Explore Chongqing: 10 Must-Do Activities for an Unforgettable Trip
Explore Chongqing: 10 Must-Do Activities for an Unforgettable Trip
Taste the Nine Palace Grid Hot Pot: Chongqing's hot pots are famous for their unique spicy taste and rich selection of ingredients. In particular, the Nine Palace Grid Hot Pot, with its unique grid design that allows different flavors of ingredients to be cooked separately, is a must for experiencing Chongqing's culinary culture.
Ride the Light Rail Through Buildings: Take Light Rail Line 2 from Zengjiayan to Liziba and experience the strange sight of the light rail through buildings, a magical transportation landscape unique to Chongqing.
Experience the Yangtze River Ropeway: the Yangtze River Ropeway, once the daily transportation for Chongqing people, has now become a tourist hit. Flying over the Yangtze River on the ropeway, you can overlook the scenery on both sides of the river and feel the river breeze on your face.
Visit Hongyadong: Hongyadong is famous for its unique hammock architectural style and sparkling night view, and is one of the iconic attractions in Chongqing. Here, you can feel the perfect combination of Chongqing's history and culture and modern city.
Stroll along Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street: Jiefangbei is the commercial center of Chongqing, with many shopping centers, food streets and entertainment venues gathered around it. Strolling here, you can not only shop and relax, but also taste the authentic Chongqing snacks.
Try Chongqing Xiaomian: Chongqing Xiaomian is loved by diners for its unique seasoning and strong noodles. Sitting on a small bench and savoring a steaming bowl of Chongqing Xiaomian is a great way to experience the local flavor of Chongqing.
Visit the Hill City Trail: The Hill City Trail connects a number of historical sites and natural landscapes in Chongqing, and is an important way to learn about the city's culture and historical changes. Strolling along the trail, you can enjoy the unique scenery of Chongqing's mountainous city.
Visit Chaotianmen Square: Chaotianmen is one of the iconic locations in Chongqing, located at the confluence of the Jialing River and Yangtze River. Here, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the confluence of the two rivers from afar and feel the unique charm of Chongqing as a “river city”.
Experience hot pot in air-raid shelter: For historical reasons, many air-raid shelters in Chongqing have been transformed into hot pot restaurants. Eating hot pot in the air-raid shelter, not only can you taste the authentic Chongqing hot pot, but also feel the unique city memory and history and culture of Chongqing.
Enjoy the night view of Nanshan Mountain: Nanshan Mountain is one of the high points of Chongqing, from which you can overlook the night view of the whole downtown Chongqing. Here, you can enjoy the bright lights and bustling cityscape, and feel the unique charm of Chongqing as a modernized metropolis.
These 10 activities are just the beginning of what Chongqing has to offer. From stunning natural landscapes to rich history and delicious food, there’s something for everyone.
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Shopping on Nanjing Road in Shanghai was just amazing! It's truly the "First Commercial Street of China", where tradition and modernity blend perfectly. You can find awesome souvenirs and experience the trendy vibes in cool stores. The neon lights at night are just spectacular, shining bright like Times Square in New York. The food here is incredible too. I had a feast for my taste buds. Shanghai, I'll definitely be back!
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Our 2-day Zhangjiajie tour was beyond spectacular! As someone who’s visited Beijing and Shanghai for work, this trip revealed China’s wild, magical heart. Day 1 in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park felt like stepping onto Pandora—I’m a huge Avatar fan, and Yuanjiajie’s floating peaks left me breathless. The misty pillars and lush valleys like pure movie magic!
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