Chongqing, this charming city, combines unique landscape and profound Bayu culture. Here is a 3 – day classic attraction – hopping tour guide to let you fully enjoy the wonders of Chongqing.
Day 1: Liberation Monument – Shibati – Shancheng Lane – Baixiangju – Yangtze River Cableway – Longmenhao Old Street – Nanshan One Tree
Liberation Monument: It is a landmark building in Chongqing, carrying the memories of Chongqing people. The business district where the Liberation Monument is located is very prosperous, with numerous shopping malls. There are also many snack streets nearby, where you can taste various Chongqing – style snacks. The address is at No. 177, Minzu Road, Yuzhong District. You can take Line 2 and get off at Linjiangmen Station, or take Line 6 and get off at Xiaoshizi Station.
Shibati: This is the place that carries Bayu culture and is also the filming location of the movie “I Belonged to You”. It is full of the charm of old Chongqing. It can be reached on foot from the Liberation Monument. The address is at No. 1, Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District.
Shancheng Lane: You can see the original appearance of old Chongqing here. There are simple and unsophisticated old houses, mottled old walls and cyan stone steps, as if bringing you back to the past. It can be reached on foot from Shibati. The address is at No. 234, Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District.
Baixiangju: It is an excellent place to photograph the Yangtze River Cableway. The Yangtze River Cableway passes through this old – town residential area. You can take Bus No. 440 from Shancheng Lane, or take a taxi or walk. The address is at No. 1 – 6, Baixiang Street, Chaotianmen Sub – district, Yuzhong District.
Yangtze River Cableway: As a “city card” of Chongqing, it used to be an important transportation tool in the mountain city. Taking the cableway, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides. The operating hours are from 08:00 to 22:00 in summer (from March 1st to November 30th), from 08:00 to 21:00 in winter (from December 1st to the end of February of the next year), and from 07:30 to 22:30 on legal holidays. The North Station of the Yangtze River Cableway is at No. 151, Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, which can be reached on foot from Baixiangju. The one – way ticket price is 30 yuan, and the round – trip ticket is 50 yuan. You can buy tickets by searching for the official account “Yangtze River Cableway” on WeChat. After purchasing the tickets, get a number and enter according to the queuing number. There is also an adult package ticket, including a one – way ticket for the Yangtze River Cableway and the viewing platform of Chongqing Cloud Eye, priced at 85 yuan (original price 88 yuan). After purchasing the tickets, you need to get a number at the scene and take the cableway according to the prompted time.
Longmenhao Old Street: Standing on the banks of the Yangtze River in Nan’an District, it was once the real “Foreigner Street”. It retains many historical and cultural traces and is the best – preserved and largest historical and cultural old street in the main urban area of Chongqing. It can be reached on foot from the South Station of the Yangtze River Cableway. The address is at No. 105, Nanbin Road, Nan’an District.
Nanshan One Tree: It is one of the best places to enjoy the night view of Chongqing. You can overlook the entire Yuzhong Peninsula and the night view of the two rivers, taking in the prosperity of the city. You can take Bus No. 346 or take a taxi. The address is in Nanshan Scenic Area, Nan’an District. The ticket price is 30 yuan, and you can buy tickets on platforms such as Meituan and Tongcheng Travel.
Day 2: Hongya Cave – Qiansimen Bridge – Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum – Liziba Light Rail Station
Hongya Cave: It is famous for its unique stilt – house style of Bayu traditional architecture. At night, when the lights are on, it looks like a fairy – tale castle. The address is at No. 88, Jialing River Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District.
Qiansimen Bridge: Connecting Yuzhong District and Jiangbei District, you can see it as soon as you come out of Hongya Cave. Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Jialing River.
Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum: Located on the west side of People’s Square, there are more than 170,000 cultural relics in the museum, allowing you to deeply understand the history and culture of the Three Gorges, the local history of Chongqing, the urban changes and the anti – Japanese war culture. The address is at No. 236, Renmin Road, Yuzhong District.
Liziba Light Rail Station: Here, you can see the amazing scene of the light rail passing through the building, feeling the unique transportation charm of Chongqing. The address is at Liziba Zheng Street, Yuzhong District.
Day 3: Ciqikou Ancient Town – Chongqing Hot Pot Museum – Return Trip
Ciqikou Ancient Town: Full of the characteristics of Bayu traditional architecture and folk culture, you can taste various Chongqing – style snacks, such as Chen’s Mahua. The address is at Citong Road, Shapingba District.
Chongqing Hot Pot Museum: You can learn about the development history of hot pot and see hot pot utensils from various eras. The address is at 100 meters northeast of the intersection of Hanlong Road and Haihan Road, Jiulongpo District, and the admission is free.
Hot Pot: Chongqing hot pot is world – famous. The pot bottom is spicy and fragrant. When you cook ingredients such as tripe, duck intestines, and beef aorta, it tastes extremely delicious. Recommended restaurants include Peijie Old Hot Pot and Zhou Shixiong Chongqing Hot Pot.
Noodles in Chili Sauce: It is a characteristic noodle dish in Chongqing. The noodles are firm and chewy, and when paired with spicy seasonings, it makes people want more. You can walk into any street – side noodle shop and taste the authentic flavor.
Hot and Sour Rice Noodles: Made mainly of sweet potato noodles, it is sour, spicy and appetizing. With ingredients such as peanuts and bean sprouts, the taste is rich.
Mao Xuewang: It has a rich variety of ingredients, including duck blood, tripe, luncheon meat, etc. Stewed in a spicy soup, the taste is strong.
The terrain of Chongqing is complex, and the roads have large undulations. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes when traveling.
The climate in Chongqing is humid. The temperature is high in summer, so pay attention to heat prevention and cooling measures. In winter, it is relatively humid and cold, so remember to bring warm clothes.
Most of the food in Chongqing is spicy. If you can’t eat spicy food very much, remember to tell the waiter in advance to adjust the spiciness for you.
