I. Scenic Spots
Must-visit attractions
1. Hongyadong Folklore Area: a national 4A-level scenic spot, with the traditional "Diaozuolou" building complex of Bayu as the core, climbing along the cliff layer by layer, perfectly showing the characteristics of "climbing up the hill" of the mountain city. Strolling in it, you can see the green of the flood cliffs and enjoy the confluence of the two rivers. As night fell, the lights turned on, as if they were in the fantasy world of "Sen and Chihiro". You can take Rail Transit Line 1 / Line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, and walk more than 700 meters from Exit No. 6.
2. Wulong Tiansheng Sanqiao: The score is as high as 4.6. It is the film location in the sinkhole. It is located 200 meters south of the intersection of Longqiao Street and Xiannan Road, Fairy Mountain Town, Wulong District, Chongqing. There are spectacular karst landforms, three natural stone bridges are magnificent, and the surrounding scenery is like a fairyland, which makes people linger.
3. Yangtze River Cableway: Score 4.1, take the cableway across the Yangtze River, overlooking the beautiful cityscape of the mountain city. The starting point is located at No. 151 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City. The unique experience allows you to feel the unique charm of Chongqing from an aerial perspective.
4. Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street: one of Chongqing's bustling commercial circles and fashion landmarks. It is a good place for shopping, tasting delicious food and admiring beautiful women. This is a landmark place in Chongqing, surrounded by shopping malls, and you can feel the strong urban atmosphere. It is located at No. 100 Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City.
Scenic spots for parents and children
1. Chongqing Zoo: With a score of 4.7, you can see rare animals such as Asian golden cats and cloud leopards in the park. It is a good place for parents and children to travel. Located at No. 1, Xijiao Village, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing City, children can have close contact with cute animals here and increase their knowledge.
2. Chongqing Happy Valley: The score is also 4.7, with a variety of entertainment facilities, allowing children and parents to enjoy happy time together. The address is No. 29 Jinyu Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing City. There are all kinds of exciting and fun rides to meet the needs of different ages.
Free attractions
1. Ciqikou Ancient Town: Score 4.5, this ancient town, which is very close to the urban area of Chongqing, used to be a land and water wharf. Nowadays, there are bubble teahouses, special snacks, etc. on the ancient streets, which can let you experience the charm of old Chongqing. The address is No. 1, Jinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing.
2. Chaotianmen Square: It was originally one of the largest of the 17 gates in old Chongqing, called "Guyu Xiongguan". Now it is a new city landmark in Chongqing, located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. Standing in the square, you can see the scenery on three sides. You can see the collision of the turquoise Jialing River and the brown-yellow rapids of the Yangtze River. It is very spectacular, and no tickets are required.
NIC SPOTS
History and Culture
• King Kongbei Historical and Cultural District: Located on the bank of the Jialing River under Jiyun Mountain in Beihot Spring Street, Beibei District, this is an ancient street with a history of more than 300 years, full of traditional architectural style of Bayu. Most of the buildings in the ancient street are bucket-type structures, with small blue tiles and wooden walls, exuding a simple atmosphere, and are open for free all day.
• Tongtangyi Ancient Town: It is located in Tongtangyi Town, Jiulongpo District. It is an ancient town with a thousand-year history and preserves many buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The pace of life here is slow, and the local residents are leisurely. There are also large areas of farmland and orchards around the ancient town. There are different beautiful scenery and fresh fruits in all seasons. You can visit them for free all day.
• Biyan Ancient Town: Located in Jindaoxia Town, northeast of Beibei District, it is a typical ancient town in eastern Sichuan. It has a history of more than 300 years. Most of the buildings maintain their original appearance and are not too commercial. In the ancient town, you can also taste a variety of authentic farm dishes, such as bean curd rice, old bacon, etc. The opening hours are all day, and no tickets are required.
Natural scenery
• Shengdeng Mountain Forest Park: Located in Dianshi Town, Banan District. Although the mountain is not high, it is steep and dangerous. The mountain is jagged with strange rocks and dense forests. There are many strange natural landscapes, such as snake shelling, dog drilling holes, iron thresholds, etc. It is a good place for outdoor exploration and hiking.
• Zhaomushan Forest Park: Located in the west section of Jinkai Avenue, Yubei District, the park is lush with lush vegetation and fresh air, and there are many mountaineering trails and viewing platforms. Climbing to the top of the Star Tower, you can overlook the city scenery of the northern new area, and you can also see the Jiyun Mountain and Jialing River in the distance.
