Chongqing Travel Guide Must-See Attractions Best Guide to Chongqing One-Day Tour

Where should we go this winter? Today I would like to recommend one of the most popular and fun places for winter travel, which is the mountain city of Chongqing. The most worthwhile thing to do in Chongqing is to eat hot pot. How can you come to Chongqing and not eat authentic Chongqing hot pot? So what are the most worth visiting places in Chongqing?

Must-visit attractions in Chongqing

Chongqing Mountain City Night View

It would be a pity if you have never been to Chongqing’s night view. The unique style of the city allows people to appreciate the layers of lights no matter where they stand. The night in Chongqing is dreamy and bright, with thousands of lights and neon flashing, reflected in the rippling blue river.

If the night view of Beijing and Shanghai is "atmospheric", then the night view of Chongqing is "moving"! "Two Rivers Tour" is a city card that cleverly combines Chongqing's landscape with the world-famous Chongqing night view. It is the best window for the outside world to understand Chongqing intuitively, three-dimensionally, dynamically, all-roundly and at close range, and to display its charm. Taking a cruise to Liangjiang at night is like swimming in the Milky Way. The lights on both sides of the bank are brightly lit, the reflections are reflected in the water, the river is long, and the river breeze is gentle, washing away the troubles of the world. The cloud shadows are clear, the colors are colorful, the trees are silvery, the lights are thousands of lights, and the stars in the Milky Way complement each other. Whenever night falls in Chongqing, all the words that describe the warmth of the world and make people grateful for life have become its description!

Liberation Monument

Chongqing is a city that embodies the red spirit and countless historical dust. Today, the Liberation Monument, which stands among the densely packed tall buildings, seems a bit small, but it is an explanation of history.

The Liberation Monument is to Chongqing, just like Wangfujing is to Beijing, Beijing Road is to Guangzhou, Nanjing Road is to Shanghai, and Chunxi Road is to Chengdu. This is the CBD of Chongqing and the fashionable highland of the city. The most dazzling one is "Chongqing Beauty" which stands at the forefront of Chongqing fashion. Therefore, in Jiefangbei, it is a fantasy for many outsiders to come to Chongqing to see beautiful women. Naturally, I am even more glad that you came. This is enough to push it into the top three of Chongqing's top ten destinations.

The Liberation Monument shows Chongqing’s unique urban image, integrating shopping, entertainment, snacks, and sightseeing.

Hong Yadong

Hong Yadong is composed of stilt houses and antique dealers. The entire building complex is built on the mountain and is well-proportioned. Especially the night view is 90% similar to the wine house in the work of Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki and his "Spirited Away". Naturally popular among anime fans and young artists.

The reason why Hong Yadong is so popular is not only the characteristic shape of Bayu’s traditional “diaojiaolou”, but also the magical topography. The first floor is the road, and the eleventh floor is the road.

Hong Yadong has two entrances, one on the 1st floor of Jianjia Road and the other on the 11th floor. There is no way to reach the Qiansimen Bridge from the 1st floor. You need to go up to the 11th floor to get on the bridge~

Chaotianmen Square

Chaotianmen Square is built on the pier. From a distance, Chaotianmen Square looks like a giant ship sailing, majestic. Therefore, Chaotianmen Square is also called the Titanic of Chongqing. Standing on the square, you can see the intersection of the two rivers. The yellow Yangtze River water and the green Jialing River water are clearly distinct at the intersection, forming a unique scenery.

With the development of the western region, Chongqing has intensified its development efforts, and the area centered on Chaotianmen is undergoing earth-shaking changes. In order to seize the excellent scenery of the intersection of the two rivers, landmark buildings have sprung up next to Chaotianmen. First it was Nanbin Road, then Chongqing Grand Theater, then Hong Yadong, and now the Sheraton Hotel. After this great change, Chaotianmen Square gradually became a supporting role. Unexpectedly, this did not slow down the surge of people in Chaotianmen, but intensified the phenomenon. People used to come to Chongqing to see Chaotianmen, but now people come to Chaotianmen to see the mountain city. Therefore, seeing the mountain city is the biggest feature of Jiangfeng.

