A guide that is also suitable for locals in Chongqing

[Food] Chongqing hotpot, barbecue, Maxin Mantou, Xiandou cake

[Scenic Spots] Monument to the people's Liberation, Hongya Cave, Yangtze River Cableway, Shidai Sky Street, Nanshan Tree, IKEA, Guanyin Bridge

【 Accommodation 】 Qianhe Zhixuan High altitude River View Hotel

【 Transportation 】 Chongqing North Station North South Square, Chongqing West Station, Light Rail, Chongqing Jiangbei Airport

Mountain city, foggy city, "Little Hong Kong";

Hot pot, skewers, and night beer;

8D, Yangtze River, "Tuo'er Che".

These seemingly ordinary elements have created the city that is now popular throughout the country - Chongqing. A few years ago, the slogan "Chongqing, must go" was launched, which aroused the curiosity of many people about this city, including myself. Taking advantage of Chongqing's "steamer" and the business trip, I had the privilege of staying here for a period of time.

【 Transportation 】

There must be many friends who get lost at Chongqing North Station, even locals in Chongqing sometimes make mistakes. Due to the gradual replacement of green trains by high-speed trains, Chongqing North Station has set up two plazas (North South Plaza, which has now been demolished, but Line 3 only goes to the South Plaza, so people often get lost). This time, I will tidy up to prevent everyone from taking the wrong route after getting off the train (also to remind myself, haha)

1、 Chongqing North Station North Square (Longtousi Railway Station): High speed train! high-speed rail! Remember to get on the bus at North Square! If you are taking Line 3, get off at Longtousi and take bus 665 directly.

The North Square Light Rail Station connects Light Rail Line 10 and Line 4.

2、 Chongqing West Station: This train station is not as bumpy as the North Station, but now it only connects to the ring road.

3、 Chongqing Jiangbei Airport: There are many buses around to major tourist attractions. For Line 3, you can reach Terminal 2, and for Line 10, you can reach both T2 and T3.

4、 Light Rail: Never travel during rush hour, and avoid lines 1, 2, and 3 when traveling! Having experienced it once was too terrifying, even the guide couldn't push it up, comparable to a Japanese tram.

I recommend taking Line 2 for a full river view sightseeing, as well as the famous "Passing through the Tower" Liziba Station, which has a dedicated observation deck below.

Tips: Chongqing Light Rail doesn't have mobile payment, but it supports WeChat or Alipay to buy tickets.

【 Accommodation 】

Qianhe Zhixuan High altitude River View Hotel

This time, I chose a Jiangjing Hotel in Monument to the people's Liberation, which is very close to the place where I went on business, and it is very convenient to go to all areas. At first, I just wanted to find a better environment, but I didn't expect this hotel to surprise me everywhere.

Living here is not only close to the light rail station, but you can also stroll through shopping malls such as Darong City and the Global Financial Center downstairs. Even Hongyadong is only a few hundred meters away, but there are too many people, so I don't want to squeeze in.

This is the room we are staying in

This is the room we are staying in

The hotel is Chinese style, the rooms are all log color, the facilities are very tall, the toilet and bathroom are separated, and the bathtub is next to the french window. Unexpectedly, there are such rooms in the construction forest of Chongqing, which has a sense of passing through.

The most satisfying thing is the view from here. The river and night scenes are incredibly stunning, with a 270 degree view of the river. On one side, you can even see a bridge. Standing high in the sky and watching the traffic below, it gives you a unique feeling.

If you're lucky, you might even be able to climb to the top floor

【 Scenic Spots+Cuisine 】

1、 Monument to the people's Liberation

If you travel to Monument to the people's Liberation without clocking in, you will come to Chongqing for nothing. Yes, Yuzhong is the mother city of Chongqing, and Monument to the people's Liberation is the center of Yuzhong, so you must go to Monument to the people's Liberation.

