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First Time in Chongqing | History, Local Specialty & Highlights

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• Mobile ticket • English language

Overview

Explore Chongqing’s 8D city from Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street to Chaotianmen Wholesale Market. Experience the unique vertical street design of Kuixing Building, the cliffside neon river fantasy of Hongya Cave, and the legendary light rail train passing through a building at Liziba Observation Platform, the city’s most famous photo spot. Visit Raffles City Chongqing, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet like a giant “hot pot” of flowing water beneath the futuristic skyline.

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What's Included

  • Free photos

What's Not Included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Public transportation

Meeting & Pickup

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Itinerary

Stop 1

Travelers will walk through the vibrant commercial heart of Chongqing, standing beneath the Liberation Monument while learning about the city’s modern history. Guests can experience the energetic street atmosphere, see towering skyscrapers, and taste or observe local street food culture during the stop.

Stop 2

Visitors will witness one of Chongqing’s most famous vertical architectural wonders. You will explain how the mountain city’s geography shapes daily life, where streets connect to different building floors. Travelers can take photos showing the unique “mountain city street in the sky” perspective.

Stop 3

Guests will explore the iconic cliffside stilted architecture complex. Travelers will walk through traditional-style buildings decorated with neon lights, enjoy panoramic riverside views of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, and capture the magical cyberpunk-style night scenery.

1 hours •

Stop 4

Travelers will experience a local commercial hub where everyday Chongqing residents shop. You can show visitors small local products such as clothing and souvenirs, and share practical bargaining tips while explaining the city’s authentic market culture. From the riverside viewpoint nearby, guests will also see the spectacular confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River, where the flowing waters resemble a giant “hot pot” of merging currents — a symbolic landscape of Chongqing. Here, you can also introduce the city’s traditional feng shui and urban layout philosophy, explaining how the mountains and rivers shape Chongqing’s spatial structure and cultural balance.

1 hours •

Stop 5

Guests will see the legendary light rail train passing directly through a residential building, one of the most unique urban transport scenes in the world. Travelers can take unforgettable photos of the 8D city transportation landmark.

30 minutes •

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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