Old Town of Anzipa

　　   Anzipa is situated in the main urban area of Wanzhou, next to the dock. It is one of the few remaining places that collectively showcase the old residences of residents displaced during the Three Gorges resettlement, the urban evolution of Wanzhou, the historical culture of the gorges and rivers, and the daily lives of local people. It was once the most bustling commercial port of old Wanzhou. The area featured "Jinyu Mantang," where warlord Yang Sen used to entertain himself, as well as religious sites such as "Zhenyuan Hall" and "Xingfo Temple," where Catholicism, Buddhism, and Taoism gathered. Historic sites here include the former residences of Zhu De and Chen Yi, the teahouse where martyr Jiang Zhujun once held secret meetings, and the porridge distribution site where religious groups provided food for the poor during times of famine.

　　   The architecture here is characterized by the traditional quadrangle courtyards of the Three Gorges region, blending numerous elements of southern Chinese garden design and Western architectural styles. The old streets and alleys are mostly paved with bluestone slabs, shaded by towering banyan trees, and lined with long-established shops. Local specialties such as Wanzhou-style mutton skewers (yangrouchuge), shredded pork noodles, hot pot, and soup pots can be found here. Traditional crafts still thrive, including handmade tailoring, insole embroidery, embroidery art, noodle-making, old-fashioned barber services, shaving, and ear cleaning. There are also workshops for making bamboo and rattan products. The elderly living in these alleys bear witness to many of the historical events of Wanzhou and the gorges region.