Mountain City Layers of Light and Shadow - A Two-Day Full Tour of Chongqing D2

Itinerary Overview
Take Metro Line 3 (Guanyinqiao (Exit 5) - Niujiaotuo) [towards Yudong], transfer to Line 2 (Niujiaotuo - Zoo (Exit 1)) [towards Yudong]
→ Chongqing Zoo
Take Line 2 (Zoo (Exit 1) - Xiejiawan) [towards Jiaochangkou], transfer to Loop Line Outer Ring (Xiejiawan - ) [towards Haixialu]
(Upon arrival, you can take a taxi as there is a bit of a walk)
→ Huangjueya Old Street (including Sanmao's Former Residence, Laojundong, and Huangge Ancient Path)
→ (Bus) Xiahao Lane, Longmenhao → La La Land → Yangtze River Cableway → Jiefangbei → Hongya Cave → Return to accommodation

Highlights
Chongqing Zoo: Famous for pandas. Visit in the morning to avoid crowds and see the pandas when they are most active. There are multiple pandas to view further inside, so no need to crowd at the front. (Images 1-2)

Huangjueya Old Street: A walkable area connecting several attractions—
Sanmao's Former Residence: A must-visit for literature enthusiasts.
Laojundong and Huangge Ancient Path: Historic streets and alleys full of charm. (Images 3-7)

Xiahao Lane and Longmenhao Old Street: Preserves the old Chongqing lifestyle.
Haoyue Bookstore + La La Land: Enjoy coffee and night views at the bookstore in the evening. The nearby "La La Land" scenic area is perfect for night photography. (Images 8-15)

Yangtze River Cableway: Connects Yuzhong and Nan'an districts. Recommended to ride at dusk to enjoy the sunset and city lights. The cableway can be crowded, so book online in advance or choose off-peak hours.

Jiefangbei and Hongya Cave Night Views: Iconic Chongqing attractions. To avoid crowds, enter from the lower-level entrance for a full view. (Images 16-20)