Shizhu Day Trip from Chongqing: A Hidden Gem of Tujia Stories & Ancient Charms (12-Hour Itinerary)

As a Chongqing local helping foreign travelers for 8 years, I’ve always recommended Shizhu (石柱土家族自治县,Shizhu Tujiazu Zizhixian, a county in Chongqing municipality) to those tired of crowded 网红 (wanghong, internet-famous) spots. This quiet county blends 1,000-year-old salt trade history, Tujia ethnic culture, and touching legends—all just 1.5 hours from Chongqing. My recent New Zealand client, […]