Youyang Gongtan Ancient Town
酉阳龚滩古镇
About Youyang Gongtan Ancient Town
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Best explored on foot. Visit early morning for peaceful atmosphere before tour groups arrive.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Town open 24/7 (ticketed sites 08:30-17:00)
CRH to Youyang Station, then bus ~2 hr to Gongtan (Wujiang riverside); or drive via G65.
No mandatory booking; free entry; boat tickets via OTA.
Free admission
29.6935, 107.0019
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
