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It's not the first time I've been to Chengdu, and there are always many reasons to attract me to this southwestern city, in the dialect of Chengdu, it is Bashi. In this place, cooking a small hot pot, or ordering a bowl of tea under the sycamore tree, or watching a Sichuan opera in a teahouse are all small happinesses in this city.
from Guangzhou to Chengdu, from the Pearl River Delta Plain to the Chengdu Plain, you can get there soon. Stepping off the plane, the air seemed to be filled with a different sense of relaxation.
Itinerary
Day1: Chengdu Airport - Jinli Ancient Street - Chunxi Road - Niuhua Bapo Malatang
Day2: Taikoo Li - Kuanzhai Alley - Zhou Xiaoyu Cold Pot Fish
Day3: Chengdu Shangri-La - Shuijin Street
Day4: Huashengyuan Golden Cake Dream Kingdom - Hongya Cave
Day5: Zhongshuge - Liziba - A Tree
Day6: Liberation Monument - Chongqing Chengdu Airport
The two-hour flight was very fast, and I arrived in Chengdu at 12 o'clock, put down my luggage, and chose to go to Jinli Ancient Street as the first stop.
Jinli Ancient Street - Antique Old Street
In Chengdu There are many quaint old streets, Jinli Ancient Street is a place that is often famous in Africa.
Legend has it that Jinli Ancient Street can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty and is also considered by some scholars to be the earliest commercial street in China.
More importantly, the Wuhou Shrine of Zhuge Wuhou, who was revered by the literati of all dynasties and commemorated the spirit and resourcefulness of Zhuge Wuhou, is also located here. Therefore, this is also a place that cannot be missed when coming to Chengdu.
Jinli Ancient Street, which can be seen now, was built in 2004 and still uses a retro design to try its best to restore the flavor of that year.
In Jinli Ancient Street, the buildings still use the old style, and the blue tile roof stone pavement, walking in the middle, has the taste of traveling back in time.
Since Jinli Ancient Street was once a bustling commercial street, today, Jinli Ancient Street will naturally not lack a variety of shops. Whether it is exquisite food or interesting souvenirs, it has become another scenery in Jinli Ancient Street.
In fact, I am not disgusted by all kinds of goods in the attraction, these shops, these vendors can add countless vitality to a place.
In Jinli Ancient Street, there are many displays of intangible cultural heritage. Whether it's a fun shadow puppet play or a childlike sugar blower, you can see the traditional flavors that have become rare over the years.
are also many peaceful scenery in Jinli Ancient Street. The creek and stone arch bridge, the narrow streets and red lanterns, and the still green ginkgo trees have all witnessed the history of Jinli Ancient Street here, and it is as quiet as ever.
Chunxi Road - the hustle and bustle in the confusion
The pedestrian street in every city must be the most prosperous place in the local area. Chunxi Road in Chengdu is the pedestrian street here.
When I came to Chunxi Road, it was not too late. Outside Chunxi Road, there is a cultural and creative night market here. In the stalls here, you can see a lot of interesting small goods, coupled with the blurry lights, making this place a beautiful attraction.
Walking into Chunxi Road, the first feeling must be the prosperity here.
Whether it is tourists who come here or locals who come here to shop, Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street is full of liveliness. The stores of various brands here are always bustling with customers.
And in the pedestrian street, there are many interesting sights to see. Many bronze statues are placed here, from the bronze statues of the Republic of China costumes to the bronze statues of Mr. Sun Yat-sen. The bronze statue also constitutes the taste of the past, plus the copper plates inlaid on the floor, which have a historical flavor and wind and frost, and a little cyan copper sculpture is very historical.
Niuhua Bapo Malatang - Seeking the spicy taste rooted in the city
The first meal I came to Chengdu and chose Malatang.
The land of Sichuan and Chongqing seems to be filled with the smell of spiciness, which is rooted in this city and flows in the blood of the people here.
