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

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Group Size

1-4 Guests

Start From

¥300 per guest

Step Count

15,000 steps

What's Included

•Expert Local Guide: Dedicated storytelling and local insights throughout the journey
•Curated Walking Route: A hand-picked path covering major landmarks and hidden gems.
•Personalized Recommendations: Insider tips for the best local food, shops, and photo spots.

exclusions

•Meals (pay at your own expense)
•Personal expenses

good to know

•Wear comfortable shoes

important notice

•Not recommended for guests with mobility issue

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

Guest Reviews

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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