first visit

Chongqing essentials: monorail, Jiefangbei and the riverfront

Estimated duration
Full day
Estimated walking
6 km
Estimated budget
CNY 120-320
  1. See the monorail at Liziba

    李子坝站

    Use CRT Line 2 and follow current station signs. Photograph only from publicly accessible space and keep roadways and residential entrances clear.

  2. Move to Jiefangbei

    解放碑

    Use rail transit rather than judging distance from a flat map. The pedestrian district is a practical base for food, signs and nearby riverfront landmarks.

  3. Walk toward Hongya Cave and Chaotianmen

    洪崖洞 / 朝天门

    Use the newer riverside promenade where current access allows. Expect elevation changes and confirm the correct level before following a map pin.