Chaotianzui Ancient Village: How many shocking stories are hidden in the \”block guard gate\” on the cliff?

#Chongqing Travel#History Trail#Exploration of Ancient Villages

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Have you imagined how people fought wisely and bravely with bandits in the era of swords and shadows? Today, I will take the Dajie to the Chaotianzui Ancient Village in Jiangjin, Chongqing. This \”block defense gate\” standing on the cliff, and witness how many amazing past events!

Chaotianzui Ancient Village was founded in the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 200 years. It is not an imperial palace or a residence for literati and scholars, but a military fortress built by local people on cliffs to avoid bandits!

** \”Anti-block door\” on the wall of the cliff **

The ancient village is built on the mountain, with cliffs on three sides. There is only a narrow stone leading to the village. The territory is difficult to defend and difficult to attack. The village gate is about 5 meters high and 2 meters thick. It is made of huge rocks. There are also observation holes and shooting holes on the door, like a powerful sage guarding the An Ning in the village.

**One husband is in charge, no one can open ***

Walking into the village, it seems like traveling through time and space, and returning to the era of war. The village still retains the city walls, tower buildings, cannon platforms and other places used for defense that year. The traces of the villagers and bandits fighting wisely and bravely that year can be vaguely seen. It is said that when the bandits came and fled, the villagers had to guard the village door, so that they could \”one man was in charge, no man could open the door\” and keep the bandits out.

**The \”smoking fire\” in the ancient village**

In addition to the military defense function, Chaotianzui Ancient Village was once a place where local people lived. The village still retains living facilities such as ancient wells, mills, and houses, as if they were complaining about the life scenes of the village people who had self-sufficient and peaceful life that year.

**Explore the secrets of ancient villages and feel the weight of history**

Now, Chaotianzui Ancient Village has become a Chongqing city-level cultural relics protection unit, attracting many tourists to explore the mystery. Standing above the ancient village and looking down at the mountains, you can still hear the sound of drums and shouting and killing that year, and feel the heavy and sacrificial history.

**Travel Tips: **

* Address: Chaotianzui, Yongxing Town, Jiangjin District, Chongqing City

* Transportation: It is recommended to go there by car

* Tickets: Free

* Surrounding attractions: Simianshan, Zhongshan Ancient Town, etc.

Chaotianzui Ancient Village is not just a military service The fortress is a solidified history, recording the wisdom and courage of the ancestors. On this weekend, why not take a trip to the scene, experience the struggle of history, and listen to the stories of ancient villages!