[2025 Chongqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Night View of Mountain City (Updated Jul)

✨ Just wrapped up an unforgettable summer escape in Chongqing! #summervacay From the nostalgic charm of Ciqikou Ancient Town to the buzzing, high-energy heart of this incredible mountain city, Chongqing had something for everyone. Strolling through the rebuilt alleys of Shibati was like stepping back in time — full of local flavour, retro vibes, and steep stairways that echoed the city’s rugged soul. One of the most memorable (and challenging!) climbs was from Longmenhao to Xiaohaoli, where peaceful tea houses offered a quiet escape from the city’s steep slopes and urban rush. The stairs were no joke 😅 but the views and calm vibes made it all worth it. Evenings were pure magic — from scenic night cruises along the river past the glowing Hongyadong, to winding down at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, surrounded by dazzling lights and vibrant street life. And of course, Pei Jie Hot Pot was a spicy must-try — bold, fiery, and worth every bit of the cross-city journey 🔥🍲 📍Chongqing, China #mountaincity #nightcruise #familytrip #chongqingdiaries #peijiehotpot #xiaohaoli #longmenhao #shibati #jiefangbei #citylights #culturetrip

April in Chongqing offers perfect weather for travel. With its unique mountain-river landscapes, endless culinary delights, and historical sites, this city is truly every traveler's paradise! Wondering how to explore Chongqing in April? Follow our guide to uncover the charm of this captivating city! 🌟 Must-visit Hongya Cave for Instagram-worthy shots and experience 8D Chongqing No trip to Chongqing is complete without visiting Hongya Cave! 🎡 Especially at dusk when the lights illuminate this riverside stilted architecture, creating a fairytale-like atmosphere. To fully appreciate its charm, explore every corner - each holds delightful surprises! 🌃 Marvel at Chongqing's mountain city nightscape Want a bird's-eye view? Take the Yangtze River Cableway🚡 to admire the glittering riverside panorama from above. Then head to Nanshan One Tree Observatory for a breathtaking citywide night view - Chongqing's nights are simply mesmerizing. 🏙️ Stroll through Ciqikou Ancient Town This cultural landmark features cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and an old-world ambiance that transports you back in time. Savor authentic Chongqing snacks🍜, watch Sichuan face-changing performances, and soak in the rich history. Don't forget to browse the handicraft shops for unique souvenirs! 🌉 Aerial walk via Yangtze River Cableway The cableway offers the best way to experience Chongqing's mountainous terrain. Glide above the Yangtze River for unparalleled city views. 🗿 Discover Dazu Rock Carvings This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases exquisite Buddhist carvings. Marvel at ancient craftsmanship while deepening your understanding of Buddhist culture - a truly profound historical experience. 🏛️ Visit Baigongguan and Zhazidong History buffs shouldn't miss these sites that reveal modern Chinese history. Former KMT prisons, now patriotic education bases, they vividly recount stories from turbulent times. 🌶️ Feast on authentic Chongqing hotpot How can you visit without trying the legendary Chongqing hotpot? 🔥 Choose a local-recommended restaurant for numbing-spicy broth with fresh ingredients - an unmissable culinary adventure that embodies Chongqing's fiery spirit! 🍢 Explore Jiefangbei Night Market Foodies rejoice! This bustling market gathers all Chongqing's iconic street foods: sour-spicy noodles, skewers, grilled brain flowers... Every bite is irresistible. The vibrant atmosphere and delicious aromas perfectly capture Chongqing's nightlife essence. April in Chongqing blends spring freshness with stunning landscapes and mouthwatering cuisine. Whether photographing Hongya Cave, admiring night views, or devouring hotpot, Chongqing exceeds all expectations! Take advantage of the lovely weather and start planning your spontaneous getaway now! 📅✈️ For more Chongqing travel tips, search "Chongqing Local Guide"~

Store name: Shanshuiyunjian Chongqing hotel: Wolin Jinglv

I keep recommending this hotel near Chongqing North Railway Station!!! If you don't know where to stay in Chongqing, check this out!! This is a hidden gem I found in Chongqing with great value for money!! √ Close to Chongqing North Railway Station √ Smart home √ Mountain city night view The stay was super comfortable! I don't allow you to not know this hotel if you come to Chongqing Reasons for recommendation √ This hotel is super close to Chongqing North Railway Station, just a 10-minute walk, perfect for those who need to catch a train √ Smart home, which is a blessing for lazy people, you can control the whole room with your voice, such as turning off the lights, playing music, closing the curtains, etc. √ Most importantly, it is really good value for money, you can take photos in the hotel lobby, and enjoy the mountain city night view, and it only costs over 100 per person!!! It is really worth it, the price is the same as a regular hotel, but it is several levels higher, clean and hygienic, and a better experience!

