Zhuoshui ancient town leverages resources to boost cultural tourism in Chongqing

A boat sails on the Apeng River near the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 30, 2025. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 30, 2025 shows a view of the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A tourist poses for photos in the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 30, 2025. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Tourists visit the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 30, 2025. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 30, 2025 shows a view of the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Tourists pose for photos at the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 30, 2025. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 30, 2025 shows a view of the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 30, 2025 shows water sports enthusiasts trying jet skiing on the Apeng River near the Zhuoshui ancient town in Qianjiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Situated in Qianjiang District of Chongqing, the Zhuoshui ancient town is a millennium-old town that emerged in the late Tang Dynasty (618-907) and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

As a national 5A-level scenic area, the Zhuoshui ancient town has preserved its traditional architecture layout and a unique style blending stilted buildings of Tujia ethnic group and Hui-style architecture.

In recent years, the ancient town has also leveraged its natural and cultural resources to boost local cultural tourism. Statistics show that the scenic area saw over 5 million tourist trips from January to September this year, generating a total tourism revenue of 110 million yuan (about 15.5 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Tang Yi)