Leaving Ciqikou and taking the light rail back to Guanyinqiao Delicious Street, I briefly added that I went back to the hotel to rest because I was taking my child. In the evening, I took my child to Hongyadong and mainly went to Jiu Chi Kan to eat skewers. I had it in Chongqing two years ago and the taste has never been forgotten, so I brought my child to eat. Unfortunately, the road there was too congested, so I asked the master to stop in advance and prepare to walk over. As a result, my child was too exhausted to leave. Alright, for my mother's sake, I ate another restaurant near us. But to be honest with everyone, I think any skewer from Chongqing has a great taste. I originally planned to finish my skewers and go to Hongya Cave, but there were too many people, and my child said to me, 'Mom, we've already seen Hongya Cave from the bridge (passing by Qiansimen Bridge), so we don't need to go there alone anymore. Uh~~, okay, it's up to you. This little child is too independent.'.

The skewers are delicious, but the oil is also quite large. Note that many people are not used to eating too much and may experience diarrhea!

After finishing the skewers, we headed straight to the Yangtze River Cableway. It was already late at night and we encountered some minor issues. Fortunately, there were kind-hearted people who helped solve the problem, so we didn't have any regrets and allowed our child to experience the Yangtze River Cableway. If you want to go, we suggest everyone buy tickets online in advance. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people and workers who have given help and warmth to strangers. Your efforts have made people who come to Chongqing feel the friendliness and warmth of this city.

The Yangtze River Cableway used to be a convenient means of transportation for citizens crossing the river, but now it has become an internet celebrity and a must visit destination for tourists. It has also appeared in many movies and TV shows, making it a well-known brand!

Monument to the people's Liberation Hongya Cave and the night view of Chongqing from a tree park

The top of Hongya Cave captured on Binjiang Road

Chongqing DAY2: Light Rail Line 2- Liziba - Guanyin Bridge

On the second and last day in Chongqing, the duration of stay was relatively short. Just make a card for the internet celebrity landmark and enjoy some delicious food. So this morning, after breakfast at the hotel, I went straight to the Chongqing Metro Line 2 to experience the feeling of sometimes going up and sometimes going down. I got off at Liziba and went across the street to watch the spectacle of the light rail passing through the building. Then I went to the Light Rail Passing through the Building Bookstore on the 6th floor to buy a souvenir, went back to Guanyin Bridge for dinner, and after eating and drinking enough, I went back to the hotel to take a break. After that, I packed my things and headed straight to the train station, ending the perfect Chongqing trip.

It's easy to get lost in Chongqing, so it's important to wear comfortable shoes. For a two-day trip in Chongqing, ride hailing services are mostly available, which is very convenient and fast. Don't think about walking or strolling around on your own, as your child won't want to, and it's easy to not find the way. Looking up, you'll see all the high-rise buildings and the authentic Chongqing forest.

2023/2/4 14:50 Chongqing North Chengdu East

I arrived at Chengdu East Station at around 5pm and took the subway to the pre booked Hanting Hotel Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley. It is located in the old city area, not far from Kuanzhai Alley and Line 5 Fuqin Station. I was supposed to book the one at the Fuqin subway station, but I accidentally booked it by hand. However, I think this hotel is good. It is not far from the subway station and Kuanzhai Alley, but it is not in the bustling city area. It is quiet and convenient! There is also Yongling Park next to it, which is the underground palace of Wang Jian of Western Shu. After the check-in, the sisters from Chengdu came to meet me. They were colleagues they had never met before. Let's eat first when we first meet. Ha ha!

Chengdu Day1: Kuixinglou Street

Even on the first day of Chengdu, I went directly to Kuixinglou Street after meeting with my sisters in the evening. There were so many people eating the famous hot peppers. Fortunately, my sisters arranged the number in advance, and the taste was not bad. One word stick, two words were great, and three words were very good. I couldn't eat spicy food. I gave KFC, but the hamburger only had spicy burgers, ha ha! While eating and chatting, I had a great time and had a happy chat. It was already past 9pm when I returned to the hotel. Due to being too tired in Chongqing, I went to bed after washing up at the hotel to recharge and prepare for a new day in Chengdu.

Chengdu DAY2: Du Fu Thatched Cottage - Jinli - Changyao Tang Shi Leshan Fried Skewer:

Today, only Du Fu Thatched Cottage and Jinli were arranged to experience the life of the poet Du Fu in Chengdu. The scenery in Caotang Garden is beautiful, with rockeries, flowing water, small bridges, corridors, bamboo forests, and red high walls. There are also some people taking photos and family portraits in the garden, and the red high walls should be quite impressive! There is also an exhibition of Du Fu's poetry collection and handwriting. When my child was in primary school, he learned a lot of Du Fu's poetry and took them to appreciate it. I think it's worth a visit. After coming out, I went straight to Jinli to observe the light. There wasn't much to explore or see. Personally, I didn't think it was necessary because I wanted to go to the Wuhou Temple. However, after accompanying my child for a stroll around Jinli, he got tired and hungry again. There was a palace beef pancake not far from Jinli, and I queued up to buy two to fill my stomach. It was cloudy and the weather was cold, so I took a taxi back to the hotel. I couldn't go to the Wuhou Temple I wanted to go to. I hope I have a chance in the future!

