Ancient Three-Turns Street

　　　　Located in the southwestern part of Changshou District, nestled between the mid-slopes of the district’s urban center. It is an ancient commercial and residential street built during the Qing Dynasty. A stone-paved road runs through the entire ancient street, stretching 2.5 kilometers in total. Following the mountain’s contour, it climbs up via more than 3,000 stone steps that wind their way upward. It earned the name “Three-Turns” because the path makes three sharp turns. The residential houses are all typical of the bamboo-wood walled structures characteristic of the Bashu region, making it the only remaining ancient street in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area.

　　 Ancient Three-Turns Street is a stone-paved road built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, connecting the Yangtze River bank to the interior of Changshou. Stretching five Chinese miles in length, it served as the only pedestrian passage from the riverbank street to the town center. The street follows the terrain of the mountain and ascends over 3,000 stone steps. The entire road winds and twists, requiring three sharp turns, which is why people commonly refer to it as the “Three-Turns.” The residences lining both sides of the ancient street are all wooden and bamboo structures from the Ming and Qing periods, standing closely together in rows. It is the only remaining ancient mountain-side street in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area. Developing this ancient street has created another beautiful attraction along the Three Gorges tourist route.