The cultural and tourism construction and development in Banan in recent years are evident to all people in Chongqing. Nowadays, Banan is not only a truly livable and water friendly place, but also the closest and most pastoral place for tourism around the main city of Chongqing. This article on Banan Leisure Tour will tell you about the recent fun activities in Banan~

Chrysanthemums shine in the golden autumn, and the garden is full of flowers. During the 24th Chrysanthemum Exhibition in Chongqing these days, visitors to Banan can see the grand scene of chrysanthemums blooming everywhere.

The exhibition area of this chrysanthemum exhibition is not closed, and all visitors who come to check in can enjoy the flowers for free. The people of the city and recent tourists in Chongqing must not miss this benefit!

Exhibition Name: The 124th Chongqing Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Exhibition time: 10.28-11.28

Exhibition address: Longzhou Bay, Tongjiang Square, Xiliutuo Town, Nanwenquan and other areas

Ticket: 0 yuan, free to the public

The Chongqing Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition is the highest level exhibition in the city, led by the Chongqing Urban Management Bureau ‼️ The largest chrysanthemum feast is held once a year and has been successfully held for 23 sessions in municipal parks such as Nanshan Botanical Garden and Chongqing Garden Expo Park. The 24th Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition was held for the first time in a district or county outside of a municipal park. The overall viewing area of this chrysanthemum exhibition is nearly 30000 square meters, showcasing over 2 million pots of chrysanthemums.

Four themed exhibition areas, presenting a beautiful urban life

The Banan Chrysanthemum Exhibition is divided into four themed exhibition areas: "Chrysanthemum Charm in Bayu", "Twin Cities in the Same Brilliance", "Drunken Beauty in Banan", and "Horticultural Gathering". It showcases the harmonious integration of urban, horticultural, and ecological nature, and depicts a beautiful urban life blueprint of "great rivers, mountains, big cities, and great beauty".

Juyun Bayu

Located in the Longzhou Bay Municipal Plaza, it is the highlight of this exhibition, consisting of over 20000 large standing chrysanthemums, ground cover chrysanthemums, thousand head chrysanthemums, more than 4000 varieties of chrysanthemums and herbaceous plants such as peacock grass and sage, as well as customized flower shapes, theme texts, exhibition logos and other elements. It is a must visit place for this chrysanthemum exhibition!

Shuangcheng Tonghui

Located at Tongjiang Square in Longzhou Bay, it is the competition area of this chrysanthemum exhibition. The artificial scenery here is very beautiful, and special photos were taken. Among them, the exhibitions in Beibei, Jiulongpo, Yubei, Shapingba, and Lijiatuo are all very beautiful. If you want to take beautiful mood photos, come to this place~

Drunken Minan

Zuomei Banan mainly showcases the urban style of Banan, and visitors can catch a glimpse of Banan's cultural landscape, economic and social development, and other achievements in areas such as Longzhou Bay Commercial Street, Nanwenquan Scenic Area, Camellia Plaza, and Huaxi Sports Center. Among them, Nanwenquan and Xiliutuo Town have become popular check-in spots for travel in Banan. The light show at Xiliutuo Gratitude Tower and Nanwenquan Slide have received rave reviews from tourists.

Horticultural Gathering

Located in the Tongjiang Square of Longzhou Bay, this place is suitable for gardening enthusiasts to visit. It mainly consists of three parts: the Fine Chrysanthemum Exhibition, the Fine Stone Appreciation Culture Exhibition, and the Bonsai Art Exhibition. It exhibits 2000 pots of fine chrysanthemums of 800 varieties, including chrysanthemum varieties, multi head chrysanthemums, bonsai chrysanthemums, tower chrysanthemums, cliff chrysanthemums, and shape chrysanthemums, as well as more than 500 pieces of stone appreciation and bonsai. It can be said that it is an artistic paradise for this chrysanthemum exhibition.

In addition, there are 10 regional nodes such as the intersection of Lijiu Road, Yuhu Road, Tianming Group, and the intersection of districts and the exit of the inner ring expressway, which have also created a strong exhibition atmosphere of large-scale flower gardens and horticultural ornaments at a glance!

Recommended chrysanthemum viewing routes:

Public transportation

You can take Line 3 to Xuetangwan Station, Qilong Station, and Huaxi Station, and then transfer to a bus according to the place names of different exhibition areas. Banan has well-developed public transportation, making travel extremely convenient.

Self driving and Parking

The Longzhou Bay area can accommodate parking at Wanda Plaza, Xuhui City, the indoor parking garage of the district administrative center, as well as public parking lots such as Longzhou Bay B area and Chengnan Future Phase II; You can park in the indoor parking garage of Huaxi International Cultural and Sports Center nearby in the Yudong Huaxi area; The Camellia Square area can be parked in the indoor parking garage of Xiliutuo Town.

