Chongqing Trendy Check-In Hotspots Tour

After arriving in Chongqing, a driver will pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel. You can then unpack your luggage and take a short rest.

In the afternoon, set off for Hongyadong, one of Chongqing’s most popular scenic spots. It features various themed areas for exploration, including a bar district and a food street. Hongyadong is most captivating when its lights are turned on at night – the magnificent cluster of golden stilted buildings looks exceptionally spectacular against the night sky. You can head to Nanbin Road to find the best photo spots. Upon reaching Nanbin Road, you can not only capture Chongqing’s dazzling night view but also experience the city’s popular motorcycle photoshoot service. Under professional guidance, you can ride a motorcycle and shoot cool videos, adding more fun to your journey.

Hongyadong

Your Journey’s Rewards:

You can visit Hongyadong, a popular scenic spot in Chongqing, and admire the city’s dazzling night view. Experience the well-loved motorcycle photoshoot service in Chongqing at Nanbin Road.

Educational Focus:

Why has Nanbin Road become a popular scenic spot in Chongqing?

Takeaway:

As a riverside landmark of Chongqing, Nanbin Road is a vivid integration zone where Bayu culture (the traditional culture of the Chongqing region) interacts with modern life. On Nanbin Road, you can enjoy the magical night view of Chongqing as a "Mountain City" and feel the distinctive features of this hilly metropolis. Gathering fashion trends, history and culture, it allows visitors to appreciate Chongqing’s urban characteristics, thus winning great popularity among tourists.

Thought Challenge:

In the process of Hongyadong’s tourism development, how to balance commercial development and the protection of traditional architectural culture?

Set off for Chongqing's Jiefangbei in the morning. As both a bustling commercial hub and a renowned historical landmark of Chongqing, Jiefangbei allows you to savor local delicacies and admire the beautiful street views. Afterwards, head to the North Station of the Yangtze River Cableway to take the cable car. As the first aerial corridor over the Yangtze River, the cableway offers a unique experience to enjoy Chongqing's urban scenery, making it a popular activity for experiencing the city. Next, visit Liziba Light Rail Station, where you can witness the spectacular scene of the light rail passing through a building, take creative photos, and even experience riding the light rail yourself.

Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street

Yangtze River Cable

Liziba Light Rail Station

In the afternoon, explore Ciqikou Ancient Town, a famous historical and cultural town in Chongqing. Home to numerous internet-famous shops and food spots, it’s worth exploring in detail. You can also visit Baolun Temple inside the ancient town – this Tang Dynasty temple is open for free. Climb up to the pavilion in the temple to enjoy a panoramic view of Ciqikou.

Taste Delicious Hotpot in Ciqikou

Baolun Temple

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Visit Jiefangbei, Chongqing’s landmark, to learn about the city’s history and feel its modern vibe. Experience the distinctive Yangtze River Cableway (a unique means of transportation) to admire the Yangtze River scenery and urban landscapes. Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town to gain insights into the city’s history and experience Chongqing’s daily life.

Educational Focus:

What makes Ciqikou Ancient Town special?

Takeaway:

Ciqikou Ancient Town gets its name from its history as a porcelain transportation hub and carries profound historical and cultural significance. With a history spanning over a thousand years, wandering through its streets and alleys, you can feel both the ancient tranquility and prosperity. The town is lined with various food shops, where local specialties like Chen’s twisted dough sticks (Chen Mahua), handmade glutinous rice cakes, peanut brittle, and spicy and sour noodles are too tempting to resist. Beyond its historical weight, Ciqikou also exudes a strong artistic atmosphere. There are trendy art shops and cafes here, each radiating unique charm.

Thought Challenge:

Ciqikou Ancient Town has thrived for over a thousand years. What unique geographical location and commercial culture has it relied on to maintain its prosperity?

