I finally went to Chongqing last summer. When I went there, I really went for the Chongqing hot pot. I didn’t expect the scenery to disappoint me. Today I will talk about the must-visit attractions in Chongqing. ha.
Hongya Cave
Yangtze River Cableway
Mountain City Trail
Ciqikou
Eling No. 2 Factory
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Don’t be in a hurry when you come here, there are a lot of people, so walk around slowly
Hongya Cave
Fireworks in the world are the most soothing thing. When night falls and the lights are on, when you Walking into the night of Hongyadong in Chongqing, you will mistakenly think that you are on the ship of Spirited Away. The door of Hayao Miyazaki's fairy tale world opens to you, the hot pot restaurant is full of hot aroma, and people in the bar are chatting and laughing...
Ticket price: The appearance and shopping are free, and the entertainment items inside are charged separately. It is recommended that the night view is sufficient.
Business hours: all day
Suitable visiting time: The scenery is average during the day. It is recommended to turn on the lights at night to enjoy the night view. The lighting time is from 19:30 to 23:00.
Suitable people: couples, friends, parents and children, and people traveling alone
Transportation: Walk out of Exit 9 of Xiaoshizi Subway Station for about 15 minutes.
Tips
The 1st to 4th floors in Hongya Cave are commercial streets, and the 5th to 8th floors are hotels. There is nothing special, so you don’t need to go shopping. It’s so nice to take photos of night scenes directly outside for free.
It is difficult to get a taxi on the road across from the first floor of Hongyadong. It is recommended to take a taxi to Jiefangbei or locate the back door of the hotel next to it.
The transportation on the 11th floor of Hongyadong is more convenient than that on the first floor. The 11th floor is relatively close to Xiaoshizi Station of Metro Line 1 and Linjiangmen Station of Line 2, and it is more convenient to take a taxi.
There will be some cartoon characters around the scenic area, and there is a fee for taking pictures.
Don’t buy golden prunes on the roadside. They look beautiful, but they are actually made of pigments and are expensive and unpalatable.
Yangtze River Cableway
The Yangtze River Cableway has a total length of 1,166 meters. It has been operating since 1987 (it turned out to be 36 years old). It has a speed of 6 meters/second and a one-way operation of 4 minutes and 30 seconds. The passenger compartment The capacity is 65+1 people.
The third-generation car is currently used, with orange as the main color. The painting graphics evolved from the word "Chongqing", reflecting the elements of the "mountain and city" style. The exterior painting echoes the East Watergate Bridge not far away.
Operating hours: 8:00-22:00.
Tickets: 20 yuan one way, 30 yuan round trip.
Address: No. 4, Shangxin Street, Nan'an District
Transportation: Exit 2, Xin Street, Light Rail Line 6
South Station to North Station: Nan'an District No. 4 Shangxin Street - 151 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District
Reservation process:
Search "Yangtze River Cableway" on gzh to make an appointment in advance. After making the appointment, you can enter directly by swiping the QR code. It’s much faster to buy paper tickets.
tips
Ticket check-in will start 20 minutes in advance, so try to go as early as possible. There are more people on holidays and you should go earlier.
It is best to go from Shangxin Street in Nan'an District. Yuzhong District has many attractions, so you can check in together to save time.
Try to choose a seat by the window, the view and experience will be much better, otherwise you won’t be able to see anything if you stand in the middle.
You can go anytime during the day. It is recommended to go after eight o'clock at night. The night view is beautiful.
Photography location:
Kaibu Heritage Park
White Elephant Residence
Huguang Guild Hall
Long Menhao Old Street
Mountain City Trail
If you only visit one street in Chongqing, don’t miss the Mountain City Trail! Different from check-in attractions such as Hongyadong and Shibati, Shancheng Trail is a street with more fireworks in Chongqing. The Mountain City Trail is located in Yuzhong District. It is the only street named "Mountain City" in Chongqing. It is built according to the mountain and retains the characteristics of the old street.
Address: Next to No. 234 Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Tickets: Free
How to play: Enter from the consul lane entrance and exit from Zhongxing Road, and go downhill all the way , the play time is about 2-3 hours.
Morning: less crowded and quieter, encountering a quiet version of the mountain city trail.
Afternoon: Go at 4 or 5 o'clock to watch the sunset and night view. The mountain trail at night is a different atmosphere.
Address: Chongqing·Yuzhong District·Shancheng Trail (Shancheng Lane)
Transportation
Upward entrance - Zhongxing Road: Exit No. 5 at Jiaochangkou of the subway Station, navigate to "Mountain City Trail" and walk for 10 minutes.