Ci Kouqi

The earliest name of Cikou was Baiyachang, which started during the Xianping reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty (998-1003). It is named after the White Rock Temple located here. According to legend, in the fourth year of Emperor Wenjian of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Jianwen was usurped by his fourth uncle Zhu Di. He fled from the tunnel in a hurry and became a monk, which is known to the world. When he lived in Bashu, he hid in Baolun Temple in Baiyan Mountain for four or five years. Later, when the world knew what happened, it changed the name of Baolun Temple to Longyin Temple, because the emperor, the real dragon, once lived in seclusion here. As a result, Baiyanchang was renamed Longyin Town. From then on, Longyin Temple became more popular and became a famous ancient temple in eastern Sichuan.

Jiangbei Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street

Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street, a rising new CBD, is not because Chongqing people don’t know her status. The Liberation Monument has never declined, but suddenly it seems to be even more radiant in the generation. Most people in Chongqing believe that although there are no luxury department stores like Meimei Department Store here, Chongqing is the strongest and the west is the strongest. There are many reasons, but the most important one is that the explosive growth of Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street is inseparable from the rapid rise of Jiangbei District. Jiangbei is now almost a living area for wealthy people in Chongqing. The pursuit of an elegant lifestyle has brought strong development momentum to Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street. Another key indicator that establishes the status of Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street today is that the probability of beautiful women appearing on Beicheng Tianjie has far exceeded that in big cities.

Chongqing One-Day Tour Guide

Route 1

Chongqing Auditorium (Three Gorges Museum)-Zhongshan 4th Road-Liberation North-Eighteen Stairs-Chaotianmen- Hong Yadong

The Chongqing People's Great Hall, located in Xuetian Bay, Renmin Road, Yuzhong District, is an antique ethnic building complex and one of Chongqing's unique landmark buildings. It is recommended to play for 2 hours. Take Light Rail Line 2 and get off at Zengjiayan Station, or take bus No. 421. You can walk from the auditorium to the Three Gorges Museum.

The Three Gorges Museum is the largest provincial official museum in Chongqing. It is located on the central axis of the Great Hall of the People in Chongqing, opposite the Great Hall of the People. It is very convenient to walk from Light Rail Line 2 to Zengjiayan Station or Light Rail Line 3 to Niujiaituo Station. Buses must be taken at Auditorium Station or Xuetianwan Station, which is the nearest bus stop.

The museum is very large and it will take at least a few hours to visit it all. It is recommended to visit selectively. On the opening day, at 10:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm, there is a ring-screen movie called "The Three Gorges" for free viewing on the west side of the lobby on the first floor, which is quite shocking.

After playing for a long time, your stomach must have been protesting. This is a perfect time to have a bowl of noodles. There is a noodle shop next to Auditorium Station called Lao Noodle Shop. This old noodle shop has a history of 30 years. It is surrounded by old neighborhoods, alleys, alleys and neighbors. Although the city has been transformed, this store has always maintained its unique old Chongqing style.

Their steamed noodles are said to have good reviews and are served with a fried egg, Chongqing-specific chili oil and their secret condiments. Really delicious. As the saying goes, "The aroma of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley." The simpler the shop, the better the taste. In Chongqing dialect, it is "Bashi"!

If you like history and humanities, then you can also visit the most beautiful road, Zhongshan 4th Road, which records the history of Chongqing.

It is only one bus stop away from the Three Gorges Museum. It only takes ten minutes to drive there. You can take bus No. 338.

Zhongshan 4th Road is the seat of the Chongqing Municipal Government. There are many historic sites on this street. In addition to the China Democratic Party Museum, there are Gui Garden, Zhou Mansion, Dai Mansion, Zhang Xiang Mansion and the former site of the Presidential Palace of the National Government.

