Chongqing is a super-large city with a rich history. It is also known as the Mountain City, which has an independent geographical and geomorphological structure. Everything in Chongqing is very mysterious and simple. It is a place where delicious food and beautiful women are produced, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year. So, what interesting attractions can you recommend for free travellers?
Chongqing scenic spots are roughly divided into two sections. Some of them are distributed in the main urban areas (such as Yuzhong District and Nan 'an District), with convenient transportation. Generally, people travel by rail or bus, and the journey is short. Some of them are distributed outside the main city, and they usually choose to arrive by bus, which usually takes more than 2 hours.
Because this article can be introduced in sections by the length of the drive, in order to make it convenient for friends to plan their trips, they will also note the area where the scenic spots are located.
1. Main urban area
(1) Hongyadong (Yuzhong District)
Hongyadong Diaojiao Building Group is very characteristic of Bayu. A * * * has eleven floors. Walking from Jie Fangbei is the observation deck on the top floor. The first floor is an antique city, the second floor is a souvenir shop, the third and fourth floors are snacks, and the fifth to eighth floors are hotels.
PS: There is a Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge next to it. The Hongya Cave after dark is particularly beautiful when photographed at Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge ~
Traffic guide:
Take the light rail line 2 and get off at Linjiangmen Station. Ask a passerby how to get to Hongya Cave ~ Don't worry, Chongqing people will definitely show you the way, but the throat is estimated to be a little big. If no one shows you the way, please call me ...
(2) Chaotianmen (Yuzhong District)
This is where the Yangtze River and Jialing River meet, and the Three Gorges cruise ship, sightseeing cruise ship and ferry to Foreigners Street all start from here. It's nice to find a cooler weather and sit by the dock and blow.
You can enjoy the scenery along the way by taking a cruise ship from Liangjiang. There are many kinds of cruise ships with different prices. There are many cruise companies on the riverside to attract tourists. Remember to shop around. Opening hours: 19: 11 -22: 11, and the tour time is generally 91 minutes.
Traffic Guide:
Take the rail transit lines 1 and 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, which is within walking distance.
(3) Zhongshan No.4 Road (Yuzhong District)
The area around Zhongshan No.4 Road is the place where the capital and anti-Japanese war relics are most concentrated. In addition to the quaint buildings, the most pleasing thing about Zhongshan No.4 Road is two rows of trees with luxuriant branches and leaves, which are cool and fresh in summer.
Traffic guide:
Take the light rail and get off at Zengjiayan Station; Or take the bus 112 inner ring, 112 outer ring, 132, 145, 152, 181 and get off at the auditorium station and walk for about 411 meters.
(4) Nanbin Road (Nan 'an District)
Whether riding or walking here, it is a good experience. As night falls, Nanbin Road will be the best place to watch the bustling night scene in Yuzhong District of Chongqing. You can take the Yangtze River cableway back to Yuzhong District from Nanbin Road, and the cableway is Jie Fangbei Xiaoshizi Station.
ps: Jiangbei Grand Theatre, Nanbin Road Yanyu Park and Nanbin Road Huguishi are the best places to see the night scene in central Chongqing.
(5) Nanshan Yishu Observation Deck (Nan 'an District)/eling park Guansheng Building (Yuzhong District)
Tickets for Nanshan Yishu Observation Deck are 31, and student tickets are 15; Eling park doesn't need tickets, but you need to buy tickets for 5 yuan to see the Victory Tower.
It takes about 11 minutes to take bus No.346 and No.347 from Shangxin Street to Nanshan Yishu observation deck. In these 11 minutes, the bus will go around the mountain from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, about five or six times. If you are carsick, it is really recommended not to come to a tree in Nanshan.
A traffic guide for a tree in Nanshan:
Take bus No.346, No.347 and No.384 to No.4 Middle School Station, get off and walk back for 5-11 minutes.
eling park traffic guide:
Take Line 1 and get off at Eling Station. After exit 2A, don't walk along the main road on the right. Walk along the uphill road on the left next door for about 311 meters to the park gate.
Attached is a photo taken in eling park overlooking the Victory Building:
(6) The third trail in Shancheng (Yuzhong District)
Trees are planted along the trail, and the air is fresh. On both sides are decades-old houses, and occasionally you will meet residents sitting under the yellow cedars, which is very street-like in the old city of Chongqing.
