Meixin Wine Town is located in Linshi Subdistrict, Fuling District, Chongqing, at the confluence of the Yangtze River and Lixiang Creek, adjacent to the ancient town of Linshi. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and a multifaceted tourism destination integrating leisure and entertainment, folk customs, wine culture, and family-friendly activities. Its core features are the "blending of European charm with Bayu folk customs" and the "combination of wine culture with rural leisure." The scenic area has a total planned area of about 5 square kilometers, with a core construction area of approximately 1.8 square kilometers. It boasts over 200 buildings, including about 80 in European style and about 120 in traditional Bayu residential style, with a total construction floor area of 150,000 square meters. Leveraging the landscape and historical heritage of Linshi Ancient Town, the scenic area has created a tourism complex themed around wine culture, encompassing amusement facilities, specialty commerce, accommodation and dining, and folk experience sections. It preserves the historical features of the old town while incorporating elements of modern leisure tourism, making it a popular destination for leisure travel in Fuling and the suburbs of Chongqing.
History and Culture
Linshi Subdistrict, where Meixin Wine Town is situated, boasts a long history. Linshi Ancient Town was established during the Tang Dynasty, with a history of over 1,300 years. It was named for its ancient abundance of rushes (Lincao) and has been a千年 riverside town along the Yangtze River, historically serving as an important commercial hub along the Fuling riverbank and a key distribution center for materials in the eastern Sichuan region. Numerous Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and folk cultural relics remain, such as the Longmen Bridge and Wanshou Palace, which bear witness to the town's commercial prosperity and cultural heritage.
In 2003, Meixin Group settled in Linshi Subdistrict and began developing a wine-themed tourist attraction based on the local natural scenery and the ancient town's heritage, combining wine culture with the Bayu folk culture of Linshi Ancient Town. During development, emphasis was placed on protecting and preserving local history and culture, retaining historical elements such as the bluestone-paved streets, old docks, and traditional residences, while introducing cultural experience projects like winemaking, tasting, and exhibitions. This formed a unique "wine ancient town" cultural fusion model. Additionally, the scenic area has revived intangible cultural heritage such as the Chuanjiang Haozi (river boatmen's work songs), Fuling Zhacai (pickled mustard tuber) making techniques, and Linshi Dry Land Boat Dance, and regularly hosts folk cultural activities, allowing visitors to experience the charm of traditional Bayu culture during their visit.
With the development of the scenic area, Meixin Wine Town has gradually become an important benchmark for cultural and tourism integration in Fuling. Its model of integrating industrial brand culture (Meixin), wine culture, and ancient town history has also provided a reference for rural tourism and ancient town development. In 2010, the scenic area was rated as a national AAA-level tourist attraction, and since then, it has continuously improved its cultural tourism facilities and enriched cultural experience content, becoming one of the representative cultural tourism integration attractions in the Chongqing suburbs. In 2024, it was rated as a AAAA-level tourist attraction, adding the nearly 800-meter-altitude "Eye of Rural Revitalization" Ferris wheel. In 2025, it was awarded the title of "Sichuan-Chongqing Night Landmark."
Main Attractions
"Eye of Rural Revitalization" Ferris Wheel
The Ferris wheel adopts a four-column spoke design, with a wheel diameter of 100 meters and a maximum height of 110 meters (equivalent to a 35-story building). It features 48 colored spherical cabins, each accommodating 6 people, and takes over 20 minutes to complete one rotation. The cabins offer an unobstructed 360° panoramic view, allowing visitors to overlook the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River and the banks of Lixiang Creek. On clear days, the view extends to the new urban area of Fuling and the Changshou urban area.
Cable Car Park Loop Line
The Meixin Wine Town Cable Car Park Loop Line spans nearly 10 kilometers, divided into 9 lines, with a total investment exceeding 200 million RMB. It gathers various forms of cable cars from around the world, including gondolas, enclosed cabins, and chairlifts, offering visitors a diverse cable car experience. The line connects the rural landscapes of Lixiang Community, Paotong Village, and Daqiao Community in Linshi Subdistrict, Fuling.