Walking here, you can feel a good continuation of the historical style, past and present, Chongqing. Another great thing about Rice Road is that there are so many great eats hidden here. I have to mention that there is an old store here called Liaoji Old Casserole, which is an old store on Zhongshan 4th Road. Affordable and delicious, you must try it when you come to Chongqing.

Their store is on the second floor. It is not very big, but the owner keeps it very clean and has a terrace. Although it is not as high as many hotels, the owner manages it very carefully. If you go there, you will see that the boss has planted a lot of pomegranates and bougainvillea on the terrace, and you can see the green lawn of Zhongshan 4th Road from the second floor.

After leaving Zhongshan 4th Road, the next stop is the Jiefangbei, known as the "First Street in the West". Its gorgeous night view and delicious food everywhere will definitely make you want to leave as soon as you arrive. If you pass by Zhongshan 4th Road, first go to Niujiaituo Light Rail Station, then take Light Rail Line 2 and get off at Linjiangmen, then walk along Zou Rong and turn right at the first intersection of Jiefang North.

Jiefangbei is a favorite place for tourists coming to Chongqing because there is a delicious street here - Bayi Delicious Street. "Yao" is a Chongqing dialect, which means greedy. There is a nickname in Chongqing called "Yummy Dog". The delicious street is a collection of delicious food, including hot and sour noodles, spicy skewers, shaved ice, Shancheng rice dumplings, etc. If your stomach is big enough, you can eat all these delicious foods.

But in Haochi Street, the most popular one should be Hao Lai Lai Hot and Sour Noodles. Looking from a distance on the street, we can see a long line of people coming to the door. They all taste it because of its reputation as hot and sour noodles. Make a bowl of hot and sour noodles quickly. Usually a bowl of delicious hot and sour noodles can be served in about 10 minutes.

However, don’t underestimate this bowl of flour. In fact, more than 20 kinds of seasonings are needed to make it taste "numbing, spicy, fresh, fragrant, sour, oily but not greasy". The preparation of hot sauce, the brewing of soup, and the ratio of various seasonings are the real things that need to be taken care of.

Since everyone has come to Jiefangbei, how can we not have delicious hot pot? Not eating hot pot once in Chongqing is the same as not eating the Great Wall in Beijing. Eating hot pot is one of the things you must do in Chongqing! There is a Zhao Er Hotpot on Jiefang East Road in Jiefangbei. The taste is very good. In Chongqing dialect, it is called "Bashi Ban".

Zhao Er’s hot pot dishes are rich, generous and spicy. Although their decoration is not as fancy as some hot pot brands, the taste is absolutely meaningless. Many Chongqing locals love to eat here.

Chongqing people have a characteristic that they like to eat hot pot in spring, summer, autumn and winter. When I have free time, ask a few brothers to set up a table in the open air. The duck intestines, tripe and crispy pork are must-orders. Those who love drinking will also need a few bottles of Shancheng Beer and Jiang. Beer will alleviate the spiciness, and liquor will spice it up. As Chongqing’s specialty wine, Jiang can be said to be as delicious as hot pot. The spicy taste of the hot pot and the mellow aroma of the wine are simply "outdated".

Of course, if you think Jiefangbei is just for eating delicious food, you are wrong. Jiefangbei has always been a tourist destination. Just ask any Chongqing person who has the most beautiful woman in Chongqing. It must be the Liberation Monument. Chongqing is located in the southwest and has a mild and humid climate. Girls in Chongqing are all capitalized "Shui Ling"!

After eating and drinking at Jiefangbei, you can visit the "Eighteen Stairs". The Eighteen Staircases of Love are not far from Jiefangbei and can be reached on foot.

At Jiefangbei, you can appreciate the prosperity of a modern city, and on the 18th floor of the stairs, you can appreciate Zhenshan City and old Chongqing.

Shiti is located at Jiaochangkou, Yuzhong District. It is an old street from the upper half of the city to the lower half of the city. This old street is paved with stone steps and is steep and curved, connecting the bustling commercial district on the top of the mountain with the old city by the river below. There are a large number of ordinary people living around the old street, and the street exudes a strong urban atmosphere.

