How to enjoy the three days of Dragon Boat Festival in Chongqing, which has been under direct jurisdiction for 21 years?

If you missed Chongqing on May Day, will you continue to miss it during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday?

Since it became popular on Douyin, Chongqing has been given the title of "Internet celebrity city". The tourists who come to Chongqing during the May Day holiday are really crowded with people. After all, There is a real-life version of "Spirited Away", light rail passing through the building, breathtaking night views, magical 8D terrain, etc., and more importantly, countless delicious food! And friends who haven’t come yet are envious when they see the Douyin videos uploaded by the previous “Vanguard” becoming Internet celebrities? Don’t panic, this Dragon Boat Festival, your opportunity has come, and it also happens to coincide with the 21st anniversary of Chongqing’s direct administration!

In order for everyone here to become the next Douyin internet celebrity, I will shoulder the responsibility of taking over the role of local guide. From recommending attractions to delicious food, I guarantee that you will have a great time during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. ! Eat comfortably! Video material counts for weight! Once you’re here, you won’t want to leave~

So during the Dragon Boat Festival, do you still want to spend the Dragon Boat Festival in Chongqing to satisfy your eyes and satisfy your appetite? If you want to come, hurry up and start the guide!

Hongya Cave

Whenever someone asks me to recommend a scenic spot, Hongya Cave is my first choice.

It’s not because it has hit Douyin and Weibo in WeChat Moments, but because the beauty of Hongya Cave needs no explanation at all.

The modern version of "Spirited Away", an 11-story magical building, with roads leading out from the bottom and top floors. Hongyadong belongs to a group of stilted buildings, which are built along the mountains and rivers, so there are high-rise buildings above and residential houses on the roads below. The waterfalls, canyons and other landscapes inside are also very distinctive. Walking up the stairs next to the scenic waterfall, you can intuitively feel the architectural feel of a stilted building with a building on one side and a stone wall on the other.

It may not have such an intuitive visual impact during the day, so it is recommended to play at night. As night falls, the lights are bright. Walking from Qiansimen Bridge, I see the reflection of the river and the laughter on the shore. I feel that there is still such beautiful scenery in the world, like a burning fire. Hongya Cave, when you look at it from a distance, you will be shocked, and when you are in it, you will feel like a dream. Walking through the shops on the floors, you will feel like you are in a world of another dimension.

As for food, I highly recommend Zhu Fatzi’s Hotpot next to Hongyadong. It is a time-honored restaurant with very fresh ingredients. It can be said to be an old hotpot that I grew up eating. But you must remember to book a table in advance or go in line early, otherwise you may not be able to get a seat! If you are suffering from TikTok poisoning, you can also order a bottle of Chongqing’s Jiangxiaobai. Try the super popular Jiangxiaobai mixed with Sprite, but other drinks can also be mixed with anything. Different flavors open the door to a new world. It’s delicious. Delicious and fun!

Qiansimen Bridge

Before you go to experience the breathtaking beauty of Hongya Cave, you can walk to the Qiansimen Bridge next to it. Stand on the bridge and watch the river breeze blow by. The sky, the river, and the city are all perfectly integrated.

In Chongqing, bridges can be seen everywhere, and 5 bridges have set five "world first" records! At the same time, the Qiansimen Bridge and the Dongshuimen Bridge on the Yangtze River are collectively known as the "Chongqing Liangjiang Bridge". It is a bridge with dual uses. The upper layer is a two-way 4-lane urban road and the lower layer is a two-way rail transit. It is recommended to take the light rail line 3 or 6 at night. You can see both the bridge and the river. It couldn’t be more beautiful!

The Qiansimen Bridge has also been transformed into two dimensions and appeared in the animation "I am Jiang Xiaobai". There are also many highly restored Chongqing scenery. I still remember that it was once very popular. "Your Name"? Now you can not only go to Japan to take a "chasing two-dimensional journey", but you can also go to Chongqing! At both ends of the Qiansimen Bridge, one side is the blossoming of tradition, and the other side is the progress of the times. Step by step, walking across the river is like passing through time. And how much shock it can bring in reality is just waiting for you to see it and believe it!

The most famous food in Chongqing, besides hot pot, is noodles. In Chongqing, noodle restaurants can be found everywhere in the streets and alleys. There is no need to search deliberately. A chance encounter is the best arrangement. Sitting in a noodle restaurant and eating a bowl of noodles is the most authentic taste.

Liziba Light Rail

The "subway flying wildly in residential buildings" that you are curious about is here.

In fact, in Chongqing, rail transit is called light rail, because the rails are sometimes underground, sometimes on bridges, sometimes in the "sky", and sometimes in residential buildings, which is very arbitrary. Liziba Light Rail Station is the most representative of them, and it can be said to be a new business card of Chongqing. The light rail passing through the building shocked the whole country. The question of "Which came first, the building or the light rail" was a hot topic at that time. It is undeniable that this is a great and wonderful building. Chongqing really does not follow the rules. Let’s first take a look at the picture to visually understand the city.

Imagine residents living in the middle floors wake up and find that there is a light rail speeding past outside the window and there are pedestrians walking around. Does it feel like it violates common sense? Is it exciting or not?

In fact, if you look closely at this site, you will find something else: This residential building is a typical Chongqing building. The 1st and 8th floors are both connected by major roads, namely Jialing New Road and Guihuayuan Road. , and the Liziba site is on the 8th floor of this building, which is another strange phenomenon in the mouths of many netizens: entering from the road on the 1st floor and climbing out of the 8th floor, it is still the road. However, Chongqing people calmly said that in our big Chongqing, it is So willful.

