Chongqing at Night

📍 Recommended 3-Day Itinerary - Day 1: Jiefangbei → Bayi Food Street → Baixiangju Residential Building → Yangtze River Cableway → Longmenhao Old Street → Nanbin Road - Jiefangbei 🗼: A Chongqing landmark, and a hub for shopping and dining. There are many shopping malls around, and you can also find all kinds of Chongqing snacks. Take Subway Line 2 to Linjiangmen Station or Line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station. - Bayi Food Street 🍔: Located near Jiefangbei, it offers a wide variety of local snacks such as hot and sour noodles, grilled sweet potato skins, and Shancheng glutinous rice balls. - Baixiangju Residential Building 🏘️: This is a great spot to take photos of the Yangtze River Cableway and experience the local life of old Chongqing. Walk from Bayi Food Street or take a bus. - Yangtze River Cableway 🚠: Once an auxiliary transportation tool for the mountain city, it is now a popular tourist attraction. One-way trip costs CNY 20, round-trip costs CNY 30. The north station is located at 151 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, within walking distance from Baixiangju Residential Building. - Longmenhao Old Street 🏛️: The best-preserved and largest historical and cultural old street in Chongqing's main urban area, full of historical charm. Walk from the south station of the Yangtze River Cableway. - Nanbin Road 🌉: Here you can enjoy the stunning night view of Yuzhong Peninsula, and there are also many restaurants and bars. - Day 2: Shancheng Alley → Shibati (Eighteen Steps) → Eling Second Factory → Liziba Subway Station - Shancheng Alley 🛤️: Preserves the authentic old Chongqing style, with many unique shops. Walk from Jiaochangkou. - Shibati (Eighteen Steps) 🚪: Carries the nostalgic memories of Chongqing people, and is also a filming location for movies. Walk from Shancheng Alley. - Eling Second Factory 🎬: A popular spot for art lovers. It used to be a printing factory, and now it has been transformed into a cultural and creative park full of artistic atmosphere. Take Subway Line 1 to Eling Station and walk. - Liziba Subway Station 🚈: You can see the peculiar sight of the subway passing through a building. It is near Eling Second Factory. Walk or take a bus. - Day 3: Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum → Great Hall of the People → Ciqikou Ancient Town - Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum 🎭: The museum has a rich collection, allowing visitors to learn more about the Three Gorges culture and Chongqing history. Free admission, but reservation is required in advance. Take Subway Line 1 or Line 3 to Lianglukou Station and walk. - Great Hall of the People 🏛️: With its unique architectural style, it is one of the important symbols of Chongqing, adjacent to the museum. - Ciqikou Ancient Town 🏘️: Experience traditional Bayu culture and taste local specialties, such as Maoxuewang (duck blood curd) and Chen Ma Hua (glutinous rice sticks). Take Subway Line 1 to Ciqikou Station. 🍱 Food Recommendations - Hot Pot 🍲: Chongqing hot pot is mainly based on butter soup base. Zhou Shixiong Chongqing Hot Pot and Pei Jie Lao Hot Pot are recommended. - Xiaomian (Chongqing Noodles) 🍜: The soul food of Chongqing people. Qin Yun Lao Taipo Tan Tan Mian and Huashi Pea and Ground Pork Noodles are very popular. - Jianghu Cuisine 🍗: For example, Mafangwan 66 offers spicy chicken, Laifeng fish, and other specialties. 🚇 Transportation - Subway: Chongqing's subway lines basically cover the main attractions. Downloading a subway app or buying single-trip tickets at the station is very convenient. - Bus: Some attractions can also be reached by bus, but pay attention to the different locations of some bus stops for up and down directions. - Taxi: Taking a taxi is more cost-effective when traveling with a larger group, but traffic jams may occur during peak hours. 💡 Travel Tips - Clothing: Chongqing has many slopes and stairs, so comfortable sneakers are recommended. - Weather: The weather in Chongqing is changeable, so bring an umbrella and take sun protection measures. - Reservation: For some attractions such as the Three Gorges Museum and the Great Hall of the People, it is recommended to book in advance through official channels. - Anti-fraud and anti-theft: In crowded places, keep your personal belongings safe and avoid believing the sales pitches of strangers.