Must-visit places in Chongqing Must-visit tourist attractions in Chongqing

Chongqing is a typical mountain city with a very long history and civilization. It is one of the core areas of Bashu culture. Due to the unique mountain topography and landforms, the entire Chongqing architectural structure and infrastructure construction They are all very unique and present a 3D magical feeling. Let me share with you a list of must-visit attractions in Chongqing.

Like Chongqing hot pot with unique ingredients and diverse dishes, the city of Chongqing stands in the mountains and rivers of the southwest with its unique and rich temperament. The millennium-old heritage of Hongyadong and the modernity of Jiefangbei, the fresh literature and art of Sichuan Mei and the street fireworks of the trail, as well as the leisurely leisure of Ciqikou and the bustle of Chaotianmen, each shines in its own glory and complements each other.

The scenic spots in the center of Chongqing can be visited on foot. The ancient town of Ciqikou and the old campus of Sichuan University of America require public transportation. Chongqing's transportation network is very convenient, although traffic jams are inevitable. If your itinerary is tight, you can visit these classic attractions in 1-2 days.

Hongya Cave

Highlights: stunning night view, traditional stilted building

Hongya Cave is the most popular attraction in Chongqing because of its unique architectural appearance, spectacular The night view has become the number one must-see attraction in Chongqing. Night is the most beautiful moment in Hongyadong. Not only are the bright lights lighting up the 11-story giant building, it is also the best place to find Chongqing food and nightlife bars.

You can see the exquisite details of Hongyadong architecture during the day

Although it is called "Hongyadong", this is not a cave, but a cave with the most traditional characteristics of Bayu. The entire building is built on a cliff and has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is rumored that this is the prototype of the soup house in "Spirited Away".

Hongyadong has 11 floors. Since Chongqing is a "three-dimensional magical 3D city", there are main roads from the 1st and 11th floors here, which is very magical. During the day, Hongyadong is a shopping mall. Not only does it have local Chongqing delicacies and special souvenirs, it is also a good place to experience the style of the old streets in the mountain city and enjoy the scenery of the two rivers (Yangtze River and Jialing River).

I was lost when I first came to Hongya Cave. It turns out that it is really three-dimensional! Take the elevator from the 11th floor to the 1st floor and then go to another road. Only by experiencing it yourself can you realize its surprises. ~

Practical information

Hongya Cave lighting time: 20:00-22:30. The time may occasionally change, but it is recommended to arrive around 21:00 for the safest time.

The best places to take photos of Hongya Cave are: across the road from the first floor and on the Qiansimen Bridge.

Hongyadong is not far from Jiefangbei and can be reached on foot.

There are many people in Hongya Cave at night, so be mentally prepared.

A tree in Nanshan

Highlights: The best perspective of Chongqing’s night view

A tree in Nanshan perspective

A tree in Nanshan is surrounded by The observation deck was built with an old Chongqing yellow oak tree, hence its name. It has the best angle to watch the night view of the mountain city, and you can have a panoramic view of the mountains and waters of Chongqing, the river passing through the high-rise buildings, and the busy traffic on the bridge.

Overlooking the landscape in the evening

Compared with other night landscape viewing spots in Chongqing, a tree in Nanshan has a broader view. There is no obstruction in front of the eyes. From a distance, the river in the center of the night scene can be seen The surrounding city is like a sparkling treasure island, very spectacular.

Practical Information

Ticket: 30 yuan/person, half price for students.

Getting there: Transportation to Nanshan Yikekeshu is relatively inconvenient because it requires winding up the mountain. It is recommended to take the Yangtze River Cableway to "Shangxin Station" first, and then take a taxi there, which costs about 11 yuan.

The night view of a tree in Nanshan is worth seeing. The best effect is to go around the evening, when there are relatively more tourists.

Foggy days will affect the viewing effect of the scenery, so it is recommended to go on sunny days.

Ciqikou Ancient Town

Highlights: Chongqing snacks, winding stone roads, old Chongqing, teahouses

Ciqikou Ancient Town

Each Every city has a commercial street that specializes in local delicacies, such as Wangfujing in Beijing, Kuanzhai Alley in Chengdu, Hubu Alley in Wuhan... Ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing also exists in this way. The renovated Ciqikou Ancient Town has a large number of gourmet restaurants and handicraft shops.

Ciqikou Ancient Town is crowded and noisy most of the time, but if you go deep into it or turn into the side alleys, you will explore its quiet and antique side: in addition to the ancient winding stone road stairs, the old The real life of a generation of Chongqing people is also displayed in front of you; there are also modern small and fresh shops here. When you are tired of walking, you can find a teahouse near the river and experience the leisurely life of Chongqing people.

Ciqikou Food Recommendations:

Chen Mahua, Guzhen Chicken Offal, Maoxuewang, Soft Braised Thousand Pieces, Salt and Pepper Peanuts

The time to visit Ciqikou is very good Importantly, you must choose a time that is not on weekends or holidays. It is better to go early in the morning or after dark. We went there early in the morning, and there were almost no tourists. We saw Ciqikou, which was less crowded and full of greenery. The hidden stairs were clean and full of vitality, and occasionally there were grandpas carrying sticks. By 8 o'clock, when the number of people gradually increased, the leisurely atmosphere was no longer there.

