Chongqing Mountain City Trails | Streetlife, Alleys, and the Capital's Oddities: A Cliffside Trail

Day 1 Qixinggang Subway Station → Bodhi Vajra Pagoda → Daqiangba Water Tower → 331 Monument → Ancient City Gate → Consulate Lane → Ren'ai Hall → Riverside Plank Road → Houlu → Jiaochangkou Light Rail Station

All day

Meet at Exit 2 of Qixinggang Subway Station (9:00-9:10 AM for the morning session; 2:00-2:10 PM for the afternoon session)

[Bodhi Vajra Pagoda] Learn about the story of Qixinggang's "haunted and evil spirits"

Taste authentic Chongqing snacks and experience the flavors of the mountain city

Gaze at the Daqiangba Water Tower, visit the "331" Memorial Sculpture, and explore the mountain city's dramatic changes.

The last wall of the mountain city, the only gate leading out of the city by land - Tongyuan Gate, listen to the sound of the war

[Consulate Lane - Mountain City Lane - Ren'ai Hall], recount the history of the mountain city during the Republic of China period, and enjoy the beautiful river view along the riverside plank road.

You can taste the small glutinous rice balls in Shancheng Lane and visit Houlu to learn about the former residences of celebrities in the Republic of China.

11:30-12:00 The tour ends at Jiaochangkou Light Rail Station and the group disbands (the morning version ends around 11:30; the afternoon version ends around 16:30).

Travel time: No car involved, walking all the way

Note: Please wear comfortable and non-slip shoes when climbing up the hill in the mountain city

Q: What should I bring to the event?

A: Although it is a leisure city walk, Chongqing is a mountain city with sloping roads. We recommend that tourists wear comfortable shoes, bring cameras, mobile phones and wallets, wear sunscreen in summer, bring mosquito repellent, and check the weather forecast to consider whether to bring an umbrella.


Q: Is it possible to travel on rainy days?

Answer: Chongqing is more charming on rainy days. As long as it is not a heavy rainstorm, please remember to bring an umbrella.