| A great place to enjoy the night view of Chongqing. Today, I want to share a great place with you all - Mountain Tea Retreat 😎 It's easy to find, but it's on a mountain. It's very convenient to take a taxi here, and you just need to follow the signs after getting off. It has three floors 👏 If the weather is good, you can swing and watch the sunset in the evening, which is breathtaking. At night, you can chat with friends and enjoy the night view of the mountain city, which is very relaxing. There are two packages to choose from: afternoon tea and barbecue. The owner is very nice and will introduce photo spots, which is a blessing for those who love taking photos. I also heard that there will be tea brewing around the stove in the future. It's really a hidden gem worth experiencing 💕

Explore the Magical Mountain City: A Three-Day Two-Night Travel Guide to Chongqing🌆 "Mountain City Chongqing, 8D Magic, Delicious Food and Beautiful Scenery Await Your Discovery!"🌶️ Travel Preparation Documents: ID card, student ID (some attractions offer half-price discounts) Electronics: charger, power bank, earphones, mobile phone Others: umbrella, tissues, some cash, commonly used medicines DAY1: Getting to Know the Mountain City Morning: Laojundong Taoist Temple, feel the tranquility of blessing. Afternoon: Haitangxi to check in at Sheraton, Yangtze International, Raffles City, and the light rail in the same frame, Longmenhao Old Street to enjoy the romantic sunset. Evening: Nanbin Road Clock Tower Square, frame with Raffles City at night, record the night view of the mountain city. DAY2: In-Depth Experience Morning: Liziba Light Rail through the building (free), Three Gorges Museum to feel the history. Afternoon: Mountain City Trail to experience the old Chongqing charm → Eighteen Ladder to touch the most original Chongqing → Baixiangju to feel the smoky atmosphere → Kuixing Tower to feel the magical 8D city from the front. Evening: Hongya Cave, the real-life version of "Spirited Away" bathhouse, frame with the full view of Hongya Cave and the Grand Theater riverside. DAY3: The Fusion of Nature and History Morning: Chaotianmen Wharf, witness the magnificent confluence of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River. Afternoon: Garden Expo Park, enjoy the fresh air and the lush "natural oxygen bar". Evening: Hong'en Temple Forest Park, Hong'en Pavilion lights up from 19:00-20:00, the highest observation deck in the main urban area. Accommodation Suggestions Around Jiefangbei: city center, convenient transportation, easy to play. Around Guanyinqiao: close to snack streets, you can taste authentic food at night. Around the subway line: convenient travel, save time. Personal recommendation: Youth Hostel, affordable (40-100 yuan), suitable for making new friends. Hotpot Recommendations Hua Hotpot (Haitang Xiaoyue Store): 60 yuan per person Dahu Hotpot (Yanghe Road Store): 70 yuan per person BBQ Recommendations Gongwei Yu (Nanping Store): 60 yuan per person Warm reminder: The above recommended stores have a spicy taste, it is recommended to choose mild or slightly spicy according to personal taste. Personal Feelings: The night view of Hongya Cave is like a dream, and the hotpot, noodles, and other delicacies are unforgettable. The unique terrain and life atmosphere on the Mountain City Trail, the unique experience of the Liziba Light Rail through the building, the magnificent river view of the Yangtze River Cableway, and the fashionable charm of Jiefangbei are all unforgettable. When leaving, the beauty of Chongqing's mountains and rivers, and the taste on the tip of the tongue, will become an eternal memory in the heart. (This guide mainly recommends free attractions, if tickets are required, it will be specially noted)

