The 'nail house' on the isolated peak in Chongqing, climbing up the stairs is equivalent to climbing a mountain, but experts praised it as a 'world wonder'

Chongqing's architecture has always been amazing, from the center of the city to the periphery of the city. Therefore, many people like to make Chongqing a magical 8D mountain city. Building on the mountain is a characteristic of Chongqing, but not every building can be called a "Wonder of the World". On the Yangtze River in Baotou Town, Zhongxian County, there is a building that has been praised by countless experts and given the title of "Eight Bizarre Buildings in the World and Seven Wonders in China". It is Shibaozhai.

From the architectural point of view, the whole building is inlaid on a lonely peak and stands in the center of the Yangtze River, so it is also called "Pearl on the River". But from a distance, it looks like a "nail house" that will not fall for a hundred years and cannot be shaken by lightning. Although the Gem Village, which was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, has undergone numerous repairs, its architectural shape has not changed much, especially the 12-story stairs can reach the top of the mountain.

Originally, to climb to the top, it was necessary to rely on iron cables, but after subsequent repairs, it was possible to go upstairs to the top of the mountain, so there is a saying that going upstairs is equivalent to climbing a mountain. Its wonders need to be seen in person to see, but its architectural art and significance, as well as the folk customs and myths and legends displayed, require us to go deep. At the beginning, Shibaozhai was not an isolated "nail house", but with the development of later generations, the action of the Three Gorges water storage and power generation made Shibaozhai an extraordinary scene.

Because of the mythical element of Nuwa mending the sky, Shibaozhai is also known as "Little Penglai" on the Yangtze River. The top of the mountain is the ancient temple of Tianzi, so there are also temple elements. As for why it is called a village, it is because in the Ming Dynasty At the end of the period, the peasant uprising army used this as a village, and the village got its name. So there are many interesting legends and history accompanying Shibaozhai. Tourists who like it are also attracted by the peculiar architecture and the unforgettable stories.

The praise of experts is undoubtedly pertinent and the most objective. Compared with those real nail households, Shibaozhai is a building that is stuck on a lonely peak like a nail. Although it is not as spectacular as Hengshan Hanging Temple, it is comparable. In addition to viewing buildings and the majestic appearance of the Yangtze River, you can also view cultural relics of various dynasties, duck caves, Liumi caves, sculpture groups, reliefs, etc.

There are many tourists here every year, as many as 500,000. It has also spent a huge sum of 100 million to repair and protect it, and it is open to the outside world as a scenic spot. Therefore, when you arrive at Shibaozhai, you need to charge 50 yuan for tickets. , lamenting the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. 50 bucks isn't really a loss. In addition, the area of ​​the solitary peak where Shibaozhai is located is smaller than a football field, but its unique shape and the existence of cultural relics make it the first island in the reservoir area. Interested friends can also visit Xiazhong County. Section of the Yangtze River.