Must-Visit Attractions
uHongyadong
【Highlights】An 11-story stilted building complex carved into a hillside. It looks like a scene from the anime Spirited Away when lit up at night. The 1st floor and the 11th floor are both at street level, perfectly illustrating Chongqing's "3D magic" topography.
【Experience】Inside, you'll find food streets, souvenir shops, and bars. The best photo spot is from the opposite riverbank or the Qiansimen Bridge.
【Tips】It gets extremely crowded at night. Visit during dusk to enjoy both the sunset and the illuminated night view.
uCiqi Kou (Porcelain Village) Ancient Town
【Highlights】A thousand-year-old town dating back to the Song Dynasty, with ancient shops, teahouses, and workshops lining its stone-paved roads.
【Experience】Sample freshly made snacks (like Chen dried tofu strips, Mao Xue Wang), listen to Sichuan Opera in an old teahouse, and visit the Baolun Temple.
【Tips】 It's very crowded on weekends and holidays. For a better experience, visit on a weekday morning.
uYangtze River Cableway
【Highlights】Once a public transport crossing, it's now an iconic city experience. The short ride offers aerial views of the Yuzhong Peninsula, Nanbin Road, and the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.
【Tips】To avoid long queues, book tickets in advance via official channels and choose off-peak hours (e.g., midday).
uLiziba Light Rail Station
【Highlights】 Witness the unique spectacle of Light Rail Line 2 trains passing directly through the 6th and 7th floors of a residential building.
【Experience】First, take a ride on Line 2 to experience it yourself, then go to the viewing platform below to take photos.
uShancheng Step Trails (Shancheng Bùdào)
【Highlights】The best way to explore old neighborhoods and experience the city's original mountainous terrain. The Third Step Trail is highly recommended, passing ancient city walls, relics, cliff-side walkways, and offering Yangtze River views.
【Tips】Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Be prepared for uphill and downhill walking.