*Chongqing Mid-Levels Cliff Trail Guide: A Comprehensive Guide** 🏞️**Trail Overview**: The Mid-Mountain Cliff Trail is the only cliff trail in Chongqing's main urban area that spans two districts (Yuzhong District and Shapingba District). Based on the Mid-Mountain Suspension Corridor and Chongqing Memory, it creates a "most Chongqing" sustainable trail system that integrates culture, people's livelihood, ecology, and vitality. 🚌**Transportation Guide**: - **Yuzhong District Main Line/Hongqiang Section**: You can take Metro Line 1 from Daping Station and search for the Hongqiang entrance on the Baidu Mid-Levels Cliff Line. - **Shapingba District Shaci Trail**: You can take Metro Line 1, exit Xiaolongkan Station, and enter the trail next to Chongqing Public Health Hospital. 🌟**Recommendation reason**: The cliff trail halfway up the mountain offers views of the two rivers in Chongqing, making it an ideal place to admire the two rivers, the city's panorama and the night view of the mountain city. The scenic spots and characteristic landscape trails along the way can help you better understand Chongqing’s history, culture and natural landscape. The rest pavilions and buildings along the trail allow you to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. 📸**Check-in points along the way**: - **Mid-mountain Suspension Corridor**: Feel the unique charm of the mountain city. - **Chongqing Memories**: Relive the customs and culture of old Chongqing. - **Red Wall of Fotuguan**: Take photos of the beautiful scenery combining the red wall and the mountain city. - **Spring Train**: Photographing the perfect combination of light rail and urban forest - **Liziba through the building**: Shooting the magical 8D mountain city features - **Zengjiayan Light Rail Station**: Take photos of the tracks and Raffles in the same frame, and feel the magic of compressed space under the telephoto lens - **Chongqing People's Auditorium, Three Gorges Museum**: Must-see for the cultural citywalk 📌**Warm Tips**: - Dress comfortably, pay attention to safety, and do not climb unopened areas. - It is better to go during non-holidays to avoid crowds. - Protect the environment, start with me, don’t litter! ## **Entry Recommendation** ## **1. Entrance to Shapingba Xiaolongkan** - **Location**: Located near Xiaolongkan, Shapingba District. - **Transportation method**: You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Xiaolongkan Station and walk to the destination. ## **2. Entrance to Hutouyan Park** - **Location**: Located near Hutouyan Park in Yuzhong District. - **Transportation**: You can take Metro Line 5, get off at Xietaizi, and walk a few hundred meters to enter Hutouyan Park. Or take the bus to Hutouyan Park Station and walk into the trail. ## **3. Fotuguan Red Wall Entrance** - **Location**: Located near Fotuguan, Yuzhong District, close to the Hongqiang section. - **Transportation**: You can take Metro Line 1, get off at Daping Station, and walk to the red wall entrance of Fotuguan. ### **Recommended Entry** - **Shapingba Xiaolongkan Entrance**: Suitable for tourists departing from Shapingba District, with convenient transportation and beautiful scenery at the starting point of the trail. - **Entrance to the Red Wall of Fotuguan**: Suitable for tourists who want to take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the red wall and the mountain city. The scenery along the trail is unique, there are many photo spots, and the distance is short, which is suitable for light hiking.

Itinerary: Day1: Jiefangbei - Bayi Delicious Food Street - Yangtze River Cableway - Hongya Cave Day2: Ciqikou - Zhazi Cave - Three Gorges Square Day3: Eling Er Factory - Liziba - Nanshan Day4: Chongqing Zoo Attractions: - Jiefangbei: Landmark, bustling surroundings. - Bayi Delicious Food Street: Various snacks. - Yangtze River Cableway: Cross-river views. - Hongya Cave: Stunning at night. - Ciqikou: Old town charm. - Zhazi Cave: Historical site. - Eling Er Factory: Artistic check-in spot. - Liziba: Watch the light rail pass through buildings. - One Tree in Nanshan: Overlook the night view of the mountain city. Cuisine: Hotpot, noodles, sour and spicy noodles, Mao blood curd, etc. Accommodation: Near Jiefangbei or Nanbin Road. Note: In summer, pay attention to heat prevention, choose the appropriate spiciness for hotpot, and take good care of your belongings.

🟥This park is located at the commanding heights of Chongqing Yuzhong Peninsula. There is a seven-story pavilion at the highest point in the park, from which you can have a panoramic view of the two rivers and four banks. The most important thing is that it is free. 🟨If the weather is fine, be sure to go up to the tower at sunset and enjoy the 360° night view of the mountain city. 🟦The park has a long history and is dotted with various historical sites, carrying the long-standing memories of Chongqing people. 🟪Now it is a good place for citizens to relax and have fun. Whenever the weather is good, you can see people drinking tea, playing cards, taking photos and changing clothes in the park. 🟩Exit from Exit 1 or Exit 2A of Eling Station on Metro Line 2, navigate to "Eling Park" and walk 300 meters to arrive. 🟧It is only about 500 meters away from the popular check-in spot "No. 2 Factory", and you can reach it on foot after playing.