Ciqikou Ancient Town is set up like a classic old street market, with one main drag running through the center, packed shoulder-to-shoulder with snack vendors and souvenir shops.

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 28, 2025 shows a view of the Ciqikou ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao) Located by the Jialing River in Chongqing ...