◆ Tourist photos in front of Monument to the people's Liberation

How to play Monument to the people's Liberation? Of course, a standard tourist photo was taken at Monument to the people's Liberation, and then strolled along the pedestrian street to taste Chongqing's local specialty food at Bayi Delicious Street. There are many special snacks in the mountain city, including noodles, Fried Dough Twists, hot and sour noodles.

The antique charm of Hongya Cave

Hongyadong is one of the earliest popular attractions in Chongqing. Because its night view on the opposite bank is very similar to the scenes in Spirited Away, it has become a must visit attraction for countless people who come to Chongqing. With the opening of the Qiansimen Bridge, countless people have stepped onto the bridge to witness the charm of Hongyadong. Not only that, during this year's May Day holiday, Chongqing directly closed bridges for tourists to take photos on, which is unique to the whole country and even the world.

Experience the Yangtze River Cableway Crossing the Yangtze River

Chongqing has two rivers, one is Jialing River and the other is Yangtze River. As the name suggests, the Yangtze River Cableway is a cable car that spans both sides of the Yangtze River. From Xiaoshizi in Yuzhong District to Shangxin Street on the south bank, taking the Yangtze River Cableway not only allows you to wander in the sky, but also overlooks the rolling Yangtze River, which is extremely shocking.

◆ Raffles City, Two Rivers Tour

The Raffles City, which opened on September 6th, is built at Chaotianmen Pier. Several buildings look like sails of a ship from a distance and are also known as "Chaotian Yangfan". After its opening, it quickly became a new popular check-in point in Chongqing, with many popular stores inside, such as Haidilao. Of course, you can also take a two river cruise ship at Chaotianmen and experience the stunning night views on both sides of the strait.

2、 Longfor Era Tianjie

You will surely say, how can you come to Chongqing without going to Monument to the people's Liberation. Of course, getting a card under the monument is essential, but if you want to go shopping, I highly recommend this newly discovered commercial district - Times Avenue.

It is located in Daping, Yuzhong District. You can take Line 2 directly from Monument to the people's Liberation and get off at Shiyou Road Station of Line 1. Special mention! The underground passage at Exit 2 of Shiyou Road Station connects to the Delicious Street in Tianjie. People with weak willpower will definitely fall on this street haha.

Longhu seems to be a local industry in Chongqing, and the most prosperous shopping mall in Guanyin Bridge is also Longhu North City Tianjie. The shops here are quite complete, with fast fashion brands available. As a foodie, I mainly search for food.

◆ "Meow Glancing at the Temple"

Behind Times Square is Times Square, where there are not only many private delicacies, but also a section full of cats at the CD restaurant. That's right, it's a paradise for cat lovers. I went to an internet famous cat caf é called 'Miao Miao Shi Miao', which has two floors and is decorated in pink with various Instagram elements. You will need to wear shoe covers and disinfect your hands when entering. His cats have super good fur colors, they are cute but not fierce, and they also have freshly baked waffles. Just order a drink and you can suck cats.

Fire up meat

I saw the hottest barbecue restaurant here on the app, which is not big and has an interesting name. I thought it wasn't too late for us to come at 5:30, but it took an hour to get in. There were too many people, right. It is said that the boss is a Korean guy, tall and handsome haha.

The most impressive thing is this honey pork belly. When it comes in whole pieces, it still has a strong impact and the taste is also very good!

◆ Star Card

Wang Junkai's parents opened a milk tea shop, reportedly to thank their fans. Every day, there are long queues and many people here. If you like Wang Junkai, don't miss the opportunity to meet your future parents in law.

Feel the queue

◆ Zhang Huiying Hot Pot

Across from Xingkari is the hotpot restaurant opened by Zhang Huiying, the top hot pot enthusiast in Chongqing. Since her popularity at the end of last year, Xiaohuihui's popularity has been rising all the way. From a receptionist to a hot pot enthusiast, she embodies the perseverance of ordinary people from grassroots to fame. Now that she opens her own hotpot, countless people have come to check in.

