Hidden French Romance in Chongqing! Meixin Wine Town Check-in Guide — A Fairy Tale World of East Meets West, a Paradise for Family Trips & Photo Enthusiasts!

🍷 Hidden French Romance in Chongqing! Meixin Wine Town Check-in Guide

— A Fairy Tale World of East Meets West, a Paradise for Family Trips & Photo Enthusiasts!

✨ Why must you visit?
1️⃣ Free admission + best value for money
No entrance fee, pay per attraction, with affordable prices for rides (e.g., mini train 2 RMB/person), known as the "Chongqing Disneyland" alternative!
2️⃣ A blend of Eastern and Western architecture, full of time-travel vibes
The Xiangxi Covered Bridge over Lixiang Creek is half traditional Chinese pavilion with carved beams and painted rafters, half European-style colorful wooden houses. You can watch trains pass through buildings and canals flow beneath the bridge—every shot looks like a masterpiece!
3️⃣ The only wine-themed park in Southwest China
With a thousand-acre vineyard, you can experience grape picking, winemaking, and taste homemade wine, immersing yourself as the "estate owner"!

📸 Must-visit dreamy spots
◆ Xiangxi Covered Bridge: a 400-meter-long "time tunnel" where you walk from an ancient-style gate to a European town, instantly switching between Chinese and Western styles.
◆ Artificial canal through buildings: about 5 kilometers long, the canal passes through railways, tunnels, and buildings. Take a boat ride to experience the magical "Venice of Chongqing"!
◆ Mosaic flower fields: terraced fields covered with colorful mosaics, sparkling under the sun, perfect for aerial and ground shots!
◆ Colorful Castle Hotel: the newly opened "Chongqing Disneyland Castle" in 2024, with European spires and rainbow walls, staying here feels like entering a fairy tale!

🎢 How to play
1. Family fun: Jigongshan Amusement Park offers a cobra roller coaster, giant pendulum, carousel, and more, with both thrilling and gentle rides.
2. Trendy experiences: ride the vintage mini train around the lake or challenge the "Snake" mountain road (speed limit 5 km/h, super fun)!
3. Nightscape highlight: at night, the bridge lights up, the canal reflects the starry sky, and the Ferris wheel (110 meters high) overlooks the Yangtze River, creating an amazing atmosphere!

🍴 Food recommendations
1. Wine steak/French cuisine: authentic French restaurants in the town paired with homemade wine, full of ceremony.
2. Local dishes: stroll and try firewood chicken, ecological grilled fish, and hotpot, all for about 50 RMB per person to eat until full!
3. Hidden treats: freshly baked street bread buns, 2 RMB each, with a delicious caramel flavor!

📌 Practical information
◆ Address: Linshi Town, Fuling District, Chongqing, about 60 km from downtown (1-hour drive).
◆ Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, mini train departs on the hour.
◆ Tips: Wear French vintage dresses or pastoral-style clothes for better photos on sunny days; weekends are crowded, so visit during off-peak times for a more pleasant experience!

💬 Real review: "I thought it was a niche spot, but it was full of surprises! The kids didn’t want to leave, the mom took tons of beautiful photos, and the best part is the great value—our whole family had more fun here than shopping downtown!"