Itinerary

1. Day 1: Ancient City Core

   • Wander the Eighteen Steps Traditional-Style Area with restored stair streets and Shikumen facades showcasing Chongqing’s architectural heritage.
   • Stroll Shancheng Lane Trail, lined with traditional homes and communal courtyards, reflecting mountain-city life.
   • Explore Tongyuanmen City Wall Ruins, remnants of Song-era fortifications.
   • Visit Bamanzi Ancient Tomb, a 2,000-year-old burial site revealing early regional customs and funerary art.

2. Day 2: Riverside Confluence and Commerce

   • Stand at Chaotianmen Square where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet and browse the wholesale market for seafood and dry goods.
   • Walk along Jiefangbei (Freedom Monument) Street, Chongqing’s commercial heart with skyscrapers and light shows.
   • Explore Hongya Cave Folk Customs Area, climb stilt-house balconies, watch craft workshops, and enjoy folk performances.

3. Day 3: Traditional Lanes and Modern Marvels

   • Meander through Longmenhao Old Street, featuring Qing-dynasty shopfronts, tea houses, and herbal apothecaries.
   • Discover Houbao Community (Nan’an District), a revitalized riverside neighbourhood with studios, galleries, and street art.
   • Witness Chongqing Subway Line 2 passing through Liziba Station, threading a train through a residential building.

4. Day 4: Cultural Landmarks and History

   • Explore Chongqing Three Gorges Museum with exhibits on geology, Ba culture, and the Three Gorges Dam.
   • Admire Chongqing People’s Hall, a grand auditorium inspired by imperial palaces.
   • Tour Old Air-Raid Shelters repurposed as art spaces and performance venues, reflecting wartime resilience.

5. Day 5: Panoramic Views and Creative Hubs

   • Take the cable car or elevator to Eling Park for sweeping city vistas.
   • Visit Testbed 2 Arts Center, a contemporary art space in a converted industrial building.
   • Walk the Raffles City Skywalk, a glass skybridge linking skyscrapers above the retail podium.

6. Day 6: Ancient Town and Urban Alleys

   • Wander Ciqikou Ancient Town with Ming-Qing era streets, pottery workshops, and traditional teahouses.
   • Explore Shangcheng Alley, narrow lanes lined with snack stalls and hidden craft shops.
   • Optional night experience on the monorail passing through a building for a unique urban view.