Hope everyone has a great time in Chongqing
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① Hongya Cave: Reservations are required during holidays. However, if you don't go inside, no reservation is needed. It's very crowded inside, so it's not recommended. The lights are on from 20:00 to 22:00, and it's better to take photos after dark. Also, don't spend money on the fast track; it's a scam. There are signs everywhere in the scenic area saying there is no fast track.
② Yangtze River Cableway: Tickets can only be purchased on the same day, starting at 7:45. It's recommended to go in the morning. If you want to experience it, just buy a one-way ticket, as the queue is long and it's as crowded as a bus inside.
③ Luo Zhongli Art Museum, Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing Science and Technology Museum, and other museums are closed on Mondays, so plan your trip accordingly.
④ Liangjiang Small Ferry: Tickets are 15 yuan, and the last ferry is at 18:00. Ferries depart on the hour, so if you want to take photos, board 20-30 minutes in advance. You can board at Hongya Cave Pier or Danzishi Pier.
⑤ Huguang Guild Hall: Tickets are 25 yuan. You can take an elevator down from Dongshuimen Bridge. You can see ancient buildings, and it's great for photos, especially if you like traditional or new Chinese styles.
⑥ Chongqing People's Auditorium: Tickets are 8 yuan. The best photo spots are outside, so you don't need to go inside. It's recommended to take photos at Ma'anshan Hall, which is very beautiful. However, you can't enter Ma'anshan after 17:00, so go early.
⑦ Nanshan One Tree: Tickets are 30 yuan. Remember to go on a sunny day ☀️ to get a good view. However, it's not really necessary to go, as the night view from Nanbin Road is better and free.
⑧ Three Gorges Museum: Free with advance reservation, located opposite the People's Auditorium.
⑨ Chongqing Zoo: Tickets are 25 yuan. To see the pandas, go between 8:00 and 10:00 when they are more active. There are already many people around 8 or 9 in the morning. In the afternoon, it's too hot, and the pandas will go indoors.
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✅ Foods I've tried
Lijie Hotpot (right next to Daijia Alley, the broth is very fragrant, the ingredients are fresh, and the fish roe tofu is amazing, tender and bouncy, with a rich texture)
Opposite the Customs (an old noodle shop I recommend, I ordered the dry mixed pea and minced meat noodles, very delicious)
No. 66 Mafangwan Jianghu Cuisine (delicious Jianghu cuisine, generous portions, reasonable prices, I really like the screaming chicken and signature blood curd)
Nanshan BBQ (enjoy BBQ while watching the night view, the night view is stunning)