Du Fu Cottage

In the evening, I directly took a taxi to the sisters's recommended long medicine Tang Shi Leshan Fried (Stone Man's direct store). It tasted good, and the children had many strings of them, which was as good as mom, and I could eat it!

Chengdu DAY3: Panda Valley Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Fuqin Night Market:

Now it's very convenient to go to Dujiangyan Irrigation Project. It's only 20 minutes from Xipu Station to Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Station by direct high-speed railway. She wanted to take her to Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Scenic Spot first, but she said she wanted to see pandas first, so she took a taxi to Panda Valley and chatted with the driver. We knew that we were playing the devil's advocate. It's convenient to go to Bear Cat Valley and sit at Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Station, but if you only go to Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Scenic Spot, you can directly sit at Lidui Park Station. Panda Valley is located in a peaceful canyon in Yutang Town, Jiangyan City. The temperature is comfortable all year round, the air is fresh, and the negative oxygen ion content per cubic meter is dozens of times higher than in the urban area. And I heard that the pandas here are all selected high-quality giant pandas, who have returned from traveling abroad, haha. Relatively older, but it does not affect their cuteness. Don't be fooled by the softness and cuteness of giant pandas, they are carnivores and very powerful. Eating bamboo is just for leisure, and those jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards are not a threat to adult giant pandas at all!

Wa is holding his panda doll and interacting with giant pandas, haha

The mountains are full of bamboo and bamboo shoots. As a northerner, I have seen them growing in the ground for the first time. When I touched them, it was indeed empty. Isn't the season right!

In the Panda Valley, there are not only giant pandas, but also red pandas. Red pandas are not a species of giant pandas when they were young, but a different species. I only found out about them after I arrived. I was excited and happy to see giant pandas and red panda cubs. Red pandas are kept in captivity, and there are dozens of them freely moving around in the red panda activity area. They can have close contact, but cannot be touched. Reaching out to touch a red panda can still be scary.

Go to Dujiangyan Irrigation Project Scenic Area to experience the water conservancy project two thousand years ago and feel the wisdom of Li Bing and his son, the prefect of Xiashu County. Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, built in the late years of Emperor Zhao of Qin Dynasty, is a large-scale water conservancy project organized and built by Li Bing and his son, the governor of Shu County, on the basis of the excavation of Bieling.

Dujiangyan Irrigation Project consists of water diversion fish mouth, Feisha Weir, Baopingkou and other parts. It has been playing a role in flood control and irrigation for more than 2000 years, making the Chengdu Plain a land of abundance with thousands of miles of people and fertile fields. Up to now, the irrigation area has reached more than 30 counties and cities, covering an area of nearly 10 million mu. It is the world's oldest, only remaining, still in use, and characterized by dam free water diversion. The hard work and wisdom of the ancient working people are impressive!

Returning to the city center of Chengdu, I went directly to the nearest Fuqin Night Market to eat snacks. There are many night markets and delicious streets in Chengdu, and the city's atmosphere is fully reflected. Food is the most important thing for the people, and our ancestors' summary is really insightful. I think the most important reason why people still want to go to Chengdu and Chongqing is probably the food culture. I can't understand why Liu Chan couldn't bring herself to Sichuan back then. There are big question marks here, haha!

Chengdu DAY4: Chengdu Giant Panda Base - Toilet Chain (Kuanzhai Alley Store) - Bashu Shopkeeper Hot Pot:

On the last morning, it started to rain, and by almost 10 o'clock, the rain had stopped. I had planned to go to the People's Company to sit down and let my child go. I drank tea and was lost in thought, but my child said he still wanted to see pandas. Hmm~~Then let's go to the Chengdu Panda Base again. There are young giant pandas and pandas that are 5-6 months old. They are adorable and their appearance can cure all unhappiness. Since the plane didn't fly for too long at night, I took a VR interaction with the pandas when I came out, which is very commemorative!

I took VR shots when I came out, including a photo and a 12 second video

Returning to the city to eat, I went to the bathroom to pack skewers and bring them back to Beijing for my father to eat. My child wanted to eat hotpot, so we went to Bashu Restaurant's hotpot restaurant. The taste was unforgettable, and the restaurant was frequented by locals. Every night, there was a long queue, and it was right next to the hotel where I stayed, so as soon as I entered the hotel lobby, I could smell the hotpot.

I highly recommend Xiao Su Rou. It's crispy and flavorful, and my child took on one serving!

After finishing eating, I went to the hotel to get something, and then took the subway to the airport to return to Beijing. Thanks to the help of kind-hearted and enthusiastic people, the whole trip was pleasant and smooth. At the moment when the plane took off, the child felt sad and didn't want to leave. I promised him to come back in the future if there was a chance! I feel like my child has grown up and become more sensible along the way. I know how to take care of my mother all the way, and my heart is warm. The happy journey is over, and the journey of life still needs to continue. I will go back and work hard to move bricks, striving to unlock more places for you. Keep up the good work!

Conclusion

In five days, I went to many places, but also left behind many regrets,
I also know that as a tourist, it's always impossible to fully explore a city,
I can only perceive one or two for a short period of time, and then leave with this memory.