Niuhua Bapo Malatang is a well-known local spicy hot, and this store has appeared in many programs, which is enough to see the popularity of this store in Chengdu.
Niuhua Bapo Malatang was first founded in Leshan, not far from Chengdu, so the logo of this store also uses the Q version of the image of the Leshan Giant Buddha as the logo, which is very cute.
Walking into the store, the decoration is also quite antique. The store uses a lot of antique decoration, red window fences, wooden tables, very traditional taste.
Perhaps in order to adapt to the tastes of more people, there are many other flavors of pot bases to choose from in addition to the spicy taste.
I chose the mandarin duck pot, in addition to the spicy pot base, there is also a tomato pot base. Tomatoes are made from Xinjiang tomatoes, the tomato flesh produced in Xinjiang is thick and sweet, and the soup base is very rich and sweet after adding broth.
And the spicy pot base, in addition to the spicy taste, the taste of the broth is also very strong, not just the stimulating spicy taste at all.
The ingredients here are placed in a large open refrigerator that diners can take for themselves.
You don't have to call the waiter to order, and the style of what you like to eat and take is more convenient and free.
There are many kinds of ingredients here, and when placed in the safe, the fresh color of the ingredients is already appetizing.
Beef skewers are the most popular ingredient in Malatang, and Chengdu people will always take a lot of beef skewers when they eat Malatang.
Here, beef skewers also have a variety of different textures. There are beef skewers made with pure beef, as well as beef wrapped in various ingredients such as peppercorns, houttuynia houttuynia, and celery.
The beef absorbs the flavors of different ingredients and has a richer flavor. And when you eat it, there is not only the smoothness and toughness of the beef, but also the taste of other ingredients, and the layers of different textures are matched together, which is very wonderful.
There are many other ingredients, the part of the braised fat intestine fat paste is full of sweetness and crispy, and the other ingredients are also very fresh and delicious, blanched in the bottom of the pot, Scoop out the blanched meat from a bamboo skewer and put it on a seasoning plate, dip it in the seasoning, and put it in your mouth while it is hot, and it is delicious.
In addition to skewers, the other ingredients here are also very fresh. The tripe and goose intestines are crisp and tender, and it is also a kind of happiness to watch the various delicious ingredients you choose roll in the bottom of the hot pot.
Day2: Taikoo Li - Kuanzhai Alley - Boat Xiaoyu Cold Pot Fish Taikoo Li - The collision of fashion and leisure
The first stop on the second day's tour was Taikoo Li.
When it comes to the most fashionable place in Chengdu, there must be the name Taikoo Li. At Taikoo Li, all international first-line brands can basically be found here.
Find a café here and sit in the street-facing position, and the hipsters who come and go have become a beautiful sight in Taikoo Li.
In addition to fashion, there are also many literary and artistic places in Taikoo Li. The Fangsuo Bookstore here is such a place.
In Fangsuo Bookstore, shuttle through the huge bookcases, choose a book you are interested in, find a quiet corner to sit down, Time also seems to be slowing down and becoming beautiful here.
In addition to various books, all kinds of exquisite crafts are also worth looking at.
Wide and narrow alleys - the courtyard is a little deep
Wide and narrow alleys are also very famous tourist spots in Chengdu, which are composed of wide alleys and narrow alleys, Two parallel alleys, one wide and one narrow, form a unique landscape.
Kuanzhai Alley was built in the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 100 years. The buildings in the alley are basically green brick imitation courtyards, the courtyard is deep, and there are various green trees planted in the courtyard, so that the wide and narrow alleys have an elegant taste.
Walking in the narrow and wide alleys, the green bricks and tiles are full of ancient feelings. Plus the bamboo trees planted in the courtyard, it is very elegant.
In fact, in the wide and narrow alleys, there are no attractions that must be checked in, and these two alleys are already moving enough. Feel free to walk around, see the traces left by the years on the green bricks, and watch the wind blow the bamboo leaves, all of which are leisure time to come here.
