Zhuoshui Tourism Area (Zhuoshui Ancient Town)

濯水景区

Chongqing, Chongqing★ 4.4Designated 2020·29.5478°N, 106.4071°E

Ticket Price

CNY 68

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.4 / 5.0

Designated

2020

About Zhuoshui Tourism Area (Zhuoshui Ancient Town)

Zhuoshui is a riverside Tujia town in Chongqing's Qianjiang district, where wooden stilt houses line the A'Peng River. It is celebrated for the Wind and Rain Bridge, one of China's longest covered bridges, where locals gather to escape the weather.

Highlights

Ancient Tujia town with the world's longest covered 'wind-and-rain' corridor bridge (Aquatic Bridge); old streets; Puhua Dark River caves; Tujia culture.

Suggested Route

Stroll the ancient-town old street, cross the covered bridge, then visit Puhua Dark River by boat; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Tujia cured meat, oil-fried cakes (youcha) and sour soups; stay in the ancient-town inns or in Qianjiang city.

Facilities

Restrooms, parking and a visitor center; mostly flat riverside walkways, barrier-free along the main street.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 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.