I felt that we were taken to this area to kill time while waiting to board our ship for a cruise down the Yangtze River, so maybe I did not give it enough of a look. But every town we had visited had these type areas and we had gotten tired of being hounded to purchase stuff. If you like... More

Crowded narrow streets, pockets of eateries and tea houses, open air food stalls serving delicious calamari and beef coated in chilli and cumin, cooked over open coals. This place is full of local families and friends enjoying the history of this impressive old town, drinking tea, playing cards and some other game with look a like domino pieces. While not... More

You have to see this place to get a feel of ancient chinese culture, but be aware of the crowd. Thus suggest to avoid weekends and public holidays.

Lots of little shops, nice temple. One of the only older villages in area. Take a taxi, not expensive.

A very attractive touristy spot, particularly for the Chinese, Ci Qi Kou (see-chee-koo) is very busy on weekends, when we visited, & apparently quieter thru the week. But my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is about a 25 minute cab ride from the centre of town, maybe quicker out of peak times. We've been to lots of these... More

Agree with most other reviews although I did enjoy the visit as there were some interesting foods and creative stalls not seen elsewhere eg the ground pea puree and the woman who made fine toffee figures mounted on a stick. The competing music was a little annoying at times, some parts very crowded and some pretty average tourist stalls and... More

This is an original village, that has been face lifted in recent years. Many of the buildings are 400 years or more old, parts of the temple are 1200 years old. Go down the alleys and climb the stairs into the neighborhood. I go there several times a year it is a fun place, lots of crafts shopping.....it could use... More

This was just an average tourist spot. Souvenir shops all over the place and the streets were totally crowded. Though, a good place to find "real" chinese souvenirs like flutes, fans, spices and different kinds of decoration stuff.

This is a piece of old city of Chongqing city preserved, with hundred of small stores, restaurantes and exothic food and articles. Very typical and as far I notice chinese love it. Mainly in a special house where is posible to find the origen of their surname. Is not recomended for people with impaired locomotion