South Hot Springs is truly a treasure check-in spot in Banan, where you can soak in hot springs, take slides... Recently, it has been particularly lively. In addition to the chrysanthemum exhibition, the first South Hot Springs Lantern Festival and South Hot Springs Memory Exhibition in 2020 are also in full swing.

After appreciating chrysanthemums, watch the lantern festival

As the warmest memory of the old Chongqing people, Banan Hot Springs has a unique hot spring culture, a long history and exquisite landscape culture. The mountains here are winding and the peaks are verdant. Lin Sen, the President of the Nationalist Government, personally inscribed the "Twelve Scenic Spots of Nanquan". And recently, the shining event here is the Nan Hot Spring Lantern Festival. As the sun sets and the night deepens, a romantic world of light and shadow begins!

Exhibition: South Hot Spring Lantern Exhibition

Time: September 28th to the end of February 2021

Address: No. 6 Nanquan Road, Nanquan Street

Ticket: 80 yuan, half price discount for elderly people over 65 years old, active duty soldiers, medical staff, and disabled people; Free for Children under 1.2 Metres

This lantern exhibition adopts an immersive approach, relying on the beautiful natural landscape space of Nanquan Hot Springs. Inspired by China's excellent traditional culture and the historical and cultural stories of Bayu, it fully integrates sound, light, shadow, water, tourism, performance, fog, and other audio-visual effects with modern high-tech 5D technology. These 108 sets of lantern sets dress up the warm and jade like Nanquan Hot Springs in a colorful manner.

Remember to wear flat shoes when visiting the Nan Hot Spring Lantern Exhibition. The entire exhibition area runs along the hot spring park to the former site of Chongqing No.10 Middle School, with a total length of about 2 kilometers and a travel time of one and a half hours. If you like to take photos and check in, you may need to spend 2 hours. Walking in this light and shadow feast that combines tradition and modernity, I feel a different kind of joy in my heart.

Starting from entering the lantern exhibition area, the whole way is a mottled world of light and shadow, with various deer scattered along the roadside, different shapes of Baba tigers, and a unique scenery on the Huaxi River. The Chinese dragon lying across the river, the vivid colorful flying fish, and the beautiful dreamy lotus flowers, cranes playing in the water, and the beauty of the city of mountains and waters are fully reflected here~

In addition, the blooming of flowers brings wealth and prosperity, the longevity of pine and crane trees, the auspicious sound of phoenixes, the home of pandas, and the Nine Dragon Wall are also particularly eye-catching. The scattered zebras, elephants, crocodiles, red pandas, and lions in the forest seem to have turned this place into a fairy tale kingdom of elves! Both the elderly and children are having a great time playing~

Take a walk around Nan Hot Springs and wander through this feast of light and shadow, which will definitely give you a unique experience of Nan Hot Springs scenery.

Retrieve old memories and return to Nanwenquan

As one of the oldest hot springs in Chongqing, Nanwenquan embodies the best moments of their time in Chongqing, carrying the memories of several generations of Chongqing people's youth and childhood. This Nanwenquan Memory Exhibition will rekindle people's longing for old Chongqing.

Exhibition: South Hot Spring Memory Exhibition

Time: October 28, 2020- October 28, 2021

Address: Within the Huayuan Scenic Area of Nanwenquan

The exhibition is divided into four units: "Natural Memory", "Humanistic Memory", "People's Memory", and "Nanquan Future". It showcases and reproduces some old photos, objects, and scenes of Nanquan Hot Springs, aiming to evoke memories of nature, humanity, and the people, and bring the silent Nanquan Hot Springs back into people's sight and awaken their thoughts.

enjoy a hot spring

Among the famous "Old Five Springs" in Chongqing, Nan Hot Spring is the closest hot spring to the city center. The water in Nan Hot Spring is a calcium magnesium sodium sulfate hot spring with a temperature of 39-42 degrees Celsius. It is rich in various minerals and a large amount of organic substances, which can relieve fatigue and have good effects on fitness and beauty after bathing. Soaking in hot springs in winter is definitely the most enjoyable activity, so bringing your family along on weekends is the right thing to do.

Riding the internet celebrity cableway

The slide on Jianwen Peak in Nanwenquan is the longest slide in Asia, with a length of 2280 meters and a speed of up to 40 kilometers per hour. It is a perfect combination of speed and passion, and the screams at the turn still echo in our ears! Sitting on the sled, you can control your own speed, dive and slide down from the mountaintop, traverse through the jungle, go through 28 sharp turns, sometimes straight and sometimes steep, and accelerate one wave after another. It's really exciting and thrilling! Don't miss out if you enjoy excitement and challenges!

Explore the ancient charm of Ba Di, enjoy the scenery and countryside, enjoy the urban amusement park, appreciate the craftsmanship of Ba people, and appreciate the beauty of Ba Nan. It is worth stopping and taking a slow trip to appreciate~