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Ancient Town of Chongqing - Ciqikou

When in Chongqing, Ciqikou is definitely worth a visit. It’s located to the West of the city, accessible via subway line 1. I took a didi from Guanghuan Shopping Park area, this took around 15 minutes only. Inside the Ancient Town can be described as a maze. There are many turns you can take and each one leads down a new path. Along the way, I found a cat cafe, local food stalls and many cute stationary places. Somehow I wondered off the main path and through a stepped area where I found a tiny cafe that looked set up on someone’s garden. It was cosy and the owners were really friendly plus decent coffee. When near the subway area of the Ancient Town, you’ll experience a more modern approach. Many food shops like in the city and delicious ice cream! Entry costs 30rmb and you could easily spend a day here. #urbanexplorer #ancienttown #travellater #awesomepic #chongqing #travel Local
Posted: May 18, 2022
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