Explore the Timeless Beauty of Ciqikou Ancient Town
by Vivii_
Feb 19, 2025
Chongqing must-do city line recommendation! If you come to Chongqing for the first time, it is strongly recommended to experience this "8D magical city": not only the light rail through the building, but also casually check-in a street with hot pot aroma overflowing, the atmosphere of ancient and modern blend is impressive. The trip starts from the popular Liberation Monument Pedestrian Street, passing through the fireworks and humane 18 Ladders, trendy art landmarks, night view photo Hongya Cave, and the food gathering place of Ciqikou Ancient Town. 👟 It is recommended that your clothes and shoes must be comfortable, because the terrain of Chongqing is really "up and down can not stop ~"
Inventory of city highlights📍
1. The magic of 8D city: elevators, overpasses, cave tunnels, step by step surprises.
2. Hot Pot + Spicy Chicken Everywhere: The gourmet theme will never let you down.
3. A mixture of ancient and modern: the prosperity of Liberation Monument, the retro of Hongya Cave, the old-school life of Ciqikou.
Recommended attractions 🗺️
- Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street
Address: No. 100, Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
The most crowded city landmark, a collection of brands, cafes and authentic snacks. The atmosphere is the most at night, especially suitable for taking pictures.
- Kuixing Building
Address: No. 17, Datang Plaza, Linjiangmen, Yuzhong District
A mix of historical and modern architecture, the buildings are quaint and especially suitable for walking or taking a slow photo.
- Lam Chung Lek Spicy Chicken (Go Lek Shan Head Office)
Address: No. 199, Oujiawan Society, Geleshan Town (next to the 300-ladder ancient road and the century-old yellow jujube tree)
Must-try spicy chicken, as well as hot pepper chicken, return pot meat, green pepper skin egg, sour and spicy fern root powder are worth a try! The restaurant environment is full of old Chongqing flavor, it is recommended to locate in advance.
- Hongya Cave
Address: Happiness Plaza Coffee Customer
The night view is not to be missed! The antique building full of lanterns matches the night view of Jialing River, suitable for posting on friends📸. You can also drink a cup of coffee and slowly feel the magical Sichuan and Chongqing atmosphere.
- Chongqing Two Rivers Tour
Address: No. 92, Binjiang Road, Jialing River, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Opening Hours: 12:00 - 22:00 (entrance closes at 21:00)
Tickets: RMB 15.0
Taking a boat ride to see the city skyline is especially suitable for evening or evening to feel the 8D night view of Chongqing.
- Cathay Arts Center, Chongqing
Modern and suitable for those of you who love art, the building itself is a giant photo-taking scene.
- MOUNTWELL Mountain Executive Suites Hotel (Jiefangbei Hongyadong Branch)
Conveniently within walking distance of Liberation Monument and Hongya Cave, it is suitable for city explorers.
- Chongqing Eighteen Ladder Traditional Scenic Area
Old-fashioned stone stairs, plenty of snacks, specialty coffee shops, you can feel the life of authentic Chongqing people at any time.
- Ba Guo Jiu Wang Ye Hot Pot
Authentic Chongqing hot pot restaurant, spicy and fresh, recommended to make an appointment in advance when crowded in the evening.
- The ancient town of Ciqikou
The old streets and alleys of all kinds of specialty handmade, traditional snacks are very complete, very suitable for slow travel.
- White Elephant House
Especially recommended to go in the morning or dusk, the atmosphere is super good, suitable for photography.
City Practical Tips💡
- 8D city stairs many, shoes must be comfortable! It is recommended to carry rain gear, the weather changes more.
- There are many hot pot restaurants but often queues, if you want to experience the most authentic taste, it is recommended to avoid meals or make a reservation in advance.
- Hongya Cave & Eighteen Stairs are especially suitable for photography at night, the lighting is very sense.
- Chongqing people are very friendly, unfamiliar with the road rest assured to ask locals.
Transportation guide
The Chongqing Metro is accessible in all directions, making it easy to reach between the main attractions. The Liberation Monument Pedestrian Street, Hongya Cave, and Eighteen Ladders are all around the city center and can be connected by foot. The ancient town of Ciqikou can be reached directly by Metro Line 1.
Food recommendations
In addition to the famous hot pot, Lin Zhongle Spicy Chicken is definitely a local specialty of Chongqing, and the bean curd and small crispy pork at the mouth of the porcelain mouth are also a must-try! You might as well choose an old hot pot restaurant to feel the authentic spicy food.
Topic Recommendations:
#Chongqing Night View #Spicy Chicken #Hong Ya Cave Photo #8D City Experience #Hot Pot Humanity #Chongqing #Chongqing Good Places #Chongqing Tourism
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