The Wujiang Gallery is located in the southeast of Chongqing City, involving many areas such as Youyang County, Pengshui County, and Wulong District, and it is the boundary river between Chongqing City and Guizhou Province. The Wujiang Gallery is a national 4A-level tourist scenic area. Its scope includes the main stream section of the Wujiang River and its tributaries on both sides in Youyang County, Fuling District of Chongqing City and Yanhe County of Guizhou Province. It enters Wanmu Township and Gongtan Town of Youyang County, Chongqing from Yanhe County, Guizhou Province, and flows into the Yangtze River in Fuling District, Chongqing. The scenic area is about 200 kilometers long, and the most exquisite part is concentrated in the section from Wulong to Pengshui. Here, the mountains are as if hacked by an axe, and the water is like jasper. The river water is clear and blue. On both sides of the river, there are towering strange rocks, ancient trees and vines, with wonderful scenery at every step, and it has the reputation of "the grandeur of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River and the beauty of the landscape of the Lijiang River". The scenic area covers an area of 240 square kilometers, including the section of the main stream of the Wujiang River between Gongtan Ancient Town and Wanmu Township in Youyang County, and the section of the Apeng River, a tributary of the Wujiang River flowing backwards from east to west in Youyang County.
Historical Culture
The Wujiang Gallery has a long history and profound cultural accumulation. Gongtan Ancient Town has a history of more than 1,700 years. The Barbarian King's Cave of the ancient Ba State was built during the Warring States period, and Ma'an City is the site of the uprising of the Golden Head Monk in the Southern Song Dynasty. The hanging burial of the Bo people is the custom of the Bo people, a minority in southern China during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The plank road of the Ba people has a long history. Cultural heritages such as "the surging waves hitting the shore" and "Zhuling Poetry Niche" have a profound accumulation and are of great research value. This place is also the west gate scenic area of the hometown of the Tujia Hand-waving Dance, and the cradle of Xilankapu and batik. The ancient Tujia customs of carrying the bride and crying during the wedding, the unique Baogu Lantern Opera, Yang Opera, Mamadeng, the love songs with wooden leaves through which young men and women express their love in the folk, and numerous folk handicrafts form the unique ethnic customs here.
Main Attractions
Gongtan Ancient Town Scenic Area
With a history of more than 1,700 years, the ancient-style buildings on both sides of the streets in the ancient town are well-arranged. The stone roads, green-tiled houses, and small bridges over flowing water exude a strong historical atmosphere everywhere.
Apeng River Rafting Scenic Area
The Apeng River is a tributary of the Wujiang River. In the Youyang section, it flows backwards from east to west. Tourists can experience rafting here and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river while feeling the excitement.
Qingquan Corridor Bridge Scenic Area
It has unique corridor bridge architecture, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, showing the integration of local architectural features and natural scenery.
Ma'an City Scenic Area
It is the site of the uprising of the Golden Head Monk in the Southern Song Dynasty, with profound historical and cultural heritage, allowing tourists to feel the vicissitudes of history.
Wanmu Yonghe Temple
With a long history, the architectural style of the temple is unique, carrying the local religious culture and historical memories.
Stone Forest Scenic Area
It has a strange stone forest landscape. The grotesque rocks are of various shapes, as if they are artworks carefully carved by nature.
Sanjiaqian Stone Forest
It belongs to a unique karst landform stone forest. The strange shapes of the stones complement the surrounding landscape environment.
Hanging Burial Scenic Area
It is the display place of the hanging burial customs of the Bo people, a minority in southern China during the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is full of mysterious colors, making people have infinite reverie about the cultural customs of ancient minorities.
Changxi Gully Ecotourism Scenic Area
With a beautiful ecological environment, gurgling streams and lush vegetation, it is a great place to get close to nature and enjoy the beauty of ecology.
Delicacies
Sour Soup Fish
It is a local characteristic delicacy. With fresh fish meat and unique sour soup as its main features, the sour soup is appetizing and can relieve greasiness, and the fish meat is tender and delicious.
Smoked Pork and Sausage
Made by traditional techniques, the meat is firm, with a rich aroma and a unique smoked flavor. It is one of the favorite delicacies of the residents in the Wujiang River Basin.
Wujiang Fish
Fresh live fish from the Wujiang River are selected. There are various cooking methods, such as steamed, braised in soy sauce, boiled in water, etc. The fish meat is delicious and nutritious.
Tujia Oil Tea
It is a characteristic drink of the Tujia people. It is made by stir-frying various raw materials such as tea leaves, peanuts, and sesame. It has a rich taste and a fragrant smell, with a strong ethnic characteristic.
Admission Tickets
The adult ticket is 100 yuan per person, and the student ticket is 50 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account of the scenic area, "重庆彭水乌江画廊景区", to obtain the latest information. Currently, the online ticket purchase function of the official public account is not available.
Opening Hours
It is open from 8:00 to 18:00 throughout the year.
Visiting Routes
Water route: Chongqing Main City - Fuling - Wulong - Pengshui - Youyang - Wujiang Gallery. Take a cruise ship downstream to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Wujiang River. Along the way, you can visit attractions such as Gongtan Ancient Town, Zhaojiadu, and Xiangzi Rock.
Land route: Chongqing Main City - Fuling - Wulong - Pengshui - Youyang - Wujiang Gallery. Drive or take a long-distance bus to reach the Wujiang Gallery. Along the way, you can enjoy the landscape scenery on both sides of the Wujiang River, and also visit other attractions along the way.
Must-visit Attractions
- Gongtan Ancient Town Scenic Area: It has a long history and rich cultural heritage. The ancient-style buildings and stone roads make people feel like traveling back in time to ancient times.
- Apeng River Rafting Scenic Area: Experience the exciting rafting project and feel the unique natural scenery of the Apeng River.
- The Core Section of the Wujiang Gallery: The river water is clear, and the mountains on both sides are steep. The scenery is picturesque, which is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Suggestions for Visiting
- Choose to visit in spring or autumn when the climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful.
- If you choose to travel by water, try to choose the early morning or evening when the light is soft and the scenery is more charming.
- Wear comfortable shoes for easy walking in the ancient town and the scenic area.
- Prepare sunscreen products and rain gear to deal with different weather conditions.
Notes
- When participating in water activities, be sure to follow the instructions of the staff and do not act alone.
- Take good care of personal belongings, especially in crowded places.
- Take good care of the environment, do not litter, and keep the scenic area clean.
- Respect the local customs and religious beliefs.