Chongqing is a place full of h

Chongqing is a place full of historical charm and unique mountain city style. Whether you want to feel the old Chongqing people's life or want to take pictures, this time we recommend you to spend half a day walking the Shancheng Lane historical and cultural features area and the mountain city trail. If you want to travel leisurely, slowly sipping tea in a teahouse, listening to books, eating breakfast noodles and dinner pot are all must-do authentic experiences!

Hill City Lane Historical and Cultural Scenic Area
No. 234 Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, about 440 meters walk from Exit 5 of Juechangkou Metro Station. This is one of the places in Chongqing that best embodies the style of the old city. It is built on a mountain with winding paths, and many old buildings and literary and artistic shops from the Republic of China period have been preserved along the way. There are plenty of specialty teahouses, some even have dedicated people to talk, sit down and slowly feel the slow life of the people of the mountain city. Mountain City Lane is 1 km long, up and down, and it feels good to walk. It is suitable for taking pictures while walking.

Mountain town trail
It's right near Hill City Lane, you can walk directly there. The staircases built along the city wall, with a combination of slopes and stairs, have a different atmosphere both during the day and at dusk. Along the trail, you will see bridges, old residential buildings, old trees, and snack stalls at the alleys, where you can experience the most authentic slice of Chongqing life. If you get tired halfway through the walk, don't worry about no place to sit and enjoy. Since it's open all day, you can walk slowly and don't have to rush.

Recommended routes
From Jichangkou MTR Station, go to the Shancheng Lane Cultural Scenic Area and walk slowly from the south to the north main road. Along the way, you can stop at a teahouse for a cup of tea, listen to a book, or take pictures of the Republic of China architecture. After about an hour, walk over to the next mountain city trail, choose the next stepped route to walk around, remember to check out the surrounding snack stalls along the way, recommended to try Chongqing noodles in the morning, dinner can go back to nearby to eat hot pot, perfect experience of Chongqing local life.

Must check in
1. Mountain City Lane Literary and Art Teahouse and old-fashioned alley entrance
2. The exterior of the old house during the Republic of China
3. View of the Mountain City Trail overlooking the Jialing River
4. Alley entrance small noodle shop, hot pot restaurant shop entrance
Every corner is full of Chongqing characteristics, whether shooting scenery or selfies are beautiful!

Practical tips
1. Hiking City Alleys and Trails It is recommended to wear light shoes, with stepped ramps, walking up and down your feet more comfortably.
2. Be sure to reserve time to sit in the teahouse and feel the slow pace of Chongqing people.
3. Breakfast recommended nearby Chongqing noodles, dinner can find a hot pot restaurant, very local taste.
4. Photography recommended morning or evening light is the most beautiful, but holidays will be crowded, want to avoid the crowds choose weekdays.
5. Remember to bring water when traveling in summer, Chongqing is hot and easy to sweat.

Topic: #Chongqing Old Town #Mountain City Alley Exploration #Mountain City Trail Photo #Teahouse Slow Life #Chongqing Authentic Food

Post by _TS***2x | Oct 1, 2025

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