In the morning, head to Eling No.2 Factory, a cultural and creative park filled with artistic vibes and also a filming location for the movie I Belonged to You. You can wander along the streets, admire various creative graffiti walls, visit art studios, featured shops and cafes, and feel the unique artistic atmosphere while taking photos. Afterwards, depart from Eling No.2 Factory for the Huangguan Escalator. As Asia’s second-longest escalator for steep slope ascent, it was a filming location for the movie Better Days. You can take the escalator and experience this distinctive means of transportation in person.

Next, proceed to Raffles City Chongqing. As a new landmark of Chongqing, it boasts a unique appearance, resembling a huge ship. You can wander around its large shopping mall with numerous well-known domestic and international brand stores, as well as various featured shops. You can also go to the Exploration Cabin · Cloud Park to experience entertainment projects.

Raffles City Chongqing

After the visit, head to Nanshan Tree Observation Deck. It is an excellent spot to enjoy Chongqing’s night view, where you can overlook the brilliant night scene of the city. Finally, go from Nanshan Tree Observation Deck to Nanshan Loquat Garden Hotpot. The entire hillside here is filled with hotpot tables—you can savor delicious hotpot and experience Chongqing’s unique hotpot culture here.

Watching Chongqing's Night View at Nanshan Tree Observation Deck

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Explore the creative works at Eling No.2 Factory; experience the distinctive Crown Escalator; feel Chongqing’s fashion and trends at Raffles City Chongqing; admire the urban night view at Nanshan Yikeshu.

Educational Focus:

Why has Raffles City Chongqing become a new landmark of Chongqing?

Takeaway:

Raffles City Chongqing features unique and modern architecture. Eight towers are connected to each other, forming a magnificent "City Sails" and becoming one of Chongqing’s most recognizable buildings. These eight towers are not only ingenious in design but also distinctive in function, covering the needs of shopping, entertainment, leisure, business and more. Many international events and cultural exchange activities are held here, which has enhanced Chongqing’s global reputation.

Thought Challenge:

What technical challenges were encountered in the design and construction of the unique "ship bow"-shaped structure of Raffles City Chongqing?

Set off for Wulong Three Natural Bridges in the morning. During the journey, listen to the tour guide’s explanation of the knowledge about Wulong’s karst landform and learn about the relevant geographical background. Upon arriving at Three Natural Bridges, you can visit the three natural stone arch bridges—Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge—admire the spectacular landscape of "three bridges flanking two sinkholes", and tour "Tianfu Inn", an ancient post house of the Tang Dynasty which is the filming location of the movie Curse of the Golden Flower.

"Tianfu Inn"

Next, head to Wulong Fairy Mountain. With its natural forests and grasslands, it is an ideal place to get close to nature. You can wander on the grasslands, enjoy the natural scenery of the grasslands, and interact with animals such as cattle and sheep on the grasslands. Visit the internet-famous Wave Road for sightseeing and photography, take the tourist train, and enjoy the leisurely time on the grasslands.

Your Journey’s Rewards:

Visit Wulong Three Natural Bridges to learn about the geographical knowledge of karst landforms, explore the movie filming location, and appreciate natural wonders. Tour Wulong Fairy Mountain to explore the natural pasture, take photos on the internet-famous Wave Road, and interact with cute small animals.

Educational Focus:

Why has Wulong Fairy Mountain become a popular scenic spot in Chongqing?

Takeaway:

Wulong Fairy Mountain National Forest Park is known as the "Switzerland of the East" for its charming alpine grasslands unique to southern China, rare forest snowfields, and serene and beautiful forest landscapes. The natural landscapes of Fairy Mountain, such as its forest sea, exotic peaks, grasslands, and snowfields, attract tourists to visit. It is an excellent destination for leisure, vacation, and summer retreat.

Thought Challenge:

When designing the internet-famous Wave Road on Fairy Mountain, how to balance landscape appreciation and traffic safety?

After breakfast, pack your luggage, check out of the hotel, and the driver will take you to the airport to complete the boarding procedures. This is the end of your journey.