9 Must-Do Things in Chongqing
It's a place that people can really savor.
The fiery personality of the Mountain City people, the spicy and fragrant flavors, the atmosphere of intersecting Jianghu and times, all make people yearn for it.
To come to Chongqing, it's a pity not to be a tourist and wander around. Only by treating yourself as a local Chongqing person can you truly appreciate the beauty of this place.
To truly experience Chongqing's charm, you must experience the following nine things:
01
Wake up early to eat small noodles
Mentioning Chongqing small noodles is equally important to Chongqing people as hot pot, there is no doubt.
In Chongqing, having a bowl of hot small noodles by the roadside in the morning is a matter of course.
Even if it's just a plain noodle without meat and greasy ingredients, with fresh vegetables and a spoonful of spicy oil, it's still very delicious.
In the morning, noodle stalls all over the city are already full of customers. In the eyes of Chongqing people, this is everyday.
02
Take a ride on the Yangtze Suspension Bridge Elevator
Chongqing is a legendary mountain city, and it has legendary transportation as well.
After Chongqing's No. 2 Yangtze River Bridge station became a 'net red' after the Lee Zi Ba station, more and more people came to punch in.
The station is located in a building with 20+ floors, and the platform is located on residents' floors.
Such a suspension bridge design is really surprising for many foreign friends.
03
Eat hot pot to satisfy your cravings
There are many delicious foods in Chongqing, such as Lao Ma Chuo Shou, Sour and Spicy Noodles, Dan Dan Noodles, Blood Sausage Noodles, etc. But what can be called Chongqing's iconic food is none other than hot pot.
Wherever you go in Chongqing, you can see hot pot shops everywhere.
Whether it's a fancy hot pot chain restaurant or a simple 'fly restaurant', business is booming.
The delicious and spicy flavor, beef tripe, duck intestines, yellow throat, old meat slices, and a glass of wine, how not to indulge!
04
Take the Yangtze River Suspension Bridge Cableway
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The Yangtze River Suspension Bridge is the only remaining suspension bridge in Chongqing.
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Taking a ride on the Yangtze River Suspension Bridge is a novel experience.
Chongqing people treat it as a bus and go back and forth all day. It has become a transportation tool for local office workers.
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Sitting in the old cable car, watching the mountain city night view under your feet, is very unique.
05
Experience the longest escalator
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Only in Chongqing can you have 'suspension bridge for viewing, escalator for transportation; elevator does not only appear in shopping malls, it is also a transportation tool'.
A 30-degree inclined escalator, with a very mountain city characteristic.
Escalators are one of the transportation methods in Chongqing's mountain city, with one end connected to the Crown Tower and the other end connected to the Caiyuan Cave Station, with a total length of about 112 meters.
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06
Take a stroll on the Mountain City Trail
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Without walking on the Mountain City Trail, you can't say you've really been to Chongqing!
With the large-scale renovation of the old city and the improvement of transportation conditions, these trails have gradually lost their function, some have disappeared or become dilapidated.
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Some famous sites surrounding it have also been gradually forgotten and disappeared in the long river of history...
Come here to walk around and experience this strange sense of time and space.
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Hongya Cave is a good place to visit the old Chongqing street, view the two rivers scenery, and taste local food.
At night, the lights are bright, which is a Chongqing scenery.
You can go up and down Hongya Cave several times, sometimes feeling like you are in a room, and when you reach the next level, you are suddenly on the road.
Have a cup of coffee, watch the twilight of the Yangtze River, Hongya Cave lights up, this is Chongqing at night.
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08
Wander around Jiefanggang
On a bright afternoon, savor the millennium vicissitudes of the old Jiefanggang Ancient Town.
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The ancient town has more than a dozen streets and alleys, with ancient buildings on both sides.
Come to Jiefanggang Ancient Town, walk on the old stone streets, taste local snacks, sit in a teahouse, and experience the old Chongqing's local culture.
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Even if you just sit and watch, it's a wonderful enjoyment.
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09
Shopping on Liberation Street
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Liberation Street is the most bustling commercial area in Chongqing, with many department stores and hotels, it is a good place to shop.
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Here you can shop at the elegant Metropolitan Square and also at more affordable department stores.
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On Liberation Street, you can basically find all the Chongqing food and snacks, cheap and delicious sour and spicy noodles, mountain city small dumplings, and Dan Dan Noodles can all be found here.
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Liberation Street and its surrounding areas are also the main places where tourists stay in Chongqing. Here there are luxury hotels and also affordable economy hotels.
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To integrate yourself into Chongqing's living environment and cultural atmosphere, you can truly feel the charm of Great Chongqing.
