When you mention Chongqing, what will you think of?

Is it Chongqing hot pot, the night view of Hongya Cave? 8D magic terrain, or is it a beauty in the mountain city? But after visiting Raffles in Chaotianmen, Chongqing, I have a deeper understanding of Chongqing.

I spent three days and two nights wandering around Raffles, and later found that I couldn't finish it in three days. I stayed at the Intercontinental Raffles Chongqing for the past few days, and well-known attractions such as Jiefangbei and Hongyadong were close to me.

How popular is Chongqing Raffles? Since its opening last year, it has become a new landmark for travel check-in Chongqing.

The most famous one of this huge building in the center of the city is the "Crystal Corridor". It spans four towers, the country's first horizontal skyscraper. It is 250 meters high and 300 meters long, creating a precedent in many architectural history.

The entire project symbolizes the Chongqing spirit of "sailing and sailing" and interprets the magnificent momentum of "Ancient Chongqing Xiongguan".

This huge building, designed by world-renowned architect "Safdi" and becoming a new landmark in Chongqing, has eight towers, faces the water and faces north, and is connected to Chaotianmen Square, like a "giant ship" setting sail.

Chongqing Raffles is closely connected to Chongqing's well-known Chaotianmen Square. In the middle of the square, there is a sign reading "Chongqing's zero-kilometer starting point", which is the symbol of the center of Chongqing's city.

Chaotianmen Wharf is also the starting point for the Two Rivers Tour and the Three Gorges Tour. Whenever night comes, you can board a cruise ship from the dock here and experience the different night view of Chongqing.

Chongqing Raffles Shopping Center has a total of five floors on the ground and more than 400 brand stores. Among these stores, up to 40% have first stores, flagship stores and concept stores.

It is worth mentioning that in Raffles, Chongqing, there is a 24-hour cultural corridor connecting Jiefang Monument and Chaotianmen. This channel shoulders the mission of an urban community in promoting urban culture and retains the memory of the city.

So, how to play Chongqing Raffles in three days and two nights, just collect this article.

1. Various novel experiences

01, City Terminal

What surprised me the most about Chongqing Raffles was that there was a Chongqing Airport City Terminal, a High-speed Railway City Waiting Hall and a Yuzhong Peninsula Tourist Area Tourist Center.

The country's exclusive seamless urban terminal that connects air, rail and water transport allows you to travel to and from the airport and station in one stop. Convenient transportation and diverse access methods have become a new business card for Yuzhong Peninsula services.

The Chongqing Airport City Terminal, High-speed Railway City Waiting Hall and Yuzhong Peninsula Tourist Area Tourist Center are located on the LG Floor of Chongqing Raffles Shopping Center (Gates 13 and 14).

Here you can enjoy the following high-quality services:

Exchange for boarding passes and check in luggage

Buy bullet train tickets

Take a shuttle bus and truly free your hands to the airport

It's really convenient for tourists!

02, Starbucks selling cocktails

Starbucks actually sells cocktails? I was tired from shopping that day, so I found a place to sit down and wanted to go to Starbucks for a latte. Later, I actually drank a cocktail.

This is the first Starbucks flagship store in Southwest China to sell alcohol. There is a round island on the first floor that sells Starbucks coffee selection, and on the second floor is the Starbucks Bar Mixato special bar.

The overall decoration continues the coffee color on the first floor, and the top surface has a strong three-dimensional feeling.

Geometric blocks are used on the wall and the word CQ is pasted. I didn't realize what was CQ? Asked a friend, she said, Isn't it Chongqing? Right!

Life consists of various experiences. I ordered a cocktail called "Glacier Glow" recommended by the waiter. It had a very complex taste and sold for 108 yuan.

It tastes good, but for someone like me who doesn't drink, it's easier to go to the top.

The powder on the "Glacier Glow Light" was actually the powder of pepper.

It consists of a large cup and a small cup. The small cup contains sparkling wine, which can be drunk alone, or you can pour the wine into the large cup halfway through, and it will have a different taste.

