About Chongqing

Chongqing is a city that I visit countless times every year, and every time it unlocks some surprises that make me love this city even more!
I love the 8D large-scale magic of this city. Although it's easy to get lost and lose direction, it makes people enjoy it;
I love the martial arts and down-to-earth atmosphere of this city even more. Even in today's rapidly developing world, you can still find many fireworks that are gradually disappearing from the city here!

Love watching movies 🎬、 Baby fans who enjoy watching TV dramas may know that in recent years, more and more movies and TV dramas such as "Hot Pot Hero" and "Young You" have been filmed in Chongqing.

Accustomed to seeing familiar attractions such as the Liziba light rail passing through buildings and Hongyadong, this time I want to take you to "Chongqing" to see a different kind of Chongqing, and unlock a different internet celebrity Chongqing with the stars and filming locations of movies and TV dramas!!

The Last Old Street in Chongqing | A White Elephant Street, Half of Chongqing History

I remember when I came to Chongqing in 2018 to search for Chongqing's old streets, the Eighteen Stairs were under renovation, Danzishi Old Street had become Danzishi New Street, and Xiahao Old Street had also become a dangerous area that could no longer be entered The old street that best represents the life of Chongqing people seems to be disappearing.

My friends in Chongqing told me that Baixiang Street is still there, and this iconic old street that has seen countless celebrities and is highly representative is still there!

There is a filming location for movies and TV shows such as "Hot Pot Hero" and the magazine "Hidden Corner" hidden in Baixiang Street - Baixiang Residence. Just here, you can spend half a day exploring carefully!

Hidden Corner Magazine Same Style | White Elephant Residence

On Baixiang Street, there is a legendary building called Baixiang Residence, which looks like a Rubik's Cube. There are a total of 6 buildings here. The designer designed it based on the characteristics of Chongqing's mountains and waters, with different floors leading to 3 different exits. The 1st floor leads to Changjiang Binjiang Road, the 10th floor leads to Baixiang Street, and the 15th floor leads to Jiefang East Road. This typical Chongqing style design can only be seen in Chongqing!

There is no elevator from the 1st to the 24th floor, and people living here have become accustomed to climbing stairs every day.

You can see a yellow building inside, which is the same filming location as the lead actor magazine in the drama "The Hidden Corner", but you must climb the building to shoot it for a better look! The photographer and the subject are in different buildings with unique perspectives.

Any concave shape gives a great feeling

Hot Pot Hero Shooting Location | Excellent Location on the Yangtze River Cableway

In the movie "Hot Pot Hero", Chen Kun is beaten up in the air corridor and chased by robbers on a long slope. In the movie, you can see the parking spots of landmarks such as the Yangtze River Cableway, all of which were filmed in Baixiangju!

There are too many things worth exploring about the White Elephant Curie. Its special location has made it a place to watch the Yangtze River cableway and the Dongshimen Bridge 🌉、 Excellent parking spots at landmarks such as Raffles City, with more than one available!

Same as Wang Junkai Magazine | Baixiangju Hong Kong style Architecture

Previously, Wang Junkai came to Baixiangju to shoot a group of magazines, including a photo in front of the Baixiangju building. Currently, this place has become a popular spot for internet celebrities to check in and queue up!

The architecture of Baixiangju has gone through the traces of time, but it is full of vitality and still has the taste of old Chongqing here!
The windowsill is covered with clothes from various households hanging to dry, creating a sense of Hong Kong style public housing!
Shooting here feels like a film

The most classic parking spot is where you can see the Yangtze River cableway passing between buildings! On a sunny day, watching the cableway flying by is so beautiful!

Chongqing Raffles City is currently one of the hottest landmarks in Chongqing, located at Chaotianmen, where the two rivers converge. It was designed by world-renowned architect Moses Safdi.

Accustomed to taking ordinary shots, today I'll switch to the same donut perspective as Wang Yuan and capture a different night view of Raffles City!

This seat is located at the Bell Tower Square on Nanbin Road, with Fushi as the background. You can easily take stunning magazine style photos by lying down or sitting down!

Besides being suitable for shooting night scenes, I heard that the sunset effect is also good!

Of course, there are more than one camera spot here. Walking down the stairs next to it with confidence, you can see arches one by one, which is also an excellent spot for capturing the night view of Raffles City!

The Raffles City under the arched door looks more like a painting, with the Raffles City, water, and arched door stacked together, creating a perfect silhouette shot!

Youth's filming location | Crown Escalator

The Crown Escalator is the second longest first level elevated slope escalator in Asia. Due to the filming of "Extreme Challenge" here, it has become a must experience check-in point for internet celebrities. With the filming of the movie "Young You" taking place here, it has become even more popular.

