Chongqing: Hidden City Walking Tour with Local Guide

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ID: GYG1009372-1561567
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Country: South Korea

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Explore the hidden side of Chongqing on a guided walking tour. Discover the city’s vertical neighborhoods, abandoned areas, and hidden paths with a local guide.
Begin your journey near Tongyuan Gate, the oldest city gate in Chongqing. In ancient times, this was the dividing line between Chongqing and its surrounding areas, but now the city has expanded dozens of times.

Head downhill through quiet roads like Huayi and Linhua. Explore blocks where 15-story apartments without elevators have front doors on the 8th floor, connected to sky bridges that lead to staircases clinging to hillsides.

Discover the craziest neighborhood in Chongqing. Due to the complex terrain, the city is built on hills, so it is full of long overpasses, stairs, hidden paths everywhere, and the roads grow like branches.

Next, visit the Chongqing Auditorium, a magnificent Chinese-style building. The square beside it is perhaps the largest flat area in the city center. This is a place where locals come to relax. Watch senior citizens dancing square dance and children playing joyfully here.

Continue to Zhongshan Fourth Road, a beautiful tree-lined path that once witnessed the most glorious historical period of Chongqing. During WWII, Chongqing served as the temporary capital of China, and many historical events took place on this street.

End your journey on the riverside plank road. It’s always a great escape from the city’s noise. Walk here to enjoy the riverside views and the passing metro. Lush plants, coiled roots are everywhere, and abandoned air-raid shelters hide secrets.

Highlights

  • Discover the hidden side of Chongqing on a guided walking tour
  • Explore the city’s vertical neighborhoods and abandoned areas
  • Visit the oldest city gate and learn about Chongqing’s history
  • See the Chongqing Auditorium and watch locals square dancing
  • Walk along the riverside plank road and enjoy the views

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a lot of walking and stairs.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.
4A exit, Qixinggang metro station, Chongqing
INCLUDED
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to the oldest city gate
  • Exploration of old neighborhoods
  • Visit to Chongqing Auditorium
  • Walk along Zhongshan Fourth Road
  • Riverside plank road walk
  • Visit to abandoned train station
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals
  • Transportation to the starting point

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.