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This small town is full of stories, full of joy and happiness. Even before I came to Chongqing, I was full of fantasies about every scene and tree here. Some people say it is young, some say it is ancient, and some say it is mysterious.
To me, Chongqing is warm and comfortable. There are many internet-famous tourist attractions here. The noisy crowds crowd this ancient mountain city, but it does not dilute its cultural heritage.
Hongyadong, Qiansimen Bridge, Erchang Cultural Park... These well-known attractions, even though they are crowded, retain the unique flavor of the city.
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[Cultural Tourism Slogan] Chongqing, a city of mountains and rivers, a beautiful place, also known as Yu or Ba, is a municipality directly under the Central Government of the People's Republic of China, a national central city, a megacity, and an international metropolis. It is the economic, financial, scientific, innovative, shipping, and trade and logistics center of the upper Yangtze River region, a key strategic fulcrum for the Western Development, a vital link between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and an inland open highland. Chongqing is known both as a river city and a foggy city, as well as a mountain city. If you come to Chongqing, I will definitely not take you to the crowded and commercial Ciqikou; nor will I take you to the tourist-filled Zhazidong and Luohan Temple. I certainly don't want to take you to a popular hot pot restaurant where you have to queue for hours for a meal that's not so delicious.
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I hope to find someone like you, like the refreshing mountain breeze, like the warm lights of the ancient city. As long as it's you in the end, that's all I need. The movie "Passing by Your World" not only made Daocheng famous, but also illuminated a niche place like the Second Factory Cultural and Creative Park located on Chongqing's Eling Main Street.
The park was formerly a dilapidated printing factory, which was once very popular. Unfortunately, with the passage of time, the printing factory gradually disappeared in the tide of science and technology. Now it has been transformed into a cultural and creative park full of art and literature. The vicissitudes of history and fashion art collide with each other, exuding a unique charm. With the popularity of the movie, this place has become a new cultural landmark in Chongqing, attracting many literary and artistic young people.
Walking in the cultural and creative park, you can see various old factories, some of which are already in ruins. However, after a slight renovation by the designers, the collision of old and new instantly creates a full sense of art, making people feel as if they have traveled back to the industrial age.
Trendy elements can be seen everywhere in the cultural and creative park. A few simple English letters, matched with an industrial wall, fill the screen with the Instagram style. There is no need for deliberate posing to capture the texture of a blockbuster.
This place combines art and business. In addition to a variety of literary and artistic studios, there are also bars and cafes of different sizes, leading you into this chaotic world.
As we all know, Chongqing is also known as the Mountain City. As a mountainous city, it has the largest number of bridges among Chinese cities. It also has many breathtaking cross-river cableways. Among them, the Yangtze River Cableway is the second cross-river cableway in Chongqing. It has been in operation for more than 30 years and is known as the "first aerial corridor of the Yangtze River" and the "mountain city aerial bus."
The Yangtze River Cableway is a large-scale cross-river passenger cableway designed and manufactured independently in my country. It is 1,166 meters long and connects Chongqing's Yuzhong District and Nan'an District. As a great project in Chongqing's infrastructure projects, the construction of the Yangtze River Cableway not only facilitates citizens, but has now become an optimal viewing platform overlooking the panoramic view of Chongqing, and has become a must-see place for tourists.
The cable car's orange color echoes the Dongshuimen Bridge's distant beauty. It's also equipped with LED nighttime lighting, adding a touch of technological interest. As you slowly move forward from the cabin, you'll see the surging waves below, towering skyscrapers all around, and endless mountain peaks in the distance. The entire city nestles against the backdrop of verdant hills, offering a panoramic view of Chongqing's cityscape.
Climb the Yangtze River Cableway and experience the authentic Chongqing. Today, the Yangtze River Cableway has become a well-known city card of Chongqing, attracting many tourists. There are also many film and television productions shot here.
“I quietly asked the holy monk if the girl was beautiful.” When Hongyadong is mentioned, the scene of the Kingdom of Women in Journey to the West comes to mind. Perhaps beautiful things always trigger people’s imagination.
Some people say that a trip to Chongqing without visiting Hongyadong is doomed to be incomplete. The stilt houses built by the river, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, are charming in the night, like a girl who is not of this world, walking slowly towards me, so beautiful that it is moving.
As a witness to Chongqing's history and culture and a symbol of the city's spirit, it retains the most authentic Bayu style, with architectural techniques such as stilts, staggered buildings, and cliff-side buildings, allowing you to appreciate the most traditional craftsmanship.
Hongyadong integrates catering, entertainment, leisure, health care, hotels and special cultural shopping, forming a unique "three-dimensional aerial pedestrian street" that is eye-catching.
When you come here, in addition to tasting the authentic Bayu culture, you can also eat the most authentic Chongqing hot pot. The scenic area is divided into Dynamic Bar Street, Bayu Style Street, Feast Street Food Street, and City Balcony Exotic Style Street, each with its own merits. The Bar Street is young and enthusiastic, the Style Street has a simple charm, the Food Street is delicious and tempting, and the Exotic Style Street is tranquil and beautiful. It is a place that makes people linger.
If Hongyadong is a pure lady in the daytime, then when night falls, it becomes a young girl who is just beginning to fall in love, so beautiful that it makes people fall in love.
A name that sounds intriguing. After traveling across most of China, this is the first time I hear such an easy-to-understand name. It feels refreshing.
The Yikeshu Scenic Area, as its name suggests, is named after a tree. But what exactly is that tree? It's the yellow locust tree, the city tree of Chongqing. The scenic area features the Yikeshu Observation Deck, making it a prime spot for Chongqing visitors to enjoy the city's nightscape.