At Starbucks Bar Mixato, you can sit at the bar and watch the waiter mix drinks on-site.

The friends who went together ordered lemon maple drops, strawberry daytime dreams, orange-scented mojito... These names are so poetic.

This was the first time I had a cocktail at Starbucks in broad daylight. It was a very special feeling.

03. Go to the hairdresser for a cup of coffee

Wouldn't it be fun to go to Starbucks for a drink and go to a hairdresser for coffee?

That afternoon, I went to wash my hair with my local friends in Chongqing. She recommended a Jian Guy simple hairdressing and living salon in Raffles, Chongqing, which is a five-star hairdressing shop to experience it.

This is not a hair salon, it feels like a cafe!

The washing and blowing price is 100 yuan, which is not expensive. There is also a fingertip and scalp massage when shampooing, and the service is very considerate.

Sit down, there are all kinds of snacks and fruits, and the waiter also asks you if you want coffee? Or a drink? Do you want yogurt?

It was a leisurely afternoon, two women were sitting opposite each other chatting. The handsome hairdresser understands your needs and starts to get busy.

Unfortunately, I don't live in Chongqing. With this considerate service, I have the urge to apply for a card.

There is also a manicure area in the Jian Guy Jane Hair and Life Center. I lamented that today's hair salons have developed with the times and are also various integrated innovations.

04 A movie theater with high quality

This national flagship store of CGV Cinema will definitely subvert your concept of a cinema.

CGV was established in 1996 and is South Korea's largest film chain. It operates South Korea's largest chain of multi-theater theaters, headquartered in Seoul.

Traveling in Chongqing, who says you can't watch a movie?

As the recent release of the popular brain-burning blockbuster "Creed", I definitely have to watch the IMAX version. So I bought a movie ticket for CGV Theater and entered the movie theater. I was surprised by its appearance.

This is a movie theater? Or a bookstore? Or a museum?

Because the appearance is too high, many people check in here to take photos before watching a movie.

This is a five-star studio with the brand concept of "beyond the touch of movies", providing customers with enjoyment and fun beyond watching movies.

It is worth mentioning that the bathroom of CGV Cinema Chongqing Raffles Store is super beautiful. Let me show you.

This is a dressing room. Because of its high appearance, friends take selfies in the bathroom.

Male friends, let me show you what the women's bathroom looks like. This is also the first time I am willing to take a photo of a bathroom.

CGV Cinema has a variety of screening halls. In addition to the regular 2D and 3D cinemas, it also has an IMAX giant screen hall, a 270-degree three-screen projection system ScreenX, a five-sense cinema hall 4DX, a SWEETBOX couple hall, a parent-child cinema CINE KIDS Star Fun Hall, etc.

Watching the latest scene of "Creed" in the IMAX Giant Screen Hall gave me the luxury of booking the venue. It's just that the movie is really incomprehensible. It is said that you can only understand it if you can walk out of the movie theater backwards.

05 Museum to play

Walking around Raffles in Chongqing, in addition to checking in many specialty businesses, I also ran into Katonni Paradise. Katonni Paradise is a theme park. Each store has its own theme. This is a "museum to play."

There are many animal models at the door. How about taking a photo with the domineering African elephant?

The interior decoration is also very transformative, one time to the Jurassic World, and the other time to the African Prairie. It is very suitable for family and family play.

Katonni Paradise, full of all kinds of animals, makes us feel like children, surprised. Who doesn't have an ungrown baby in their hearts?

06 Watch a 270-degree romantic sunset

How long has it been since you have quietly watched a sunset?

Life is like a dandelion, seemingly free, but involuntarily. Always busy, racing against time. Everyone wants to take a breather in life. Many times, like most people, I can only enjoy my own time alone in the night when no one is around.

When traveling in Chongqing, the most memorable thing is the sunset that night. It has been a long time since I have stood quietly like that, waiting for a sunset.

At an altitude of 250 meters, the sunset is 270 degrees, there is hanging glass at your feet, and Chongqing forest in front of you. Only when the last ray of light dissipated did he leave.