Jigongshan Amusement Park
Located on Jigong Mountain within Meixin Wine Town, Jigongshan Amusement Park covers approximately 300 mu (about 20 hectares) and is one of the larger outdoor amusement parks in the Chongqing suburbs. The park features over 50 amusement facilities, including the first aerial cable car in Southwest China similar to the Yangtze River cable car, a 58-meter-high Ferris wheel, roller coasters, a pendulum ride, pirate ships, and other thrilling attractions, as well as family-friendly rides like carousels, bumper cars, and small trains. Among them, the 58-meter-high Ferris wheel has 36 cabins and takes about 15 minutes per rotation, offering visitors a bird's-eye view of the entire Wine Town and the surrounding landscape of the Yangtze River and Lixiang Creek.
Linshi Ancient Town Old Street
Located within the Meixin Wine Town scenic area, Linshi Ancient Town Old Street stretches about 1,200 meters. It is a well-preserved old street from the Ming and Qing dynasties, paved with bluestone and flanked by traditional Bayu residential buildings with a post-and-lintel structure, typically two to three stories high, retaining distinctive features such as stilted houses and fire-sealing gables. Along the street, there are century-old time-honored shops, traditional handicraft workshops, and folk museums, such as Linshi Soy Sauce Workshop, Old Teahouse, and Wood Carving Shop. Visitors can experience traditional folk activities like making glutinous rice cakes, brewing soy sauce, and weaving bamboo products, as well as visit historical sites such as Longmen Bridge and Wanshou Palace. Longmen Bridge, a Qing Dynasty stone arch bridge spanning Lixiang Creek, is about 100 meters long and 5 meters wide, with a history of over 200 years, and is a landmark ancient building of Linshi Ancient Town.
4500-Degree Cliff Spiral Staircase
This staircase is built against the cliff, spiraling around a cylindrical structure with a rotation of over 4,500 degrees and more than 1,000 steps. Each step is slip-resistant, and the staircase is surrounded by guardrails. Climbing up leads to the Paotong Village International Ecological Agriculture Tourism Demonstration Zone of Meixin Wine Town.
Meixin Wine Town Water Park
Covering approximately 50 mu (about 3.3 hectares), this water park is a popular summer attraction for family fun. It features a large wave pool, a lazy river, water slides, and a children's play pool. The wave pool, covering about 3,000 square meters, can generate waves up to 1.5 meters high, simulating a beach surfing experience. The lazy river stretches about 800 meters, allowing visitors to drift along on rafts while enjoying the scenery along Lixiang Creek. The park is also equipped with professional lifeguards and safety facilities to ensure visitor safety.
Meixin Colorful Hotel
The hotel's exterior adopts a European classical castle design. Stepping inside, visitors feel as if they have entered a fairy tale world, full of fantasy and romance. The hotel offers various room types, each filled with childlike wonder and imagination, making guests feel as though they are in a colorful fairy tale world.
Xiangxi Covered Bridge
A high-level bridge spanning Lixiang Creek, standing several tens of meters above the water, over 400 meters long and about 7 to 8 meters wide. Buildings are constructed on the bridge, with one half in Chinese architectural style and the other half in Western style, attracting many visitors with its unique "eclectic" architectural blend.
Sky Castle
Opened to the public for free in early 2024 as part of the rooftop walking project. The castle is designed in a European fairy tale style, incorporating Chongqing's 8D magical architectural features. Its main structure is a white and colorfully spliced castle, featuring pointed towers, archway corridors, and skyward stairways, serving as a hub and landmark photo spot connecting various rooftop walkways.
