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Shibaozhai (Shibao Village Fortress)
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Shibaozhai (Shibao Village Fortress)

忠县石宝寨景区

Chongqing, Zhongxian·29.7327°N, 107.0411°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2 hours

About Shibaozhai (Shibao Village Fortress)

Shibaozhai is a remarkable 12-story wooden pagoda-fortress clinging to a sheer cliff beside the Yangtze in Zhongxian, ranked among the oldest surviving wooden towers in the world.

Highlights

• A 12-story wooden pagoda-fortress clinging to a riverside cliff by the Yangtze. • One of the worlds oldest surviving wooden tower structures. • Protected by a cofferdam and now a river islet.

Suggested Route

Cross to the islet, climb the pagoda for river views, walk the cliff path; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Zhongxian river fish and oranges; lodging in Zhongxian county.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a causeway and ferry, and a small museum.
Travel Tips

Hire a guide or audio tour for deeper understanding of the historical context.

📅 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

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

From Chongqing drive/long-distance bus to Zhongxian (~3 hr); nearest HSR via Chongqing to Fuling then bus; local bus to Shibao Town (~40 km).

Reservation

No mandatory booking; tickets on-site/online.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
忠县石宝寨景区

29.7327, 107.0411

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