There are many teahouses in Kuanzhai Alley, and in the life of Chengdu people, drinking tea seems to always be an indispensable thing in life. A bowl of tea and talking about the world is the Bashi life that Chengdu people like.
In Kuanzhai Alley, there are also many teahouses, and Sichuan opera performances, face changing and other performances have also been added to these teahouses, and sitting in them has become more interesting.
Or under the tree here, lie down on the bamboo lounger, let the ear picker pick out the ear, and the leisure in the shade of the tree is also a feeling worth experiencing here.
Zhou Xiaoyu Cold Pot Fish - Feel the charm of food< img src="https://dimg04.c-ctrip.com/images/0103l1200081tgmb7A003_W_671_0_Q90.jpg?proc=autoorient" />
For dinner, I chose the small fishing cold pot fish that came here. Cold pot fish is a famous delicacy in the land of Bashu, using a cooking method similar to hot pot to make fresh fish, which not only has the aroma of hot pot, but also retains the tenderness of the fish.
If you cook the fish directly in the hot pot, the delicate fish is easy to fall apart, while the cold pot fish is to cook the fish and the bottom of the pot separately first, turn off the heat and then put it in the pot. After eating the fish, turn on the heat and blanch the other ingredients.
Legend has it that this delicacy was researched and made by Su Dongpo, in fact, I have always thought that Su Dongpo is a literary master and must also be an out-and-out gourmet, otherwise there would be no Dongpo meat that can be seen everywhere in the country. From the Song Dynasty to the present, cold pot fish has been extremely popular, which shows the charm of this dish.
Walking into the boat to fish for cold pot fish, there are already many diners. What can attract diners is not only delicious, but also affordable.
in the boat small fishing cold pot fish, the fish ranges from more than 20 yuan to 50 yuan a catty, and the price is already quite affordable. What diners like even more is that the vegetarian dishes, cold dishes and fruits here are free to pick up, which is very cost-effective.
The decoration here is also quite comfortable, with a simple decoration, using a light-colored design, and it feels very bright to sit in it.
details of the decoration are quite surprising, and the lighting and other decorations are very special.
I ordered aconite, moriarty, and fat sausage, and a variety of different meats are definitely very satisfying for me who likes meat.As for the bottom of the pot, I chose the bottom of the sauerkraut pot, the slightly sour taste of sauerkraut is especially suitable for summer, especially appetizing. And the sauerkraut also adds a little peppercorns and chili peppers, which are not heavy and spicy, but the slight spicy taste is very refreshing and appetizing.
The aconite fish is tender, and the heat in the store is really good, and the freshly blanched fish has the most outstanding taste. Dipping the soup in the bottom of the pot, the soft and smooth fish has a melt-in-your-mouth feeling.
Consumption fish is a fish that grows in the Yangtze River Basin, the fish meat is firm and sweet, and it has a slight salty taste, which tastes more delicious.
The meat is refreshing and sweet, and the meat with a little bit of feeling is the most delicious in the mouth.
Especially the legs, the flesh is firm and the entrance is the most moving. The meat absorbs the taste of the sauerkraut and is also very refreshing.
Fat intestines are also very popular ingredients, fat intestines are tough, and fat and thin are moderate, the fat in the fat intestine is actually the essence of the fat intestine, It can make the fat sausage extra sweet and fragrant.
The tough casing and the sweet and tender fat, the unique taste of fat sausage is always fascinating.
After eating the meat, boil the hot pot again and add a variety of fresh vegetables. Here all the vegetables are placed in an open freezer for self-pickup. Whether it's crunchy green bamboo shoots or sweet white radish, it's perfect for the bottom of the pot. Finally, a free watermelon is a little happiness after the meal.
Day3: Chengdu Shangri-La-Shuijin Street
On the third day in Chengdu, there are not too many itinerary options. Stroll around the hotel, relax in the hotel and enjoy your leisure time in Chengdu.