After experiencing the Laoyu culture on the 18th floor, you can walk to the "Hongyadong Folk Scenic Area".

The food street in Hong Yadong is very famous. If you want to try Chongqing’s most unique representative snacks, this is the right place. Maybe not the best, but certainly the most complete. Peanut candy, sesame candy, jelly, peach slices, spicy nuts, bhajans, etc. everything! Walking in the food street, the air is filled with Chongqing's unique spicy aroma.

In addition, Hongyadong is also a good place for tourists to take photos. Not only because of the unique stilted buildings in Chongqing, but also because of the rare night view of Chongqing. So I came to Hongyadong to play until very late. When night falls, you will know that it can be so beautiful!

Second row

Ciqikou-Geleshan National Forest Park-Bai Gongguan-Zhazi Cave

Ciqikou Ancient Town is located on the bank of the Jialing River in Shapingba District, Chongqing. A must-see attraction for foreign tourists coming to Chongqing. The gate has always been the symbol of Ciqikou, and many tourists choose to leave their mark here when they arrive in the ancient town. When you are under the door, you can immediately feel the simple and peaceful atmosphere of Ciqikou.

Like most ancient towns, it has ancient buildings and green stone roads. The only difference is that it has unique Chongqing food. When it comes to Ciqikou delicacies, there are really too many. Sweet, spicy, sour and fragrant, you can find almost all flavors in the ancient town.

The first thing I want to talk about is Ciqikou’s hot and sour noodles. The hot and sour noodles here are a little different from those in Jiefangbei. If you get closer, you will see the shopkeeper humming a tune and leaking sweet potato starch rhythmically. What was missing was the hot and sour noodles we had. It’s the first time I’ve seen you singing and dancing. No wonder so many people like to eat it.

When you come to Ciqikou, there is another indispensable delicacy: Chen Mahua. Just look at the long queue and you will know how popular Chen Mahua is. Chen Mahua comes in eight flavors including salt and pepper, honey, spicy, and seaweed. As the saying goes, "If you haven't eaten Chen Mahua, how can you say you have been to Ciqikou?" So friends who go to Ciqikou must remember to buy a few bags of Mahua to take back, it will definitely make you unforgettable.

Cikou is suitable for shopping. You can eat while shopping, mainly to eat delicious food and feel the atmosphere. If you don’t like the noise, you can go to Geleshan not far from Ciqikou. In Geleshan, you can not only enjoy the lush forest scenery, but also overlook the Jialing River and Chongqing cityscape.

Some people may ask, what is delicious in Geleshan? That's too much. Spicy Chicken, Fairy Lake Grilled Fish, Yunjinxiu Braised Chicken, Braised Dragon Fish. However, Geleshan Spicy Chicken is the most famous in this list of mouth-watering dishes.

There is a restaurant in Geleshan, and Zhongle’s spicy chicken is very popular. The common way to make spicy chicken is to stir-fry with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and diced chicken, and finally sprinkle with sesame seeds to enhance the flavor. The cooked spicy chicken was served on a large plate, with more peppers than chicken. For its fans, finding diced chicken on a plate covered in red peppers is undoubtedly more interesting than eating the spicy chicken itself.

If you are interested in red rock culture, Bai Gongguan and Zhazi Cave are attractions that cannot be missed. Bai Gongguan was originally the villa of Sichuan warlords. In 1939, the Military Command Bureau of the Kuomintang converted it into a prison. In 1943, SACO was converted into the First Prison.

Zhazi Cave is right next to Bai Gongguan. After visiting Bai Gongguan, you can walk to Zhazi Cave. Zhazidong was originally a small coal mine on the outskirts of Chongqing. It was opened by Cheng Erchang in 1920. It was named because it contained more slag and less coal. It was later used to imprison prisoners. The famous Sister Jiang and Little Luobotou in history were held here.