On November 4th, Ctrip booked tickets for flights and drinks

D1、 Xi'an to Chongqing - Jiangbei Airport - Yubei Square - Chongqing Xiaomian (Beef Noodle 15 yuan) - Check in Hotel

D2、 Hotel - Boiled Youth Hot Pot - Hongyadong - Qiansimen Bridge - Hongyadong Boutique Antique City - Chaotianmen Pier - Chaotianmen Square - Raffles City - Huguang Club - Local Hot Pot - Liangjiang Night View - Light Rail Transit 6 to 3- Rent - Hotel

D3、 The hotel walks through the No. 3 light rail - transfer to the No. 2 light rail - Dongzili Maodu Hot Pot - Monument to the people's Liberation - go where APP to buy tickets - return to Xi'an at the airport.

Cost: round-trip airfare 358+390 yuan+airport shuttle bus round-trip 50 yuan, accommodation: two nights 280 yuan, meals, less than 500 yuan. Time is tight and I didn't go to any paid attractions.

Ticket booking order link ： https://flights.ctrip.com/online/orderdetail/index?oid=11383671212

I am someone who enjoys traveling and taking photos, and I have also traveled to many places over the years. However, Chongqing, the neighbor of Shaanxi, has not been able to take a good stroll because he had previously participated in activities in Lehe, Ledu, Jin, and Daoxia in Chongqing. That time was in 2013, when he walked around the outskirts of Chongqing and returned, so he did not take a good stroll.

Like most people, I have always longed for Chongqing because it is a mountainous city with many attractive places.

Chongqing, a city with culture and history that makes you want to come back after coming.

Chongqing, the capital of China during the Anti Japanese War, is known for its pre liberation history through many films, TV dramas, and the novel "Red Rock".

In recent years, with the rapid spread of new media, there are many places in Chongqing that have been labeled as "internet celebrity check-in spots".

Hongyadong, a traditional architectural style of Ba Yu, is a hanging tower. With the lights on, the whole city is filled with fire, trees, and silver flowers, as if it has arrived at a real-life version of Spirited Away.

The scenery of trains passing through buildings at Liziba Station, a popular subway station in Chongqing, attracts countless tourists.

From that moment on, I kept thinking about it with all my heart.

I must take a look at Chongqing, this 4D dreamlike mountain city,

Preparation before departure: secure online booking, worry free and thoughtful service

On the fourth day, I booked my flight through an online app and received a series of text message prompts, which made me feel very thoughtful. I also gave away airport rapid security check services. Later, I joined the WeChat group for this Chongqing tour flight and continuously pushed boarding information and Chongqing tourism information. It was really thoughtful.

D1、 set out

There is an airport bus not far from home. If you take the intercity bus to the North Railway Station, it takes more than two hours. It takes one and a half hours by bus to get to the airport, and the fare is 25 yuan.

The flight booked by Ctrip this time is Hainan Airlines HU7839 Airbus 330. I selected my seat in advance on the Ctrip app, so I picked up my boarding pass directly at the airport. However, to ensure that I didn't miss the flight, I arrived at the airport early.

Kind reminder, be sure to check your luggage and belongings in advance, and do not bring anything that should not be brought. The words on the power bank I brought this time are not clear, and I couldn't pass the security check. In the end, I had to spend 12 yuan on express delivery to send it home.

I saw a rare sunset on the plane

Due to the 5:10 flight, although there was still light rain in Xianyang, when the plane passed through the clouds, the sky was sunny and looked down as if the cotton on the ground had been sun dried, which was particularly spectacular.

I think I was quite surprised to see the sunset on the plane. After all, it was my first time seeing it on multiple flights, so I took a picture with my phone.

The plane arrived at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport on time, and following the domestic arrival channel exit, you saw the first internet celebrity check-in spot of this trip, the spectacular scene of airport taxis waiting in line for passengers. Chongqing taxis are all small yellow cars, so they are very neat. Unlike Xi'an, taxis have yellow, pure green, green and white, blue and black, which are not good-looking even when queuing.

Due to the free airport transfer service provided by the pre booked hotel, the driver on the other side called to inform the boarding location after the plane landed. They waited at Gate 1 for domestic departures and then took the elevator to the entrance to board. They arrived at the hotel in just over ten minutes. The hotel was booked together with the plane ticket, which only costs a few dozen yuan, and the environment is pretty good. I just didn't take any photos, so I can't share them with everyone. In fact, in the future, it is still very cost-effective to book flight and hotel packages directly on Ctrip or Qunar, which is super cost-effective.