As the most beautiful mountain trail, eight viewing platforms have been added after the renovation, and you can see the Yangtze River Bridge and Caiyuanba Bridge at the same time. Down the trail and onto the old street, you can also stop by the "Renaitang" with a history of more than 111 years.
(7) ciqikou ancient town (Shapingba District)
Every city has a characteristic ancient street, including Wangfujing in Beijing, Hubu Lane in Wu Hanyou, Confucius Temple in Nanjing, and Huimin Street in Xi 'an. As for Chongqing, Ciqikou is ready to do so. There are many snacks and specialties here, especially Chen Mahua and chicken offal shops. Let's go shopping all the way.
traffic guide:
take light rail line 1 and get off at ciqikou station.
(8) A graffiti street in Huangjueping (Jiulongpo District)
The old campus of sichuan fine arts institute is in Huangjueping, and there is a graffiti street near the school. On this short street, from buildings, walls, to campuses, shops and other external walls, graffiti is full, but some are old.
Traffic Guide:
Get off at Yangjiaping for Light Rail Line 2, and then transfer to Bus No.223, 233, 256, 277 and 823 and get off at Huangjueping Station or Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts Station.
(9) Min Guo Street (Liangjiang New District)
Located in Chongqing Liangjiang International Film and Television City, it is a characteristic block with "the history of the Republic of China" and "Bashu characteristics" as the main theme. It reproduces the famous architecture and scenery of Chongqing during the Republic of China, including Guotai Theater, Xinhua Daily, Xinya Coffee, Palace Photo Studio, as well as some museums, bars, shops, hot pot museums, camera museums and Republic of China theme bars with the characteristics of old Chongqing.
Traffic Guide:
The Longtousi Tourism Distribution Center, Hongqihegou and Liangjiang International Cinema initially start rolling every day, with an average of one hour. The opening and closing time is from 7: 11 to 18: 11, and the other three tourist special lines start from Friday to Sunday and holidays, and the opening and closing time is from 9: 11 to 18: 11. The fare is 15 yuan-around 31 yuan, depending on the place where you take the bus.
2. Districts and Counties
(1) Dazu Stone Carvings (Dazu)
It is 167 kilometers away from the nine districts of Chongqing's main city, and there are 74 religious stone carvings with more than 51,111 statues. It is a religious cliff stone carving in the late Tang Dynasty and the early Song Dynasty, with Buddhist themes as the main theme, and Confucianism and Taoism statues as the same, especially the cliff statues in Beishan and Baodingshan. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit and a world cultural heritage.
Traffic Guide:
Take a bus from Chongqing Caiyuanba Bus Station to Dazu Long-distance Bus Station. The fare is 35 yuan/person, and the journey takes 2 hours. There are buses in the morning and afternoon. After arriving at Dazu bus station, there is a bus to Baodingshan just opposite the intersection of the bus station. Take the bus back the same way, or take the bus back to Chongqing at the bus station.
Xiao Bian Comments: If you are in trouble, you can sign up for a local day trip.
(2) Tiansheng Third Bridge (Wulong)
Tiansheng Third Bridge is composed of three natural stone arch bridges, namely Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge and Heilong Bridge, and is the largest natural bridge group in Asia. It is a typical karst landform, a rare geological wonder tourist area, and also the location of the films "Golden Flower in the City" and "Transformers 4". The scenic spot is located in fairy mountain Town, Wulong County. Tourists usually buy tickets in the tourist center of Fairy Town and take the eco-car provided by the scenic spot to reach the scenic spot.
Traffic Guide:
Take the train at Chongqing North Railway Station, it takes 2 hours to Wulong, and then transfer to Fairy Town Tourist Center, which takes about 41 minutes. You can also take a direct bus to fairy mountain Town at Longtou Temple in Chongqing, or take a bus to Wulong at the four-kilometer bus station in Chongqing, and then transfer to fairy mountain Town.
Xiao Bian Comments: If you are in trouble, you can sign up for a local day trip.
(3) Longshuixia Ground Fissure (Wulong)
Ground Fissure was formed by orogeny tens of millions of years ago. It is named after the twin development of Tiansheng Third Bridge in Longshui Gorge, which is steep and deep, just like a crack in the earth. It is another karst geological wonder in Wulong.
the scenic spot is composed of three sections: the entrance ground fissure, the midway through the hole and the exit isthmus.
