Shancheng Alley & Mountain City Trail
山城巷
A century-old lane built into a cliff, along with the Third Trail. Old buildings, a charity hall, and river views make this a walk through the vertical streets of the mountain city.
Shancheng Alley lies in the Nanjimen area of Yuzhong District and winds along the cliff from Jintang Gate to Consulate Lane. It forms the core section of the Third Trail of the Chongqing Mountain City Trail. The lane preserves the former site of the French Charity Hall, the modern Houlu building, and residences on stilts. After restoration, cafés, teahouses, and small shops have opened. Cliffside walkways overlook the Yangtze and the south bank. The whole route is mostly steps and walkways and takes about 1–2 hours on foot. You can start from Shibati or Jiaochangkou and extend east to Baixiang Residence and the Dongshuimen area. Admission is free. Wear comfortable shoes with good grip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tongyuanmen City Wall
- Shibati (Eighteen Stairs)
- Daijiaxiang Cliff Walk
- Huixianlou Observation Deck (Chongqing WFC)
- Jiefangbei / Bayi Road
- Hongyadong
- Nanbin Road
- Chongqing Great Hall of the People