Highlight
· Non-touristy areas that foreign tourists would definitely never find on their own.
· Led by local travel experts, a unique perspective of Chongqing;
· The craziest part of Chongqing neighborhoods – vertical communities filled with steps, overpasses and bridges;
· See the part of city that was rapidly developing in the millennium.
Itinerary
Learn about Chongqing's history at the oldest city gate.
Old neighborhoods where connected by sky bridges and long stairs, exuding a unique mountain city vibe.
Observe locals’ leisure activities in the square, such as square dancing around the Auditorium - a magnificent Chinese-style building.
Zhongshan Fourth Road, a beautiful street that records the historical years of Chongqing as the temporary capital.
Cliffside Walkway beside the cliff and enjoy the night view.
Tips
The whole walk takes about 4 hours.
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Detail
Initiation
A Chongqing city walk is about observing, and wandering with curiosity — the real scenery is in the streets.
Start near Tongyuan gate and visit the oldest city gate in Chongqing. In ancient times, this was the dividing line between Chongqing and its surrounding areas, but now the city has expanded dozens of times.
2. Unique 3D residential areas
Head downhill through quiet roads like Huayi and Linhua, the most insane part of this tour, Blocks where 15-story apartments without elevators. the front door was on the 8th floor, connected to sky bridges that led to staircases clinging to hillsides.
But don't worry about getting lost, we'll show you all the hidden paths
This is the craziest neighborhood in Chongqing. Due to the complex terrain, the city is built on hills, so it is full of long overpasses, stairs, hidden paths everywhere, and the roads grow like branches.
3 An old fashioned landmark
The Chongqing Auditorium is a magnificent Chinese-style building. The square beside it is perhaps the largest flat area in the city center. This is a place where locals come to relax. You can freely watch the senior citizens dancing square dance and the children playing joyfully here.
At this point, visitors need to choose between two paths
OPTION A:
4 Zhongshan 4th Road
Zhongshan Fourth Road once witnessed the most glorious historical period of Chongqing. During WW II, Chongqing served as the temporary capital of China, and many historical events took place on this street. However, today, it remains a beautiful tree-lined path.
We'll end the journey on the riverside plank road. It's always a great escape from the city's noise. Walk here to enjoy the riverside views and the passing metro. Lush plants, coiled roots are everywhere, and abandoned air-raid shelters hide secrets.
OPTION B:
Abandoned train station Caiyuanba Railway Station, once a bustling transportation hub symbolizing Chongqing's vibrant traffic status, now lies abandoned and being demolished.
Crown Escalator We will take the 2nd longest escalator in the world to the adjacent wholesale market, which used to be filled with the hustle and bustle of merchants and customers, is now deserted. However, this desolation exudes an anti - utopian charm reminiscent of the millennium era.
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