If you go to Chongqing, remember to reserve some time and arrive at Chongqing Raffles before sunset.

The place where I want to take you to see the sunset is at the end of the "Crystal Corridor", which is the Chongqing Raffles Discovery Module·Observation Deck.

The entrance area of the Exploration Module and Observation Deck is located in the Jialing River Area on the L1 floor of Raffles, covering an area of approximately 900 square meters. Spend 180 yuan to buy a ticket, go through security, and start a journey through the journey.

This is also a journey to trace the origin of Chongqing.

There are six themed exhibition areas here: "Origin of the City","Discovering Chongqing","Modern Times","Gate to the West","Opening Eyes to the World", and "Participating in the Future".

Many collector's humanistic pictures and videos reproduce the historical imprint of Chongqing's urban development through the recording perspectives of different eras. You can experience the humanistic charm of Chongqing and understand the changes and development of Chongqing's city here.

What's interesting is an interactive device called "Sichuan Dialect and Foreign School", which allows you to learn a few sentences of Chongqing dialect. It's very fun and makes my friends laugh constantly.

At the top of the "Participating in the Future" theme exhibition area, there are many suspended three-dimensional modules. From here, we begin to move to the future.

Passing through a cool tunnel of time and space, taking a cool elevator, reaching an altitude of 250 meters in a few seconds, and embarking on a journey of exploring Mars.

The aerial area of the exploration module is located on the side of the Jialing River in the high-altitude crystal corridor on the L47 floor. It covers an area of about 1500 square meters and consists of an indoor part and an outdoor platform.

The indoor part has been built into a Mars exploration observatory, and five 5D somatosensory Mars themed exhibition areas will show how humans have transformed Mars one by one.

Can we travel to space in our lifetime? Set a small goal?

The indoor area is full of technology and the scenes are cool, making it very suitable for taking photos and checking in.

In the outdoor part further forward, you can see the 270-degree observation deck at a glance. What surprised me was that at this height of 250 meters, trees could also be shaded.

There is hanging glass at my feet, and friends who are afraid of heights dare not walk on it. You must wear shoe covers when walking on the glass. If you wear high heels like me, you can step on the glass with your bare feet.

Through the glass, you can see the ships parked quietly at Chaotianmen Wharf, as well as the cars coming and going on the road, which have become as small as ants.

Standing here, you can see the Yangtze River, Jialing River, Hongyadong, Grand Theater, Yangtze River Cableway, etc., and have a panoramic view of the entire Yuzhong District.

The most beautiful thing about the Exploration Module and Observation Deck is at sunset, quietly watching the fiery red sunset and slowly falling into the distant mountains.

That evening, from this 250-meter altitude, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Chongqing's two rivers and four shores, let the evening breeze blow long hair, full of romance.

Every time I watch the sunset, I always think of the sentence written in "The Little Prince":"You know, people fall in love with the sunset when they are sad."

One day, the little prince watched the sunsets forty-four times... Probably everyone lives in their hearts with a little prince. In a certain corner of their hearts, they have already seen sunsets one after another.

At the beginning of the lights, the sky is blue and the city is lit up by lights.

This is the best place to overlook the city and feel the momentum of the intersection of the two rivers. Due to the different sediment content in the Yangtze River and Jialing River, this clearly distinct "Yuanyang Pot" spectacle is caused. How magical it is.

The Exploration Module·Observation Deck, with the theme of "Exploration", integrates urban human geography and the future of science fiction. Here, experience the intertwined sense of time between science fiction and reality, future and past between the mysterious Mars and the magical Chongqing.

At that time, you will feel extremely small in this time and space, among all living beings.

When night fell, I was willing to take the elevator and leave the observation deck. At the exit of the elevator, there are four hanging black umbrellas, which are very suitable for taking photos. Don't miss them.

Outside the Discovery Module and Observation Deck, there is a very distinctive Chongqing Raffles Official Souvenir Store, which is worth visiting. There are many cultural creations here, very Chongqing characteristics. Choose one for yourself to keep as a souvenir.

