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This is not the first time I have been to Chengdu. This southwestern city always has many reasons to attract me. In Chengdu's dialect, it is Bashi. In this place, cooking a small hot pot, ordering a bowl of tea under the sycamore tree, and watching a Sichuan opera in the teahouse are all small blessings to come to this city.

Flying from Guangzhou to Chengdu, flying from the Pearl River Delta Plain to the Chengdu Plain, you can reach it quickly. When you get off the plane, the air seems to be filled with a different sense of relaxation.

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Day1: Chengdu Airport--Jinli Ancient Street--Chunxi Road--Niuhua Babo Malatang
Day2: Tai Koo Li--Kuanzhai Alley--Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish
Day3: Chengdu Shangri-La-Shuijin Street
Day4: Huasheng Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom-Hongyadong
Day5: Zhong Shuge--Liziba--A tree
Day6: Liberation Monument--Chongqing Chengdu Airport

The two-hour flight was fast, and we arrived in Chengdu at around 12 o'clock. After putting down our luggage, we chose to go for a walk in Jinli Ancient Street for the first stop.

Jinli Ancient Street-Ancient Old Street

There are many antique old streets in Chengdu, and Jinli Ancient Street is one of the most famous places in Central Africa.

Legend has it that Jinli Ancient Street dates back to the Qin Dynasty and is also considered by some scholars to be the earliest commercial street in China.

More importantly, the Wuhou Temple of Marquis Zhuge Wu, who was revered by literati of past dynasties, is also located here. Therefore, this is also a place you can't miss when you come to Chengdu.

The Jinli Ancient Street that can be seen now was built in 2004, but it still uses a retro design and tries its best to restore the flavor of the year.

In Jinli Ancient Street, the buildings still use the ancient style, with green tiles topped with stone roads. Walking in the middle, it feels like traveling through time and returning to the past.

Since Jinli Ancient Street was once a prosperous commercial street, Jinli Ancient Street naturally does not lack various shops today. Whether it is exquisite food or interesting souvenirs, it has become another scenic spot in Jinli Ancient Street.

In fact, I don't dislike the various products in the scenic spots. These shops and hawkers can add countless vitality to a place.

There are also many displays of intangible cultural heritage in Jinli Ancient Street. Whether it is an interesting shadow puppet show or a childish sugar blower, those traditional flavors that have become rare with the passage of time can be seen here.

There are also many peaceful scenery in Jinli Ancient Street. Streams and stone arch bridges, narrow streets and red lanterns, as well as the still green ginkgo trees, all bear witness to the history of Jinli Ancient Street. Here, it is as quiet as ever.

Chunxi Road-the bustling scene in the blur

The pedestrian street in every city must be the most prosperous place in the area. Chunxi Road in Chengdu is the pedestrian street here.

When we arrived at Chunxi Road, it was already late. Outside Chunxi Road is the cultural and creative night market here. In the stalls here, you can see many interesting small commodities. Coupled with the blurred lights, it also makes this place a beautiful attraction.

When you walk into Chunxi Road, your first feeling must be the prosperity here.

Whether it is the tourists who come here or the locals who come here to shop, Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street is full of lively atmosphere. Busy customers can always be seen in shops of various brands here.

And there are many interesting scenes to see on the pedestrian street. Here, many bronze statues are placed, from bronze statues of the Republic of China costumes to bronze statues of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, you can all be seen here. The bronze statue also contains the flavor of the past. Coupled with the copper plates inlaid on the floor, the bronze carvings with a historical flavor and wind and frost, and the bronze carvings with a little blue color have a historical flavor.

Niuhua Babo Mala Tang--Searching for the spicy flavor rooted in the city

For my first meal in Chengdu, I chose Malatang.

It seems that even the air in Sichuan and Chongqing is filled with a spicy taste. The spicy taste is rooted in this city and flows in the blood of the people here.

Niuhua Babo Malatang is a well-known local malatang. This store has appeared on many programs, which shows the popularity of this store in Chengdu.

Niuhua Babo Malatang was first founded in Leshan, not far from Chengdu, so the logo of this store also uses the Q version of the Leshan Giant Buddha as the logo, which is very cute.

Walking into the store, the decoration is quite antique. The store uses a lot of antique decorations, red windows, fences, and wooden tables, all of which have a traditional flavor.

Perhaps in order to adapt to the tastes of more people, in addition to the spicy taste of the pot bottom, there are also many other flavors of pot bottom to choose from.

