Ningchang Ancient Town: Exploring Rural Chongqing's Salt History

Lost ANCIENT TOWN hidden deep in rural Chongqing, China

Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation:32 million

Honglin Li2024-01-2320 min

In this episode, we headed to a historical town tucked away in the mountains called Ningchang Ancient Town(宁厂古镇). With a 4,000-year history and a reputation for producing salt, this town used to be known as Wuxian country. But suddenly, tens of thousands of people left their homes, leaving only a few hundred residents. What happened in this place? Let's get ready to find out!

Explore the Ningchang Ancient Town

Natural Salt Spring and The Dragon King Temple

Salt Production Plant

--- Honglin Li

January 23, 2024, Winter in China

Video Chapters

0:00Intro
1:15Explore the Ningchang Ancient Town
11:05Natural Salt Spring and The Dragon King Temple
16:30Salt Production Plant

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Discover the enigma of Ningchang Ancient Town, a historical Chinese town nestled in the Chongqing mountains. Boasting a 4,000-year history and renowned for its salt production, this town, once known as Wuxian country, now holds a captivating mystery. Tens of thousands departed, leaving only a few hundred. Join us to uncover the secrets behind this intriguing exodus and explore the ancient town's rich history, natural salt spring, and Dragon King Temple. Witness the remnants of its salt production past, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of rural China.

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Ningchang Ancient Town: Exploring Rural Chongqing's Salt History

Explore Ningchang Ancient Town's mysterious past in rural Chongqing, China. Discover its ancient salt production and the story behind its dwindling population. A captivating journey!