"Nine opens and eight closes", 3D city, Chongqing map, Chaotianmen Wharf... This is an accompanying gift with 9 different themes originally designed by Chongqing Raffles and Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts. It has a strong sense of design.

Every girl loves these gadgets. Even if she buys a refrigerator sticker, it will be an exclusive souvenir.

After leaving the official Raffles Souvenir Store, it is a Chongqing gift area with mainly local specialties.

There are many famous specialty snacks in Chongqing here, including traditional time-honored brands such as Bafangpin, Yuji Laopi, Wanqiantang, and Tanggaozu, which can take away your Chongqing flavor.

The top of the ceremony area is covered with red and yellow lanterns, creating a strong atmosphere.

That night, I stood in the mountain city garden of Raffles, Chongqing, looking at the Chaotianmen Pier in the night. The fountain behind him rose and fell, and the crisp laughter of children playing in the water came from time to time.

Slaming at this 8D magic city, every time it comes, there are always surprises. The next time you watch the sunset, who will be around you?

Second, top luxury hotel

InterContinental Raffles Chongqing is a newly opened hotel on August 1, 2020. As the world's top luxury hotel brand, the executive queen room I stayed in on the 46th floor costs more than 2000 yuan a night. How luxurious is it? Let me show you.

01 Air front desk

In a few seconds, the elevator reached the 42nd floor, but before she could react, she walked out of the elevator room and instantly came to a jungle. Moreover, it was a 250-meter-high urban sky forest. It was quite dreamy.

This is the sky front desk of InterContinental Raffles Chongqing. It is located in Raffles 'most famous "Crystal Corridor", which is amazing.

Perhaps this is the most beautiful and tallest hanging garden in Chongqing? How are these huge trees planted?

It is important to know that it is not easy to maintain the normal growth of these trees at an altitude of 250 meters. We must ensure sufficient sunshine, suitable temperature and thick and fertile soil.

It is said that every tree here enjoys 24 hours of air conditioning care, nutrient solution infusion, and special care every day, which can be called VIP treatment.

In the space leading to the "Chonglin" restaurant and the hotel's front desk, the ground reflects the structure of the building. Standing here, you can take a photo of it.

The front desk is like a huge cruise ship with a strong sense of design. The hotel has 380 luxurious rooms and suites, which are high from 44 to 65 floors, with beautiful views of the two rivers.

The service details are in place and it is worthy of being the top luxury hotel under the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

Passing through the sky front desk, taking the elevator, and arriving at the 46th floor.

The room's creativity uses the visual elements of the yacht cabin and the panoramic floor-to-ceiling design. It feels good to push the door in and shine the sun on the carpet.

All room types are equipped with a variety of user-friendly technology applications such as Dyson hair dryers, smart toilets, Tivoli Bluetooth slightly, wireless charging equipment and smart TV system iStudio.

The overall room gives people a low-key sense of luxury.

The bathroom is separated from dry and wet, and there is a separate toilet room. You can lie in the bathtub at night and take a bath while watching the night view of Chongqing.

Next to the welcome fruit, there are actually spicy beef and spicy sesame flowers.

The welcome letter written on the desk is in place with the details.

After reading some instructions from the Intercontinental Executive Club: The exquisite breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 is very suitable for people like me who like to sleep in.

There is also free ironing of two pieces of clothes per stay and a late check-out until 4 p.m.

There is a dazzling array in the mini bar.

At night, stand at the window and watch the night view of Chongqing. This 8D magic city feels different every time you visit it.

03 "Chonglin" Specialty Restaurant

This restaurant really recommends you.

If you are a native of Chongqing and don't need to stay in a hotel, you can also come here for a buffet because this restaurant is so beautiful.

Every day, I sleep until I wake up naturally and have breakfast in the "Chonglin" cafeteria. This sunny restaurant is very close to nature and makes people feel happy.

Breakfast was very rich and I ordered a bottle of freshly squeezed carrot juice. That day, the three women ate breakfast for nearly an hour.

The "Chonglin" specialty restaurant is full of street-style trucks, Chongqing style graffiti, simple wooden tables and chairs, and countless green trees, which will make you completely forget that you are at an altitude of 250 meters.

