14 Days in Luzhou

Aged fermentation cellars of Luzhou Laojiao in the morning, then the old pagoda and riverside streets.

1. luzhou laojiao cellars
2. luzhou baoen pagoda

A slow park day among longan groves and banyan allées along the Yangtze bank.

1. luzhou zhangba grove

Temple-dotted forest slopes southwest of town; descend before the evening rush.

1. luzhou fangshan

Ming-Qing stone lanes and courtyard houses in the Hejiang hills, an easy half-day out.

1. luzhou yaoba ancient town

Long transfer east; a Ming-era river town above the Chishui with Red Army crossing history.

1. luzhou taiping ancient town

Boardwalks and waterfalls under old-growth canopy; overnight nearby.

1. luzhou huangjing forest

Ride back west, then an easy evening in the grove with an early night.

1. luzhou zhangba grove

Reservoir lake south of the city with lakeside walks and village food at a slow pace.

1. luzhou fenghuang lake

Transfer to the megacity; first night for hotpot and the lit-up river confluence.

1. chongqing

Mountain-city stairs, cable car over the river, and old alley quarters before evening rail back.

1. chongqing

An unhurried day with the city museum, the old pagoda, and riverside teahouses.

1. luzhou baoen pagoda
2. luzhou city museums

Market morning, snack streets in the afternoon, and where locals queue for dinner.

1. luzhou city markets

One more pass through the baijiu cellars and a proper Sichuanese farewell dinner.

1. luzhou laojiao cellars

Last riverside stroll and souvenir run before the station or airport.

1. luzhou city markets