Downward entrance - Consul Lane: Exit from Exit 1 of Qixinggang Metro Station, navigate to "Student Dormitory of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University", go to Consul Lane and walk inward for 15 minutes.
There are many places to visit on the Shancheng Trail. You can check in from the top down:
Ren Ai Hall
The predecessor was the "Ren Ai Hall" built by the French. "Tang Hospital" is the first Western-style hospital in Chongqing. There is still a bell tower with Roman columns, and Soloist’s first store in Chongqing was recently opened in Renaitang.
The Wilderness Theater
The Wilderness Theater is my favorite place on the mountain trail. It is integrated with Ren'ai Hall. It turns out that it is really a wasteland. After it was reborn, it became a theater. There are art installations, occasional dramas, candlelight concerts, etc., and you can also enjoy the river view.
Shancheng·Shiguangli Library
The old site of Jinma Primary School is renovated, and you can travel back to your childhood in one second. If you have time, you can go to the Mountain City Story Hall on the first floor, where volunteers will explain the stories of old Chongqing for free.
Open-air Baba Tea House
Drink Baba tea, bask in the sun, and set up the dragon gate formation, feel comfortable.
Love Alley
It is a small alley in a residential house, filled with colorful lanterns.
Shancheng Trail Sign
The landmark of Shancheng Trail. Sometimes there will be a dam banquet here, which is very fun.
Cliff Plank Road
This is a suspended plank road built on the cliff with a view of the river. The red lanterns along the plank road make it a good place to see the night view.
Shancheng Trail Food: Flatiron Cake, Shancheng Tangyuan, Ice-Powder Cold Cake, Small Bowl Dishes
Can be stamped: Shancheng·Shiguangli Library→Shiguangli Canteen→Shancheng Yinxiang —Shiguanghaowu Grocery Store → Tiandeng Street Post Office
Ciqikou
The earliest name of Ciqikou was Baiyanchang, which began during the Xianping period of Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty (998-1003), because There was a White Rock Temple here and it got its name. Ciqikou Ancient Town is backed by Gele Mountain, and Jinbi Mountain, Ma'an Mountain and Fenghuang Mountain are juxtaposed, forming a unique landform of "one river, two streams, three mountains and four streets".
Address: No. 1 Cinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing?
Tickets: No tickets, some small attractions in the ancient town are charged
Transportation guide
Self-driving: "Ciqikou Back Street" (Is there a parking lot near Ciqikou Back Street?)
Bus: Line 1 to Ciqikou Station and walk 300m
Punch-in Guide
To avoid the crowded main road of the old street, you can walk down to the branch road near the river (the area near Baolun Temple Cross Street is very beautiful)
Behind Ciqikou Street, the newly opened back street is very big. The buildings in Diaojiaolou Square are quite unique. There are also many historical relics. Every brick and tile has its charm. There are oil-paper umbrellas and red lanterns hanging everywhere, and the ancient style is scattered and unique. The architectural atmosphere is full~
Eling Factory No. 2
Eling Factory No. 2, which Chongqing people can also check in, is beyond the movies~ The movies "Passing Through Your World", " The filming location of "Young You" was formerly a banknote printing factory and now it has become a gathering place for young people~
Tickets: Free
Address: No. 1, Eling Main Street, Yuzhong District
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Transportation: Eling Station of Light Rail Line 1;
Take photos and check in
Same style as TNT (a must for girls on the 18th floor)
Yuan Lan Fish Time Museum is no longer a lazy fish, it has become a photo studio, and the glass house cannot be entered
The same radio station as "Passing Through Your World"
These two are together and require SF. There is a self-portrait device in the radio station
Artistic Street Shop
The decoration of the neighborhood and the shop are very artistic, so you can take pictures at will
Tips:
Eling Factory No. 2 is a bit commercial, with many unique literary and artistic style shops and snack bars
You can try Chongqing’s local brand “Milk Tea” "A Sour Cow
Eling Factory No. 2 has a lot of graffiti on its mural walls, which makes it great for taking pictures.
The scenery of Factory No. 2 allows you to see the urban architecture and the bridge, so you can take pictures of the scenery. It's very artistic for taking portraits, and it's also suitable for watching the night view at night
There is a hollow iron staircase opposite the scenic terrace. You can stand higher and see farther. Those who are afraid of heights will refuse to go upstairs
tips:
1. Wearing a pair of comfortable shoes is very important.
2. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.