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Rural Chongqing: Unveiling China's Hidden Beauty

The REAL China Western Media WON’T Show You 🇨🇳

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The REAL China Western Media WON’T Show You 🇨🇳

The REAL China Western Media WON’T Show You. This was filmed by On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

In this video we are driving 4 hours from the city of chongqing and exploring the rural areas and districts of the chongqing Province. yes when you think chongqing you think a huge mega city! but this region offers so much more. we take a look at Chinese ethnic minority history inuhua ancient Town breathtaking scenery in Puhua underground River and Zhuoshui Fengyu Bridge which was built hundreds of years ago but is the most well preserved bridge on the planet. so many kind hospitable locals and amazing food. A real look at life of the locals in the area, especially farmers. They harvest vegetables in the remote areas every thing we ate was grown locally. what a day what an experience.

--- On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD
January 25, 2025, Winter in China

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On Tour With Dridgers take a four-hour bus journey from Chongqing into the rural districts, stopping for mountain scenery and local snacks such as brown sesame bread. They visit a village of the Tujia minority, talk with residents, and see traditional performances before exploring an ancient town beside a river. The trip includes the well-preserved Zhuoshui Fengyu Bridge, a local ceremony involving blood for good luck, banquet-style meals, and a sweet non-carbonated drink. A landslide prevents them from exploring the Puhua underground river caves, though they enjoy the scenery. They finish at Rose Plaza Hotel.

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The REAL China Western Media WON’T Show You 🇨🇳

From Chongqing to the Tujia village

On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD travel four hours by bus from Chongqing into the rural districts. The journey includes stops where they take in the mountain scenery and try local snacks, including brown sesame bread. The road system runs through hills and mountains, an engineering feature they notice as the expressway makes the long trip smoother than they expected. Along the way they stop for lunch and visit scenic areas before reaching a village of the Tujia minority.

In the village, the travelers talk with local people, watch a traditional performance and see farmers harvesting vegetables. They notice the amount of locally grown food and share several banquet-style meals with regional dishes and drinks. One drink is sweet and non-carbonated. Mushrooms are a favorite, and the travelers comment that China has hundreds of varieties. They also take part in a local ceremony that involves spreading blood for good luck. Their guide explains what the ceremony means, and they describe it as unexpected but fascinating. The visit offers a view of Tujia traditions and rural life beyond the city.

Ancient town, river, and Fengyu Bridge

The route continues to Jorshai, an ancient town beside a river. Its streets bring old and new buildings together as the historic area adapts to tourism. The travelers walk through the town, rather than only viewing it from the bus, and take a trip to the Puhua underground river. A landslide blocks access to the caves, so they cannot explore the underground passages as planned. They adjust the itinerary and continue with the scenery around the river.

They visit Zhuoshui Fengyu Bridge, whose size and craftsmanship stand out. The source describes it as one of the best-preserved bridges in the world. The group spends time looking at its structure and details, then sees traditional dancing during the town visit. The bridge and surrounding scenery remain a highlight even though the landslide changes the cave portion of the trip.

The travelers finish at the luxurious Rose Plaza Hotel, a marked change from the villages and rural roads earlier in the journey. They recommend rural Chongqing for its scenery, local culture, villages, and welcoming people, and describe it as a very different experience from the city. Their account includes the long bus ride, rest-stop food, Tujia customs, regional meals, a blocked cave visit, the old town and the preserved bridge.

Their visit also includes local shops and food stops, with the group walking through the town to see how tourism has changed the historic streets. The bus route and the mountain roads connect the villages, river scenery, and bridge that shape this trip.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was the most surprising experience?
A: The travelers describe a local ceremony involving the spreading of blood for good luck. Their guide explained its significance, and they found the experience unexpected and fascinating.
Q: What was their favorite food?
A: The meals included many dishes, and the travelers say mushrooms were a standout. They note that China has hundreds of varieties, each with distinctive qualities.
Q: How did they travel through rural Chongqing?
A: They took a four-hour bus journey, and found that the expressway made the trip surprisingly smooth. They add that a bullet train might be an option depending on group size.
Q: Would they recommend visiting rural Chongqing?
A: Yes. They recommend the area for its scenery, villages, local culture and welcoming people, and describe it as a different experience from the city.

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Rural Chongqing: Unveiling China's Hidden Beauty

In this video we are driving 4 hours from the city of chongqing and exploring the rural areas and districts of the chongqing Province. yes when you think chongqing you think a huge mega city! but this region offers so much more. we take a look at Chinese ethnic minority history inuhua ancient Town...

Rural Chongqing: Exploring Ancient Villages & Hidden Scenery

This travel vlog takes viewers on a journey through the lesser-known rural areas of Chongqing, China. The vloggers spent four hours driving from the city to explore the Chongqing Province, revealing a side of China often unseen by tourists. They delve into the rich history of Chinese ethnic minorities in areas like the ancient town of Puhua, marveling at the stunning scenery of the Puhua underground river and the remarkably preserved Zhuoshui Fengyu Bridge. The video showcases the warmth and hospitality of the local people and highlights the delicious, locally grown food. It offers a genuine glimpse into the daily lives of farmers and the community, emphasizing the beauty of rural China and its cultural heritage.

Attractions in this video: Zhuoshui Fengyu Bridge, Puhua Underground River