Ciqikou Ancient Town

The Ciqikou Ancient Town is located 14 km to the west of Chongqing city, covering an area of some 1.2 square kilometers. Its history can be traced back for more than 1700 years ago in the Song Dynasty and is formerly known as Long Yin. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) it was famous for its production of porcelain. So the name has been changed from Long Yin to Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village). Over twenty old kiln sites have been discovered there now and there are also lots of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, local shops, tea houses, local Sichuan street performance and so on.

The old town has only two main streets and they've been taken up by all kinds of shops. The most famous in this village are the tea

bars, the artists' studios and the Shu Embroidery workshops. It was really a charming quiet place with transitional Chinese folk culture and construction.

Ci Qi Kou was also an important supply post for shipping on the rive. So many shops lines the twelve lanes paved with their large flag stones that form the main routes. Here you will find many outlets for craftwork, groceries, photography supplies, drugstore and a tempting supply of roasted nuts and seeds.


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