Chongqing, where the heat hits your tongue, skyline hits your soul 🌶️

#summervacay #spicyadventure #chongqingeats #neonmeetstradition 📸 Top Instagrammable Places in Chongqing 1. Hongya Cave (洪崖洞) • Why: A fairytale by night! Tiered stilt houses, glowing lanterns, and a backdrop of skyscrapers. • IG Tip: Go around 7:30 PM for golden-hour lighting before the crowd rushes in. 2. Liziba Monorail Station • Why: A train literally runs through a building. Yes, really. • IG Tip: Capture it from the observation deck across the road for the perfect shot. 3. Raffles City “Crystal Skywalk” • Why: A glass bridge in the sky connecting towers, overlooking where the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers meet. • IG Tip: Visit at sunset for glowing cityscapes. 4. Ciqikou Ancient Town (磁器口) • Why: Cobbled alleys, red lanterns, and traditional architecture. • IG Tip: Wear light colors to pop against the wood-and-brick backdrop. 5. Yangtze River Cable Car • Why: Glides you across the river with sweeping views of the skyline. • IG Tip: Use burst mode from inside the cable car—it moves quickly! 6. Eling Park (鹅岭公园) • Why: Panoramic city views from a peaceful pagoda. • IG Tip: Climb the tower for a “Chongqing from above” reel moment. 🍜 Top Must-Try Chongqing Foods for Foodies 1. Chongqing Hotpot (重庆火锅) • Signature dish! Spicy, numbing, and deeply aromatic with Sichuan peppercorns. • Where: QiQi Hotpot (珮姐老火锅) – popular with locals and tourists. 2. Xiao Mian (小面) • Spicy noodles with pickled veg, minced meat, and mouth-tingling chili oil. • Where: Try a local stall in Ciqikou or “Shan Cheng Xiao Mian” chains. 3. Mala Trotters (麻辣猪蹄) • Braised pig trotters in chili-oil glaze—rich, gelatinous, and packed with flavor. • Where: Lao Ma Trotter Stall (老妈猪蹄). 4. Grilled Fish in Chili Sauce (烤鱼) • Served sizzling with potatoes, tofu skin, lotus root—all soaked in spicy broth. • Where: Shui Zhi Yu (水之鱼) or local night markets. 5. Lazi Ji (辣子鸡) • Deep-fried chicken cubes buried in a mountain of dried chilies. • Where: Hao You Ji Restaurant (好又来) – iconic and fiery. 6. Chongqing Suanlafen (酸辣粉) • Sour and spicy sweet potato noodles with crunchy toppings. • Where: Street stalls near university areas. #summervacation #mytripmoments #travel #couplestrip #chongqing #foodinchina #chongqingeats #spicynoodles #malahotpot #chongqinghotpot #foodieadventure #spicychallenge #chinesefoodlover #hotpotlover #xiaomian #tastechongqing #foodtripchina #sichuanspice #chinafoodie #streetfooddiaries