Ningchang Ancient Town: Exploring Rural Chongqing's Salt History
Lost ANCIENT TOWN hidden deep in rural Chongqing, China
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