Traffic Guide:
At the tourist reception center of fairy mountain Town, take the transfer bus provided by the scenic spot and go directly to the ground crack scenic spot (tickets need to be purchased first). At the exit of Tiansheng Third Bridge in the scenic spot, there is also a transfer train provided by the scenic spot to reach the ground seam.
(4) Black Valley Scenic Area (Wansheng)
Known as "Chongqing-Guizhou Biological Gene Bank", it is the largest natural ecological scenic area with the best original ecological protection in Chongqing. The whole valley is 13km long. It is recommended to enter from the south gate, so most of them are downhill, which saves a lot of effort. You can have a rest after passing through two service areas.
Traffic Guide:
Take a long-distance bus to Wansheng at University Town, Chongqing Nanping 4-kilometer hub station and Chen Jiaping coach station, and then get off the bus and take the Wansheng-Black Valley shuttle bus directly at Guanjingwan Station.
(5) Taohuayuan (Youyang)
The scenic spot is located next to Youyang County, which is mainly composed of Taohuayuan, Fuxi Cave and Youyang Ancient City. The entrance of the scenic spot is Dayou Cave, and there is a lush peach tree forest at the entrance, and the peach blossom stream flows out of the cave. Going into the cave against Taohuaxi, the stalactites in the cave are upside down, and there are many kinds of things. Located at the back of Taohuayuan Square, the ancient city of Youzhou is a ethnic street with a total length of 1.3 kilometers, which is the window to appreciate the Tujia and Miao culture in southeast Chongqing.
Traffic Guide:
You can take a bus to Youyang at Chongqing's four-kilometer transportation hub station, then take a taxi to Taohuayuan scenic spot at the bus station for about 5 minutes or take bus No.111
You can take a train to Youyang Railway Station at Chongqing North Railway Station, and take a direct bus to Youyang County outside the railway station for about 41 minutes, with a fare of 11.5 yuan
You can fly to Qianjiang Zhoubai Airport at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport. Take the shuttle bus from Qianjiang Zhoubai Airport to Qianjiang No.27 Bus Station to Youyang County for about 1 hours, and the fare is 35.5 yuan
(6) Gongtan Ancient Town (Youyang)
is located at the intersection of Apeng River and Wujiang River in Youyang. At that time, most residents in the town were surnamed Gong, hence the name Gongtan. A three-mile-long slate street in the ancient town connects the old buildings of the whole town in series, with antique wooden hanging buildings on both sides of the street. This main street also connects almost all the scenic spots in the ancient town in series: Ranjia Courtyard, Xiqin Hall, Chuanzhu Temple and Dongjia Ancestral Hall. The ancient town is not big, so if you wander around, you will visit it in two or three hours.
Traffic Guide:
There are many buses (vans) from Youyang Bus Station to Gongtan, which takes 2 hours by car.
(7) Jinfo Mountain (Nanchuan)
At present, the scenic spot is divided into two parts: the western slope and the northern slope. There are ropeways on both slopes, so you can play on the western slope and under the northern slope. You can see the terrain and waterfalls of Jinfo Mountain by ropeway, and the essence is mainly the suspended plank road of Jinfo Mountain. People who are afraid of heights are probably afraid! The temperature at the top of Jinfo Mountain is low. Even if you come here in summer, you should remember to bring a long-sleeved warm coat.
Traffic Guide:
You can take a bus to Nanchuan at Chongqing Bus Station, and then transfer from Nanchuan to Jinfo Mountain.
(8) Dragon Tank (Yunyang)
Dragon Tank is an oval sinkhole with a major axis of about 351 meters, a minor axis of about 171 meters and a depth of about 551 meters. Longgang scenic spot is a comprehensive scenic spot with Longgang karst sinkhole as the main part, cloud covered bridge, stalagmite river and
Da 'an cave as the secondary part, taking into account both grassland biological landscape and Tujia cultural landscape.
The Cloud Covered Bridge is built on a cliff at an altitude of 1,111 meters, and its cantilever length is 26.68 meters, which is the longest cantilever glass covered bridge in the world. Little friend who is afraid of heights, this is a bit scary!
Traffic guide:
Chongqing North-Yunyang (Lianhua Station), transfer to Yunyang (Dongcheng Station)-Qingshui Bus to reach the scenic spot
Chongqing North-Wanzhou Bus to reach the scenic spot
Chongqing North-Lichuan Bus to reach the scenic spot.