Ciqikou Ancient TownCiqikou Ancient Town
🏛️ What It Is
Ciqikou is a thousand-year-old town that once served as an important wharf on the Jialing River. Its cobblestone streets, old opera stage, and stilt houses preserve the traditional charm of old Chongqing. Chen Changyin Twisted Dough Sticks are a must-buy local specialty.
✨ Why Visit
Experience the old Chongqing wharf culture. Be sure to visit the Chen Changyin Twisted Dough Sticks flagship store on Back Street (15 yuan per jin, freshly fried); prices on Front Street are twice as high.
Tips for Visitors
For Chen Changyin Twisted Doughnuts, be sure to go to the main store on Back Street
The flagship store on Back Street sells freshly fried twisted doughnuts for 15 yuan per jin. Pre-packaged ones on Front Street cost twice as much.
Common Mistakes
❌ Buy local specialties on Front Street
Buy twisted dough sticks and hot pot base on Front Street in Ciqikou.
Consequence: Prices are double. Buy them on Back Street or at a supermarket in the city center.
Ticket Information
- Price
- Free
- Foreign Visitor Price
- Free
- Student Discount
- ❌ No
- Booking
- ✅ No Booking Needed
Location
No. 1, Cinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing
Opening hours
Open 24 hours, daily
Best Time to Visit
It’s relatively less crowded in the morning. The back street is quieter than the front street.