Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall: The Ultimate Guide to Chongqing

Chongqing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (hereinafter referred to as the "Planning Hall") is located in Danzishi, Nan'an District. It was previously located at Chaotianmen Square, which was also a nice place. However, after the renovation of Chaotianmen Square and to keep up with the times, it was moved to Nanbin Road. Chaotianmen, as the image of Chongqing's "bow", symbolizes Chongqing's fearless and courageous progress. Now, moving to Nanbin Road, it offers a stronger sense of planning by providing views of the Yuzhong Peninsula and Jiangbeizui's urban landscape.

The Planning Hall currently has about three floors open to the public. The first floor has many interactive installations, especially an immersive mountain and water scene with impressive light and shadow effects, though it might make some people dizzy, so be careful when walking. The second and third floors provide various introductions to Chongqing, such as its history, nature, culture, urban construction, and planning. Although it is called a Planning Hall, it offers comprehensive information about Chongqing. For example, there is a large model of Chongqing's main urban area. This model was also present at Chaotianmen but only showed up to Bishan. Now, it includes places like Qijiang and Tongliang. There are also various planning maps, such as parks, schools, and rail transit. These topics are often discussed by many people, and here you can get direct answers instead of relying on hearsay. Additionally, the hall has kept up with the times by adding many trendy elements, such as a miniature Liziba station and a facade mimicking the popular Hongya Cave style, placed next to the escalators on each floor, making it a great spot for photos.

There are many diverse city guides online, and it can be hard to tell which ones are accurate. However, whether it's Chongqing or any other city, I believe that visiting the city's planning hall will give you a general macro understanding of the city. Based on this, you can combine some detailed guides to create a city tour route that suits you. Moreover, due to the encyclopedic knowledge presented in the Planning Hall, it is not only suitable for adults as a reference for work, living, and life but also for children to learn about the elements and operations of the city.

Post by William Miller William]21 | Aug 13, 2024