Interesting places in Chongqing

1. Hongya Cave

Highlights: stunning night view and traditional stilted building architecture.

Hongya Cave is the most popular attraction in Chongqing. Because of its unique architectural appearance and spectacular night view, it has become the number one must-see attraction in Chongqing. Night is the most beautiful moment in Hongyadong. Not only are the bright lights lighting up the 11-story giant building, it is also the best place to find Chongqing food and nightlife bars.

Although it is called "Hongya Cave", it is not a cave, but a stilted building with the most traditional characteristics of Bayu. The entire building is built against the cliff and has been in existence for more than 2,000 years. It's history, and there are rumors that this is the prototype of the hot spring house in "Spirited Away".

Hongyadong has 11 floors. Since Chongqing is a "three-dimensional magic 3D city", there are major roads going out from the 1st and 11th floors, which is very magical. During the day, Hongyadong is a shopping mall. Not only does it have local Chongqing delicacies and special souvenirs, it is also a good place to experience the old streets of the mountain city and enjoy the scenery of the two rivers (Yangtze River and Jialing River).

Practical information:

Hongya Cave lighting time: 20:00-22:30. The time may occasionally change, but it is recommended to arrive around 21:00 for the safest time.

The best places to take photos of Hongya Cave are: across the road from the first floor and on the Qiansimen Bridge.

Hongyadong is not far from Jiefangbei and can be reached on foot. There are many people in Hongya Cave at night, so be mentally prepared.

Ticket price: None

2. A tree in Nanshan

Highlight: The best view of Chongqing’s night view.

A Tree in Nanshan is an observation deck built around an old Chongqing yellow jujube tree, hence its name. It has the best angle to watch the night view of the mountain city, and you can have a panoramic view of the mountains and waters of Chongqing, the river passing through the high-rise buildings, and the busy traffic on the bridge.

Compared with other night view spots in Chongqing, a tree in Nanshan has a broader view. There is no obstruction in front of you. Looking from a distance, the city surrounded by rivers in the center of the night view looks like a sparkling treasure island. , very spectacular.

Practical information:

Ticket: 30 yuan/person, half price for students.

Arrival transportation: The transportation to Nanshan Yikekeshu is relatively inconvenient because it requires winding up the mountain. It is recommended to take the Yangtze River Cableway to "Shangxin Station" first, and then take a taxi there, which costs about 11 yuan.

The night view of a tree in Nanshan is worth seeing. The best effect is to go around the evening, when there are relatively more tourists. Foggy days will affect the viewing effect of the scenery, so it is recommended to go on sunny days.

3. Ciqikou Ancient Town

Highlights: Chongqing snacks, winding stone roads, old Chongqing, and teahouses.

Every city has a commercial street that specializes in local food, such as Wangfujing in Beijing, Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu, Hubu Alley in Wuhan... Ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing also exists like this. The renovated Ciqikou Ancient Town has a large number of gourmet restaurants and handicraft shops.

Ciqikou Ancient Town is crowded and noisy most of the time, but if you go deep into it or turn into the side alleys, you will explore its quiet and antique side: in addition to the ancient winding stone road stairs, the old The real life of a generation of Chongqing people is also displayed in front of you; there are also modern small and fresh shops here. When you are tired of walking, you can find a teahouse near the river to experience the leisurely life of Chongqing people.

Ciqikou Food Recommendations:

Chen Mahua, Guzhen Chicken Offal, Maoxuewang, Soft Braised Thousand Pieces, Salt and Pepper Peanuts

Ticket: None

4. Jiefangbei

Highlights: shopping district, Chongqing’s history and modernity, and movie locations.

The Liberation Monument is synonymous with Chongqing and is the only anti-Japanese victory monument in the country. Although it has been submerged in the surrounding high-rise buildings, this Liberation Monument has an irreplaceable status in Chongqing. Every New Year's Eve It was the busiest place in Chongqing at that time. This is also an important filming location for the movie "Passing Through Your World", attracting many fans to come and check in.

