Chongqing to Dianjiang: A 2-Day Peony & Nature Escape for Foreign Tourists – Hidden Gem Revealed

When it comes to spring getaways from Chongqing, most foreign tourists flock to Wulong or Guilin. Few know about Dianjiang (垫江县,Dianjiang County, a county in Chongqing municipality) – China’s “Peony Hometown” praised by CCTV. This underrated destination boasts 10,000-mu peony fields, rolling bamboo seas, and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) – all just 50 minutes by […]
Chongqing to Chengkou: A 2-Day Qinba Secret & Red Legacy Travel Guide for Foreign Tourists – Undiscovered Gem

When it comes to Chongqing’s nature getaways, most foreign tourists head to Wulong or Dazu. Few know about Chengkou (城口县,Chengkou County, Chongqing’s northernmost county), a “Qinba Ecological Pearl” praised by Chinese National Geography. Nestled in the Daba Mountains, it boasts alpine meadows rival to Switzerland and red revolutionary memories from the Long March – all […]
Chongqing to Kaizhou: A 2-Day Lake, History & Nature Travel Guide for Foreign Tourists – Hidden Gem of the Three Gorges

When it comes to the Three Gorges region, most foreign tourists head to Yichang or Fengjie. Few know about Kaizhou (开州区,Kaizhou District, a district in Chongqing), a treasure praised by Chinese National Geography. It blends Qiandao Lake-style blue waters, 100-year-old imperial examination culture, and primeval forests – all just 3 hours from Chongqing. As a […]