This escalator is a large escalator at an intersection in Chongqing, connecting two intersections and Chongqing Railway Caiyuanba Station. It is one of the characteristic transportation in Chongqing, with a one-way ticket price of 2 yuan, which can be discounted with the Chongqing Transportation Card.

Seeing so many outsiders coming here to check in, locals feel confused. To them, this is just a means of transportation, but for out of town tourists, it is a very special experience!

Passing by the filming location from all over your world | Goose Ridge Second Factory

If you have watched the movie 'Passing by Your World', then you must be familiar with the radio recording studio inside, which is located in the second factory of E Ling!
After the release of 'Passing Through Your World', the second factory of E Ling has become a pilgrimage site for literary and artistic youth from all over the world to check in! It can be reached by walking from Liziba Light Rail Station, where you can experience the unique features of the mountain city climbing up and down along the way.

The predecessor of Erling Second Factory was Chongqing Printing Second Factory, which was once a color printing giant in the southwest printing industry. Decades ago, almost all colored paper in Chongqing was printed here. Half a century has passed, and the second printing factory has already closed down.

Originally thought to be in a state of decline, old factories of all sizes have been demolished and renovated here. These old factories not only retain the original style of standalone buildings, but also incorporate modern design art styles. Combined with the popularity of 'Passing by Your World', the second factory of E Ling has become a must visit destination for literary and artistic youth to check in as an internet celebrity!

In addition to the above movie and television check-in spots, there are also 2 check-in spots that are currently not popular, which will definitely not disappoint you!!

Future technology oriented niche check-in spot | Great integration

There is a "Da Rong Hui" shopping mall located near the landmark Raffles City in Chongqing. Currently, there are not many merchants or people settling in.

From a distance, the appearance of the buildings on the Glass Planet, the glass covered bridge, and the Raffles City behind them all seem like they have entered an extraterrestrial realm, exuding a strong sense of technology!

You can freely shape yourself here without queuing or worrying about being driven away!

In addition to taking photos and checking in during the day, it looks even better when the lights are turned on at 6 or 7 at night, giving it a more cyberpunk style!

Chongqing Night Scene Must Check in | Technology Sense Time Tunnel Flying Ladder towards the Sky

In addition to the popular escalator Crown Escalator that has gone viral, appeared on variety shows, and been featured in "Young You", Chongqing also has a time tunnel escalator that is perfect for night scenes and has a strong sense of technology - the Chaotian Flying Ladder. Its name sounds very domineering and impressive!!

This is actually the outer escalator of the shopping mall. During the day, it looks like a very long escalator without much special feature. However, after 7 pm, the lights here will light up, wrapped in red light. The cool and eye-catching color and the long extension line instantly make this place an extremely eye-catching place!

Whether shooting from the bottom or top of the escalator, there is a sense of extension, as if you are in a time and space tunnel, with a strong sense of technology and futurism!

I strongly recommend wearing pants to take photos here, as it looks cooler and can also capture long legs. This time, I wore a vintage long dress, which will be slightly gentle when taken

At present, this place is still relatively niche and has not been captured by the crowd. Friends who like it should hurry up and wait in line to shoot when it becomes popular in the future!!

Chongqing Cuisine Map

When you ask a person from Chongqing what they ate today, they usually reply with "hot pot, skewers". Many Chongqing people are either eating hot pot, skewers, or on their way to eating them! Although hotpot is a business card of Chengdu, as someone who has lived in Chengdu for many years, I can confidently tell you that Chongqing hotpot is spicier and more exciting than Chengdu hotpot, and taking a bite will make you unforgettable!

The following hot pot and skewers with excellent reputation, never stepping on thunder, and high cost-effectiveness are highly popular among locals in Chongqing. Don't worry about eating them!

A must eat skewer with Palm Treasure as the main character ⚤ Shufen

Baby who likes to eat the treasure in their hands, raise your hand 🤚 It's no exaggeration to say that I am a loyal fan of Palmer's Treasure, but many hotpot and string stores have supporting role in palmer's Treasure. Unexpectedly, Chongqing's Jiujie Shufen Palmer's Treasure String Company has made my beloved Palmer's Treasure the leading role, allowing me to realize the freedom of palmer's Treasure!!

When it comes to Shufen, it is also a super popular internet celebrity food that is so popular in Chongqing that it causes long queues every day!
This time, I went to Shufen Jiujie Store with my friends. The entire building is decorated in a Hong Kong style, with many neon lights and retro Hong Kong style signs. Eating skewers can also create a unique look, definitely!

I'm so happy to come here and eat skewers! Palm Treasure has a full 9 flavors: spicy, garlic, pickled pepper, vine pepper, mustard, and more, and it's super big with a mouth full of happiness!

