9 Must-Visit Hidden Gem Neighborhoods for Citywalks in Chongqing! Avoid the crowds and capture stunning shots

These off-the-beaten-path, photogenic neighborhoods will help you unlock the most local ways to explore the mountain city!✨ Even locals love these citywalk routes, so save them now～💕

① Ziwei Road | Huangnibang, Yubei District, Ziwei Road
☕️ Chongqing’s "Little Shanghai"! The ultimate spot for morning coffee and evening cocktails 🍸
From Instagram-worthy cafes to cozy little bars, the whole street exudes a lazy chic vibe～
📸 Photo tip: The best light for shooting is between 4-6 PM!

② Shancheng Trail | 234 Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District
🏔 The 8D textbook of the mountain city!
Bluestone slabs + stilted buildings, and you’ll find adorable creative shops around every corner～
💡 Experience: Don’t miss the joy of climbing slopes and steps!

③ E’ling No.2 Factory | No.1 E’ling Main Street, Yuzhong District
🎞 The filming location from "Passing Through the World"!
An industrial-style factory converted into a creative park, even the air feels artistic～
🌟 Hidden gem: The recording studio of the Times Youth League is right here!

④ Halo Shopping Park | 118 Hucai Road, Liangjiang New Area
🌿 Chongqing’s version of "Avatar’s Pandora"!
Giant screen waterfall + indoor rainforest, every shot looks like a sci-fi blockbuster～
🕒 Best time: Weekday mornings when it’s least crowded

⑤ Taping Community | Taping Community, Guanyinqiao, Jiangbei District
🇰🇷 Pretend you’re in Seoul!
Cream-colored shops + Korean signs, and in April, the streets are filled with blooming jacarandas 🌺
👗 Outfit tip: Light-colored fairy dresses make for better photos

⑥ Daijia Alley | Daijia Alley, Yuzhong District
🐾 The best viewpoint of Hongyadong!
Cat murals on the cliffside are irresistibly cute, and the night view is stunning 🌃
⚠️ Note: Fewer people after 9 PM

⑦ Shibati | Shibati, Yuzhong District
🎑 A thousand-year memory of old Chongqing
The stairs featured in "Passing Through Your World" are truly breathtaking!
💓 Must-visit: Don’t miss the Memory Museum!

⑧ Guanyinqiao | Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street, Jiangbei District
🌆 The pinnacle of nightlife!
The "I’m in Chongqing" LED screen + neon streets, with a light show after 8 PM
📷 Best shot: From the pedestrian bridge looking down

⑨ Xiahao Old Street | Xiahao Old Street, Nan’an District
🏮 A magical space where old meets new
Hidden among blue bricks and black tiles are many artist studios, with surprises at every corner
🍵 Recommendation: Be sure to stop by the old street teahouse

✨ Super practical tips:
✅ Bring 3 outfits: artistic style / Korean style / vintage style
✅ The best light for photos is on sunny afternoons from 3-5 PM
✅ Avoid weekends and holidays for fewer crowds and better shots

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