I chose the mandarin duck pot. In addition to the spicy pot bottom, there was also a tomato pot bottom. Xinjiang tomatoes are used for the tomatoes. The tomato meat produced in Xinjiang is thick and sweet, and the soup base made after adding the stock stock is very strong and sweet.

On the spicy bottom of the pot, in addition to the spicy taste, the taste of the soup is also very rich. It is not just the exciting spicy taste at all.

The ingredients here are placed in a large open refrigerator, so diners can take them for themselves.

You don't have to call the waiter to order, and your style of taking whatever you like will be more convenient and free.

There are many types of ingredients here. When placed in a safe, the fresh color of the ingredients is already tempting.

Beef kebabs are the most popular ingredient in Malatang. When Chengdu people eat Malatang, they always take large quantities of beef kebabs.

Here, beef kebabs also have a variety of different tastes. There are kebabs made of pure beef, and there are also beef wrapped with various ingredients such as pepper, houttuynia, celery, etc.

Beef absorbs the flavors of different ingredients and becomes richer. Moreover, when you enter the mouth, you have both the smoothness and toughness of beef, as well as the taste of other ingredients. The different tastes of layers are matched together, which is very wonderful.

There are many other ingredients in the string. Part of the stewed fat sausage paste is sweet and fragrant and has a crisp taste. The other ingredients are also very fresh and delicious. Put it in the bottom of the pot and hot it, and roll the hot meat out in the bamboo skewers. Put it on the seasoning plate, dip it with the seasoning, and put it into your mouth while the hot taste is hot. It will be delicious.

In addition to skewers, other ingredients here are also very fresh. The tripe and goose sausage are crisp, and the brain flowers are tender and smooth. It is also a kind of happiness to watch the various delicious ingredients you choose roll in the boiling pot of the pot.

Day2: Tai Koo Li--Wide Alley--Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish Tai Koo Li--The collision of fashion and leisure

The first stop of the next day's itinerary was set at Tai Koo Li.
When it comes to the most fashionable place in Chengdu, it will definitely have the name Taikoli. In Taikoo Li, basically all international first-line brands can be found here.

Find a cafe here and sit down. Sitting on the street, the trendy people coming and going have become a beautiful scenery in Taikoo Li.

In addition to fashion, there are also many literary and artistic places in Taikoo Li. Fangsuo Bookstore here is such a place.

In Fangsuo Bookstore, you shuttle through the huge bookcases, select a book that you are interested in, and find a quiet corner to sit down. Time seems to slow down and become better here.

In addition to various books, various exquisite handicrafts are also worthy of careful viewing.

Wide and narrow alleys-how deep the courtyard is

Kuanzhai Alley is also a very famous tourist attraction in Chengdu. It consists of a wide alley and a narrow alley. Two parallel alleys, one wide and the other narrow, form a unique scenery.

Kuanzhai Alley was built in the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than a hundred years. The buildings in the alleys are basically made of indigo brick imitation courtyards. The courtyards are deep, and various green trees are planted in the courtyards, giving the wide and narrow alleys an elegant flavor.

Walking in the narrow and wide alleys, the green bricks and green tiles are full of feelings from ancient times. Coupled with the bamboo trees planted in the courtyard, it is very elegant.

In fact, in the wide and narrow alleys, there are no scenic spots that must be checked in. These two alleys are already touching enough. Walking around casually, seeing the traces left by time on the green bricks, and seeing the wind blowing bamboo leaves, it is all leisure time to come here.

There are many teahouses in Kuanzhai Alley. In Chengdu people's lives, drinking tea seems to always be an indispensable thing in life. Bowls of covered tea, talking about everything, is the Bashi life that Chengdu people like.

There are also many teahouses in the wide and narrow alleys. Sichuan opera performances, face-changing performances and other performances have also been added to these teahouses. Sitting in them also becomes more interesting.

Or under the trees here, lie down on a bamboo chair and let the ear picker pick out your ears. The leisure under the shade of the trees is also a feeling worth experiencing when you come here.

Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish-Feel the charm of delicious food

For dinner, we chose Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish that came here. Cold pot fish is a famous delicacy in Bashu. Fresh fish are made using cooking methods similar to hot pot, which not only has the aroma of hot pot, but also retains the tenderness of the fish.

If the fish is boiled directly in a hot pot, the delicate fish can easily be scattered. For cold pot fish, the fish meat and the bottom of the pot are boiled separately first, turn off the heat and then place it in the pot. After eating the fish, the fish can be boiled with open fire and other ingredients.