• Tieshanping Forest Park: Located in Tieshanping Street, Jiangbei District, it has a high forest coverage rate. There are "Ten Scenic Spots of Tieshan" such as Tonggong Chaotian, Monk Yuanzhong, Yougu Gongming and so on. There are also many leisure and entertainment facilities in the park, such as camping bases, real-life CS venues, hot springs, etc., where you can spend a relaxing and pleasant weekend.
Literary and fresh class
• Three-story road: Located in Liziba Street, Yuzhong District, it is composed of three floors of roads of different heights, forming a unique three-dimensional traffic landscape. There are many special shops, cafes and bars here. It is a gathering place for literary youth. It is also an excellent location to watch the Liziba light rail through the building. It is open for free all day.
• Beicang Cultural and Creative Block: Near Guanyin Bridge, Jiangbei District, its predecessor was Jiangbei Textile Warehouse, which has been transformed into a cultural and creative park full of literary atmosphere. There are many creative shops, art studios, bookstores and cafes here, and various cultural and artistic activities are often held.
• Eling No. 2 Factory: It used to be the No. 2 printing factory in Chongqing, but now it has been transformed into a creative cultural industrial park. It retains the architectural features and industrial relics of many old factories, while integrating modern art and creative elements. There are many interesting shops, restaurants and exhibitions. It is a good place to take photos and check in.
II. Schedule
Day 1: Feel the core charm of the mountain city
Morning: After arriving in Chongqing, go to Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. As a landmark building in Chongqing, Jiefangbei is surrounded by shopping malls. You can feel the bustling urban atmosphere of Chongqing here. By the way, you can have breakfast nearby, taste a bowl of authentic Chongqing noodles, and start a day full of vitality.
Noon: Walk to Bayi Road Delicious Street, where there are many Chongqing specialty snacks, such as hot and sour noodles, Shancheng small dumplings, roasted brain flowers, etc., and enjoy the feast of food to the fullest.
Afternoon: From Jiefangbei, take Rail Transit Line 1 or Line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station. After leaving the station, walk to Hongyadong Folklore Area. Stroll in it, enjoy the traditional "Diaoguolou" building complex of Bayu, feel the unique characteristics of "climbing up the hill" in the mountain city, and visit the characteristic shops inside.
Evening: Have dinner in a restaurant near Hongya Cave, and taste classic Chongqing dishes such as Mao Xuewang and Spicy Chicken. After dinner, I waited for the night to fall and enjoyed the brilliant night view of Hongya Cave. When the lanterns were first lit, the whole building was full of light, as if I was in the fantasy world of "A Thousand and a Thousand Searches". After that, I returned to the hotel to rest.
The second day: Experience the natural scenery and historical charm
Morning: Go to the Yangtze River Cableway, take the cableway across the Yangtze River, and overlook the unique cityscape of the mountain city from the air. After getting off the cableway, you can choose to take a taxi or bus to the Nanshan Tree Observation Deck, where you can overlook the whole city of Chongqing and enjoy the staggered architectural scenery of the mountain city.
Lunch: Have a meal in a restaurant near Nanshan. It is recommended to try spring chicken, which is a special food of Nanshan.
Afternoon: Take a bus to Ciqikou Ancient Town, which is very close to the urban area of Chongqing. It used to be a land and water wharf. Now there are bubble teahouses, special snack shops, etc. on the quaint streets. Stroll around and experience the charm of old Chongqing.
Evening: Taste local special snacks for dinner in Ciqikou Ancient Town, such as Chen Mahua, Mao Xuewang, etc. After that, I returned to the hotel and prepared for the third day's trip.
Day 3: Enjoy parent-child happy time or in-depth cultural experience
Parent-child tour route
In the morning: Go to Chongqing Zoo, where you can see rare animals such as Asian golden cats and cloud leopards. Children can have close contact with cute animals here and increase their knowledge.
Lunch: Have a meal in a restaurant near the zoo and choose the food that suits the child's taste.
Afternoon: Go to Chongqing Happy Valley, which has a variety of entertainment facilities for children and parents to enjoy happy time together. All kinds of exciting and fun rides can meet the needs of different ages.
Cultural experience route
Morning: Visit the Three Gorges Museum of China in Chongqing, learn about the historical culture and natural scenery of the Three Gorges, and feel the unique cultural charm of Bayu.
Noon: Have dinner in the restaurant near the museum and taste Chongqing home-cooked food.
In the afternoon: Go to Liziba Light Rail Station to enjoy the magical scenery of the light rail through the building. After that, you can stroll around the nearby three-story road. There are many special shops, cafes and bars here, which are full of literary atmosphere.
