Rainy Day Walk in Chongqing｜Tea Horse Ancient Road Rainy Day Limited Edition

️"Who says you can only stay home on rainy days? The rain in Chongqing is like a romantic filter sprinkled by the gods!" Rainy days are the perfect match for exploring the mountain city～

📍Walking Route
Longmenhao Old Street → Opening Site Park → Shangxin Street → Dunhoupo Old Street → Huangge Ancient Road → Sanmao Former Residence → Laojun Cave → Qingxiang Pavilion Trail

🌿 Act One: Longmenhao Old Street
📍Address: No. 105 Nanbin Road, Nan’an District
"Rain hitting the bluestone slabs, mist locking the stilt houses, this is Chongqing’s hidden side quest!"
Stepping on the wet stone slabs into the old street, the gray walls and black tiles shine after the rain, and river mist rises from under the Longmenhao Moonstone Arch Bridge. In the distance, the cruise ship’s horn blends with raindrops, even the breath feels gentle.
📸 Must-shoot spot: Stand with an umbrella in front of the "Longmenhao" stone tablet, the Dongshuimen Bridge behind the rain curtain appears faintly, every shot looks like a masterpiece! Rainy day business hours: 8:30-22:00

🏛️ Act Two: Opening Site Park
📍Address: No. 2 Tushan Road, Longmenhao Street, Nan’an District
"Bamboo tunnel + rainy river view, a cyberpunk vibe through time and space!"
Enter the dripping bamboo tunnel, water droplets hit your shoulders along the bamboo strips, in the dappled light and shadow you can almost hear the jingling bells of the century-old horse caravans. Climb the viewing platform, the neon lights of Yuzhong Peninsula blur into a starry river in the rain and mist—this isn’t Chongqing, it’s clearly the cyber mountain city from Blade Runner!
💡 Easter egg: Rainy day limited edition light rail passing through buildings, Line 2 train slowly emerges from the mist, just like the underwater train in Spirited Away. Business hours: 10:00-22:00

🎨 Act Three: Shangxin Street Dopamine Old Street
📍Address: Shangxin Street, Nan’an District
"Rain can’t stop the magical clashing colors! Chongqing people’s happy planet!"
Rain washes the Minions graffiti on the street brighter, around the corner you meet rainbow stairs and Chibi Maruko-chan murals. The splash of rain boots in puddles mixes with folk songs from the all-night bar on the corner, instantly healing!
☕️ Must-visit: Ma’anshan Community’s old teahouse, 10 yuan a bowl of old yin tea, the landlady performs water refilling skills with a long-spouted copper pot. Business hours: 24-hour open street area

🌳 Act Four: Dunhoupo Huangge Ancient Road
📍Address: Huangge Ancient Road, Nan’an District
"Horse hoof prints + rain mist, the 800-year-old ancient road instantly turns into a fantasy film set!"
The horse hoof prints on the bluestone slabs vary in depth, just like the "GPS navigation" in martial arts novels. Around the corner, you meet an old porter shouting, "Be careful, girl, slippery road."
🍵 Wild charm hit: Mid-mountain Leixiang tea stall, freshly roasted Leixiang tea bubbling, warming both stomach and heart～

📜 Act Five: Sanmao Former Residence
📍Address: No. 23 Chongwen Road, Nan’an District
"Sanmao’s former residence in the rain, even memories carry moisture."
Push open the creaking wooden door, in the rain you seem to hear the footsteps of young Sanmao. By the carved wooden window stands her old desk, and the glass cabinet holds a rain-stained corner of "Stories of the Sahara."
✨ Must for cultural creatives: 10 yuan postcards stamped with the exclusive "Sanmao Former Residence" postmark! Business hours: 8:30-17:00

☯️ Act Six: Laojun Cave Taoist Temple
📍Address: Top of Jinzi Mountain, Nan’an District
"Seeking love? Seeking fortune? Praying on rainy days is even more effective!"
Climb the slippery stone steps to the mountaintop, the temple’s red walls are stunning in the rain. Kneeling on the meditation cushion with eyes closed, the Yangtze River turns into a silver chain winding through the clouds and mist—this scene is truly magical!
🎋 Vegetarian delicacy: 10 yuan vegetarian lunch, stir-fried mushrooms so fragrant you’ll eat three bowls of rice! Business hours: 8:00-18:00

🏞️ Finale: Qingxiang Pavilion Trail
📍Address: Daxingchang, Nanshan, Nan’an District
"Qingxiang Pavilion after the rain is the closing love letter to the mountain city."
The green mountains are washed into emerald color by the rain, sitting on a bench munching on 4 yuan brown sugar glutinous rice cakes, Chongqing’s healing vibe is just so simple and unpretentious～

💌 Practical Tips:
✅ Anti-slip essentials: Hiking shoes + trekking poles (stone steps are super slippery!)
✅ Photo props: Long-handled transparent umbrella (maximizes artistic vibe)
✅ Travel light: Don’t follow me carrying a DSLR, phone + waterproof case is enough
✅ Transportation guide: Get off at Shangxin Street Station on Light Rail Line 6, the whole route is walkable

🌈 Why choose rainy days?
"Rainy days in Chongqing are the city’s premium filter～"
The misty Yangtze River Cableway, the hazy Hongya Cave, the rain curtains under street lamps... this is the proper way to experience the 8D Magic City!