Ciqikou Old Town

Jason is a Chinese language inspiration.  He finished his Peace Corps service in June, spent a few months in the states, and is now a student at SISU (where I teach), studying Chinese.  

The 4 students/teachers from Drake, a girl from Ireland, Jason, and I spent the afternoon checking out Ciqikou Old Town, a 15 minute walk from campus.

"Situated on the bank of the Jia Ling River, not far from its confluence with the Yangtze is the ancient village of Ci Qi Kou, formally known as Long Yin.  It covers an area of some 1.2 square kilometers.  Chongqing itself has  undergone many changes over the centuries, changes that have not been reflected in Ci Qi Kou, now a protected cultural site.  The village conveys an impression of what Chongqing would have been like in the distant past.  The history of Ci Qi Kou can be traced back for more than 1700 years.  During the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) it was famous for its production of porcelain."

Jason's PC site was Chongqing, so he knows the area well.  

entrance to Ciqikou

really crowded, even by Chinese standards 

some food that looks good

spices

Jialing River and Chongqing smog

ancient way of carrying: bamboo and rope

ancient fishing style: bamboo and net on the Jialing River
(the river is usually not so muddy)

bangbang (sitck-stick men) porter: stick+ baskets= move concrete

river front property

everything stops during nap-time, including a truck full of peppers