wanzhou district

about two hours downstream shibaozhai the boat reaches wanzhou district. the district spreads out on both banks of the river and known as the gateway to the eastern sichuan. the district is guarded by two nine-storied pagodas for good fortune.

what to see in wanzhou district

the downriver boats from chongqing usually reach wanzhou in the early evening, and depart in the small hours of the following morning.

a shore excursion to the local bazaar is often offered by the cruise lines. one of the city's ten free markets sells local produce and seasonal delicacies such as mountain mushrooms or live eels. second street (er main) is the main shopping thorough fare. shengli lu is a famous night market where wanxian rattan and cane are sold. handmade summer bed mats, fans, hats, straw shoes, furniture and baskets are traded roadside every night. it is a best place for you to gain bargain skills. also you can have a try on some local snacks like spicy noodles and cooling soybean jelly and fresh fruit.

in 1983 a small workshop was set up to paint and varnish river stones from the three gorges and from the daningriver's three little gorges. these make attractive mementoes and can be bought at the arts and crafts store, in third street (san malu).

visitors may also visit silk-weaving and cane-furniture factories.