Chongqing Old Lanes and Hechuan Diaoyu Fortress

Walk the mountain-city lanes, Shibating and the old streets of Nan'an, plus a day trip to Diaoyu Fortress and Laitan Ancient Town in Hechuan.

Suited to repeat visitors or those who want to take it slow, staying in Guanyinqiao to experience local life. Day one walks the old city wall of Yuzhong, Shancheng Lane and the guild halls of the lower town. Day two visits the Huangjueping graffiti and the Ezhou Second Factory, and in the evening goes to Jiujie. Day three takes the high-speed train to Hechuan to see the Diaoyu Fortress battlefield and Laitan Ancient Town. The last half day covers Danzishi and Xiahaoli in Nan'an before you leave. Popular sights such as Hongyadong and Jiefangbei are not included.

Day by day

Day 1 · Tongyuan Gate to Huguang Guildhall on Foot

Central Chongqing（Tongyuanmen City Wall、Shancheng Alley & Mountain City Trail、Shibati (Eighteen Stairs)、Baixiangju、Huguang Guild Hall）

Take the metro from Chongqing North Railway Station to Guanyinqiao to leave your luggage, then Line 2 to Jiaochangkou, about 25 minutes. From there, walk along the lower town for about 4 km.

The mountain-city paths have many steps, so wear non-slip shoes. Tickets are required for Huguang Guildhall.

Stay: Guanyinqiao

Day 2 · Huangjueping Graffiti and Ezhou Second Factory

Central Chongqing（Huangjueping Graffiti Street、Eling Park & Eling Erchang、Fotuguan Park、Jiujie Nightlife District）

Take a taxi to Huangjueping, about 30 minutes, then a taxi to Ezhou, about 20 minutes, and walk to Fotuguan. In the evening, return to Guanyinqiao and walk to Jiujie.

The area around the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Huangjueping suits photography in the morning. Jiujie is mostly bars and late-night snacks, and it is busier on weekends.

Stay: Guanyinqiao

Day 3 · Diaoyu Fortress and Laitan Ancient Town

Central Chongqing（Diaoyu Fortress、Laitan Ancient Town）

Take the high-speed train from Chongqing North Railway Station to Hechuan, about 25 minutes, then a bus or taxi to Diaoyu Fortress. In the afternoon, take a coach or taxi to Laitan, about 40 minutes, and in the evening return to Hechuan by high-speed train.

Diaoyu Fortress stops admitting visitors at 16:00, so arrive early. Return buses from Laitan run infrequently, so check the last bus or book a car in advance.

Stay: Guanyinqiao

Day 4 · Danzishi and Xiahaoli in Nan'an

Central Chongqing（Danzishi Old Street、Ciyun Temple、Longmenhao Old Street & Xiahaoli）

Take Metro Line 6 and transfer to the Loop Line to the Danzishi area, about 30 minutes. Walk along Nanbin Road to Xiahaoli, then take a taxi to Chongqing North Railway Station, about 30 minutes.

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