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Visit Zhuoshui Ancient Town during the Dragon Boat Festival and experience the ancient charm

#Dragon Boat Festival good places During the Dragon Boat Festival, Zhuoshui Ancient Town is a rare and great place to visit. The ancient town is located in Qianjiang, Chongqing. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty. It has a history of more than a thousand years and has a profound historical heritage. Strolling along the old streets of the ancient town, you will see quaint Tujia stilt houses and Hui-style buildings on both sides of the bluestone road. The carved windows and exquisite murals show the traces of time everywhere. You can visit ancient buildings such as Fan Family Courtyard and Wang Family Courtyard to experience the glory of the past. Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, the ancient town holds special activities such as rice dumpling wrapping competitions, folk song duets, Miao drum performances, etc., allowing people to fully experience the Tujia customs. In addition, the delicacies of the ancient town should not be missed, such as mung bean flour, glutinous rice cakes, smoked bacon, etc. with Tujia and Miao flavors, which allow people to taste the unique flavor of the Bayu land. When night falls, strolling along the Apeng River, admiring the magnificent night view of the Wind and Rain Covered Bridge, and feeling the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town is truly a great enjoyment.
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