Chengdu Shangri-La - Enjoyment in a star-rated hotel
Every time I come to Chengdu, I will choose Chengdu Shangri-La Hotel as my home. Shangri-La is located right in the heart of Chengdu, downstairs is Lan Kwai Fong and Jiuyan Bridge, where Chengdu's nightlife is gathered.
Moreover, the hotel in Shangri-La has an excellent view, with a view of the flowing Jinjiang River, and the scenery is very good.
Lunch was served at the Shangri-La Hotel's Xianggong Palace, where the production of the Xianggong Chinese Restaurant has always been very reassuring and convincing. The same is true of the incense palace of Shangri-La in Chengdu.
The Xiangyong here focuses on Sichuan cuisine, but the Sichuan cuisine here also adds a lot of innovation. Unlike traditional Sichuan cuisine, which is heavy and spicy, the Sichuan cuisine here retains the spicy characteristics while also being slightly lighter, better highlighting the original flavor of the food.
The sauerkraut fish is made with rattan pepper, which is more refreshing. And the udon noodles are added as a staple food, absorbing the broth and being delicious.
The husband and wife's lung slices are full of fragrance, and the hair and blood are hidden under the red oil are all kinds of tender and delicious ingredients.
The beef pot helmet is the signature delicacy here, and when Obama visited Chengdu, it was Shangri-La's beef pot helmet that the US president, who was accustomed to tasting various delicacies, would never forget. The beef pot helmet has a crispy and fluffy outer skin, wrapped in fragrant beef, and each bite has a different texture. The beef pot helmet is also paired with a small bowl of tofu pudding, which is the most suitable for soft tofu pudding with beef pot helmet.
There are other delicious and equally wonderful ones.
Back to Shangri-La, it was still early, so I simply ordered an afternoon tea at the lobby bar of the hotel and was in a daze.
Shangri-La's lobby bar is designed with large floor-to-ceiling glass, which can directly see the scenery of Jinjiang River and Jiuyan Bridge outside.
The afternoon tea set is very sumptuous, and a variety of exquisite snacks are placed on shelves resembling tree branches, which are served atmospheric enough. With a cup of fragrant coffee or a pot of refreshing tea, looking at the sun outside the window, just in a daze, it is also a happy thing.
Dinner buffet at Shangri-La's Rong Coffee. The buffet here is very rich and will definitely satisfy all tastes.
meat The variety of meat here is also very rich. Steak, foie gras and other high-end ingredients can be selected immediately, and then let the chef cook on the spot, fragrant and tender foie gras, fresh steak, are excellent delicacies.
Seafood The most popular thing about a buffet must be a variety of seafood. There are many types of seafood here, from sashimi to cold cuts to tempura, and the seafood is all very fresh.
Whether it's fatty salmon or sweet and refreshing prawns, a variety of seafood is available here, paired with a refreshing glass of white wine, which brings out the sweetness of the seafood.
Finally, let's have a dessert, which has a wide variety of desserts. A variety of cakes and ice creams that are sweet but not greasy, you can always make a rich meal an excellent boost.
Mizuzu Street - a different quiet flavor< img src="https://dimg04.c-ctrip.com/images/0105d1200081tgn1vD1AE_W_671_0_Q90.jpg?proc=autoorient" />
Next to Shangri-La, is Lan Kwai Fong, a famous bar street in Chengdu.
Coming to Lan Kwai Fong in the morning, of course not here for a drink. When it comes to Lan Kwai Fong, many people will always associate it with nightlife, but in fact, Lan Kwai Fong in the morning, the quiet Lan Kwai Fong also has a unique flavor.
There are not many places open in Lan Kwai Fong in the morning, and the few open cafes have a quiet taste. Ordering a coffee here and seeing the quiet of this noisy bar street is also a very special option.
