Chongqing Two-Day Trip Recommendation for Spring Festival

During the Spring Festival holiday, besides visiting relatives and friends, if you don’t want to go far, there are many places in Chongqing that are suitable for visiting. Here are some recommendations for short-distance tours in Chongqing. If you are bored at home, go out and have a look! See the details below.

1. Old Street Style Tour

Route Guide: Shancheng Alley – Zhongshan Fourth Road – Jialing New Road – Eling No. 2 Factory

Located in: Yuzhong District

Transportation: Take Line 1 and get off at Qixinggang Station to start your check-in journey.

Shancheng Alley

Walking along Shancheng Alley, it’s like going back to the old scenery. During the Spring Festival, there are romantic lantern festivals here, don’t miss the garden tour and lantern viewing.

Zhongshan Fourth Road

It is known as “the most beautiful street in Chongqing” and is a real anti-Japanese war cultural street. It preserves historical sites such as Zhou Gong Mansion, Te Yuan, and Gui Yuan.

Jialing New Road

Jialing New Road is actually not “new”, it can even be said that every part of it is “old”. Built along the mountain, the winding mountain road connects old buildings.

Eling No. 2 Factory

The predecessor of Eling No. 2 Factory was Chongqing Printing No. 2 Factory. Now it has become a check-in place for art lovers.

Walking through it, you will find some artistic shops from time to time. Choose one you like, order an afternoon tea, watch the river scenery and enjoy the breeze, how comfortable.

2. Red Culture Tour

Route Guide: Gele Mountain – Baigong Mansion – Zaizhidong – Ciqikou

Located in: Shapingba District

Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Lieshimu Station, then walk up the mountain to start your check-in journey.

Gele Mountain

Gele Mountain is almost a must-visit place for every outsider who comes to Chongqing. There are many red relics on the mountain.

At this time of year, the red plums are in full bloom, which is also a beautiful sight.

Baigong Mansion

Since you have come to Gele Mountain, it is recommended to walk to Baigong Mansion. In this way, you can enjoy the mountain scenery and smell the fragrant flowers.

Zaizhidong

Zaizhidong, a place full of history. Go and have a look, learn from the environment, and truly feel the past.

Ciqikou

Ciqikou Ancient Town is a microcosm of Chongqing city. Stilt houses, small bars, and special snacks are all available here.

During the New Year, Ciqikou is even more lively. Because it has not only a profound cultural heritage, but also a special New Year’s Eve flower exhibition for you to experience the New Year’s atmosphere.

3. Family Fun Tour

Route Guide: Dadukou Ancient Town – Hard Seat No. 22 Coffee Shop – Long March Factory – Qiezi Creek

Located in: Dadukou District

Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Dadukou Station to start your check-in journey.

Dadukou Ancient Town

Dadukou Ancient Town is located on the Yangtze River side of Masangxi Bridge. It is a good place to listen to the sound of the river, drink tea, watch trains, and bask in the sun.

It is worth mentioning that a children’s playground has been newly added recently. There are many projects inside, and the name seems to be very “free and easy”. Children will not be worried about having no fun.

Hard Seat No. 22 Coffee Shop

This is a very popular Internet celebrity coffee shop located in Dadukou Ancient Town. It was renovated from a green train carriage.

The decorations inside the carriage are still the same as what we saw before, the nostalgic electric fan, the staggered black and white photos, and the elegant white gauze curtains are all thought-provoking.

Long March Factory

Dadukou Long March Factory is known as the “Little Chiang Mai of Chongqing”. You can take retro photos here casually.

Qiezi Creek

Qiezi Creek is built with wood stacked into mountains, creating a natural large background with a 360° angle without blind spots. You can take blockbuster photos in minutes. Almost any angle can hold it.

4. Artistic Retro Tour

Route Guide: Super 80 Street – Nanbin Road – Tanzishi Old Street – French Naval Barracks

Located in: Nan’an District

Transportation: Take buses 354, 426317, 373, etc. and get off at Nanping Dongyuan Dongdongmo Station to start your check-in journey.

Super 80 Street

Nanping Super 80 Street, Chongqing’s new Internet celebrity spot. Every place is full of careful thoughts, instantly taking you back to the 1980s.

The bus stop in memory, the slow green train, the nostalgic grocery store, and the popsicles that are shared…

In addition to nostalgia, there is also the lingering fireworks here, with many delicacies near Nanping Zhengjie.

Nanbin Road

Nanbin Road is like the Bund in Shanghai in Chongqing, a perfect blend of history and reality.

It is also a good place to bask in the sun. If you are tired, you can go to the nearby restaurants, enjoy the delicacies and appreciate the urban beauty at the same time.

Tanzishi Old Street

Tanzishi Old Street has a strong Chongqing flavor. The ancient street is full of ancient colors, with blue bricks and tiles.

This is also a good place to take photos, take photos of the river, take photos of the old street, and take photos of the road. Walking on the road, casually pose, post a moment on your Moments, there will definitely be a lot of likes.

French Naval Barracks

The French Naval Barracks, which has been sleeping for hundreds of years on Nanbin Road, has now been reopened for free. It condenses the history of Chongqing’s opening up, and its blend of Chinese and Western styles gives it a sense of history, but also the timeless beauty of art.

5. Hot Spring and Roast Lamb Tour

Route Guide: Hailan Yuntian Hot Spring – Baitaping Forest Park – Baishiyi Roast Whole Lamb

Located in: Jiulongpo District

Transportation: Take Bus 293 and get off at Jiufengcun Road Intersection to start your check-in journey.

Hailan Yuntian Hot Spring

In February in Chongqing, you can’t miss hot springs and roast lamb, otherwise you will have to wait until next year. Hailan Yuntian has fewer people and the facilities are very good, very suitable for a family trip.

You can also go boating, fishing, and reading in the library here. Whether it is the elderly or children, they can find something to play.

Baitaping Forest Park

Baitaping Forest Park is a municipal-level forest park in Chongqing. There are many hiking trails in Hailan Yuntian Scenic Area that lead directly to the forest park.

There are many hiking routes from 1 to 6 hours to choose from, you can choose according to your own strength. It is very relaxing to climb mountains and bask in the sun during the New Year.

Baishiyi Roast Whole Lamb

Jiulongpo’s roast whole lamb is even more delicious. Among them, Hailan Yuntian is the birthplace of Chongqing-style roast lamb. If you are looking for cost-effectiveness, you can go to Baishiyi, where there are many old brands.

6. Climb High and Pray for Blessings Tour

Route Guide: Jinyun Mountain – Jinyun Temple – Dai Lake

Located in: Beibei District

Transportation: Take Bus 520 and get off at Jinyun Mountain to start your check-in journey.

Jinyun Mountain

Climbing high and looking far is one of the Chinese Spring Festival traditions.

Jinyun Mountain, with its beautiful scenery, is covered with forests, and the mountains are filled with vast waves. In winter, thick fog covers the area, and you are like walking on cotton wool.

Jinyun Temple

The huge crowns of Jinyun Temple are connected into one piece, supporting the sky and covering the sun, covering most of the temple.

Burn incense and pray for blessings at the ancient temple, thinking about the untranslatable Zen. A touch of coolness, three points of etherealness, unlimited emotions arise from the heart.

Dai Lake

The water of Dai Lake is blue-green, clear and like ink, as beautiful as ink and wash. There are also many farmhouses nearby, you can find a yard to have tea and bask in the sun.