Jiefangbei is one of the bustling shopping districts in Chongqing. With Jiefangbei as the center, it radiates out to four pedestrian streets in the southeast, northwest and northwest. It is a good place for locals to hang out on weekends. Bayi Road snacks near Jiefangbei The street is also a good place to taste Chongqing food.

Practical information:

Jiefangbei is very close to Hongya Cave, and it takes 5-10 minutes to walk.

The night view of the Liberation Monument is even more brilliant, and the surrounding high-rise buildings are lit up, making it more prosperous and lively.

5. Yangtze River Cableway

Highlights: Special transportation, unique perspective on Chongqing, flying across the Yangtze River

The Yangtze River Cableway has appeared in many film and television dramas and variety shows , just a means of transportation for Chongqing locals, has now become one of the most popular experiences for tourists. Even though there are so many people and people need to queue up, there is still an endless stream of tourists just to experience the wonderful experience of flying across the Yangtze River.

A car of the Yangtze River Cableway can accommodate 50 people. The glass on all sides of the car is fully transparent, so you can clearly see the scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. This has also become another way for tourists to watch the night view. The night view is very beautiful at night. Beautiful, but only if the weather is good.

Practical information:

Fare: 20 yuan for one way, 30 yuan for round trip.

There are many people in the experience and the queue time is long. It is recommended to experience it one way. Compared with the day, there are more people at night, but it is blocked and the night view is not visible. It is recommended to come around the afternoon, and it can be arranged with the nearby Jiefang Monument, Hongya Cave, etc.

6. Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts

Highlights: Full sense of art and design, graffiti street.

Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts (Huangjueping Campus) has become another most beautiful university in China discovered by tourists after Tsinghua University, Peking University, Xiamen University and Wuhan University. The Sichuan American Campus is not big, but it is full of design and has many creative sculptures and art works. It is like a miniature Beijing 798 Creative Park.

Compared with other bustling attractions in Chongqing, the campus of Sichuan University of Science and Technology is green and quiet. In the Academy of Fine Arts, the art gallery and the tank depot are two places that cannot be missed. The walls of the graffiti street outside the school are covered with all kinds of graffiti, making it a popular spot for internet celebrities. There are also many snacks around, such as Tikan Douhua and Huji Hoahua Soup. They are cheap and worth a try.

Practical information:

There is a graffiti wall right outside the Sichuan Mei Campus, about an hour's drive from Jiefangbei.

Arrival transportation: Get off at Yangjiaping on Light Rail Line 2, transfer to bus No. 223, 233, 256, 277, 823 and get off at Huangjueping Station or Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts Station

Fare: None

7. Mountain City Third Trail

Highlights: Authentic Chongqing Old Street, Mountain City Experience, and Suspended Plank Road.

The third trail in the mountain city is Chongqing's most distinctive "sloping slopes" (stairs and uphill roads). The old-fashioned buildings along the way also reflect the charm of Chongqing's mountain city. The third trail is the most scenic one among the existing trails in Chongqing.

One of the most amazing sections of the Third Trail is the suspended plank road built on a steep cliff. It is also the only urban plank road built on a cliff in Chongqing. Opposite is the rolling Yangtze River, which is a good place to watch the river scenery. The railings of the plank road painted goose yellow are built in the sky. Next to the plank road is the ancient Chongqing city wall with a history of more than 2,300 years. In addition, on the third trail there is the former site of the French Ren'ai Hall, the predecessor of Chongqing's No. 1 Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a remaining unique bell tower. The photo session is very artistic.

Practical Information:

The entrance to the third trail is small and easy to miss. Next to the Yuzhong District Procuratorate on Zhongxing Road is the entrance to the Shancheng Trail, next to Ma Ti Street.

Fare: None

Super detailed three-day route plan

1. Eighteen Stairs - Jiefangbei - Hongyadong - Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge< /p>

2. Ciqikou Ancient Town - Bai Gongguan - Zhazi Cave - Yangtze River Cableway - Nanshan Yikeshu Viewing Garden

3. Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts (Huangjueping Campus) - Graffiti Street - Liziba Metro Station—Crown Escalator—Chaotianmen