Legend has it that this delicious food was researched and made by Su Dongpo. In fact, I have always believed that Su Dongpo is a great literary master and must also be an out-and-out gourmand. Otherwise, there would be Dongpo meat that can be seen all over the country. From the Song Dynasty to the present, cold pot fish has been extremely popular, which shows the charm of this dish.

There are already many diners when you walk into Zhouxiaoyu Cold Pot Fish. What attracts diners is not only delicious, but also affordable.

In Zhouxiaoyu cold pot fish, the fish range from more than 20 yuan to 50 yuan per catty, and the price is quite affordable. What diners like even more is that the vegetarian dishes, cold dishes and fruits here are all self-contained for free, which is very cost-effective.

The decoration here is also quite comfortable. The simple decoration is designed with light colors, and it feels very bright sitting in it.

The details of the decoration are quite surprising. The lighting and so on are all made of simple retro designs, which are very special.

I ordered aconite fish, chopped fish, and fat sausage. The various meats are definitely a great satisfaction for me who likes to eat meat. As for the bottom of the pot, I chose the bottom of the pickled cabbage. The slightly sour taste of the pickled cabbage is particularly suitable for summer and is particularly appetizing. Moreover, a little pepper and pepper are added to the pickled cabbage. It is not heavily spicy, but the slightly spicy taste is very refreshing and appetizing.

The aconite fish is tender and tender, and the fire in the store is really good. The taste of the freshly cooked fish is the most outstanding. Dip the soup in the bottom of the pot, and the soft and smooth fish meat will feel as if it melts immediately in the mouth.

Cauer fish is a type of fish growing in the Yangtze River Basin. The meat of Cauer fish is firm, fresh and sweet, and has a slight salty taste in itself, making it more delicious.

The meat is refreshing, fresh and sweet, and the meat with a little feeling is the most delicious in the mouth.

Especially the legs, the meat is firm and the mouth is the most touching. The meat absorbs the taste of pickled cabbage and is also very refreshing.

Fat sausage is also a very popular ingredient. The sausage is resilient and moderately fat. The little fat in the sausage is actually the essence of the sausage, which can make the sausage extra sweet and fragrant.

With tough casings and sweet, tender and smooth fat, the unique taste of fat sausage always makes people particularly fascinated.

After eating the meat, bring the hot pot to a boil again, and you can add all kinds of fresh vegetables. All the vegetables here are placed in an open fresh-keeping freezer and you can take yourself. Whether it's crispy green bamboo shoots or fresh sweet white radish, it's very suitable with the bottom of the pot. Finally, a free watermelon will be a little happiness after a meal.

Day3: Chengdu Shangri-La-Shuijin Street

On the third day in Chengdu, I didn't have too many choices. Just stroll around the hotel, be in a daze in the hotel, and enjoy your leisure time in Chengdu.

Shangri-La, Chengdu-Enjoyment in a Star Hotel

Every time I come to Chengdu, I choose Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu as my place to stay. Shangri-La is located in the center of Chengdu. Downstairs are Lan Kwai Fong and Jiuyan Bridge, the gathering places of Chengdu's nightlife.

Moreover, the hotel in Shangri-La has excellent views, and you can see the flowing Jinjiang River. The scenery is very good.

Lunch was served at the Xianggong of Shangri-La Hotel. The products of the Xianggong restaurant have always been very reassuring and convincing. The same is true for the Fragrant Palace in Shangri-La, Chengdu.

The Xianggong here focuses on Sichuan cuisine, but the Sichuan cuisine here has also added many innovations. Different from traditional Sichuan cuisine, which is heavy on hemp and spicy, the Sichuan cuisine here retains its spicy characteristics while also being slightly lighter, better highlighting the original flavor of the food.

The pickled cabbage fish uses rattan pepper to make it more refreshing. Moreover, Udon noodles are added as a staple food and absorb the soup, which is very delicious.

The couple's lung slices are full of fragrance, and Mao Xuewang hides various fresh and delicious ingredients under the red oil.

Beef pot helmets are the signature delicacy here. When Obama visited Chengdu, it was this beef pot helmet from Shangri-La that impressed the American president who was accustomed to tasting various delicacies. The outer skin of the beef pot helmet is crispy and loose, wrapping the fragrant beef, and each bite has a different taste. The beef pot helmet is also paired with a bowl of small bean curd. The soft bean curd is the most suitable for pairing with the beef pot helmet.

There are other delicacies, equally wonderful.

