A hidden treasure town near Chongqing! 2 days and 1 night of eating, playing, and having a blast, with a secret insider guide

—— Rongchang, the secret base that drives foodies and artsy youth crazy! 🚗 Transportation Guide: Who understands the joy of arriving after a quick nap! ✅ High-speed rail travelers, look here 🚄: Just search for "Rongchang North Station," only 30 minutes direct from Chongqing main city! Take a taxi 🚖 after getting off, and in 5 minutes you can dive into the city for a meal—more convenient than going to work, who gets it! ✅ Self-driving travelers, look here 🚗: Navigate to "Rongchang District Government," take the Yukun Expressway smoothly all the way~ Parking in the new city area is super convenient, park anywhere in the core area, no more stressing over parking spots! 🏨 Accommodation Guide: Sleep in the right place, and your travel experience will be maximized! ✨ Top picks in the business district center: near Lianhua Square and Dongbang City Square, downstairs is a snack street, you can even rush out for barbecue 🍢 if you get hungry at midnight! Recommended treasure hotels tested and guaranteed not to disappoint— 🏨 Tuoxin Ruier: A time-honored Rongchang brand! Grand decoration, breakfast includes freshly cooked Pugai noodles 🍜, stayed three times with no regrets, best value for money! 🏨 Promise Not to Break Up: The name is super fun! Instagram-style decor, rooms with large floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for photos, a must-book for couples 💑~ 🏨 Vienna Hotel (High-speed Rail Station Branch): A blessing for early train travelers! 5-minute walk to the station, bedding so soft it feels like sleeping on clouds 😴! 📸 Exhaustive guide! Rongchang 2 days 1 night divine itinerary (with hidden activities) 🌼【Day 1: Arts + Nature + Taste Explosion, one-stop check-in!】 🍜 Must-have breakfast: Rongchang Pugai Noodles Noodles as wide as a bedsheet! Topped with bone broth and minced meat sauce, one slurp and the noodle aroma mixed with meat fragrance is divine😭! Recommended "Tang’s Pugai Noodles," loved by locals since childhood~ 🕍 First stop: Catholic Church (hidden photo hotspot!) A Gothic building hidden in the old town, spires + stained glass as beautiful as a movie scene 🎬! The afternoon light on a sunny day is amazing, wear light-colored clothes and every shot looks like a magazine cover, and best of all, it’s free! 🏺 Second stop: Antao Town + Antao Museum The millennium-old pottery town is no exaggeration! Try your hand at wheel throwing pottery 👐, the museum displays pottery from the Han to Ming and Qing dynasties, you can even find the artistic vibe of Jay Chou’s "Blue and White Porcelain" here~ Take home a pottery jar as a souvenir, instantly boosting your artsy vibe! 🍢 Lunch: Anfu Town food crawl The town hides many local hole-in-the-wall eateries! Try spicy cold noodles with cold shrimp, then bite into crispy outside, tender inside fried dough sticks, all for about 20 RMB per person, you’ll be stuffed and happy 😋~ ⛰ Third stop: Swallow Cliff easy hike A lazy-friendly hiking route! Walk along the stream, with steep cliffs and dense bamboo forests 🌿 on both sides, sit on a rock to listen to the water sound when tired, oxygen and lung cleansing at its best~ Remember to wear non-slip shoes! 🍗 Main event: Whole Goose Feast (Rongchang braised goose is a must-eat!) Coming to Rongchang and not eating braised goose is a wasted trip! Recommended "Rongchang Braised Goose Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor," the goose meat is flavorful and tender, skin crispy and meat juicy, dip in secret chili powder, finger-licking good 🤤! Also order goose blood soup and cold mixed goose offal, a table full of goose delicacies, meat lovers rejoice! 🧵 Evening: Xiabu Town (Intangible cultural heritage + night view double hit) An ancient and quaint town, lanterns light up and you instantly feel transported 📸! Here you can see Xiabu weaving craftsmanship and buy a Xiabu handkerchief as a gift~ At night, drink tea by the river and watch lanterns, the atmosphere is perfect! 🌿【Day 2: Slow life in ancient town + city food crawl, full of local flavor!】 🍜 Breakfast: Rongchang Xiaomian (the hidden king of Chongqing noodles!) Different from Chongqing noodles, Rongchang Xiaomian is more numbing and fragrant! Recommended "Qiu Ji Noodle House," lard + Sichuan pepper + crushed peanuts, mix well and one slurp, the spicy, numbing, and fresh flavors explode on your tongue 🌶️! 