dinosaur restoration racks and fossil specimens attracting visitors in the life evolution exhibition hall of the Chongqing Natural Resources Science Museum. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
Chongqing has a large number of dinosaur remains
These dinosaur cultural resources
It is one of the most important dinosaur relic reserves in the world.
The picture shows the restored dinosaur skeleton displayed at the Chongqing Natural Resources Science Museum. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
In 1955, Changshou discovered the longevity Emeisaurus
In 1957, Mamenchisaurus hechuan was discovered in Hechuan
In 1976, Yongchuan discovered the upstream Yongchuanosaurus
In 2003, a group of dinosaur footprint fossils was discovered in Qijiang
…
Until 2022
More than 70 dinosaur fossils were discovered in 29 districts and counties in the city
The picture shows the giant panda restoration rack and fossils displayed in the Life Evolution Exhibition Hall of Chongqing Natural Resources Science Museum attracting visitors. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
I believe more dinosaur fossils will be discovered in Chongqing in the future
They are important windows for interpreting ancient life on earth
It is also a significant footnote to the unique charm of Chongqing.
Chongqing’s Dinosaur Story
will continue to attract the attention of the world
The picture shows the night view of Chongqing. Photo by China News Service reporter He Penglai
The old calendar adds a new year and the spring is full of good rivers and mountains
Time goes by
We bid farewell to the past and welcome the future
Year of the Dragon is coming
Welcome to the mountain city
Enter this city that you won’t want to leave once you’re here
(Author of China News Service WeChat Official Account: Liang Qinqing)