Top Southwest China How to Get Around - page 28

From the gilded dome of the Great Hall to the Republican-era shikumen gates of Ma'anshan, trace an architectural epic beneath the shade of plane trees. Wander through the smoky alleys of Qixinggang, where the spicy aroma of hotpot captures the warmth of city life. In the afternoon, soar across the two rivers on the Yangtze River Cableway, capturing the skyline from 70 meters above. Stroll along the stone paths of Longmenhao, where Ming and Qing walls collide with graffiti art to create echoes through time. This journey spans a 1.5-kilometer vertical elevation, blending Ba-Yu architectural aesthetics, natural wonders, and cultural memories into a multidimensional urban narrative, allowing hikers to decode the soul of 3D Chongqing through every step.

Starting from Chaotianmen Wharf, the Two-River Night Cruise sails across the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing River, passing landmark sights including Raffles City, Hongya Cave and multiple iconic bridges within 50 minutes voyage to admire Chongqing’s stunning riverside nightscape. Regular drone shows are held at 20:30 every Saturday over the rivers. Thousands of drones form various themed aerial patterns for around 15 to 20 minutes. The show may be canceled temporarily due to bad weather or emergency control, and audiences can watch from cruise ships or riversides at Chaotianmen, Jiangbeizui and Nanbin Road.