Anren Ancient Town, which was first built in the Tang Dynasty, is a peaceful ancient town with a well-preserved Liu family manor and one of the largest clusters of folk museums in China. There are also more than a dozen old mansions concentrated on the three ancient streets with different architectural styles, namely Hongxing Street, Shuren Street and Yumin Street.
归档： Attractions
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Hongya Cave
Hongyadong commercial street is located on Cangbai Road of Yuzhong District, Chongqing City. It is at the intersection where the Yangtze River and the Jialing River meet. Most of its buildings are “Diaojialou” style, which reflects traditional architectural features of Bayu. It is a great place to go if you want to check out the old streets of Chongqing, appreciate the two rivers, or try local cuisines. At the same time, it is home to a bustling night scene, making it a fascinating attraction for photographers.
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Wulong Karst Tourism Region
Tiankeng Land Slot National Geological Park is located in the town of Wulong, Chongqing. It is a great place to see karst peaks, natural bridges, tiankeng (pits) and deep crevasses. It is a rare geological wonder. Tiankeng Land Slot National Geological Park includes two scenic areas called Three Natural Bridges and Longshui Canyon; each area requires a separate ticket. Visitors can visit the tourist center in Fairy Mountain to purchase tickets for Three Natural Bridges and Longshui Canyon.
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Three Natural Bridges
WulongTiansheng Three Bridges is a Unesco World Heritage Site located about 20km away from Wulong County and a filmmaking location for the films “Curse of the Golden Flower” and “Transformers 4”. It is a precious eco-system site which is famous for the karst topography expecially the Tiankeng or natural sinkhole in the world. The site has three stone arch bridges that are deemed as ” natural arch bridges in the world”. They are namely Tianlong(Sky Dragon) Bridge, Qinglong (Green Dragon) Bridge, and Heilong (Black Dragon) Bridge. It is the largest natural stone bridge group in Asia.
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Yangtze River Cableway
Yangtze River Cableway has developed into a must-visit attraction for tourists in Chongqing. The cableway starts at Chang’an Temple (Xinhua Road) in Yuzhong District and crosses the Yangtze River to Shangxin Street (Longmenhao) in the Nan’an District. As you take the cableway and travel to the other side of the river, you can see the scenery of the skyscrapers, the Yangtze River, and the south bank of the river. There is a saying that “If you don’t see the night view, you have not been to Chongqing”. So take the Yangtze River cableway so have a glimpse of Chongqing’s night skyline. The Yangtze River cableway has also become a favourite for many filmmakers in Chongqing. Whenever there are cableway footages in domestic film and television dramas, the audience will know that it was shot in Chongqing.
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Chongqing Zoo
Chongqing Zoo is situated in Yangjiaping in the city’s Jiulongpo District. The zoo is home to one of China’s national treasures, the panda, of which there are more than in the average zoo. The National Huanan Tiger Breeding Center is also based at the zoo. There is nothing better than visiting the zoo at the weekend with kids to look at the variety of animals. Chongqing Zoo is home to quite a complete range of animals, including giant pandas, giraffes, lions, zebra, elephants, tigers, crocodiles, and apes. If you follow the instructions when you stroll around the zoo, you can see all the animals without walking down the same path twice.
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Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street
Jiefangbei pedestrian street is a bustling commercial street in downtown Chongqing. It’s one of Chongqing’s fashion landmarks and is a great place for shopping and good food. The street is located in Yuzhong District, with the People’s Liberation Monument at its center; Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street encompasses the surrounding Minquan Road, Zourong Road, Bayi Road and Wuyi Road. There is a large number of departmental stores, hotels, and restaurants there. It is said that local beauties often come to this place, and the beauty of women from Chongqing is well known throughout the country.
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White Emperor City Qutang Gorge Scenic Spot
The Baidicheng Scenic Area is located on the Baidi Mountain in the western opening of the Qutang Gorge, Fengjie County. Baidicheng, formerly known as Ziyangcheng, is picturesque and full of ancient relics. Now, it has become an unmissable attraction along Yangtze River’s Three Gorges region. There is a Baidi Temple built in the city, which is dedicated to Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. The Mingliang Chamber, Wu Hou Shrine, and Stargazing Gazebo in the temple were all built in the Ming and the Qing dynasties.
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Chongqing Two Rivers Cruise
If you have not viewed Chongqing’s night view, you haven’t been to Chongqing. The night view of Chongqing is stunning and magical. The city is situated at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialiang River. Taking a night cruise along this two rivers is a classic way to feel the magnitude and pulse of the city. During the cruise ride, you will pass by many famous landmarks and appreciate the unique geographical features of the city. The two rivers wrap around the inner city and divide urban Chongqing into several districts interconnected by bridges. The city itself spreads out high up into the mountains creating a multi-dimensional cityscape, resulting in intertwining roads, overpasses and LRT lines.
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EYE IN THE CLOUDS
Stand higher, see more, the view changes with altitude, endless scenery awaits at high altitudes.”Peak of the Mountain City · Eye of Chongqing” Yangtze River Cableway Sky View Deck is a gathering place for urban landscapes from a divine perspective and a popular photography spot in Chongqing’s photography circle. It also features “Cloud Radio” and “Cloud Blessing” projects.From the 67th floor indoor observation deck and the 72nd floor helipad observation deck, visitors can enjoy a 360° unobstructed panoramic view of Chongqing’s urban forest and the scenery along both rivers. During the day, gaze up at the vast blue sky and look down at the endless cityscape. At night, marvel at the starry sky above and the glittering city lights below, offering a unique “Skywalker” experience in this city in the sky.