Explore authentic charm of Ciqikou ancient town

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

CHONGQING, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Located by the Jialing River in Chongqing, the ancient town of Ciqikou was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). In recent years, the local government has promoted the development of cultural and tourism sectors while preserving the original charm of the ancient town.

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)