Suggested Route：
Leisure Walking Route: Sky Castle → Xiangxi Covered Bridge → Cable Car Line 2 → Cross-Border Pig Free Paradise → Cable Car Line 3 → Cloud Sea Viewing Platform → Autumn Harvest Sun-Drying Scenery → Cable Car Line 4 → Ferris Wheel No. 2 ("Eye of Rural Revitalization" Ferris Wheel)
Travel Tips：
Recommended Duration: 1–2 days. A one-day trip can focus on core attractions, while a two-day trip allows for a deeper experience of wine culture and ancient town folk customs.
Best Seasons: Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) offer pleasant weather and are the best times to visit. In summer, prioritize the Lixiang Creek Water Park and remember sun protection. In winter, visit the Meixin Hot Spring for a relaxing soak and keep warm.
Family Travel: With many amusement facilities, families with children should plan their visit order in advance, prioritizing family-friendly rides like carousels, small trains, and children's pools to avoid peak-hour queues.
Wine Culture Experience: Visitors interested in wine culture can participate in tasting activities at the Wine Museum. It is recommended to inquire with staff about the schedule in advance (daily sessions at 10:00, 14:00, and 16:00).
Traditional Handicraft Experiences: Traditional craft activities at Linshi Ancient Town Old Street (such as making glutinous rice cakes and brewing soy sauce) are mostly held in the morning, so plan to visit the old street in the morning to participate.
Dining: There are several specialty restaurants within the scenic area offering local delicacies such as Fuling Zhacai Feast, Yangtze River fat fish, and braised pork with wine.
Important Notes：
Amusement Park Restrictions: Large amusement facilities at Jigongshan Amusement Park have height and age restrictions. For example, the roller coaster requires riders to be at least 1.4 meters tall, and guests over 60 are not recommended to participate. Please carefully read the safety notices next to each facility before riding.
Water Park Rules: Food and beverages are not permitted inside Lixiang Creek Water Park. Catering is available for purchase in the rest area. Please wear swimwear and life-saving equipment while playing.
Hot Spring Rules: Pets are not allowed in the hot spring area. Please follow facility regulations. Guests with heart disease, high blood pressure, or other medical conditions should consult a doctor before using the hot springs.
Protect Historical Relics: Please refrain from touching or climbing historical buildings and cultural relics in Linshi Ancient Town Old Street. Do not scratch or damage the monuments, and comply with the scenic area's cultural relic protection regulations.
Safety and Security: The scenic area is crowded, especially during holidays. Please take care of your personal belongings, watch over children and the elderly, and prevent separation.
Environmental Protection: Littering is prohibited, and smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Please help protect the scenic environment.
Folk Experience Guidance: When participating in folk experience activities, follow the instructors' guidance to avoid accidents caused by improper operation.
Transportation：
Self-Driving: From downtown Chongqing, take the G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expressway, exit at the Fuling Linshi toll station, then drive about 2 kilometers along Lixiangxi Avenue to reach Meixin Wine Town. The total distance is about 80 kilometers, taking approximately 1.5 hours. The scenic area has parking lots for both large vehicles and small cars.
Public Transport：
Bus: Take a coach from Chongqing North Square Bus Station or Siqujiaoyu Transport Hub to Linshi, Fuling. Buses run daily from 7:00 to 18:00 every 30 minutes, with a travel time of about 2 hours. Upon arriving at Linshi Bus Station, walk about 10 minutes to Meixin Wine Town.
Train Bus: Take a high-speed train from Chongqing North Station to Fuling North Station, then take Bus 109 to Linshi Subdistrict, and walk to the scenic area.
Within the Scenic Area: Sightseeing buses cover the main attractions. Shared bicycles or electric sightseeing cars are also available for rent.
Opening Hours：
Open year-round, daily from 9:00 to 22:00. Sub-attraction hours vary:
Jigongshan Amusement Park: 9:00–18:00; closing time advances to 17:30 in winter (November–February).
Water Park: Open only in summer (May–October), from 10:00–20:00.
Linshi Ancient Town Old Street: Open all day; shops and exhibition halls on the street are open from 9:00–18:00.
Admission：
The scenic area is free to enter. Individual amusement facilities and cable cars require separate tickets.