Next to Lan Kwai Fong, there is Shuijin Street. If it is the wine of Sichuan and Chongqing, then Shuijingfang will definitely be remembered by many people. As a famous liquor in Sichuan and Chongqing, Shuijingfang has a fragrant taste and is always loved by countless people. On Shuijin Street, there is the Shuijingfang Museum. And here, you can also feel the rich wine culture of Chengdu.
Mizuzu Street has a retro architectural design, and the buildings here are full of antique. Here, the building is full of antique, even the shop doors here are made of wooden planks, which are very traditional.
Day4: Watson Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom - Hongya Cave
On the fourth day, I came to Chongqing from Chengdu. Although they are both the most prosperous cities in the west, Chengdu, located on the plain, and Chongqing, a mountain city, have completely different flavors.
From Chengdu to Chongqing, there is a high-speed rail connection, and it takes more than three hours to arrive.
Watson Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom
The first stop in Chongqing, I chose Watson Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom.
In every girl's heart, there must be a princess dream.
In the world of princesses, a dreamy castle is always an element that cannot be missing.
The Watson Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom can meet girls' expectations and fantasies about the castle.
In the Dream Kingdom of Golden Cake in Watson Garden, you can see a variety of castles of different styles.
The colors of the castle are very bright, and the bright castle is like a fairy tale world, very dreamy.
Each castle here has a different theme, some castles can participate in making cakes with their own hands, and some castles have various wonderful exhibitions, so that the castle is a wonderful fairy tale world.
garden between the castles is also full of various fairy tale elements, whether it is sculptures or huge hot air balloons, which make people feel like they are in a fairy tale world, which is very wonderful and interesting.
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in Chongqing Yangtze River Bianhe On the banks of the Jialing River, there were many stilt buildings.
This kind of building was once a building loved by the poor in Chongqing because it was easy to build and cheap. And Hongya Cave was once a gathering place for stilt buildings in Chongqing.
Hongya Cave was rebuilt after 2000, and during the construction, the design concept of the stilt building was followed, and now it has become a must-visit attraction when coming to Chongqing. The earliest history of Hongya Cave can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty, and it was once the city gate of Chongqing, where there are countless stories and countless memories belonging to Chongqing.
Hongya Cave has a total of 11 floors, the first floor is located on the banks of the Jialing River, layer by layer, each floor has a different scenery.
If Hongya Cave is the most famous, it must be the night view here. Hongya Cave is decorated with brilliant lights, and the brilliantly lit Hongya Cave has also become an important scenery in Chongqing's Sleepless City.
On the top floor of Hongya Cave, you can see the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. When the time comes to night, the light of various lights on the river is the most beautiful scenery here. The cruise ship passes by, and the cruise ship with lights breaks through the river, which is also a beautiful scenery.
In Hongya Cave, there are various characteristic shops on each floor. A variety of exquisite souvenirs, a variety of delicious specialty snacks can be found here. Walking in Hongya Cave, the fireworks of snacks, the lights of the shops, and the sounds of shouting form a lively and confusing world.
Day5: Zhongshuge--Liziba--A tree
When you wake up, you want to walk around, so go and sit in Chongqing The light rail.
Chongqing In this city, light rail is an important means of transportation. In the mountain city of Chongqing, it is always difficult to build rail transit underground. Therefore, most of the light rail here is located on the ground, so taking the light rail has become a special way to see the city in Chongqing.
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always feel that walking to a bookstore is a happy thing. The first station of the light rail chose Zhongshuge.
Pick a book in the bookstore, sit or stand in the corner of the bookstore, read a book, or be in a daze, and relax for a while, it is a happy hour.
The decoration of Zhongshuge is quite chic, and the bookshelves are not densely packed, staggered and very elegant.
In the Zhongshu Pavilion, there is also a lobby with countless bookshelves. Layers of bookshelves make this place a unique landscape.
Picking a book here, being in a daze here, and letting time slip away quietly is a kind of happiness.
Liziba - the unique scenery of the light rail passing through the wall
if you say Chongqing The most famous station of the light rail must be Liziba Station.
