1-Day Incredible Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour

10:00

Meet your guide at Exit 2A of E'ling Subway Station. 

10:10

Visit E'ling Park. Chongqing E'ling Park, located in the Yuzhong District, was established in 1909 and was once the private garden of the local richest man. Walk up to the top of the Lansheng Pavilion inside the park, and you'll get a breathtaking view of the magnificent convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. It is also an excellent spot for birds view of Chongqing mega city.

11:00

Walk along the Shancheng Lane. The Shancheng Lane in Chongqing spans about 1.5 kilometers and is a small alleyway filled with historical charm and the essence of everyday life. The lane is paved with green slate and built along the mountainside, winding and twisting with traditional Chongqing architecture on both sides, adorned with greenery and blooming flowers. As Chongqing has developed, many small alleys and city gates have disappeared, making this a remnant of the memories of the older generation of Chongqing residents.

14:00

Take a taxi to Dongshuimen Bridge to enjoy very unique view of Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway from a distance.

The Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway is hailed as the "First Aerial Corridor over the Yangtze River" and the "local Elevator". This cableway has been officially operational since 1987, spanning nearly 1.8 kilometers in length. It moves at a speed of 6 meters per second and takes about 4 minutes to travel from one bank of the Yangtze River to the other. It serves as a mode of transportation for daily commutes of the citizens. With the construction of the Yangtze River Bridge, it has gradually become a traditional means of connecting the two banks.

14:30

Walk to the Chaotianmen Wholesale Market. This is the most representative place in Chongqing where the transtition from the old to the new, being filled with a sense of cyberpunk science fiction. Also, this is where "bangbang men" of the porters are the most concentrated. It is very close to Raffles City (Chaotianmen Pier), we will take a break here.

15:30

Take a taxi to Liziba Station. Liziba subway station is very popular on social media. It’s not a tourist attraction but it's uniqueness is due to the fact that this subway station is located in the middle of a building. Here you can see the famous scene that light rail goes through the residential building.

16:00

Walk to Jiefangbei Square. This is the heart of Chongqing city. It houses the People's Liberation monument at the center of the pedestrian walking boulevard. There are plenty of eating and shopping options in the vicinity. It is also the place for people watching.

17:00

Tour ends at Hongya Cave. The Hongya Cave is over 2,000 years old and has been restored time and time again to preserve its beauty. One of the most renowned place to watch Chongqing's night view, and the most crowded scenic spot. Therefore, Hongya Cave is always jammed with traffic and tourists at night.You can walk around and try famous Chongqing hotpot for supper and enjoy amazing night view of Hongya Cave.