Travel guide to Chongqing during holidays

First time coming to Chongqing

Don’t do it

1. Don’t take the black cars at the airport station subway entrance: they are not formal, unsafe and the price is not good Cheap.

2. Never go to the hot pot restaurant recommended by taxis. They will charge you a commission, okay!

3. Never go to the roadside to pick up people. B&B hotels are usually located in apartment buildings with many residents, a mixed population and poor security.

4. Never drive to the main city of Chongqing. The terrain in the main city is complex, the traffic is congested, and parking spaces are difficult to find.

5. Don’t come to Chongqing without flat shoes. Chongqing’s hills are steep, walking is tiring, and high heels are a waste of time.

Must do

1. Be sure to get off at Chongqing North Railway Station. Compared with West Railway Station, North Railway Station is closer to Jiefangbei Guanyin Bridge.

2. Be sure to bring a portable umbrella. Although the rain in Chongqing decreases in winter, it still comes occasionally.

3. Be sure to apply for the Yukang code and bus code on VX/Z FB in advance. Just search directly and fill in the address of the booked hotel/B&B.

4. Be sure to choose accommodation near Jiefangbei. Most of the surrounding attractions are within walking distance, and it is also close to other scenic spots for more convenience.

5. Be sure to book air tickets and hotels 1-2 months in advance. Hotel prices are likely to increase during holidays.

Don’t do it

6. Don’t go to Watson Garden Dream Castle, it’s in a remote location: the ticket is 30 yuan, and the color of the photo depends on the filter.

7. Don’t go to the Crown Escalator. It is actually the means of transportation for Chongqing people, and it is a bit old and not very good for taking pictures.

8. Don’t go to the colorful house in Shijingpo. The location is difficult to find, and there are many people living in the house: it is easy to disturb them.

9. Don’t go to Liangjiang Tour, the price is really expensive, around 140 yuan, which is really a bit expensive.

10. Don’t go to the WFS Observation Deck. It’s basically cloudy in Chongqing in winter. Spend 120 yuan to go up and see nothing:

Must do

6 , you must go to Hongya Cave, the night view at 19.22pm is amazing, the real version is like Qianxun.

7. Be sure to go to the Liberation Monument and take a look at the central location of Chongqing. After viewing the monument, you can also go shopping in the business district.

8. Be sure to go to the Yangtze River Cableway to experience the overlooking scenery across the river. It is recommended to stand on Shangxin Street, and remember to stand by the window.

9. Be sure to go to Chongqing Three Gorges Museum and feel the original atmosphere of the city from the museum. Make a reservation on VX in advance.

10. Be sure to go to Guanyinqiao Food Street to eat all kinds of snacks and fill your stomach with Chongqing delicacies.

Don't do it

11. Don't go to museums, art galleries, etc. on Mondays - these places are basically closed.

12. Do not go to major universities. Currently, universities are not open to outsiders. You must also scan the QR code to enter the school.

13. Don’t rely entirely on navigation. The route given by the navigation may not be the closest. Be sure to ask locals.

14. Don’t sign up for a tour group. Most of the attractions in Chongqing are free. You can decide where to go according to your preferences without being restricted.

15. Don’t go to both Nanshan Yikeshu and Yihuali Night View Park. They are both places to see the night view, and the difference is not very big.

Must do

11. Be sure to go to the Nostalgic Ferry. Take a boat ride in Hongyadong. 10 yuan will make you happy.

12. Be sure to eat authentic hot pot at Chongdeng, Jun Zhiwei at Yanggongqiao, Sister Li at Qixinggang, and Guaxixi at Guanyinqiao. The glutinous chicken feet, spicy beef, and caviar and shrimp are must-try dishes.

13. You must try the Chongqing specialty steamed fish, Wanzhou grilled fish, Lizibaliangshan chicken, and Quanshui chicken.

14. Be sure to eat Chongqing noodles, usually 8 yuan, and the taste is not bad in small shops on the street.

15. Be sure to eat Chongqing specialty snacks, such as oil tea, roasted sweet potato skin, roasted dried beans, crispy potatoes, and hot and sour noodles.

Don’t do it

16. Don’t believe that Hongyadong has a fast track, which is a free elevator. Anyone who says they will take you there is a liar.

17. Don’t buy the golden prunes from Jiefangbei. They are not fresh fruits, but soaked in sugar and pigment.

18. Don’t go to Pai Internet celebrity noodle shops. The taste in some residential areas is not bad, the price is less than 10 yuan, and the noodles are not fancy.

19. Don’t buy fruit yogurt from scenic spots. Many prices are unclear. Generally, the price is how much per pound, but how much is 50g. The difference is 10 times.

20. Don’t take photos with cartoon characters in scenic spots. Don’t agree even if he keeps asking you. There will be a fee.

Must do

16. Be sure to eat the super authentic Chongqing Jianghu cuisine at Mafangwan No. 66. Chongqing locals are queuing up to eat.

17. Be sure to go to Nanbin Road, blow the evening breeze of Jialing River, and see Jiang Cheng at night:

18. Be sure to go to Guanyinqiao Ninth Street, in the bar Experience the nightlife of young people.

19. In addition to One Tree One Huali, you can also go to the treasure niche store Nanshan BBQ, which combines watching the night view and eating barbecue without being crowded.

20. There are many restaurants near Jiefangbei. Shancheng Twenty-two Sichuan Restaurant really combines taste and romance. In addition to eating, it is also very suitable for taking photos.

Attraction reservation instructions

Chongqing Three Gorges Museum - Mini Program

Three Gorges Museum visit reservation institution

Time: 9:00-17 : 00, entry is closed at 16:30, closed on Mondays

Requirements: ID card, reservation information, itinerary code, Yukang code, mask

Nucleic acid: required within 48 hours Nucleic Acid

Huguang Guild Hall - Public Account

Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall

Time: 9:00-18:00, ticket sales stop at 17:00, closed on Mondays

Requirements: ID card, reservation information, Yukang Code, mask

Yangtze River Cableway-Official Account

Yangtze River Cableway Color Time: 8:00-22:00

Requirements: Ticket purchase information, masks, 20 yuan one way, 30 yuan round trip

Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Art Museum - Mini Program

Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Art Museum Public Institution Time: 9:30-16:30, closed on Mondays

Requirements: ID card, appointment information, itinerary code, Yukang code, mask nucleic acid: nucleic acid within 48 hours is required