Recommended 7 must-visit attractions in Chongqing

Speaking of Chongqing, it smells like butter. If Chongqing is the most famous place, it must be hot pot. Jiugongge hotpot, spicy butter hotpot, and the popular Yuanyang hotpot. In fact, if you want to understand a city, special food is the stepping stone. But instead of talking about food today, let’s talk about seven must-visit attractions in Chongqing.

1. Liberation Monument

The Liberation Monument, one of the landmark buildings in Chongqing, is located in the center of the commercial district of Yuzhong District, Chongqing, at the intersection of Minzu Road, Quanmin Road and Zourong Road. Putting aside the historical and commemorative significance of the Liberation Monument for the time being, the word "Liberation Monument" has become an iconic business district in Chongqing and one of the must-visit places in Chongqing for many Internet celebrities.

Transportation

Subway: Take Subway Line 1 and get off at the Jiaochang Exit, then walk straight for two blocks from Exit 9. Or take Line 2 and get off at Linjiangmen Station.

2. Hongyadong

Hongyadong, formerly known as Hongyamen, is one of the ancient city gates of Chongqing. It is located on Cangbai Road, Jiefang North Road, Chongqing, at the intersection of the Yangtze River and Jialing River. It is a tourist area integrating sightseeing, leisure and vacation. Use the night light to visit all the scenic spots and it has become one of the must-visit spots in Chongqing.

Transportation routes

Bus: Take No. 151, 181, 262, 466, or 0491 (night) to Hongyadong Station; or take No. 111, 114, or 135 , No. 401, No. 866 bus, get off at Xiaoshizi Station, cross the road, go through a small alley, and go to the end. It's Hongya Cave.

Subway: Take Monorail Line 2 to Linjiangmen Station, then walk 500 meters northeast. Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Xiaozizi Station, then walk about 500 meters. Take Metro Line 6 to the Grand Theater Station and cross the Qiansimen Bridge (about 800 meters). Hongyadong is not far from Jiefangbei and can be reached on foot.

3. Liziba Light Rail Station

Liziba Station is an elevated side station of Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 and the only building-in-building station on Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2. Because this light rail will pass through residential buildings, today it caused soul torture on the Internet: "Which came first, the buildings or the light rail?" More and more famous people come here to find out, and it is becoming a major scenic spot in Chongqing.

4. Ciqikou

Ciqikou Ancient Town is a national AAAA-level scenic spot, a famous historical and cultural street in China, a key protected traditional neighborhood in Chongqing, and one of Chongqing’s “New Bayu Twelve Scenic Spots” ”, featuring traditional performances such as oil pressing, silk spinning, sugar making, noodle mixing, Sichuan Opera, various traditional snacks, teahouses, etc., it has distinctive national and regional characteristics and is a Bayu folk culture tourism circle. It is also one of the many popular attractions in Chongqing.

Transportation routes

Subway: Get off at Ciqikou Station on Line 1.

Bus: No. 202, 220, 224, 237, 261, 808 and get off at Ciqikou Station. Or get off at Tongjiaqiao Station 209, 215, 248, 467, 501, 504, or 805.

5. Foreigners Street

Also known as Maxim Foreigners Street, it has become the number one street in Chongqing with its unique architecture and shocking stories. Among them, the best toilet is a must-see. Maxim’s Foreigner Street also sells one-yuan bread and two-yuan ice cream. There was a relocation announcement this year, and some businesses moved out and are actually still operating.

6. Yangtze River Cableway

The Yangtze River Cableway is currently the only cross-river cableway in Chongqing. It has been in operation for 30 years and is known as the "First Air Corridor of the Yangtze River" and the "Mountain City Air Bus". Connecting Chongqing's Yuzhong District and Nan'an District, riding the Yangtze River Cableway is the best way to interpret Chongqing's "three-dimensional transportation" and "symbol of mountain city style".

7. A Tree in Nanshan

A Tree in Nanshan is an observation deck built around an old castanopsis tree in Chongqing, hence its name. Here is the best angle to watch the night view of the mountain city, allowing you to have a panoramic view of the mountains and rivers of Chongqing, the rivers passing through high-rise buildings, and the traffic on the bridges.