Jiefangbei

Highlights: Shopping district, Chongqing’s history and modernity, movie locations

Jiefangbei is synonymous with Chongqing and is the country’s only victory in the Anti-Japanese War Although the monument has been submerged in the surrounding high-rise buildings, the Liberation Monument has an irreplaceable status in Chongqing. It is the most lively place in Chongqing every New Year's Eve.

Jiefangbei and the surrounding high-rise buildings

Jiefangbei is one of the bustling shopping districts in Chongqing. With Jiefangbei as the center, it radiates out to four pedestrian streets in the southeast, northwest and northwest. It is a popular weekend destination for locals. A good place for leisure and strolling, the Bayi Road Snack Street near Jiefangbei is also a good place to taste Chongqing cuisine.

Practical information:

Jiefangbei is very close to Hongya Cave, and it takes 5-10 minutes to walk.

The night view of the Liberation Monument is even more brilliant, and the surrounding high-rise buildings are lit up, making it more prosperous and lively.

Yangtze River Cableway

Highlights: Special transportation, unique perspective on Chongqing, flying across the Yangtze River

The Yangtze River Cableway, which has appeared in many film and television dramas and variety shows, is of great significance to For Chongqing locals, it is just a means of transportation, but it has now become one of the most popular experiences for tourists. Even though there are so many people and people need to queue up, there is still an endless stream of tourists just to experience the wonderful experience of flying across the Yangtze River.

View from inside the cableway car

A car on the Yangtze River Cableway can accommodate 50 people. The glass on all sides of the car is fully transparent, so you can clearly see the scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. This has become a Another way for tourists to watch the night view. The night view is beautiful at night, but only if the weather is good.

Practical information:

Price: 20 yuan one way, 30 yuan round trip.

There are many people in the experience and the queue time is long. It is recommended to experience it one way.

Compared with the daytime, there are more people at night, but it is blocked and the night view is blocked. It is recommended to come around the afternoon, and it can be arranged together with the nearby Jiefang Monument, Hongya Cave, etc.

The Yangtze River Cableway has two stations, one is the "Yangtze River Cableway North Station" near Chaotianmen in Yuzhong District, and the other is the "Yangtze River Cableway South Station" on the south bank. It is recommended that you choose the "South Station of the Yangtze River Cableway". Compared with the North Station, the queue is much smaller (the queue at the North Station is estimated to take 3 hours).

Sichuan Fine Arts Institute

Highlights: full sense of art and design, graffiti street

Sculptures on campus

Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (Huangjueping Campus) has become another most beautiful university in China discovered by tourists after Tsinghua University, Peking University, Xiamen University and Wuhan University. The Sichuan American Campus is not big, but it is full of design and has many creative sculptures and art works. It is like a miniature Beijing 798 Creative Park.

Graffiti Wall

Compared with other popular attractions in Chongqing, the campus of Sichuan University of Science and Technology is lined with green trees and quiet. In the Academy of Fine Arts, the art gallery and the tank depot are two places that cannot be missed. The walls of the graffiti street outside the school are covered with all kinds of graffiti, making it a popular spot for internet celebrities. There are also many snacks around, such as Tikan Douhua and Huji Hoahua Soup. They are cheap and worth a try.

This is a must-go place for those who like literature and art. The environment is very good, with green plants, old buildings and creative sculptures. It is a good place to take photos

Practical information:

There is a graffiti wall just outside the Sichuan Mei Campus, about an hour's drive from Jiefangbei.

Arrival transportation: Get off at Yangjiaping on Light Rail Line 2, transfer to bus No. 223, 233, 256, 277 or 823 and get off at Huangjueping Station or Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts Station

Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts (Huangjueping Campus)

The Third Trail in the Mountain City

Highlights: Authentic Chongqing Old Street, Mountain City Experience, and the Suspended Plank Road

The Third Trail in the Mountain City The trail is Chongqing's most distinctive "sloping slopes" (stairs and uphill roads), and the old-fashioned buildings along the way also reflect the charm of Chongqing's mountain city. The third trail is the most scenic one among the existing trails in Chongqing.

You can overlook the scenery of the Yangtze River on the trail

One of the best parts of the third trail is the suspended plank road built on the steep wall. It is also the only urban plank road built on the cliff in Chongqing. Opposite is the rolling Yangtze River, which is a good place to watch the river scenery. The railings of the plank road painted goose yellow are built in the sky. Next to the plank road is the ancient Chongqing city wall with a history of more than 2,300 years.

In addition, the third trail also has the former site of the French Ren'ai Hall, the predecessor of Chongqing's No. 1 Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a remaining unique bell tower. It will be very artistic to take pictures.

Practical Information:

The entrance to the third trail is small and easy to miss. Next to the Yuzhong District Procuratorate on Zhongxing Road is the entrance to the Shancheng Trail, next to Ma Ti Street.