D2、 Start my hotpot journey

The main purpose of this trip is to eat hotpot, because my relatives have opened a Sichuan style hotpot restaurant in Xi'an and often go there. Recently, business has been a bit sluggish, so I went to Chongqing to investigate where the difference lies. Before coming, I specifically asked my friends in Chongqing, and they recommended several restaurants with different characteristics. So when I woke up in the morning, I went straight to the topic: the authentic old hotpot hidden in the alley, the "Boiled Youth Old Hot Pot Restaurant".

Due to lack of experience, the hotels booked this time are all located near the airport, so they are a bit far from Chongqing's popular spots and major attractions. But despite Chongqing being a mountainous city, transportation is still very convenient. A few hundred meters from the hotel is the light rail line 3, then take the line 6 to Xiaozizi Station and walk a few hundred meters to reach the first destination of this trip.

Boiled Youth Old Pot Restaurant

A friend introduced that Chongqing has a lot of hotpot, which can be found anywhere. Moreover, most of them are queued up, so you must not go out to eat. It is best to go to the old hotpot restaurants in the alleys, which are popular places in old Chongqing. The taste is authentic and delicious, and the price is not expensive. So we came a little after 11 o'clock.

Entering the door, the boss was very enthusiastic. No wonder people say that Chongqing people treat guests like red oil hot pot!

For our first meal, we ordered the Red Soup Nine Palace Grid Pot Bottom. We had to feel for ourselves how spicy Chongqing's food was, but we still ordered a slightly spicy one, afraid we wouldn't be able to handle it, haha.

When the bottom of the pot was brought up, I jumped down. Why is there a pot full of hard butter and chili peppers? How can we cook?

After ignition, the oil slowly dissolved, and it turned out to be a pot of oil. Look at the bottom of the pot that has been burned for a while, with the Nine Palace Grid still on top. When all the oil has melted, this rack will be aligned with the edge of the pot. I'm thinking, no wonder people like Chongqing hotpot! Definitely delicious.

The self-service dishes for Chongqing hotpot are garlic paste and sesame oil (some other ingredients are also added to suit different tastes), unlike Xi'an which has dozens of different types. Cilantro, chopped scallions. I think this is the original taste of Chongqing, in order to taste the authentic flavor of Chongqing hotpot. There are also a few self-service side dishes, feel free to take them.

We only have two people, so we ordered seven or eight dishes. Of course, we also ordered meat, as well as tripe, duck blood, handmade shrimp paste, a few must order dishes for hot pot, and the ice powder and fruits they serve here.

The dishes are ready and I started eating. As soon as I took the first bite, tears welled up in my eyes. It's really delicious, and the more I eat, the more fragrant it becomes. Unfortunately, I'm a little old now and can't eat anymore. It's really delicious. Their house is not very big, but except for us, they are all neighbors who are familiar with the boss and waiter. Later, I called my friend and said, 'The store you introduced is really good. Thank you so much. My friend happened to be traveling, otherwise he would have entertained us.'.

Check in at Hongya Cave, the most popular attraction in Chongqing, it's so amazing!

What is the most famous internet celebrity attraction in Chongqing? That's Hongya Cave. Like Xi'an, it suddenly became popular with small videos such as Tiktok. It's said that more than 38 million tourists came here to punch in just seven days this National Day. I have to say that the charm of Hongya Cave makes everyone who comes to Chongqing feel so beautiful.

The elevator you are taking on the first floor here shows the eleventh floor, and the building built along the mountain really makes you feel how high the intelligence of Chongqing people is.

There are still 21 floors of high-rise buildings without elevators here. It's not that the people here have the power of ancient times to climb stairs. Only in this building can you truly understand what a mountain city is. It seems that the slope here is not as steep as usual, but the path of the mountain slope connects the floors. You can also witness the miracle of the light rail train passing through high-rise rooms, with a parking station built in the middle of the fifth floor. I don't know if the light rail train was designed for this building or if the light rail requires the support of the building. In short, only the mountain city has it, and only the mountain city is so beautiful.

Check in for another internet celebrity: Qiansimen Bridge

Walking through the antique street, I saw the Qiansimen Bridge connecting the two banks. At night, with the lights on, tall buildings stand tall on both sides, and the lights are dim. If Chongqing is beautiful during the day, then Chongqing at night is even more stunning. Walking on the bridge and seeing the dazzling lights on both sides, the night scenery of Chongqing, this beautiful city, is even more desirable.

