Luohan Temple, Chongqing
by 小爱同学
Jun 10, 2025
Historic architecture meets modern cityscapes🏙️
Chongqing is absolutely photogenic! Compiled a guide to the best urban photo spots
Post these on social media and you’ll totally slay!
📸 Fig 1: "Chongqing Circle"
📍Opposite Hugui Stone Bus Stop
▪ Frame the bustling Raffles City through the circular sculpture
📸 Fig 2: Longmenhao "I'm in Chongqing"
📍Navigate to "River View Moon Terrace"
▪ Pose with the giant slogan wall + Yangtze River Bridge for ultimate Chongqing vibes
📸 Fig 3: Longmenhao "Mountain City Frame"
📍Navigate to "Jixiashan Hotel"
▪ Romantic minimalist framing - lower your camera and center the subject for best results
📸 Fig 4: Xiahaoli "This is So Chongqing"
📍50m left from Shangxinjie Metro Exit 1
▪ Red brick wall with white slogan - wear solid colors for great contrast
📸 Fig 5-6: Raffles City Sky Park
📍Chongqing Raffles City
▪ City panorama with sunset breezes. Must-do:
🔥 Daytime: MR Coaster & Sky Flyer for best views
🌆 Evening: Sky Walk + Mirror of the Sky for romantic city lights
📸 Fig 7: Xiahaoli Panorama
📍Navigate to "Haoyue Bookstore"
▪ Magical during blue hour when lights turn on
📸 Fig 8: Baixiangju "Yangtze Cableway"
📍Beside Building 4 stairwell
▪ Classic cableway-through-building spot is now blocked - this alternative offers better angles
📸 Fig 9-10: Chongqing Eye Sparking Sky
📍6F Danzishi Old Street, Changjiahui
▪ Stunning two-river views facing Raffles City's nightscape
📸 Fig 11: Luohan Temple
📍Direct access from Xiaoshizi Metro Exit 6
▪ Ancient temple nestled among skyscrapers with layered pagodas
📸 Fig 14: Liziba Light Rail Through Building
📍Liziba Station Exit 1
▪ Trains every 2 minutes - low-angle wide shots are epic
🍜【Food Recs】
Local-approved Yu Tang Fat Mom Hotpot 🍲 (try their fresh-cut beef + braised pork). At Raffles City, internet-famous Maison de Marie 🥖 - their Napoleon pastry with berries 🍓 is refreshing.
🏠【Accommodation】
Chose Qiaori Shan High-Altitude River View Hotel 🏨 for 270° cityscape views. Steps from Jiefangbei - walkable to major attractions 🚖
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