3、 A tree in Nanshan

When you come to Chongqing to see the night view, besides going to Chaotianmen and Hongyadong, a must visit place is a tree in Nanshan. The opening hours are from 9am to 10pm. We took a car to go up and walk down the mountain because we heard that there are often traffic jams, and when we were walking, there were indeed traffic jams nearby. Buying a ticket at a small pavilion next to the scenic area costs 30 yuan, which is a bit cheaper in winter. Upon entering, there is a huge observation deck. The rooftop terrace is crowded with people, and there are also many people carrying tripods, cannons, and drones. Because in Nanshan, the view is indeed good, and I heard that many national leaders have come to visit.

In fact, the outdoor staircase is the least crowded place and can also be used for a breeze. Secretly reveal that because everyone is upstairs, there are benches in many small corners of the scenic area. Luckily, you can even find VIP seats for viewing, hehe.

4、 IKEA IKEA

That's right, I actually came to visit IKEA, haha. As someone who grew up in a city without IKEA, this large shopping mall is still very attractive to me.

Take Line 3 and get off at Jinyu. You can see the IKEA sign right after exiting the station. Before I went down from the overpass, I saw many people carrying the same bags, big bags and small bags. When I looked carefully, they were like Mantou and bread. They were very big. Some people even took one and chewed it while walking. After a little inquiry, I learned that it was the big Mantou in the Foreigner Street that was very popular before. I heard that Foreigner Street has moved away and I regret not having eaten it. How could I let it go this time!

When I saw the price list again, I still couldn't believe my eyes. Is such a big bread really only 1 yuan? I bought white Mantou and butter bread. I couldn't wait to grab a piece on the way. It's delicious! It's the aroma of old-fashioned bread in my memory, affordable and delicious.

Finally entered IKEA. This store in Chongqing has three floors. Look on the third floor and buy on the second floor. As soon as you enter, there is a small item under 10 yuan that you can browse and find some good things.

The key, of course, is the restaurant on the third floor. Pick up your own plate and queue up to select the food for checkout. There are free coffee for members here on weekdays. I ordered a Rice-meat dumplings children's set meal, haha. Fruit juice is very delicious, without essence taste. Blueberry cheesecake is super delicious and must be taken.

There are many small furniture and trinkets on the second floor. I bought a heart-shaped decorative lamp, which will definitely create a great atmosphere at home. After selection, both self pickup and checkout are located on the second floor. 1 yuan ice cream, 3 yuan hot dogs. There is a snack bar outside the checkout on the second floor, and there is also a Swedish food house next to it. The food is also very good.

5、 Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street

◆ Xiandou Cake

Before going to Guanyin Bridge, I got off at Jiazhou Road and took a stroll around Xinguang Tiandi. This place has only been built recently and there are relatively few people, making it easy to stroll around. There is a large carousel upstairs, and next to it is a large LEGO flagship store. There are many foods downstairs, and I bought Xiandou cake, which is said to be the first one in Chongqing. Purple sweet potatoes are delicious, not too sweet, and quite satisfying.

Wait, old hotpot

Finally came to eat hotpot. There are too many hotpot dishes at Guanyinqiao, such as Pei Jie Lao hotpot, Captain themed Lao hotpot, and Lime Market skewers, almost everything is available here. In a moment of dizziness, I steadied myself and chose this trendy and popular old hotpot restaurant.

I must have to queue up, but when I got my number and saw the first 30 tables, I almost gave up. Although Chongqing has a three-step hotpot restaurant, its popularity has not been affected at all. Recommended shrimp slides and crab willows, the boss said that crab willows are imported, and they are really different from ordinary crab willows when eaten. There is a hint of sweetness in them, I like them! Brown sugar rice cake is also very delicious. The outer layer is crispy when fried, wrapped in thick brown sugar, and can even be brushed in one bite. Don't miss out on sweet treats.