III. Food Chapter
Local restaurant
1. Yang Jilong Mansion (Chongqing Main Store): Score 4.9, starting in 1942, its Jianghu cuisine is a model in the industry, allowing you to taste the most authentic Chongqing flavor.
2. Shancheng Laotangkou・1636 Chongqing Old Cuisine (Jiefangbei Hongyadong Store): Score 4.5, Geleshan Spicy Chicken is highly recommended by diners. Here, you can not only taste delicious food, but also enjoy the scenery of Hongya Cave and Jialing River, and Ma Yun once patronized it, which is very famous.
Special snacks
1. Jiujiu Douhua Restaurant (Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street Store): A popular Douhua Restaurant with market style. The special Douhua is a must-order in the store. The price is affordable, the taste is authentic, and the score is 4.1.
2. Lao Ma Chaoshou Chongqing Small Noodles (Jiefangbei Store): This Sichuan-flavored noodle restaurant is famous, and Lao Ma Chaoshou is endlessly memorable, with a score of 5.
3. Eighteen-tier Deng Stool Noodles (Jiefangbei Main Store): The signature noodles are popular. It is one of the popular noodle restaurants in Chongqing. Many tourists come to taste it, and the store is often full.
IV. Accommodation
Luxury hotel
1. Chongqing Laifushi Intercontinental Hotel: Rating 4.8, the hotel is located in the sky in the middle of the city, and you can enjoy the scenery of the two rivers. The room has an unbeatable river view, rich breakfast and thoughtful service. The address is No. 2 Yangtze River Riverside Road.
2. Chongqing Regent Hotel: Score 4.8, where you can enjoy the view of the Jialing River, Jiefangbei and the night view of Hongya Cave. The hotel facilities are luxurious and the service is first-class. It is located at No. 66 Jinshamen Road.
3. Chongqing Niigro Hotel: score 4.8, you can enjoy the skyscape of the Yangtze River, Jialing River and Hongya Cave. It is located in Building 1, Guojin Center, No. 1 Qingyun Road.
Parent-child Paradise Hotel
1. Chongqing Ascott Laifushi Service Apartment: Rating 4.8, the apartment provides child-friendly facilities and parent-child activities, which is very suitable for living with children. It is located at No. 6, Jisheng Street.
2. Chongqing Melia Hotel: Score 4.8. The hotel is located in the forest park. The room design is warm, so that the family can enjoy a comfortable vacation time. The address is No. 155 Yixing Road.
3. Fairy Mountain Zhuoya Hotel: Rating 4.8, children can see small animals and enjoy happy time here. The hotel is located in Fairy Mountain National Forest Park.
Beautiful View Hotel
1. Chongqing Ritz-Ry Hyatt Hotel: Score 4.7, excellent location, overlooking the invincible river view of Chongqing, located on the 69th floor of WFC Global Financial Center, No. 188 Minzu Road.
2. Chongqing Puxiang Jinfoshan Resort Hotel: Score 4.9, it is a secret summer resort for leisurely fishing. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the air is fresh. The address is No. 99 Jinfoshan North Road.
V. Travel
External traffic
1. Airplane: Chongqing has Jiangbei International Airport, with many domestic and foreign flights and very convenient transportation. From the airport to the city, you can choose to take Rail Transit Line 3 or Line 10, or take the airport bus, which is very convenient to go to various areas.
2. Train: Chongqing has many railway stations such as Chongqing Railway Station, Chongqing North Railway Station and Chongqing West Railway Station. Chongqing Station is located in Yuzhong District, with convenient transportation; Chongqing North Station is large in scale, divided into South Square and North Square, which can be reached by Rail Transit Line 3 and Line 10; Chongqing West Station has multiple bus lines and Rail Transit Line 5.
Urban transport
1. Rail transit: Chongqing's rail transit network is relatively developed, with Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 10, Ring Line, National Expo Line and other lines covering most scenic spots. Rail transportation is convenient and smooth, and the operation will be delayed during holidays such as May Day. Tourists can buy one-day, three-day or five-day tickets according to their itinerary, which is convenient and cost-effective.
2. Public transportation: Bus routes cover a wide area, but due to the complex terrain of Chongqing, roads are prone to congestion. It is recommended to check real-time traffic information before traveling. You can search for "ride code" on Alipay and scan the code to get on the bus.
3. Taxi / Online car-hailing: It is convenient to travel, but traffic jams may be encountered during rush hours, and the cost is relatively high.