Eating buffet here at night can overlook the beautiful scenery of the mountain city. It is definitely worth experiencing.

04 "Jing" Chinese Restaurant and Bar

"Jing", a high-end Chinese restaurant inspired by Oriental aesthetics, combines a restaurant and a bar. You can come here for afternoon tea in the afternoon and have a drink in the evening.

In the dark atmosphere, the bright small area of color is matched, and the mirror effect of the black ground brings a sense of fashion.

That afternoon, three or five friends were here, smiling and chatting, and time slowly. A perfect holiday is only if you can have a leisurely afternoon tea!

Drinking coffee and looking out the window at the boats coming and going on the Yangtze River, it was very comfortable.

This afternoon tea set for two is 398 yuan and includes coffee or tea for two, a fruit platter and a three-layered dessert basket. To be honest, I can't finish it.

Since I didn't eat desserts, I also tasted durian crisp and osmanthus cake, which tasted very good.

Further inside is the part of the Chinese restaurant, which continues the overall style.

At night, there is another atmosphere here. You can order a glass of wine, look at the night view, and drink happily.

05 Gym and swimming pool

If you like fitness and swimming, Intercontinental Raffles Chongqing can meet your needs. The entrance to the gym is very modern.

The huge floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to exercise while enjoying the beautiful scenery outside the window.

The swimming pool also has excellent lighting. It is said that the most beautiful thing is at sunrise. Sitting in the recliner by the window, the sun shines in and it is very beautiful. Unfortunately, I sleep late every day, so I can only imagine it.

This landmark super high-rise city hotel under the IHG brand enjoys beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River and Jialing River, bringing guests a comprehensive and unforgettable experience.

3. Eat all over the world's delicacies

The entire Chongqing Raffles Shopping Center covers an area of 235,000 square meters, with a total of 5 floors on the ground. It has created an interactive international social destination that integrates diversified tourism resources, historical and cultural deposits, and Chinese and New Zealand cultures and art.

There are more than 400 brand stores here, and among these stores, up to 40% are first stores, flagship stores and concept stores.

But as a foodie, what attracts me most is the food here. During those days, I wandered around Chongqing Raffles and checked in several restaurants, including Chongqing Hotpot, Chongqing Concept Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Vietnamese Cuisine, Korean Cuisine... Wait.

But there are also very interesting restaurants that want to check in, such as Nanbin Impression Hotpot, Sansheng Sanwei Tantra Sichuan cuisine, Beisuo·720 ° River View Western Restaurant, SPACELAB Weightless Restaurant, Singapore Restaurant Collins...

Want to eat all over the world? Come to Chongqing Raffles first!

01 Chongqing Hotpot: Sister Pei's Old Hotpot

Chongqing is one of the birthplaces of hot pot. How can you not eat hot pot when you come to the "Hot Pot Capital of China"? You really have to come to Chongqing to eat hot pot once in your life, otherwise you won't know what "Chongqing hot pot" is.

Sister Pei's old hot pot, located on the L2 floor of Raffles, has always occupied the forefront of the Internet celebrity hot pot world. The geographical location is unique, and outside the glass windows is the bright Chongqing river view.

When traveling to Chongqing, you will be despised by ordering a mandarin duck pot. The most natural Chongqing hot pot, with a nine-square grid bottom, you can choose from the spicy degree.

Mutton, waist slices and tripe are must-have for hot pot, and the taste is unforgettable. Sister Pei's old hot pot dishes are very good and their freshness is impeccable.

On a night like this, three or five friends watched the night sky in Chongqing, sipping hot pot, drinking Lebao beer, and chatting about interesting things about the journey. When you feel too spicy, dig a mouthful of cold dumplings... It's perfect.

02 Japanese cuisine: Honkiya

My first impression when I entered Ben Qi's home was that this Japanese decoration style was excellent. Large areas of black and red serve as guide lines, which have a strong visual impact.

So much so that the friends who went with them also took a photo of checking in at the restaurant, which was very emotional.

