A Unique Way to Explore Chongqing

In Chongqing, in addition to taking pictures of Hongya Cave and spicy hot pot, this time I tried a different way - walking into the "Mountain City Lane Historical and Cultural Scenic Area" and "Mountain City Trail", deeply feel the teahouse style of old Chongqing. This line allows you to enjoy the authentic old teahouse, enjoy a bowl of fragrant covered bowl of tea, quietly sit in the corner of the market, away from the crowds of tourists, and feel the slow life and comfort of the old city. The biggest highlight of the trip was sipping tea in a teahouse, looking at the mountain city scenery outside the window, listening to the uncles next to me chatting, as if I was back in the streets of Chongqing in the 1980s and 1990s.

Inventory of Chongqing Old Teahouse Slow Life Tour Route

[Mountain City Lane Historical and Cultural Area]
📍Address: No. 234, Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing (about 440 meters walk from Exit 5 of Jiaochangkou Metro Station)
⏰ Open all day year-round

As soon as you walk into Shancheng Lane, you can see bluestone slab roads and mottled old houses, full of old Chongqing flavor. There are old teahouses everywhere in the alley, some of which have been converted from old shops, and some of which are original old houses. Enter an old teahouse - push the wooden door, the interior decoration is all "processed" by the years, wooden chairs, red tea tables, old signs, full of nostalgia. The tea here is mainly covered with a bowl of tea, one cup at a time, brewed by yourself, the tea is fragrant. Tip: It is recommended to go in the morning or afternoon, avoid the most crowded time at noon, it is easier to find a seat by the window, while sipping tea, while quietly watching the time slowly flowing in the mountain city alley.

【Mountain City Trail】
📍Address: Next to No. 234 Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
⏰ Open all day year-round

After tea, stroll along the mountain city trail, which is built along the mountain and retains a large number of old city dwellings and market life. It is the best place to experience the taste of Chongqing's "mountain city". When the weather is nice, the sun shines in the shade of the trees, and there are exhibition halls and small restaurants along the trail. You can rest at any time when you are tired from walking. In some corners, you can also meet locals sunbathing, playing chess, and chatting by the roadside. There is no need to deliberately check in, you might as well spend more time feeling these small temperatures.

[Practical Tips]
- Don't be impatient when tasting tea at an old teahouse. Unlike modern cafes, teahouses emphasize slowly sipping and talking slowly. You can spend half a day sitting down and really immersing yourself in the old local atmosphere.
- There are not many dining options around Mountain City Lane and Mountain City Trail, but there are authentic small noodle shops and old bakeries.
- Both are open year-round, comfortable shoes are recommended, there are many stone roads, steps, comfortable walking is most important.
- You can easily walk to Shancheng Lane from Exit 5 of Juchangkou Metro Station.

【Transportation Strategy】
From the city's main attractions (such as Liberation Monument), take Metro Line 1 to Juchangkou Station, which takes only a 5-minute walk to Mountain City Lane;

[Food Recommendation]
Old Chongqing snacks near Shancheng Lane are not to be missed, such as Chongqing noodles, chicken neck, and old yogurt.

During this trip to Chongqing, I sat in an old teahouse and sipped tea. Looking at the scenery of the market alleys, I really felt the unique fireworks of Chongqing. When I return, I will miss the aroma of the bowl of tea and the leisurely pace of life in the teahouse. Find a day, stop at the old teahouse in Chongqing and feel the authentic human touch!

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