Back in Shangri-La, it was still early, so I simply ordered afternoon tea in the hotel lobby bar and was in a daze.
Shangri-La's lobby bar is designed with large floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing you to directly see the exterior scenery of the Jinjiang River and Jiuyan Bridge.

The afternoon tea set is very rich. Various exquisite snacks are placed on shelves similar to branches, making it atmospheric enough to serve on the table. It is also a happy thing to add it to a cup of fragrant coffee or a pot of refreshing tea and look at the sun outside the window and just be in a daze.

For dinner, we had a buffet at Shangri-La's Rong Coffee. The buffet here is very diverse and can definitely satisfy all different tastes.

Meat The variety of meat here is also very rich. Various high-end ingredients such as steak and foie gras can be selected immediately and then let the chef cook on site. The fragrant and tender foie gras and fresh steak are both excellent delicacies.

The most popular seafood buffets must be all kinds of seafood. There are many types of seafood here, from sashimi to cold dishes to tempura. There are various cooking methods, but the same thing is that the seafood is very fresh.
Whether it's fat salmon or fresh, sweet and refreshing sea shrimp, all kinds of seafood are provided here. Coupled with a glass of refreshing white wine, it can bring out the fresh and sweet taste of seafood.

Finally, let's have a dessert. There are a wide variety of desserts here. A variety of cakes and ice cream that are sweet but not greasy can always improve a rich meal.

Shuijin Street-a different quiet flavor

Next to Shangri-La is Lan Kwai Fong, a famous bar street in Chengdu.

I came to Lan Kwai Fong in the morning, of course, not here to drink. Speaking of Lan Kwai Fong, many people always associate it with nightlife, but in fact, Lan Kwai Fong in the morning and the quiet Lan Kwai Fong also have a unique flavor.

There are not many places open in Lan Kwai Fong in the morning, and the few cafes open have a quiet atmosphere. It is also a very special choice to order a cup of coffee here and see the tranquility of this noisy bar street.

Next to Lan Kwai Fong is Shuijin Street. If you talk about Sichuan and Chongqing wine, Shuijingfang will definitely be remembered by many people. Shuijingfang, as a famous liquor in Sichuan and Chongqing, has a strong taste and is always loved by countless people. On Shuijin Street, there is the Shuijingfang Museum. Here, you can also feel Chengdu's rich wine culture.

Shuijin Street uses a retro architectural design, and the buildings here are full of antique flavor. Here, the building is full of ancient style. Even the shop doors here use wooden doors, which is very traditional.

Day4: Huasheng Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom-Hongyadong

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 plains, and Chongqing, located in the mountain city, have completely different tastes.
There is a high-speed rail connection from Chengdu to Chongqing, which takes about three hours to get there.

Huasheng Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom

For my first stop in Chongqing, I chose the Huasheng Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom.

In every girl's heart, there must be a princess dream.

In the world of a princess, a dreamy castle is always an indispensable element.

The Watson Garden Golden Cake Dream Kingdom can satisfy girls 'various expectations and illusions about the castle.

In the Golden Cake Dream Kingdom of Watson Garden, you can see various styles of castles.

The color of the castle is very bright. The bright castle is like a world in a fairy tale, very dreamy.

Each castle here has a different theme. Some castles can participate in making cakes by yourself, and some castles have various wonderful exhibitions, giving the castle a wonderful fairy tale world.

The garden between the castle and the castle is also full of various fairy tale elements. Whether it is a sculpture or a huge hot air balloon, it gives people a feeling of entering a fairy tale world. It is very wonderful and interesting.

Hongya Cave-It's like walking into a world of thousands of people searching for thousands

Along the Yangtze River and Jialing River in Chongqing, there were once many suspended buildings built.
This kind of building was once a favorite building for the poor in Chongqing because it is easy to build and cheap to build. Hongyadong was once the gathering place of Chongqing's hanging towers.

Hongya Cave was rebuilt after 2000. During its construction, the design concept of a diaojiao building was used. Now it has become a must-see attraction when visiting Chongqing. The earliest history of Hongyadong can be traced back to the Qin Dynasty. It was once the gate of Chongqing. Here, there are countless stories and countless memories belonging to Chongqing.

There are 11 floors in Hongya Cave. The first floor is located on the Jialing River. Each floor has a different scenery.

If Hongya Cave is the most famous thing, it must be the night view here. Hongya Cave is equipped with brilliant lights, and the brightly 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 Jialing River. As time comes at night, the brilliance 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. It is also a beautiful scenery.

