Chongqing guide — runs, outdoor training, high-protein food, sights, photo spots

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Chongqing

重庆12 SPOTS

Run

Nanshan hill run

南山步道

Nan'an

Steady climb through forest on the south bank; long hill reps with a city view at the top.

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Run

Riverside run on Jiabin Road

嘉滨路滨江步道

Yuzhong

Flat riverside path under the cliffs, the easy-day option between stair sessions.

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Outdoor

Stair session on Shancheng Trail No.3

山城第三步道

Yuzhong

Old stone stairways cut into the cliff above the Yangtze; climb repeats, then walk the top for the view.

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Eat

Chongqing xiaomian breakfast

重庆小面

Yuzhong

Spicy wheat noodles; ask for an added egg or minced pork for protein. Order at the counter.

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Eat

Chongqing hotpot dinner

重庆老火锅

Yuzhong

Order beef, tripe and duck intestine for protein; ask for a split pot (鸳鸯锅) if you want a mild side.

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Eat

Snack lunch in Ciqikou

磁器口小吃

Shapingba

Old riverside town; grilled skewers and chen mahua. Go before noon to beat the crowds.

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See

Ciqikou Ancient Town

磁器口古镇

Shapingba

Ming-Qing era port town on the Jialing River.

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See

Yangtze River Cableway

长江索道

Yuzhong

Cable car across the Yangtze from Yuzhong; queues build in the evening.

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See

Eling Park and Eling No.2 Factory

鹅岭二厂

Yuzhong

Old printing works turned studios and cafes on the ridge.

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Shoot

Liziba: the train through the building

李子坝轻轨穿楼

Yuzhong

Line 2 runs through a residential block; shoot from the viewing deck below.

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Shoot

Hongyadong at blue hour

洪崖洞

Yuzhong

Stilted cliff buildings lit up after dusk; shoot from the Qiansimen Bridge side.

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Shoot

Night skyline from Nanshan

南山一棵树观景台

Nan'an

The whole peninsula and both rivers at night.

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Journal

Chongqing day by day

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Arrive

Jiangbei (CKG): Metro Line 10 from T2 or T3 is the faster option; change to Line 6 at Hongtudi or Line 2 at Zengjiayan for Jiefangbei, about an hour in total.

High-speed trains from Chengdu take about 1 to 1.5 hours.

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Get around

The city is built on hills: expect stairs, steep lanes and maps that hide the climb. Use the Alipay QR code on the metro and monorail.

DiDi is cheap and easy after a late hotpot.

Essentials

Before you fly: visa-free entry, payments, transport

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