Shuangjiang Travel Guide
Off the main tourist trail in Chongqing, the rustic village of Shuangjiang is an excellent daytrip opportunity for visitors. Its historic core is overflowing with quaint architecture and historic sites that have yet to succumb to crowds of tourists.
- Worth It?
- This is an excellent side trip from Chongqing for anyone with an independent traveler's spirit.
- What to Do
- walk the old town, visit the ancient Buddha.
- Best Time to Go
- from September to November after the summer's heat and rain has passed.
- How Long?
- A day is enough for this small town.
- Trivia
- English speakers are few and far between, so a phrase book comes in handy on a Shuangjiang daytrip.
A tour of Shuangjiang begins at the heart of the old city. Cobblestone alleyways connect to the main thoroughfare, hosting charming teahouses, family-owned restaurants and a pair of interesting museums. One of the most unexpected sites in town is a small Catholic church with a congregation that barely numbers in the dozens.
Other sites are found outside of the city limits. Tourists can hire a bicycle to explore the countryside or negotiate a guided tour with any number of willing locals. The most prominent site outside of town is an impressive Buddha sculpture with a stone stairway that has been climbed by pilgrims for centuries.
Travel to Shuangjiang - Getting There
Shuangjiang is easily accessed from Chongqing via a two-hour bus ride to Tongnan. From here, visitors can catch a minivan for the final 20 minutes to Shuangjiang. Access to the region is through Chongqing with its international airport serving Beijing (2 hours, 10 minutes), Shanghai (2 hours) and Hong Kong (2 hours, 15 minutes).
Shuangjiang Things to Do
Shuangjiang Attractions
Side trips from Shuangjiang
- Buddha image
- much grander than the small Catholic church is the grand Tang Dynasty Buddha in the nearby countryside.
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