Chongqing Megacity Walk from People's Hall to Jiefangbei
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 Chongqing's 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 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.
