Welcome to Chongqing and start a wonderful journey shuttling between the ancient, the modern and the prosperity.
Morning: Head to Ciqikou Ancient Town. Many buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are preserved here. The winding bluestone roads are lined with various shops selling characteristic handicrafts and traditional snacks. You can taste Chen’s Mahua. The freshly – made mahua is crispy and delicious, with flavors like original, spicy, and five – spice. The address is at Citong Road, Shapingba District. You can take Subway Line 1 and get off at Ciqikou Station.
Afternoon: Visit the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum. The rich cultural relics and exhibits in the museum can help you deeply understand the history and culture of the Three Gorges area, Bayu culture, and the urban changes of Chongqing. The address is at No. 236, Renmin Road, Yuzhong District. You can take Rail Transit Line 2 or Line 3 to Niujiaotuo Station, or Line 1 and Line 2 to Jiaochangkou Station, and then walk there.
Evening: In a restaurant near the ancient town, taste Mao Xuewang. The duck blood is tender, and when paired with ingredients like tripe and luncheon meat, it is stewed in a spicy and fragrant soup, with a strong flavor. The recommended restaurant is “The First Mao Xuewang in the Ancient Town”.
Morning: Come to the Liberation Monument, which is a landmark building in Chongqing and also a paradise for shopping and food. There are many shopping malls nearby, such as Times Square and Metro 大都会 Square. The Liberation Monument is located at No. 177, Minzu Road, Yuzhong District, and is easily accessible by many bus lines.
Afternoon: Go to Hongya Cave. Its unique stilt – house style of Bayu traditional architecture combined with the modern light – lit night view is extremely charming. You can buy characteristic souvenirs and taste various snacks here. For example, hot and sour rice noodles. The sour and spicy sweet potato noodles, paired with crispy peanuts and refreshing bean sprouts, are really appetizing. The address is at No. 88, Jialing River Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District, and it can be reached on foot from the Liberation Monument.
Evening: Have dinner at a hot pot restaurant near Hongya Cave and experience the authentic Chongqing hot pot. The pot bottom of Chongqing hot pot is mainly spicy. When cooking ingredients like tripe, duck intestines, and beef aorta, it tastes excellent. The recommended restaurant is “Peijie Old Hot Pot”.
Morning: Go to Liziba Light Rail Station to watch the unique scene of the light rail passing through the building, and feel the charm of the unique combination of Chongqing’s terrain and transportation. The address is at Liziba Zheng Street, Yuzhong District. You can take Rail Transit Line 2 and get off at Liziba Station.
Afternoon: Visit Eling 2nd Factory Cultural and Creative Park. It used to be a deserted factory, but now it has been transformed into a creative park full of artistic atmosphere. There are many characteristic shops and graffiti walls, which are great places 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.
Evening: In a nearby restaurant, taste Spicy Chicken. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, wrapped in a large amount of dried chili peppers and Chinese prickly ash, with a spicy and delicious taste.
The terrain of Chongqing has large undulations. When traveling, it is advisable to choose comfortable sports shoes to facilitate walking.
The temperature in Chongqing is high and stuffy in summer. Pay attention to heat prevention and cooling measures and carry heat – prevention medicines.
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.
