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Led by local travel experts, this tour offers you a unique perspective of Chongqing.

Explore the Hidden Gems in the city center and get a glimpse into the daily lives of the locals.

Visit the craziest part of Chongqing neighborhoods – vertical communities filled with steps, where overpasses connect residential buildings to roads.

Conclude the journey on the riverside walkway, enjoying the night view of the Jialing River.

Tour schedule

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.

The Crown Escalator, as a large escalator for public transportation, is the second longest in the world and connects different layers of Chongqing.

Caiyuanba: Walk along the abandoned railway station area to the river beach

Sujiaba: Take the bus to the crazy roundabout overpass

Houbao: A lively local community where you can enjoy dinner and river views

Tips

The whole tour takes about 9 hours. From 11am-8pm

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. Please click book tour to contact me.

Please note that lunch and dinner expenses are not covered in the itinerary. But we’ll provide diverse restaurant recommendations and dine with you.

If you have any personalized needs, you can communicate and customize.

Itinerary

1 Tongyuan Gate

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 Linhua Road

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 Auditorium

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.

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.

5 The Crown Escalator

The Crown Big Escalator, an integral part of Chongqing’s public transportation, was constructed to connect the city’s central area with the old railway station at the foot of the mountain. It is the second-longest escalator in the world. Only in Chongqing can you experience an escalator that serves as public transportation and even requires swiping a bus card. This vividly showcases the three-dimensionality of this city.

6 Caiyuanba Train Station

Caoyuanba Railway Station, once a bustling transportation hub symbolizing Chongqing’s vibrant traffic status, now lies abandoned. 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. As you stroll along this path towards the riverside, a breathtaking view unfolds before you. It’s as if the city reveals its hidden cross – section.

7 Sujiaba Overpass

Sujiaba Interchange is the wildest overpass in Chongqing. Vehicles have to travel along a circular road, making a full 360 – degree turn. The overpass is even taller than the adjacent 20 – plus – story building.The sight of cars spiraling around this colossal structure against the backdrop of the cityscape is both awe – inspiring and a testament to Chongqing’s unique urban design, which continuously pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in creating transportation infrastructure.

8 Houbao

Houbao is an old local residential area teeming with the vibrant atmosphere of daily life. Now, as urban renewal progresses, it’s radiating new allure.
Here, you can observe the locals’ authentic living. The riverside park offers a wonderful view of the city’s river scenery. What’s more, it’s a great place to taste authentic Chongqing cuisine, from spicy hot pot to savory noodles, delighting your taste buds.

Chongqing Walking Tour – Local Neighborhoods