The observation deck is equipped with a photography platform and a leisure tea-drinking platform. The railings here are paved with granite and copper flower panels. They are simple and elegant, and complement the surrounding vegetation, which is full of style.
The viewing platform is located halfway up the mountain, facing the main urban area of Chongqing across the river. Standing here, you can take in the panoramic view of Chongqing and enjoy the joy of "looking down on all the mountains".
At sunset, the afterglow of the setting sun fills the entire mountain city, casting a hazy hue, making it ethereal and like a fairyland. As the lights come on and the neon lights flicker, the view is filled with a sea of lights and revelry. Once the bustle fades, the city returns to tranquility.
A tree, a city, and a mountain city sentiment. This unique and niche place embodies countless diverse Chongqings.
If mountains are the background of Chongqing, then bridges are the soul of Chongqing. Chongqing has many bridges, and the one that cannot be missed is the Qiansimen Bridge, a popular bridge with diverse charm.
Qiansimen Bridge, officially known as the Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge, began construction in 2009 and took six years to complete. It officially opened to traffic on April 29, 2015. The bridge stretches 1,647 meters from Cangbai Road in the south to Jiangbei Chengdajie South Road in the north. It features a double-deck design, with the upper deck serving as a two-way, four-lane urban expressway and the lower deck as a dual-track urban transportation system. It is stylish, convenient, and exudes a modern feel.
The bridge, with its orange as its primary color, exudes youthful style and unreserved passion for the mountain city. Beyond the bridge's inherent charm, its location is also exceptional, blending seamlessly into Chongqing's landscape, showcasing the beauty of Chongqing's "mountains, waters, city, and bridges."
This is the best place to overlook Hongyadong. The stilt houses are built layer by layer, combining classic and modern styles, and the Bayu style is in full view.
In order to facilitate tourists to take photos and stay, sightseeing corridors are set up on both sides of the upper lane of the bridge. Standing here, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery on both sides of the Jialing River, which is fashionable, romantic, or classical.
Chongqing has many popular tourist attractions, such as Hongyadong and Qiansimen Bridge. However, there is one attraction that you absolutely cannot miss. As Chongqing’s unique city card, it has attracted many tourists. It is Liziba Station on the eighth floor of the Chongqing Rail Transit Company’s property building, and the station number is 207.
Today, 207 is more than just a number; it's a mark of time imprinted in the hearts of Chongqing residents. If the water train in "Spirited Away" brings you dreams and romance, then the light rail at Liziba Station promises you endless thrills and delight, a kind of celestial joy.
There are tall buildings on both sides of the light rail. These buildings show signs of time after being weathered by wind and rain. There is green grass under the light rail, and the ancient stone walls show the power of life. The new and the old collide with each other and blend into one, fresh and elegant.
It is said that the station was originally designed just to save space, but now it has become a popular tourist attraction in Chongqing. During holidays, the station is crowded with people just to catch a glimpse of the light rail.
Many people may wonder if the train passing through the wall will cause some trouble to local residents. Such concerns are unnecessary. As early as the design stage, the designers used low-noise, low-vibration pneumatic rubber tires and air springs to support the train body, thereby minimizing the vibration and noise caused by the train. In this way, the station and residential buildings complement each other without interfering with each other, achieving a beautiful landscape of harmonious coexistence.
Most people imagine Chongqing as a welcoming, modern city, a paradise for young people, a place where dreams of ideals and freedom can find a home. Even so, within this welcoming metropolis, a few ancient cultural relics remain, adding a touch of charm to the city.
Eling Park, located on Eling Main Street in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, was formerly known as Li Garden, also known as Yi Garden. It is said that it was a private garden built by Li Zhanyang, a wealthy businessman in Chongqing in the late Qing Dynasty, for his father Li Yaoting. It was not until 1958 that it was renamed Eling Park.
The park's overall tone is simple and natural, unlike some popular online attractions. There are no noisy crowds or celebrities checking in, but rather endless tranquility and beauty, making it a perfect place to relax and wander. The park is a quiet place amidst the bustle, with a superior geographical location. The entire park has a large green area, fresh and simple, and full of poetry.
The Soviet Martyrs' Cemetery located in the eastern part of Eling Park is the joint tomb of Soviet pilots Stolf and Katnov. The tombstone looks like a lighthouse from a distance, and the inscription on the tombstone is timeless and awe-inspiring.
Chongqing's transportation is very convenient, with airplanes, trains, and roads all very accessible. People from all over the country can choose the transportation method they find convenient.
airplane
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located in Lianglu Town, Yubei District. The new Terminal 3 opened last year, a short distance from the previous Terminal 2, requiring a shuttle bus. Airport buses and subways run directly into the city center, making travel very convenient.
train
Currently, there are three main railway stations in Chongqing, namely Chongqing Station, Chongqing North Station and Chongqing West Station.
Chongqing Railway Station is a historic old railway station, adjacent to Chongqing's bus station, which has the most frequent trains. Chongqing North Railway Station and Chongqing West Railway Station are primarily high-speed rail stations. Also, be aware that the South and North Plazas at Chongqing North Railway Station are far apart and unconnected, so it's recommended to ask your Chongqing friends in advance.
car
It is worth noting that there are many bus stations in Chongqing. After all, it is one of the important transportation hubs in the southwest region. There are many long-distance bus stations in the city, and shuttle buses to surrounding provinces and cities are also very frequent. When buying tickets, be sure to remember to ask clearly: the prices of many long-distance buses on highways and ordinary roads are different.
Self-driving
If you can drive, you can choose to rent a car and drive yourself. For example, if you want to go to Taohuayuan Scenic Area or Ordovician, public transportation is not very convenient, so it is very convenient to drive there yourself.
