The Vertical Maze

Walk through multi-level residential complexes built on impossible hillsides, navigating stairways, passages, and hidden paths that define Chongqing’s vertical life.

Duration

4 Hours

Group Size

1-4 Guests

Start From

¥300 per guest

Step Count

15,000 steps

What's Included

exclusions

good to know

important notice

Tour Highlights

Price List

English Speaking Guides Guide: Listening/Emma/Kojima Jackson
Number of Guests
Total Price
CNY (USD for reference)
1
¥600
¥1,400
2
¥800
¥1,600
3
¥1,000
¥1,800
4
¥1200
¥2,000
5
On Request
On Request
6 or 6+
On Request
On Request

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Tour Itinerary

A Perfectly paced day designed for an unforgettable experience

Tongyuan Gate

  • 1:00 PM Meetup at  Qixinggang Metro Station Exit 4A (七星岗4A)
  • Begin at one of the last remaining ancient city gates: once the most strategically important land border defense point of ancient Chongqing.

Ba Manzi General’s Tomb Memorial Hall

  • This memorial site honors Ba Manzi, a renowned general of the ancient Ba State.
  • The hall preserves his tomb, stone carvings, and historical displays, offering insight into early Chongqing history and traditional values of loyalty and integrity.

Vertical Maze Descent

  • Descend into the “mid-levels” of Chongqing through dense, stacked residential blocks.
  • Featured Spots:
    • Dimuting Residential Complex
    • Huayipo slope
    • Linhua Raod
    • Zao Zi Lan Ya
    • Xuetianwan Wet Market

The Great Hall of the People

  • See a grand 1950s architectural landmark blending traditional Chinese aesthetics with European garden design.

Zhongshan 4th Road

  • A historically significant area that served as China’s central government site during WWII.

  • Today it’s still home to Chongqing’s municipal government. Enjoy a quiet, tree-lined walk with an elegant, old-school charm.

     

Cliffside Walkway

  • A newly rebuilt footpath clinging to the cliffs. Take in sweeping views of the Jialing River and watch Line 2’s monorail snake along the hillsides.

Zengjiayan Metro Station (Exit 2)

  • See a station entrance that looks like a graphic glitch — the perfect example of Chongqing’s 8D city identity.
  • End the tour with a beautiful terrace overlooking the northern riverbank.

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