Here, the light rail passes through the building, and watching the light rail pass through the middle of the building becomes a unique landscape.
At Liziba,
Take the light rail to Liziba Station, which is located on the sixth floor of the building, which is very interesting. And on the first floor, there is a special observation deck. From the observation deck, you can clearly see the light rail entering and leaving the building. On the other side, there is the wide surface of the Jialing River.
On one side are mountains and on the other side are flowing rivers, which is also a unique scenery in Chongqing.
Watch the light rail pass through the wall here, watch the sunset of the Jialing River dye the city yellow, everything is dreamy and happy.
A tree in Nanshan - the closest place to sunset in the city
If you want to see the night view of Chongqing, then it must be a good choice to see it from a high place.
A tree in Nanshan is the most suitable place to see the night view of Chongqing.
A tree in Nanshan was once a botanical garden in Chongqing, and you can see a variety of plants on the mountains here, which also makes the mountains green.
But what attracted me here was not just the botanical garden, but the observation deck here. The observation deck here has a total of seven floors, but because it is already located in the middle of the mountain, you can directly see the beautiful scenery of Chongqing.
Each floor of the observation deck is designed with floor-to-ceiling glass, so you can directly see the beautiful scenery outside the window. If you want to have a more open view, then the top floor must not be missed.
On the observation deck on the top floor, you can see the scenery of the entire Yuzhong District, come here, watch the sunset go down, and watch the lights of Yuzhong District turn on. The lights make the sky over the city and the river surface here bright, which is very charming.
Day6: Jiefang Monument - Chengdu Airport 
Unknowingly, 6 days have passed like this, and on the last day in Chongqing, let's take a walk to the Liberation Monument on the pedestrian street in Chongqing. Let the memory of this trip stay here and look forward to the next reunion.
Jiefang Monument Pedestrian Street - a different historical memory< img src="https://dimg04.c-ctrip.com/images/0103l1200081tgpqt1DE3_W_671_0_Q90.jpg?proc=autoorient" />
The last day in Chongqing should be said to be half a day I chose to come to the Jiefang Monument Pedestrian Street here.
The Liberation Monument is a monument built to commemorate the liberation of Chongqing, where the story of the Liberation War is recorded and the heroic figure is engraved on the relief.
Since then, the surrounding area has continued to develop, and now the area around Jiefangbei is already the CBD of Chongqing, the most prosperous place in Chongqing.
In Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, you can see various international brand stores, which is a must-see for those who like to shop.
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street is lined with high-rise buildings, and all kinds of brand new high-rise buildings have become a landscape representing development.
In Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, there are also special snack streets. The decoration of the snack street is quite retro, and the red lanterns in front of the door and the various sculptures on the walls have a traditional taste.
In the snack street, all kinds of traditional food are particularly attractive, with refreshing and cold ice powder, all kinds of skewers and delicacies, all of which make people want to eat.
Chongqing accommodation recommendation
1. Five-star hotels can choose Jiefangbei Westin Hotel
2. There are many B&Bs in Chongqing, you can choose to be near the attractions, you can see the night view of the Jialing River in Chongqing, which is super feeling, and the cost performance is also high.
Chongqing food recommendation
Chongqing travel must-eat hot pot, authentic fresh and spicy
When you come to Chongqing, of course, you have to taste the local specialties!
If there is the most famous food in Chongqing, it must be the local hot pot. When the fragrant and spicy hot pot boils, it is enough to make people eat it, and the tumbling thick soup and red chili peppers can always make people instantly open their appetite.
recommend a few delicious restaurants for everyone, oh
, 1 hole,
2 local old hot pots
, 3 copying sister hot
pots Farewell--reluctant to give up
leave Chongqing, The spicy smell of Sichuan and Chongqing, which seems to be permeating the air, seems to gradually leave as the plane goes away. But the feeling of comfort in my heart, the beauty of the land of Sichuan and Chongqing, will not be erased.
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