Itinerary

1. 8-Hour Chongqing Megacity Walking Tour Itinerary

   Start at People's Assembly Hall (Chongqing People's Square)

   • Meet your guide beneath the large red sign marked "People's Assembly Hall" (重庆市人民大礼堂).

   • Arrive easily via metro, public bus, or taxi.

   • The nearest metro station is "Chongqing People's Auditorium Station", Exit 1.

   Visit Liziba Station

   • Take a short taxi ride to Liziba, where the light rail uniquely passes through a residential building.

   • Experience this rare fusion of infrastructure and daily life, widely known through social media.

   • Ride the rail for a memorable moment within urban engineering.

   Explore E'ling Park

   • Stroll through one of Chongqing’s oldest parks, originally built in 1909 as a private garden.

   • Climb to the Lansheng Pavilion for panoramic views of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers.

   • Enjoy peaceful gardens and a bird’s-eye perspective of the megacity skyline.

   Walk Along Shancheng Lane

   • Discover a 1.5-kilometer alleyway lined with traditional architecture and lush vegetation.

   • Walk along stone-paved paths that curve with the mountainside, echoing the soul of old Chongqing.

   • Experience the local culture and heritage that remain preserved in this historic corridor.

   View the Yangtze River Cableway from Dongshuimen Bridge

   • Take a taxi to the bridge for a scenic view of the iconic aerial cableway.

   • Learn about this historic transportation system, which has operated since 1987.

   • Appreciate its significance as a cultural landmark and symbol of Chongqing’s vertical cityscape.

   Visit Chaotianmen Wholesale Market

   • Walk to the bustling Chaotianmen Market, a vivid mix of old-world charm and cyberpunk aesthetics.

   • Observe the “bangbang men” – porters who carry goods on bamboo poles – a symbol of Chongqing’s working-class spirit.

   • Rest near Raffles City and enjoy the view of the Chaotianmen Pier, where two great rivers meet.

   Explore Hongya Cave

   • Walk to the famous stilted buildings of Hongya Cave, rich with over 2,000 years of history.

   • Browse shops, taste snacks, and admire the architecture that preserves the spirit of traditional Chongqing.

   • Avoid the heavy crowds seen at night while still enjoying the riverside atmosphere.

   End at Jiefangbei Square

   • Conclude the tour in the heart of downtown Chongqing at the vibrant Jiefangbei Square.

   • See the People's Liberation Monument and stroll through pedestrian streets filled with shops and restaurants.

   • Consider staying for dinner to enjoy authentic Chongqing hotpot and take in the illuminated skyline.