🏯 First stop: Wanling Ancient Town (Chongqing’s version of "Jiangnan Water Town") Bluestone roads + stilted buildings + Laixi River running through the town, naturally picturesque! Rent a Hanfu 📸, take photos on "Da Rong Bridge," and instantly get ancient style masterpieces~ The "Zhao Clan Ancestral Hall" and "Erya Academy" in the town are also worth visiting, full of historical atmosphere! 🍢 Ancient town snack crawl list: ▪️ Ai Ba: Mugwort fragrance + soft glutinous rice, bite open to sweet sesame filling 😋 ▪️ Panlong Mahua: Freshly fried, crispy to the point of crumbling, try both sweet and salty flavors! ▪️ Lamb soup with rice: Perfect for cold days, fresh soup and tender meat, warms your heart~ 🏛 Second stop: European Style Avenue (pretend you’re abroad!) Never expected Rongchang to hide such a photogenic spot! European architecture + fountain square, wear a suit or long dress for photos, instantly feel like you’re on the streets of Paris ✅, uncrowded and perfect for casual shooting! 🛍 Afternoon: Pedestrian street food and shopping (foodie paradise!) Stroll from one end to the other, never stop snacking! Must-buys— ▪️ Wu’s Mung Bean Pastry: 30-year-old brand! Crispy to the point of crumbling, mung bean filling delicate and not too sweet, buying 10 boxes still not enough to gift friends 👯‍♀️ ▪️ Kouxiangsu Chestnut Cake: Freshly baked with sweet and salty flavors, layers of crispy crust, worth queuing for! ▪️ Lianhua Square Spicy and Sour Lotus Root Strips: Auntie cuts and mixes fresh, strong spicy and sour flavor, perfect snack for binge-watching 🌶️! 🔥 Dinner: Barbecue + Night Market (the pinnacle of local flavor!) Recommended "Binhe Road Night Market," grilled pork belly, fermented tofu, grilled brain flower... stalls one after another, full of lively atmosphere! Find a roadside stall, enjoy skewers and beer, chat with friends till late, this is what travel should be like~ 🌙 Night stroll: Yudai River Park (romance level max!) After dinner, walk to Yudai River, the riverside boardwalk lit with colorful lights, the evening breeze is super comfortable~ If lucky, catch a street musician singing, sit on a bench and enjoy the night view, the vibe is perfect! 🦐 Local foodie secrets! These places are must-go with eyes closed! 🍲 Main meal recommendations (50-80 RMB per person for a satisfying meal): ▪️ Huang Erjie Lamb Soup: The top lamb soup in Rongchang! Milky broth, sprinkled with scallions and pepper powder, eaten with dry oil dip, a bowl in winter warms your whole body 🥣~ ▪️ Jiujiu Bullfrog Fish Head: A treasure shop opposite Bingguo KTV! The bullfrog is plump, fish head flavorful, moderate spiciness, after eating you can add vegetables to cook, so good you want to pack the soup! ▪️ Dananmen Hotpot: A hole-in-the-wall in the old town, beef tallow base super fragrant, tripe and duck intestines must order, 60 RMB per person and you’ll be full! 🧁 Dessert & snack must-tries: ▪️ Yang Guofu Cold Cake: Not the spicy hot pot chain! Thick brown sugar, delicate cold cake, sprinkled with crushed peanuts, a bowl in summer instantly cools you down 🧊~ ▪️ Qiaotou Fish Restaurant: Their signature spicy crispy crucian carp! Fish meat crispy outside, tender inside, chili fragrant but not overpowering, even the side dishes are so good you’ll lick the plate! 🌙 Late-night cozy spot: Secret Garden Bar A small fresh bar hidden in an alley, surrounded by greenery like a little garden 🌿~ The resident singer’s voice is gentle, order a special cocktail, chat with friends, a slightly tipsy night is so pleasant! 📌 Thoughtful Tips (save this to avoid mistakes!) 1️⃣ Best time to visit: March-April for cherry blossoms, October-November for ginkgo viewing, autumn and winter perfect for lamb soup! 2️⃣ Photo gear: Wear Hanfu or light-colored clothes in the ancient town, vintage style suits the Catholic Church perfectly~ 3️⃣ Rongchang is small, taxi rides are basically under 10 RMB, lazy travelers can just taxi around the whole city! 💥 With Rongchang like this, why not rush over? Arts, food, and local vibe all included, 2 days and 1 night can max out your happiness~ Save this guide, grab your bestie or partner, and set off next weekend! (Whisper: Remember to thank me when you come, after all, this is a treasure route locals have kept for 20 years! ✨)