Swimin
A compact hillside coffee stop with dramatic river-and-skyline views across Chongqing.
Swimin is a design-forward café in the Houbao area, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city skyline and the Nanji Men rail bridge. Come for an iced drink, the open-air bar, and the upstairs viewing platform—especially when the light shifts toward sunset. It is more of a scenery and photo stop than a place to linger quietly at peak times.
Compiled from 4 recent traveler posts on Xiaohongshu (RedNote)
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Swimin
后堡公园内(后堡地铁站2号口步行100米)
A house-style refreshing drink with rosemary and citrus notes, repeatedly recommended for hot weather.
A lightly sweet orange-forward specialty coffee with a light cream topping; one recent post listed it at ¥36.
Getting there
From Houbao Station on Metro Line 10, take Exit 2 and walk about 5 minutes, according to one visitor.
Queues & timing
Go when it is less busy: the small interior can feel crowded, while one visitor found 3–5 pm especially good for light.
Budget
One recent post listed the Old Orange at ¥36; check the current menu for prices.
Tip
The upstairs platform and outdoor seating have the strongest views, but can be hot; indoor air-conditioned seats are limited.
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Heads-up
Take Metro Line 10 to Houbao Station, Exit 2; one visitor reported a walk of roughly five minutes.
Afternoon light around 3–5 pm was recommended by one visitor, and sunset is another popular time for the bridge and skyline.
Yes. There is an open-air bar area and an upstairs viewing platform, though both can be hot.
Try the rosemary-and-citrus Swimin Cola. Old Orange is another recommended specialty coffee with a lightly sweet orange profile.
This may be the coffee shop with the best view in Chongqing. It has a wide view by the river and can take pictures of Chongqing's city skyline.
¥32/ person
4.8