On Baidi Hill at the western entry of the Qutang Gorge in Chongqing's Fengjie County, Baidicheng City is a historic gem blending breathtaking scenery and legendary tales. Its name dates to the late Western Han Dynasty, when warlord Gongsun Shu declared himself the "White Emperor" after witnessing white mist (like a white dragon) rising from a well here.

Famously, it's where Three Kingdoms ruler Liu Bei entrusted his son to Prime Minister Zhuge Liang before his death in 223 AD. Revered as a "Poetic City", it inspired Tang poets like Li Bai and Du Fu. Today, this UNESCO-listed site offers sweeping views of Kui Gate (featured on China's 10-yuan note) and ancient temples. A iconic stop on Yangtze cruises, it's where history, poetry, and natural beauty converge.