3-Day Magical Mountain City Tour of Chongqing
Three Days to Experience Chongqing’s Most Enchanting 8D Attractions and Most Authentic Hot Pot.
Suitable for: First-time visitors to Chongqing who want to see surreal landscapes, eat hot pot, and take stunning photos.
Day 1: The Enchanting Heart of Yuzhong
Stroll around Jiefangbei and take in the night views of Hongyadong.
Jiefangbei & Bayi Food Street
A Chongqing landmark. Try sour and spicy noodles and “Mountain City” mini tangyuan.
Yangtze River Cable Car
Take a ferry across the Yangtze River in the evening to watch the sunset.
Hongyadong at Night
Take a panoramic photo at Qiansimen Bridge → then walk into Hongyadong.
Book in advance
Take the elevator to the Dai Jia Xiang Trail
Dinner: Air-Raid Shelter Hot Pot
Dongzi Old Hot Pot: 80–100 yuan per person.
Don’t eat near Hongyadong
Day 2: Light Rail Wonder & Ancient Town
Watched the light rail pass through the buildings and strolled around Ciqikou.
Liziba Light Rail Passing Through a Building
First, view it from below, then take Line 2 to ride through the tower yourself.
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Explore a thousand-year-old ancient town. Be sure to buy Chen Changyin twisted dough sticks.
E'ling No. 2 Factory
A cultural and creative park converted from an old printing factory; best for sunset photos after 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: Authentic Old-Style Hot Pot
Dalong Hot Pot or Xi Da Mei. 60–80 yuan per person.
Mildly spicy is the minimum requirement
Day 3: Stroll Through the Mountain City & Departure
Mountain City Trail, Two Rivers Ferry.
Mountain City Trail
Enter via Consular Alley—the entire route is downhill. Cliffside walkway + river views + tea house in an air-raid shelter.
Lunch: Chongqing-style noodles
Tikan Noodles’ Pea Minced Pork Noodles, 8–12 yuan.
Liangjiang Ferry
Hongya Cave Pier → Danzishi: 15 yuan to view the confluence of the two rivers and the sunset.