Chongqing is a magical city with unique characteristics. There are too many delicious food and beautiful scenery worth stopping at. The three-dimensional urban construction and complex terrain make it difficult to navigate. The overbearing Jianghu cuisine and the heroic hot pot are so spicy that you can’t stop crying.
Come down; there are also Chongqing people, who are also cute and straightforward... Chongqing is located in the southwest of China, on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.
It was a wartime capital and became one of China's four major municipalities in 1997.
Chongqing is surrounded by mountains and is built on the mountains. Because it is located on the edge of the basin and at the confluence of two rivers, it is foggy all year round, so it is also known as the "Mountain City" and the "Fog City".
Food, night views, and beautiful women are the three business cards of Chongqing.
Chongqing is a famous food destination, a paradise for foodies, especially the world-famous hot pot, which is spicy and fragrant and "attracts countless diners to their waists."
The night view of the mountain city is the most famous scene in Chongqing. Whether you are standing on Nanshan Mountain or looking down from the air on the Yangtze River Cableway, you can enjoy the bright night and have a panoramic view of the two rivers.
Chongqing is rich in beauties, and popular business districts such as Jiefangbei and Guanyin Bridge are good places to visit beauties.
In addition to the main urban area of ??Chongqing, the Wulong Tiankeng and Dazu Rock Carvings around Chongqing have also become more famous in the past two years. They are only 2-3 hours drive from Chongqing and can be returned on the same day. Almost all tourists coming to Chongqing will take a day trip to Wulong.
Feel the uncanny craftsmanship of nature and appreciate the exquisiteness of ancient cliff statues at Dazu Rock Carvings.
March-May and September-October are the best times to travel to Chongqing.
March-May and September-October: Because Chongqing has a humid subtropical monsoon climate, these two periods are spring and autumn in Chongqing, with the most comfortable temperatures, neither cold nor hot.
November-February: Winter begins in Chongqing in November, and the rainy season begins. The climate is humid and cold, but it is suitable for eating hot pot and soaking in hot springs.
This is also the off-season in Chongqing, and most attractions implement off-season tickets.
On Christmas and New Year's Eve, many people will gather at the Liberation Monument in Chongqing to listen to the midnight bell of the Liberation Monument and the release of balloons; the surrounding area is decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and major shopping malls offer a wealth of discounts and promotions.
June-August: It is the hot summer season in Chongqing, as hot as the Stove City, with the highest temperature reaching 40℃; but the locals prefer to eat hot pot in summer, where they enjoy sweating most happily with chopsticks.
Moreover, the fog is relatively light during this period, so you can see the night view most clearly.
In places such as Wulong and Jinfoshan around Chongqing, house prices have also increased by about 10% due to the crowds escaping from the summer heat. It is best to book a room in advance.
There are many modes of transportation in the main urban area of ??Chongqing. You can travel by rail transit, buses, taxis, ferries, Yangtze River Cableway, and even unique means of transportation such as elevators.
However, due to Chongqing's own geographical environment, the overall roads are not spacious, and traffic jams are common. Therefore, it is recommended to mainly travel by rail transit. The lines cover almost all popular attractions and are convenient and smooth.
Chongqing is also one of the only cities in China that does not have bicycles, because the roads in the main urban area are all mountain roads, with many uphill and downhill slopes. You can imagine how refreshing it is to ride a bicycle.
Rail Transit Chongqing Rail Transit currently operates Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 10, covering almost all scenic spots and stations, which is very convenient.
The starting price is 2 yuan and the maximum price is 10 yuan.
To save trouble, you can apply for a Chongqing transportation card. You can apply for it at general subway stations. The cost is 25 yuan, and 5 yuan can be used, so you need to top up.
You can get a 10% discount on the Yangtze River Cableway and Crown Escalator by swiping your card.
The operating hours are 6:30-22:30 (specifically subject to local conditions).
Buses in many places in Chongqing are one-way streets. If you get off at one stop, you may have to go to another stop far away on your return trip, so pay attention to the signs at the stops.
Sightseeing Bus Chongqing has newly opened the 480 Yuzhong Sightseeing Bus. It only costs 2 yuan to visit all the scenic spots in Yuzhong District in one go.
The route starts from Cathay Art Center in Jiefangbei and passes through the Great Hall of the People, Three Gorges Museum, Democratic Party History Museum, Zhou Mansion, Dai Mansion, Guiyuan, Liziba Anti-Japanese War Heritage Park, Chongqing Tiandi, Hongya Cave, Huguang Guild Hall, Chaotian
Men Pier, Bayi Road Food Street, Chongqing Bombing Site, 30 Degree Street Bar, Yangtze River Cableway, Luohan Temple, the upper entrance of Hongya Cave, and finally returned to the starting point.
There will be a parking lot after passing each scenic spot. You can watch it in the car or get off the car to visit, and then take the same bus to the next stop.
There is also free WIFI in the car.
Operating hours: 9:00-17:00 Tips: You cannot use Chongqing Bus Card on this bus. You can only use cash or buy a special commemorative card at the starting point.
There are two types of commemorative cards, the 20 yuan card allows you to ride 12 times in a day; the 30 yuan card allows you to ride 12 buses or the Yangtze River Cableway, etc.
TOP1: Hongyadong Hongyadong is a good place to visit the old streets of the mountain city, enjoy the scenery of the two rivers, and taste local food.
It consists of four parts: Zhiyanhe Bar Street, Tiancheng Lane Bayu Style Street, Fengyan Food Street and City Balcony. There are 11 floors from the bottom to the top. The interlayers have different functions, including restaurants, bars and local specialty shops.
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The main body is the stilted building with the most traditional architectural features of Bayu. It is located on the mountain. The top floor offers a distant view of the river. At night, it is brightly lit, making it a scene like a mountain city.