3-Day Lunar New Year Tour of Chongqing | Local Guide

Planning a trip to Chongqing for the Lunar New Year? You're in luck! This 3-day, 2-night itinerary is designed by a local to help you avoid the tourist traps. The itinerary includes daily schedules and attractions. I have visited all of these attractions and selected the best ones for this itinerary. Be sure to check it out before you set off for Chongqing! Itinerary: Day 1: Jiefangbei—Bayi Food Street—Mountain City Trail—Huguang Guild Hall—Raffles City—Hongya Cave Day 2: Ciqikou Ancient Town—Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Graffiti Street—Tielu 4th Village—Xiahao Old Street—Longmenhao Old Street—Yangtze River Cableway Day 3: Three Gorges Museum—Great Hall of the People—Liziba—Beicang Cultural and Creative Park—Guan Yin Bridge, Guan Yin Bridge Food Street Attraction Recommendations 1️⃣ Jiefangbei: A landmark building in Chongqing. It's mainly a place to take photos. There are shopping malls and commercial streets nearby. 2️⃣ Bayi Food Street: There are many foods to try, but the quality varies and prices are high. Don't buy souvenirs here. 3️⃣ Mountain City Trail: I've been here twice. It's beautiful both day and night. There are many artsy shops. Be sure to walk from top to bottom, otherwise you'll get very tired. 4️⃣ Huguang Guild Hall: The yellow walls are a major feature. The ancient buildings are well-preserved. It's a great place to take photos on a sunny day. 5️⃣ Hongya Cave: It looks ordinary during the day, but it's amazing when the lights are on. It's beautiful both from a distance and up close. There are many places to visit inside, but I don't recommend eating hot pot here as it's easy to get scammed. 6️⃣ Ciqikou Ancient Town: A stone road with a bustling main street and an artsy back street. It's commercialized, but still has a lively atmosphere. 7️⃣ Xiahao Old Street: The buildings are staggered. There are old streets, small shops, trails, and streams. It's a great place to stroll around. It's artsy and romantic, and beautiful both day and night. It's even more beautiful at night. 8️⃣ It's an important window into the history and culture of Chongqing, and a must-see attraction. The Great Hall of the People is across from the museum and is also worth a visit. 9️⃣ Liziba: A landmark attraction in Chongqing. There's a subway station downstairs and a residential building upstairs. It's very interesting. Tips 🏨 Try to stay near Jiefangbei in Yuzhong District. It's close to all the attractions, has many dining options, and is convenient to get to by subway. 🎫 Hongya Cave doesn't have an entrance fee or a VIP lane. During your trip, don't trust any strangers who seem to be friendly or offer to take you to a hot pot restaurant or old restaurant. They're probably scammers. 🪭 In addition to the main city, the districts and counties of Chongqing are also very exciting. For example, the Dazu Rock Carvings and Wulong. If you don't want to plan your own itinerary, you can join a 2-day group tour in the city.