Now that we have talked about Liziba, we must also talk about the famous Liziba Liangshan Chicken. This is a new store that only opened in 2015. When Mr. Hua from Zhejiang Satellite TV's "Sweet Food Travels the World" came, he was still in the old store, which was not far away. The chicken has a strong medicinal flavor, and the meat is soft and glutinous. It is very tasty. If you can't eat spicy food, you can ask him to add less pickled pepper. Of course, knock on the blackboard to see the key points and book a table in advance! Make a reservation in advance! Make a reservation in advance! Otherwise, you really have to queue up to the end of the world!

Caiyuanba Crown Escalator at Lianglukou

In Chongqing, there are many things that break your common sense. For example, let me tell you: the elevator is a means of transportation, yes, it is a means of transportation. There is a fee. Chongqing's reputation as a "mountain city" is certainly not in vain. The mountainous terrain is destined for its people to go up and down mountains and uphill and downhill every day. Elevators and escalators have naturally become people's means of transportation.

Among them The most famous one is the Crown Escalator at the intersection of Lianglu. It has a total length of 112 meters and a vertical height of 52.7 meters, which is equivalent to a building with a height of more than ten floors. It runs for 2 minutes and 30 seconds, which is faster than ordinary escalators. Patients with a fear of heights should think twice before taking the escalator. ah!

The upper end of the Crown Escalator connects to two intersections, and the lower end connects to Chongqing Caiyuanba Railway Station. Here you can definitely see Chongqing's 3D traffic - overpasses that are not on the same plane and residential buildings side by side. "One second it's flying in the sky, the next second it's underground." That's what it means here. From below, you can see the light rail in the sky, and from above, you can see the light rail going underground. It seems to be a tongue twister, and I'm afraid the immersive experience is... Get dizzy!

It would be a shame for yourself not to have a big meal when you come to Lianglukou. As long as you want to eat, Lianglukou Stadium will definitely have it, such as skewers, grilled fish, hot pot, barbecue, fish... it's basically There is no Chongqing delicacy that you want to eat but can’t! Recommend a few: hanging pot fish, Du Lao Wuye Beer, scallop vermicelli group, unique grilled fish... I can’t say any more, my saliva is going to wet the keyboard!

River-Crossing Cableway

There is a magical airbus in Chongqing, which is the famous Yangtze River Cableway. This cableway has been in operation for more than 30 years, connecting Xinhua Road in Yuzhong District and Shangxin Street in Nan'an District. In the lobby, you can also see a wall, which fully displays the posters of more than a dozen film and television works that have been shot here, such as "Zhou Yu's Train" and "Crazy Stone".

Here is a little suggestion. The ropeway ride does not take long, and it is often crowded with people on holidays, so you don’t have to rush to take the ride. You can take photos nearby and see the night view and river view before you come. The correct way to open the Yangtze River Cableway. When riding, I personally feel that the view from the south bank toward Yuzhong is better. Not only can you see the scenery of the Yuzhong Peninsula on the other side, but you can also see the Dongshuimen Bridge and the ships on the river next to it.

Since Yuzhong Peninsula is mentioned, Jiefangbei comes to mind; when thinking of Jiefangbei, two words immediately pop up in my mind: Chuanchuan! Chuanchuan is actually another form of hot pot: it uses bamboo skewers to thread various ingredients. Hidden in a residential building, Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang in Liji City is really delicious. The dishes are fresh and delicious, regardless of the clear soup, red soup and spiciness. But it’s still a store that requires queuing! I once waited in line for an hour, but the taste was so good that it was worth the wait!

Tongyuan Bureau Overpass

Such an overpass that turns a thousand times always reminds me of an ancient game - Zuma. Although I am a Chongqing native, I was still shocked by the Tongyuanju Interchange. Can you imagine a car driving on a large roundabout that is higher than 20 stories high? Very exciting! I really admire the skills and mentality of our drivers in Chongqing. Which one has better driving skills? I am the king of Southwest Chongqing...

To be honest, have you ever seen an overpass that is higher than the houses next to it? Many netizens say that the roads in Chongqing are supported by pillars, which is indeed true. This carousel is located towards the south bank of the Caiyuanba Yangtze River Bridge. If you are afraid of heights, it is recommended to take Light Rail Line 3 and get off at Tongyuanju Station to experience the spectacular Tongyuanju Interchange from below. In addition, the night view of Nanbin Road next to it is also very beautiful, comparable to that of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong.

The delicacies in Nan'an District are concentrated in Nanshan. Nongjiale Spring Chicken and Nanshan Hotpot Street are both specialties, and you will definitely not be disappointed. What’s even more interesting is that many restaurants have their own themes. Some eat directly on the hillside, and some eat by the lotus pond. The atmosphere is full, so make an appointment with your partner to experience it! In addition, you can also see the night view of the entire Chongqing from Nanshan Mountain. It is a must-have scene for a love talk and a walk. For a romantic night, look for Nanshan Mountain!

I don’t believe it, you are still not moved after reading this! Chongqing is such a city full of unknown magic, not only its terrain, but also the people and things here. Tall buildings can be seen everywhere, and low, damp old houses can be seen everywhere. They are uneven and well-proportioned, forming a picture that is free, inclusive, and full of humanistic feelings. And this environment also reflects the character of Chongqing people: bold, upright, and enthusiastic.

Every city has its own unique meaning. Whether you have traveled all over the country or want to be a "newbie", Chongqing is an essential stop for you! The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is coming soon, why not take this opportunity to experience the hotness of Chongqing!

Chongqing welcomes you!