Sizzled raw platter, seasonal vegetable salad, Benqijia signature roll, salt-roasted prawns, Tangyang fried chicken... The table is full and the dishes are beautifully set.

I learned to eat sashimi after going to Japan; I learned to eat durian after going to Malaysia; I learned to eat mutton after going to Bashang...

Nowadays, with fewer and fewer foods to avoid, travel can really change a person a lot.

For the bottom of the shabu that day, we did not choose the traditional Japanese Suki pot, but chose a "black hair and beef shabu shabu", which is a two-in-one duck pot of curry and tom yum. It is very unique.

This Japanese food is commendable in its color, aroma, and aroma. The key is that the price is moderate, and there are also various packages for friends who choose syndrome to choose from.

03 New concept Chongqing cuisine: New Taoran

Xintaoran is an upgraded version of Taoranju, an old restaurant in Chongqing.

It is said that locals in Chongqing all know about Taoranju's big-meat buns and often go to the store to pack them. Mentioning Tao Ranju will evoke the memories of many Chongqing people.

The location of Xintaoran Restaurant is also excellent, close to the river. You can eat delicious food while watching the boats coming and going in the Yangtze River.

Later, it was discovered that restaurants in Chongqing Raffles were not concentrated on a specific floor, but scattered in different places, giving almost the best viewing positions to restaurants.

The new Taoran in Raffles is decorated in a modern Chinese style, and details everywhere reflect the classical beauty of Chinese style.

This is a restaurant that specializes in new concept Chongqing cuisine. The decoration style and exquisite dishes are several levels higher than the previous Taoranju.

After ordering several specialties, I found that there are many ways to cook ribs here. Below are pepper ribs, sweet and sour ribs, and meringue denim bones.

Preserved egg with eggplants, stone-cooked Wushan potatoes, lotus fragrant glutinous rice bones... Whether it is a container or a taste, strive to inherit and innovate.

You must order Taoran specialty bags. Remember to order fewer, because they are too big, and both people are a bit big.

Taoran spicy snails are also a must-order dish at every table. They look very spicy and taste very good.

It is 60-80 yuan per capita, which is worth a visit. It is recommended to book a riverside location in advance. There is also a special set meal for four for only 238 yuan, which is very cost-effective. It is highly recommended for a simple lunch at noon.

04 Korean cuisine: three-generation barbecue

This third-generation barbecue is so amazing that my friends and I feel like walking directly into the streets of South Korea. It feels very exciting.

While waiting for meals, you can take a photo and check in, with a strong retro atmosphere.

The six small dishes and pumpkin porridge provided were all very good. I ordered traditional Korean cuisine such as bibimbap, cold noodles and fried rice cakes, which were full of ingredients.

Since it is a third-generation barbecue, barbecue must be the mainstay. The meat is fresh and creative.

A table full of meat is really the world of carnivores. The service is also very thoughtful, and the baking plates are changed frequently and will be replaced after each wave of baking.

A friend secretly photographed me, does it feel like a Korean movie scene?

05 Danang Vietnamese cuisine

The decoration style of this store is particularly literary and fresh, and even the dishes are very fresh. Girls must like them all. They are very suitable for dating.

The blue-green tones, rattan chairs and green plants create a feeling of tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese rice noodles, South Asian shrimp tom yum soup, coconut pumpkin cake, cold octopus... It's full of Vietnamese flavor.

A serving of Da Nang Ming-stove spicy sea bass was unanimously recognized by all our friends. No wonder some people say that this is a treasure shop hidden in the hidden corner of Raffles. I strongly recommend you try it.

After three days of shopping and eating in Chongqing Raffles, I still feel that I haven't had enough shopping. It's too big!

Raffles on the tip of the tongue. There are hundreds of gourmet stores from all over the world, which can meet the different needs of almost all people. And every restaurant has one tacit thing in common: super good-looking.

Feel the charm of the seamless integration of Chongqing's local culture and international elements, come to Chongqing Raffles and eat all over the world.

Chongqing, one of the most exciting travel destinations, always gives me too many surprises every time.