Tour Itinerary
A Perfectly paced day designed for an unforgettable experience
First Glimpse of the "8D City"
- 1:00PM Meet up at Xiaoshizi Metro Station Exit 9 (小什字9号口）
- Walk to City Garden
City Garden Residential Community
- The “monster building” of Chongqing a massive residential complex where you feel like you’re on the ground floor, but are actually on the 10th.
- See how modern Chongqing buildings creatively integrate with steep hillsides and the mountainous environment.
City Origin and Urban Structure
- Qiansimen Old Cable Car Site & Ancient City Wall.
- Walk down to the “lower deck” of the city via the old cable car station and a steep sets of stairs.
- Observe how a part of the ancient city wall still serves as the foundation for modern infrastructure.
Chaotianmen Gate and Raffles City Chongqing
- Visit the newly reopened Chaotianmen Old City Gate, the geographic center of Chongqing and the most important gate of the ancient city.
- Explore the iconic “sailboat” of Chongqing’s main peninsula — a futuristic complex of skyscrapers, hotels, and shopping malls. Sharp contrast where old meets the new.
Old Wholesale Market: Gangyu Plaza / Yinxing Mall
- Experience the last remnants of Chongqing’s wharf culture.
- Watch bustling workers move parcels, packaging, and goods.
- Explore the mall’s multi-layered structure to see a different “ground floor.”
Imix Mall and "Rooftop Taxi"
- A modern Chinese fashion mall — discover local brands and trendy “knock-off” fashion.
- Spot a bright yellow Ferrari taxi parked on the rooftop — a perfect photo moment.
Chongqing Financial History Museum (closes on Monday)
- Learn about the history of Chongqing’s “Wall Street.”
- Visit the former site of the luxury Chungking Hotel.
- A former bank bank vault turned museum, complete with Mission Impossible style laser sensors
