XFORMATravel & Fitness Guide to China · Route Journal

Chongqing重庆

3 days · train, eat, shoot

3Training sessions
225Training minutes
3Shoot windows
12Stops

Route overview

Day 1 · Stair session on Shancheng Trail No.3 · 山城第三步道1.1Day 1 · Chongqing xiaomian breakfast · 重庆小面1.2Day 1 · Ciqikou Ancient Town · 磁器口古镇1.3Day 1 · Liziba: the train through the building · 李子坝轻轨穿楼1.4Day 2 · Nanshan hill run · 南山步道2.1Day 2 · Yangtze River Cableway · 长江索道2.2Day 2 · Hongyadong at blue hour · 洪崖洞2.3Day 2 · Chongqing hotpot dinner · 重庆老火锅2.4Day 3 · Riverside run on Jiabin Road · 嘉滨路滨江步道3.1Day 3 · Snack lunch in Ciqikou · 磁器口小吃3.2Day 3 · Eling Park and Eling No.2 Factory · 鹅岭二厂3.3Day 3 · Night skyline from Nanshan · 南山一棵树观景台3.4
TrainEatSeeShoot

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Day 01

Ciqikou Ancient Town & Liziba: the train through the building

Training load 75 min · 4 stops

  1. 07:0075 min

    Train 1.1

    Stair session on Shancheng Trail No.3

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

    Free
  2. 08:4530 min

    Eat 1.2

    Chongqing xiaomian breakfast

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

    Not collected
  3. 10:3090 min

    See 1.3

    Ciqikou Ancient Town

    Ming-Qing era port town on the Jialing.

    Free
  4. 16:3045 min

    Shoot 1.4

    Liziba: the train through the building

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

    Free

Day 02

Yangtze River Cableway & Hongyadong at blue hour

Training load 90 min · 4 stops

  1. 07:0090 min

    Train 2.1

    Nanshan hill run

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

    Free
  2. 15:0045 min

    See 2.2

    Yangtze River Cableway

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

    Not collected
  3. 18:3060 min

    Shoot 2.3

    Hongyadong at blue hour

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

    Free
  4. 20:0090 min

    Eat 2.4

    Chongqing hotpot dinner

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

    Not collected

Day 03

Eling Park and Eling No.2 Factory & Night skyline from Nanshan

Training load 60 min · 4 stops

  1. 07:0060 min

    Train 3.1

    Riverside run on Jiabin Road

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

    Free
  2. 12:0060 min

    Eat 3.2

    Snack lunch in Ciqikou

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

    Not collected
  3. 14:0090 min

    See 3.3

    Eling Park and Eling No.2 Factory

    Old printing works turned studios and cafes on the ridge.

    Not collected
  4. 20:0060 min

    Shoot 3.4

    Night skyline from Nanshan

    Whole peninsula and both rivers at night.

    Not collected

Budget & booking

Tickets with a reference price
¥0
Free stops (runs, promenades, streets)
6
Pay on site or not yet collected
6
Known ticket spend, per adult
¥0

Reference prices come from third-party listings on the date shown and are not confirmed by XFORMA. Meals, gym passes and transport are not included. Check at the counter before paying.

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Train

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