China Travel Guide
China Travel Guide

My first impressions of the CRAZIEST CITY IN THE WORLD! Chongqing, China 🇨🇳

Day 1: Explore Chongqing's unique 5D geography, famous transit landmarks, and vibrant cyberpunk nightlife.

not mentioned
Sunny and partly cloudy
Afternoon 1 hour
1

Kuixing Building

Walk across the bridge connecting the buildings to see the height difference.
Experience the '8D city' illusion where the 22nd floor is a ground-level square.
Free
Tips: Great spot to understand Chongqing's vertical layout; prepare for optical illusions.
15:30 1.5 hours
2

Liziba Station

Take the monorail directly to Liziba Station.
Watch the monorail train pass directly through a 19-story residential building.
29 CNY for souvenirs
Tips: Use Alipay to scan QR codes for metro entry. Best views are from the viewing platform on the street level.
Food Recommendations:
  • Hot pot base
  • Chili cake
19:00 30 minutes
3

Chongqing Art Gallery

Located near Jiefangbei, walking distance to Hongya Cave.
Admire the striking red architecture resembling traditional chopsticks.
Free (exterior view)
Tips: Best viewed at night when illuminated.
19:30 2.5 hours
4

Hongya Cave (Hongyadong)

Walk from the Art Gallery; be prepared for crowds.
Explore the massive illuminated stilt house complex with cyberpunk vibes.
30 CNY for photoshoot
Tips: Use Amap for navigation. The 1st and 11th floors both exit to street level. Use WeChat to receive edited photos.
Food Recommendations:
  • Preserved fruits

Day 1: Explore Chongqing's unique 5D geography, famous transit landmarks, and vibrant cyberpunk nightlife.

not mentioned
Sunny and partly cloudy
Afternoon 1 hour
1

Kuixing Building

Walk across the bridge connecting the buildings to see the height difference.
Experience the '8D city' illusion where the 22nd floor is a ground-level square.
Free
Tips: Great spot to understand Chongqing's vertical layout; prepare for optical illusions.
15:30 1.5 hours
2

Liziba Station

Take the monorail directly to Liziba Station.
Watch the monorail train pass directly through a 19-story residential building.
29 CNY for souvenirs
Tips: Use Alipay to scan QR codes for metro entry. Best views are from the viewing platform on the street level.
Food Recommendations:
  • Hot pot base
  • Chili cake
19:00 30 minutes
3

Chongqing Art Gallery

Located near Jiefangbei, walking distance to Hongya Cave.
Admire the striking red architecture resembling traditional chopsticks.
Free (exterior view)
Tips: Best viewed at night when illuminated.
19:30 2.5 hours
4

Hongya Cave (Hongyadong)

Walk from the Art Gallery; be prepared for crowds.
Explore the massive illuminated stilt house complex with cyberpunk vibes.
30 CNY for photoshoot
Tips: Use Amap for navigation. The 1st and 11th floors both exit to street level. Use WeChat to receive edited photos.
Food Recommendations:
  • Preserved fruits

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