Although Palm Treasure is the protagonist, there are also hotpot companions such as beef, county liver, big knife waist slices, hairy blood, duck intestine, crab fillet, etc. You can always find what you like!

Eating hotpot in Chongqing, desserts are an excellent companion for hotpot! This store has also made ice rice dumpling flowers, and 10 flavors of ice rice dumpling make people have the impulse to order one by one: original ice rice dumpling, oreo ice rice dumpling, mango ice rice dumpling, yogurt ice rice dumpling, yangzhi manna ice rice dumpling, durian ice rice dumpling, coconut ice rice dumpling, hawthorn ice rice dumpling, pearl ice rice dumpling

I only ordered Oreo ice rice dumpling and yogurt ice rice dumpling with my friends, which are high in appearance, delicious and cost-effective! With so many delicious iced rice dumpling, I would like to eat more times!

Internet celebrity hotpot that achieves dessert freedom | Principal Lu's old hotpot

Although there are many hotpot restaurants in Chongqing with their own unique features, have you ever tried hotpot restaurants with unlimited and free desserts?
Don't miss out on the braised school elder hotpot, which is popular throughout Chongqing and offers free desserts! For babies who love to eat desserts, can eating desserts alone make up for the cost?

I went to the Braised Elder Hot Pot (Shapingba Branch), which is also very retro and beautiful. It has a bit of the architectural style of the same hanging house as Hongyadong. The interior decoration combines old Chongqing elements with cyberpunk style, full of Chongqing style, perfect for taking photos!

Those who enjoy taking photos can take them to their heart's content here!

Hot pot is delicious, the bottom of the pot is the soul! The spicy hotpot base of this restaurant must be of high quality, very authentic Chongqing flavor. The freshly stir fried hotpot base on the same day is cooked with various ingredients such as chili peppers, red chili peppers, and fermented rice mash, which is quite delicious!

When Principal Lu is eating hotpot, the signature spicy braised series must be lit! The signature dishes such as Spicy Marinated Chicken Feet, Spicy Marinated Pork Intestines, Spicy Marinated Pork Tendons, etc. are all very delicious, and the vegetables such as Spicy Marinated Lotus Root, Spicy Marinated Rolls of dried bean milk creams are also very delicious. They match with the spicy pot. I love to eat fat intestines. They are so delicious!

Desserts can be taken by yourself, but be sure not to waste them! This dessert has a wide variety and delicious taste. You can order whatever you want! I'm so happy to have some wood!

I love the Mein mein ice presented by this family! Yangzhi Ganlu Jumping Ice is simply a masterpiece, with rich fillings. With each bite, it's easy to find jumping candies bouncing around in your mouth, delicious and fun! I didn't expect a hotpot restaurant to make desserts so delicious. They are simply dessert masters who have been delayed by hotpot!

Mein mein ice has enough weight and is made by hand. I would like to eat the headmaster again with this ice!

Eating hotpot here, due to the attraction of desserts, I accidentally forgot the time and ended up spending 3 to 4 hours eating hotpot with friends!! Moreover, the average cost per person is less than 100 yuan, and the cost-effectiveness is also too high! Next time, I will continue to eat with friends~~

The pioneer of Chongqing Waist Plate Hot Pot Industry | Lao Lao Hot Pot, the second brother of the rake, Waist Plate King

Speaking of Lao Ge Yao Pian Wang Lao Hot Pot, he is also considered the pioneer of Chongqing Yao Pian Hot Pot industry. It has been open for more than 20 years and is an authentic authentic Chongqing Lao Hot Pot. Local people often queue up to eat it, and it has been on the list for 2 consecutive years, which shows its strength!

The old shop of Brother Rao is a Shuangbei shop, but there are branches in Monument to the people's Liberation and Nanping, and the taste is not discounted. This time I went to a very convenient Monument to the people's Liberation shop, which is convenient for travel and card punching!

The bottom of this pot is very good, and during the cooking process, you can smell the spicy and delicious hot pot flavor, which makes you crave it!

The biggest fear of eating pork belly hot pot every time is the fishy smell. The pork belly slices, which have been passed down through generations of craftsmanship by Lao Er Ge, have a unique recipe for removing fishy smell. The pork belly slices are sliced with knives and knives, and the slices are crispy and tender, capturing my heart with just one bite! Waist slices are supplied in limited quantities every day, and in order to allow more diners to enjoy them, each table is limited in quantity, which feels very thoughtful 👍

The size of the waist slices here is bigger than your face, and even hot pot won't shrink. It's a thin slice, wrapped in waist slices and dried chili peppers after being cooked, and the taste is even more amazing!

