Chongqing, this charming city, boasts magnificent landscapes and mouth – watering cuisine. Here is a four – day travel plan for you to fully enjoy the food and scenery in Chongqing.
Morning: Head to the Liberation Monument. It is a landmark building in Chongqing, and the surrounding area is a bustling commercial center where you can feel the modern vitality of Chongqing. The address is at No. 177, Minzu Road, Yuzhong District. You can take Subway Line 1 or Line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, or Line 2 to Linjiangmen Station. Near the Liberation Monument, you can taste Shancheng Small Tangyuan. These small glutinous rice balls are soft, sweet, and come in various fillings such as sesame and peanut.
Afternoon: Walk to Hongya Cave. Its unique stilt – house style of Bayu traditional architecture is magnificent under the illumination of lights. There are numerous characteristic shops and food stalls here. It is recommended to taste hot and sour rice noodles. The chewy sweet potato noodles are paired with a sour and spicy soup, along with ingredients like peanuts and bean sprouts, resulting in a rich taste. The address is at No. 88, Jialing River Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District.
Evening: Have dinner at a hot pot restaurant near Hongya Cave and experience the charm of authentic Chongqing hot pot. The pot bottom is spicy and fragrant. When cooking ingredients such as tripe, duck intestines, and beef aorta, follow the tips like “dipping the tripe seven times up and eight times down” and “swinging the duck intestines back and forth a few times” to enjoy the deliciousness on your taste buds. The recommended restaurant is “Zhou Shixiong Chongqing Hot Pot”.
Morning: Take the Yangtze River Cableway to overlook the magnificent scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River from the air. The North Station of the Yangtze River Cableway is at No. 151, Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, and the South Station is at No. 133, Longmen Road, Shangxin Street, Nan’an District. The operating hours are from 07:30 to 22:30. The one – way ticket price is 20 yuan, and the round – trip ticket price is 30 yuan. After arriving in Nan’an, go to Longmenhao Old Street. Many historical buildings are preserved here, and you can also enjoy the beautiful river view and the scenery of Yuzhong Peninsula on the opposite bank. The address is at No. 105, Nanbin Road, Nan’an District. In the old street, taste Yundougao. It has a soft, glutinous, and sweet taste with a faint rice fragrance.
Afternoon: Come to Nanshan One Tree Observation Deck. It is one of the best places to overlook the panorama of Chongqing. During the day, you can clearly see the well – arranged buildings in the mountain city and the beautiful scenery where mountains and waters blend. The ticket price is 30 yuan, and you can buy tickets on major travel platforms. There is a Spring Water Chicken Street nearby. Taste Spring Water Chicken, a special dish. The chicken is tender and goes well with the spicy soup, which is very satisfying.
Evening: At a restaurant near Nanshan, order a serving of Mao Xuewang. Ingredients such as duck blood, tripe, and luncheon meat are stewed in a rich and spicy soup, with a strong flavor that increases your appetite.
Morning: Go to Ciqikou Ancient Town, which is full of the characteristics of Bayu traditional architecture and folk culture. Walk along the bluestone roads. There are various characteristic shops and food stalls on the street. Be sure to try Chen’s Mahua. It comes in flavors like original, spicy, and five – spice, and has a crispy texture. The address is at Citong Road, Shapingba District. Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Ciqikou Station.
Afternoon: Visit Baolun Temple in the ancient town and feel the peaceful atmosphere. After that, taste Ancient Town Chicken Giblets in a restaurant in the ancient town. The chicken giblets are cleaned thoroughly without any strange smell. They are stir – fried with pickled peppers, pickled radishes, etc., resulting in a sour, spicy, and appetizing taste.
Evening: At the night market near the ancient town, taste Shancheng Small Skewers. Various ingredients are skewered on bamboo sticks, cooked in a spicy or clear – soup pot, and then dipped in a special sauce. It is delicious and affordable.
Morning: Visit Liziba Light Rail Station to witness the amazing scene of the light rail passing through the building and feel the unique charm of Chongqing’s terrain and transportation. The address is at Liziba Zheng Street, Yuzhong District. You can take Rail Transit Line 2 directly. At a nearby snack shop, have a bowl of Chongqing Noodles in Chili Sauce. The noodles are firm, paired with spicy seasonings and tender greens. It is simple but delicious.
Afternoon: Go to Eling 2nd Factory Cultural and Creative Park. It used to be a deserted factory, but now it is full of artistic atmosphere. There are many characteristic shops and creative graffiti walls, which are suitable for taking pictures. The address is at No. 1, Eling Zheng Street, Yuzhong District. You can walk or take a bus from Liziba Light Rail Station. In the coffee shop in the park, taste Bingfen Liangxia, a special dessert in Chongqing. It is icy, sweet, and adds a sweet ending to this trip.
The terrain of Chongqing has large undulations. It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes when traveling to facilitate walking.
The temperature in Chongqing is high in summer. Pay attention to heat prevention and cooling measures. Carry heat – prevention medicines and drinking water with you.
Most of the food in Chongqing is spicy. If you can’t eat much spicy food, remember to tell the waiter when ordering to adjust the spiciness or choose slightly spicy or non – spicy dishes.
When taking public transportation, prepare a transportation QR code or change in advance for convenient travel.
