#100usdchallenge
#budgetcitybreak
๐ Day 1: City Views + Hotpot Streets
๐งญ Start at Jiefangbei โ Chongqingโs buzzing city center
๐ก Take the Yangtze River Cable Car (~ยฅ20 round trip) for skyline views
๐ถ Walk down to Hongya Cave โ super touristy but fun and free to explore
๐ฅ Dinner? Share a cheap street-style hotpot with friends (under ยฅ40)
๐ธ ~ยฅ60 / $8
๐ Day 2: Nature + Culture
๐ Take metro to Eling Park โ peaceful views of the rivers
๐ญ Visit Three Gorges Museum โ free entry, great for history lovers
๐ Try xiao mian (spicy Chongqing noodles) for lunch (under ยฅ10)
๐ In the evening, walk across Dongshuimen Bridge for city lights
๐ธ ~ยฅ30 / $4
๐ถ Day 3: Local Vibes + River Life
๐ณ Chill in Liziba Park and watch the famous train go *through* a building
๐ถ Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town โ free to enter, great for photos & snacks
๐ฅ Grab dumplings or street skewers for cheap (~ยฅ15โ20)
๐ถ End the night with river breeze along Nanbin Road
๐ธ ~ยฅ40 / $5.50
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Total: ~ยฅ130 / $18
Leaves plenty left from your $100 for transport, snacks, or souvenirs ๐
Chongqing in 3 days, full of spice, lights, and river life โ all under $100 ๐จ๐ณ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ
