🌟 Chongqing’s Hongyadong｜Step into a Real-Life “Spirited Away” 🏮🌃 🌟

✨ 【Why You MUST Visit】

1️⃣ Peak Magical Nightscape: Hongyadong’s lights glitter like a star-kissed dreamscape. The layers of Diaojiaolou (stilt houses) cascading down the cliffside glow brilliantly in the night, looking exactly like a fairy tale world from Hayao Miyazaki’s imagination! Stand on Qianximen Bridge for a panoramic view, where the river mirrors the golden lights – every shot is an absolute masterpiece 📸.

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2️⃣ The Lively Vibe of the Mountain City: It’s not just about the views! You’ll find piping hot Chongqing Hot Pot (Chongqing Huoguo), Hot and Sour Noodles (Suanlafen), and Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cakes (Hongtang Ciba)… The air is filled with a spicy and savory aroma that will instantly ignite your taste buds 🔥 (We recommend trying an old hot pot restaurant in the alleys; it’s so spicy it’ll numb your soul, but you won’t be able to stop!).

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3️⃣ An 8D Architectural Wonder: Think you’re on the 1st floor? You’re actually on the 11th! Navigate through the maze-like stairs and corridors to experience the unique and magical terrain of the mountain city. Every corner holds a new surprise.image-20250729100052996

💡 【Photography Guide】

▪️ Golden Hour: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (This is when all the lights are on, and the sky isn’t completely dark, creating the most stunning blue-hour nightscapes!)

▪️ Best Photo Spots:

✔️ Middle of Qianximen Bridge: Frame the entire Hongyadong complex and the river for a breathtakingly symmetrical shot 🌉.

✔️ Across the street from Hongyadong’s 1st floor: Look up to capture the stilt houses with lights pouring down like a river of stars 🌠.

✔️ Jialing Riverfront Road: Get the perfect portrait with the night view in the background for an atmospheric shot 💫 (Remember to use your flash!).

⚠️ 【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】

▪️ It gets CRAZY crowded on weekends! We suggest visiting on a weekday evening to avoid the peak tourist groups.

▪️ Souvenirs inside the scenic area are overpriced, so shop wisely!

▪️ Wear comfortable shoes! All the climbing up and down is a real workout, but totally worth it for the views!

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📌 【Transportation Guide】

📍 Metro: Take Line 1 or 6 to Xiaoshizi Station 🚇, and it’s a 10-minute walk from Exit 9.

🚖 Taxi: Set your destination to “Hongyadong 11th Floor Entrance.” This way, you can explore from top to bottom, which is much easier!

🌃 The beauty of Hongyadong is a clash of dazzling lights and the city’s raw, worldly spirit; it’s a poem written by the Mountain City to the world. 🌃

“Every light here tells a story of Chongqing.” – Come and capture your unforgettable moment! 💌