In addition to waist slices, fresh tripe from the slaughterhouse and homemade luncheon meat are also worth ordering. The fresh tripe from the slaughterhouse is very large, fresh and delicious!

Homemade luncheon meat has excellent texture and a rich meat aroma!

County flowers are very fresh and look good on the plate. They taste crispy and are a must-have for hot pot!

Fresh duck blood is fresh, without any fishy smell, tender and delicious, melts in the mouth, and is eaten with friends!

Local people in Chongqing also love to eat Jianghu cuisine | Yang Jilong Mansion

In Chongqing, besides hotpot and skewers, Jianghu cuisine is also popular, and stir fried dishes are also the first choice for everyone's daily meals!
There is a Chongqing Republican style martial arts dish called "Yang Ji Long Fu" hidden next to Hongya Cave. Although this brand was founded in 1942, it has been passed down for a hundred years and is praised by many as the first martial arts dish of the Republic of China!

As soon as you step into the store, you can feel the full style of the Republic of China: the servers' Republic of China style clothing, the decoration style of the Republic of China period, and the Republic of China style menu, making you travel through in one second!

Whether it's a gathering or inviting someone to dinner, coming here is an excellent choice! The Yangji Longfu (the head office of Monument to the people's Liberation) next to Hongya Cave is the Hongya Cave, which is very convenient!

Come to Yangjilong Mansion and naturally order the signature dishes! The Republic of China spicy chicken is delicious in color, aroma, and taste, with ample portions. Finding chicken in the vast sea of chili peppers is the essence of spicy chicken and also a fun experience!

Chicken tastes tender and chewy, give it a good call!

Fried Dough Twists is also added inside. Fried Dough Twists is super tasty and spicy! Fried Dough Twists is the biggest surprise of this dish 👍

The signature cannabis ball is definitely a super trendy dish. The sesame balls are bigger than my head, and the taste is crispy, oily but not greasy!
The portion size of this restaurant is really generous. When I came with two friends to eat, I was full in just a few dishes. It's very suitable for a family or multiple people to have a meal together. It's delicious and cost-effective!

Crisp fried rice wine is crispy and tender, and it is rich in rice wine. Those who like rice wine should not miss this Dim sum!

In addition to cooking, we also ordered the store's signature brown sugar yin rice porridge, which is the first time to drink this Congee!

Yin rice is a specially processed glutinous rice that is easier to digest and absorb than glutinous rice. Drinking a cup in the current season can warm up your body and stomach!

Next time, I want to try their signature Yangji fish. I heard that this signature fish once topped the list of Chinese famous dishes!

Fireworks and Fire | Hidden in the Neighborhood Hot Pot "Nan Hot Pot"

For many people in Chongqing, the hotpot opened next to their own community may be the best and most emotional hotpot in their memory. The full atmosphere of fireworks is the flavor of Chongqing!

The Nan hotpot hidden near the residential area is very simple, with a small storefront and no excessive decoration. The restaurant still retains old items from decades ago, with graffiti on the walls. When you eat hotpot in Chongqing, you are eating this Jianghu style!

Every day before mealtime, the Nan hotpot restaurant is already crowded with people, and locals in Chongqing have already queued up to make reservations and come to eat, which shows its popularity!
When you come to Chongqing to eat hotpot, don't mention the word "clear soup". Old hotpot should be spicy and hot! A pot full of butter, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chili peppers is so satisfying to look at!

When waiting for the pot to boil, I could already smell a strong aroma!

Both the signature and favorite foods should be emphasized, and only after satisfying the taste can it be called refreshing: Garlic Fragrant Palm Treasure, Fragrant Tribute Balls, Ginger Shredded Beef, Roasted Chicken Feet Everyone, come up with one!

Looking at a small bowl, but the weight is very substantial, solid and full of a bowl!

The roasted chicken feet pot is also so delicious!!! The pre marinated chicken feet are very flavorful, and the flesh and bones separate in just one bite. The sticky meat is amazing!

Garlic Palm Treasure is also highly recommended. The fusion of garlic fragrance and spicy hotpot is simply a delightful experience!

How can we eat hotpot without ordering dessert? I definitely want to order some Yangzhi Ganlu Snow Mountain Ice from this restaurant. Madam, it's so delicious!! Full of sincerity and sincerity! Endless ice, paired with rich fillings, in one bite, the heat and spiciness of hotpot are suppressed!

Be sure to pay attention to the timing when ordering snow mountain ice, it is limited to a certain time every day!

Afterword

Chongqing seems to have a magical power, no matter how many times you travel here, you can always encounter surprises! What does Chongqing look like in your eyes? Welcome to leave a message for discussion~