The Chongqing Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge, with a total length of 720 meters, starts from Yuzhong District, Chongqing, crosses the Jialing River next to Hongyadong to Jiangbei City in Jiangbei District, and connects to the north bank of the Dongshuimen Yangtze River Bridge via a connecting tunnel on the Yuzhong Peninsula. It is a dual-use bridge for cross river highways and rail transit. After opening, it only takes a few minutes to travel from Jiangbeizui to Cangbai Road in Yuzhong District.

The Chongqing Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge project started construction at the end of 2009 and took five and a half years to complete. The Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge was officially opened to traffic at midnight on April 29, 2015.

Must Check In Place in Chongqing: Chaotianmen Pier

Chaotianmen Wharf is located at the confluence of Jialing River and Yangtze River in the northeast of Chongqing, and is the largest water wharf in Chongqing. The original title of Chaotianmen was "Ancient Chongqing Xiongguan", which was once one of the seventeen ancient city gates in Chongqing. During the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), after the period of Pian An and Lin An, there were imperial envoys who transmitted imperial edicts from the Yangtze River through this city gate, hence the name.

Since ancient times, the Chaotianmen Wharf has been lined with numerous masts and sails on the river, with boats shuttling back and forth. The docks along the river are densely packed, and people move like ants. There are many streets and alleys along the banks of the river on both sides outside the gate, although most of them are shantytowns and stilted houses, they are also bustling and bustling with commerce. Inside the gate, there are streets and alleys scattered with convenient transportation. So until today, this area is still the busiest commercial wholesale and retail district in the city.

From Hongyadong, walk by the river and cross the Qiansimen Bridge to reach the area of Chaotianmen Pier. For people from Shaanxi, this is the closest and largest water transportation terminal, so seeing it is very shocking.

After taking a walk around the pier and climbing up the stairs, you will arrive at Chaotianmen Square, which faces the Raffles City Shopping Center. It is also a landmark building newly built in Chongqing:

The B section of Chongqing Raffles City consists of a podium and 4 towers, as well as an elevated bridge, light rail station, port terminal, and bus station. It includes 3 underground floors, 6 podium floors, and 74 above ground floors of the T3N tower, with a building height of 350 meters. T1, T2, and T3S towers have 40-47 floors and a height of approximately 250 meters, integrating transportation hub centers, office buildings, residential areas, commercial spaces, rooftop gardens, and various supporting service functions.

Located in the center of Chaotianmen Port, seamlessly connected to the three major CBD cores in Chongqing. The total investment exceeds 24 billion RMB, with a volume of approximately 1.12 million square meters, consisting of 8 towers, a bottom podium, and an aerial corridor spanning the sky.

The bottom podium of Chongqing Raffles City Shopping Center has 5 floors and nearly 450 brand stores, including major urban cultural bookstores, boutique imported supermarkets, luxury cinemas, indoor zoos, and car concept living spaces. The commercial volume is about 235000 square meters, with a planned area of over 400 brands on 5 floors, focusing on introducing new formats and brand first stores.

This is a paradise for shopping enthusiasts and high spending consumers.

Exit the southeast gate of the shopping center and walk towards the east road. Along the way are several wholesale markets in Chongqing, and those who enjoy shopping can also take a stroll. Moving forward is the famous ancient building of Huguang Guild Hall in Chongqing. As we walked around and became hungry again, we crossed the tunnel and arrived at today's second hotpot restaurant to prepare dinner.

Local old hotpot, authentic Jiugongge hotpot

As mentioned earlier, I came to Chongqing specifically for hot pot, so we have hot pot for lunch and dinner.

The location, needless to say, is shown on the map above. It is not far from Hongya Cave, Monument to the people's Liberation Tablet and Chaotian Gate. The attendants at the entrance are very enthusiastic, and the sound of "local goods welcome you" is heard all over the shop. Make you feel more familiar for a moment. The store has a relatively large area, but there are many tables for two to four people, all leaning against windows. The store is spacious and the air is good.

A friend introduced that the main dish of his family was Jiugongge Hotpot. Seeing that most people ordered Jiugongge Hotpot, we ordered Double-flavor hot pot.

I also specifically mentioned that their braised dishes are good and ordered three.

In the photos behind, you can see that their kitchen is fully open plan, making it easy for you to see and eat with peace of mind. In one sentence, it's excellent.

The ice cream that my friends like has also been served.

How about it, doesn't it look good.

