Top 5 Things to Do in Chongqing

Chongqing has a unique landform, a rich culinary culture and a profound historical heritage. Here are 5 best things to do during your Chongqing Tours. For more Chongqing travel tips you can check Top 10 Things to Do in Chongqing.

Take the Light Rail

The LRT is not only a daily commuter for Chongqing residents, but also a popular attraction that should not be missed. line 2 is one of the best lines for sightseeing, and there are many special stations along line 2.

The platform of Li Ziba LRT station is inside a 20-storey building, and the LRT entrances and exits the station by passing through the building. The Hongyan Village station of Line 9 is 116 meters deep, which is equivalent to a 39-storey high-rise building.

Taste Chongqing Cuisine

Chongqing is known for its unique spicy flavor and abundance of street food. Hotpot is the representative of Chongqing food. Hot pot is the representative of Chongqing food, attracting countless diners with its spicy and fresh flavor and rich ingredients. Chongqing Xiaomian is famous for its smooth noodles and rich condiments, and each bowl of Xiaomian contains a unique Chongqing flavor.

Hot and sour noodles, a snack with sweet potato flour as the main ingredient, can be found everywhere on the streets of Chongqing. Chongqing copra is popular for its tasty meat filling and red oil soup base. Ice noodle is a representative of Chongqing’s traditional desserts with a variety of flavors.

Yangtze River Cableway

The Yangtze River Cableway is known as “the first air corridor on the Yangtze River”, with a total length of 1,166 meters. This special transportation means, across the Yangtze River sky, provides a new perspective for people to enjoy the beauty of Chongqing. From the cableway, you can overlook the whole city and the magnificent Yangtze River. You can also choose to take the cable car at sunset to enjoy the stunning views.

Visit Hong Ya Dong

Hongyadong, one of the ancient Chongqing city gates, is located in Cangbai Road, Jiefangbei, the core business district of Chongqing. It is a riverside area where the Yangtze River and Jialing River meet, with a history of 2,300 years.

You can experience a variety of travel activities in Hongyadong, including dining, entertainment, leisure, and specialty cultural shopping. Hongyadong is famous for its night view. When the night falls and the lights come on, Hongyadong turns into a fairy tale world.

Stroll around Jiefangbei

Jiefangbei, also known as Monument to the People’s Liberation, is one of the landmarks of Chongqing. Located in the center of Jiefangbei Commercial Pedestrian Street in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, Jiefangbei is a spiritual symbol of victory in the war of resistance.

Surrounded by many shopping centers, restaurants and attractions, it is a good place for shopping. There is also a food street near Jiefangbei where you can taste a variety of Chongqing snacks.