In Hongya Cave, there are various specialty shops on each floor. A variety of exquisite souvenirs and delicious specialty snacks can be found here. Walking in Hongya Cave, the fireworks of snacks, the lights of shops, and various shouting sounds form a lively and confusing world.

Day5: Zhong Shuge--Liziba--A tree

When you wake up and want to take a walk, you can go and take the Chongqing light rail.

In Chongqing, light rail is an important means of transportation. In the mountain city of Chongqing, building rail transit underground is always a difficult task. So most of the light rail here is located on the ground, so taking the light rail has become a special way to view the city in Chongqing.

Zhong Shuge--A happy little time in a daze

I always feel that it is a happy thing to go to a bookstore. Zhongshuge was chosen for the first stop of the light rail.

Pick a book in a bookstore, sit or stand in a corner of the bookstore, read the book, or be in a daze, and vacate for a while. This is a happy little time.

The decoration of Zhongshu Pavilion is quite unique. The bookshelves do not feel dense, but are scattered and very elegant.

In the Zhongshu Pavilion, there is also a lobby with countless bookshelves. The stacked bookshelves make this place a unique scenery.

Picking a book here, staying in a daze here, and letting time slip away is a kind of happiness.

Liziba-a unique scenery line for light rail through walls

If one of the most famous stations on Chongqing Light Rail, it 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 scenery.
At Liziba,

Take the light rail to Liziba Station, which is located on the sixth floor of the building, which is very interesting. 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 is the broad surface of the Jialing River.

There are mountains on one side and a flowing river on the other. This is also a unique scenery in Chongqing.

Watching the light rail pass through the wall and watching the sunset of the Jialing River dye the city a slight yellow, everything is dreamy and happy.

A tree in Nanshan Mountain-the place closest to the sunset in the city

If you want to see the night view of Chongqing, 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 used to be the Botanical Garden in Chongqing. Various plants can be seen on the mountain here, which also makes the mountains here green.

But what attracted me here is 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, allowing you to directly see the beautiful scenery outside the window. If you want to have a wider view, the topmost location must not be missed.

From the observation deck on the top floor, you can see the scenery of the entire Yuzhong District. When you come here, you can watch the sunset setting in the west and watch the lights in Yuzhong District turn on. The lights make the sky above the city and the river here bright and charming.

Day6: Liberation Monument--Chengdu Airport

Unconsciously, 6 days passed just like this. On your last day in Chongqing, go to Jiefangbei, a pedestrian street in Chongqing. Let the memories of this trip stay here and look forward to meeting again next time.

Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street-Different historical memories

On my last day in Chongqing, which should be said to be half a day, I chose to come to Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street here.

The Liberation Monument is a monument built to commemorate the liberation of Chongqing. The story of the Liberation War is recorded on the embossed here and the figure of the hero is engraved.

Since then, it has continued to develop around here. Now the Jiefangbei area is Chongqing's CBD and the most prosperous place in Chongqing.

On Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, you can see specialty stores of various international brands. For those who like to shop, this is a place that cannot be missed.

Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street is full of high-rise buildings, and various brand-new high-rise buildings have become landscapes representing development.

On Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, there is also a distinctive snack street. The decoration of the snack street is quite retro. The red lanterns in front of the door and the various sculptures on the wall all have a traditional flavor.

In the snack street, all kinds of traditional delicacies are particularly attractive. The refreshing and cold ice powder, various strings and beautiful food all make people's fingers move.

Chongqing accommodation recommendations

1. Five-star hotels can choose the Westin Jiefangbei Hotel

2. There are many B & Bs in Chongqing. You can choose to be near attractions. You can see the night view of the Jialing River in Chongqing. It is super enjoyable and cost-effective.

Chongqing cuisine recommendations

Chongqing must eat authentic hot pot, delicious and spicy when traveling

When you come to Chongqing, of course, you have to taste local specialties!
If Chongqing is the most famous food, it must be the local hot pot. When the spicy hot pot is boiling, it is enough to make people's fingers move. The rolling thick soup and bright red peppers can always make people's appetite instantly open.

Recommend several delicious restaurants to everyone
1 Dongzili
2 Local goods old hot pot
3 Chaojie Hotpot

Farewell-reluctant to part

Leaving Chongqing, the spicy smell that seems to be pervading in the air in Sichuan and Chongqing seems to gradually disappear as the plane flies away. But the feeling of comfort and ease in my heart, the beauty about the land of Sichuan and Chongqing, will not be erased.