Danzishi Old Street
弹子石老街
A stilted-house-style old street on the Yangtze bank in Nan’an. Historic buildings such as the French navy barracks, along with the view of Chaotianmen and Raffles City across the river, make for a superb night panorama.
Danzishi Old Street is on the far bank of the Yangtze and Jialing confluence in Nan’an District. Its hillside stilt-style blocks house restaurants, bars, and creative shops. Historic buildings include the former site of the French navy barracks (a modern French-style building completed in 1902) and the Wang Family Mansion. From the riverside terrace, you face Raffles City at Chaotianmen and the Yuzhong Peninsula, a classic spot for photographing Chongqing at night. Lights along the river add to the evening scene. Entry is free. It is near Danzishi Station on the Ring Line Metro. A taxi from Jiefangbei costs about 15 minutes across the river, and it can be combined with Nanbin Road and Longmenhao.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 10:00–23:00)
Nearby sights
- Jiangbeizui & Chongqing Grand Theatre
- Chongqing Science and Technology Museum
- Chaotianmen / Raffles City Chongqing
- Ciyun Temple
- Two Rivers Night Cruise
- Hongyadong
- Luohan Temple
- Daijiaxiang Cliff Walk