After finishing dinner, the lights have already turned on, and it's the busiest time in Chongqing. Hurry up and set off.

Hongyadong and Liangjiang Night Scene

The streets were filled with the sound of loudspeakers and the clamor of tickets for boarding a cruise ship to enjoy the night view of the Two Rivers. As it would take nearly two hours to get back to the hotel (due to lack of experience, the hotels we booked were all near the airport), we walked straight to the Qiansimen Bridge to take a look and then returned. Besides, do we need to leave some space for next time!

D3、 The best Maodu hotpot in Chongqing: Dongzi Li Maodu hotpot, Chongqing must hit card place [Monument to the people's Liberation]

It is reported that in the current fast food economy, surrounded by people's pursuit of stimulating rather than healthy eating habits, "Dongzi Li Mao Du Hot Pot" persists in the "old taste", "old ingredients" and "old rules" of thirty years ago. No single flavor prevails and complements each other. Dongzi Li Mao Du hotpot embodies a natural harmony, richness rather than stimulation, preserving the nostalgia, simplicity, and health of the delicious taste. He restored the true state of hotpot at its inception, and it will never change!

Chongqing Dongzi Li Mao Du Hot Pot did not follow the changes in the outside world rashly. In the face of time, he ultimately chose to be himself, integrating the ancient Ba Yu cuisine culture into his life and brand, engraving the word "old" into his bones, and achieving a miracle that has been famous for thirty years of ups and downs!

Located at No. 66, Datong Road, Monument to the people's Liberation, it is decorated with simple lines, stones and wood to create a unique beauty of Dongzi Li.

Do you see this huge self-service fruit area in the picture below? You can eat pistachios, walnuts, raisins, watermelon

There are also ice rice dumpling, ice powder and so on. Even the price is very cheap.

The signature dish of tripe hotpot is definitely tripe. The chef pushed a handcart with a glass container on top, which was filled with fresh tripe soaked in ice with a bottom plate. The chef tore off the tripe piece by piece on site, soaked it in weakly alkaline soda water, and explained while operating, which can better ensure the crispy and tender taste of the tripe. Special emphasis should be placed on the fact that the time for blanching tripe should generally not exceed eight seconds. The mnemonic is 7 up and 8 down. The tripe cooked in this way will have distinct small spikes when picked up, making it look very fresh. Wrapped in a fragrant oil bowl with garlic paste, it will taste tender, crispy, and refreshing, leaving a lingering fragrance in the mouth. Never put it in a pot to cook. If the cooking time is too long, the tripe will get old and it won't bite when eaten. It's very dry.

There are also waist slices, which should not be left for too long. Once cooked, they should turn white. The waiter specially prepared a dipping sauce for the waist slices to remove their fishy smell.

Hand pulled shrimp slide into a bamboo bucket, and the arrangement is very delicate, making it look adorable.

It is best to boil shrimp in white soup to enjoy the freshness of shrimp. If it is in red soup, the original freshness of seafood will be lost.

On average, it's less than 100 yuan per person. I really want to thank my friends for recommending this kind of hotpot in Chongqing.

Monument to the people's Liberation, another must card place in Chongqing

The first commercial pedestrian street in the country

The Monument to the people's Liberation, formerly known as the Memorial Monument to the Victory of the Anti Japanese War, is the only national monument commemorating the victory of the Chinese nation in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in China to commemorate Chongqing's great contribution to the country.

Monument to the people's Liberation is located at the intersection of Minquan Road, Minzu Road and Zourong Road in Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is the historical witness of the victory of the Anti Japanese War and the liberation of Chongqing. The majority of the monument is white, with some areas being flesh colored. There are several large clocks at the top, facing in all directions, and at the hour of the hour, a sound will be heard. The tower is octagonal with several antennas at the top.

This is certainly a paradise for shoppers, with various leisure and entertainment projects in the surrounding area. Most tourists who come to restart will come here to check in.

As I catch the plane in the afternoon, I will go to the airport after visiting Monument to the people's Liberation. As there are still activities in Xi'an the next day, I have to come back, so this time I'm really sorry. There are many interesting places in Chongqing that I haven't visited yet. I will look for another chance next time!

Chongqing, a unique mountain city,

Chongqing, a place where you don't want to leave once you arrive.

Chongqing, everything is very special, special roads, special buildings, special subways (light rails), special hotpot.

Chongqing, I will come back again!!!

There are still many delicious foods in Chongqing that I haven't tasted yet!!!