A 3-Day Trip to Chongqing, the Magical Mountain City
A 3-day tour of Chongqing’s most magical 8D attractions and the most authentic hot pot.
Best for: First-time visit to Chongqing—want to see magical sights, eat hot pot, and take stunning photos.
Day 1: The Enchanting Heart of Yuzhong
Explore Jiefangbei and enjoy the night view of Hongyadong.
Jiefangbei & Bayi Food Street
Chongqing Landmarks. Try sour and spicy rice noodles and Mountain City mini tangyuan.
Yangtze River Cable Car
Cross the Yangtze River by cable car at dusk to watch the sunset.
Night view of Hongyadong
Take a panoramic photo of Qiansimen Bridge → Walk into Hongyadong.
Book in advance
Take the elevator to the Dai Jia Xiang walking trail
Dinner: Air-raid Shelter Hot Pot
Dongzi Old Hot Pot, 80–100 yuan per person.
Avoid eating near Hongyadong
Day 2: Light Rail Spectacle & Ancient Town
Watch the light rail pass through a building and explore Ciqikou.
Liziba Light Rail Passes Through a Building
First, watch from below, then take Line 2 through the building yourself.
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Explore this thousand-year-old ancient town. Be sure to buy Chen Changyin twisted dough sticks.
Eling No. 2 Factory
A former printing factory converted into a cultural and creative park—capture the sunset after 4:00 p.m.
Dinner: Authentic traditional hot pot
Dalong Hot Pot or Xidamei. 60–80 yuan per person.
Mildly spicy is the minimum requirement
Day 3: Stroll Through the Mountain City & Departure
Mountain City Trail, Liangjiang Ferry.
Mountain City Trail
Enter from Consulate Alley—the entire route is downhill. Cliffside boardwalk + river views + tea house in an air-raid shelter.
Lunch: Chongqing-style noodles
Tikan Noodles with Pea and Minced Pork Sauce, 8–12 yuan.
Liangjiang Small Ferry
Hongyadong Pier → Danzishi: 15 yuan to view the confluence of the Two Rivers and the sunset.