[2025 Chongqing Attraction] Travel Guide for Mountain City Alley (Updated Jun)

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Speaking of Chongqing, it is easy to get excited. The mountain city, known as the 6D city, has ups and downs of slopes and stairs, and various delicacies hidden in the alleys. It is easy to fall in love with it❤️ The most unforgettable attraction for me in Chongqing these days is "Mountain City Lane". This is the only street in Chongqing named after the mountain city. It can really feel the fireworks of the common people. Although it has become an Internet celebrity attraction in recent years, it is still very suitable for a walk. There is also a short scenic trail along the way where you can overlook the river view, which is very impressive👍 There are many small shops in the alleys to visit. It takes an afternoon to walk and take pictures slowly. If you are tired, of course you have to come to the stove to make tea. There are many shops in the whole Shancheng Lane. You can choose any one It is recommended to start from the starting point of the downhill road to avoid tiring (you can take a taxi to Jiashi Nursing Home). If you start from the starting point of the gate, it is an uphill road all the way, which is very tiring. You can also take the subway to Exit 1️⃣ of Qixinggang Station on Line 1️⃣, but you have to walk a distance #NewYearGoodDestinations2025 #ChongqingTravel #ChongqingScenicScenicSites #MountainCityBeautifulScenery #MountainCityAlleyRenAiTang

Day 1: 📍 Hongyadong 洪崖洞 A popular spot in Chongqing, where you can see the lights of ancient Chinese architecture, including many restaurants and souvenir shops. Including the Qiansimen Red Bridge, which is lit up at night. 【Tips】 We recommend restaurants on the opposite side of Hongyadong that are cheaper and taste better, most of which are hot pot restaurants. Day 2: 📍Eling Park 鹅岭公园 Erling Park, where you can enjoy the natural and lush atmosphere, combined with arts and culture, and the construction of ancient and modern buildings, making it a great place to take pictures. 🗓️Travel planning: 🚝 Red Line Eling Station 📍Erchang Culture and Creative Park 鹅岭二厂 A street-level tourist spot with many shops, restaurants, and knickknacks. 🗓️Travel planning: 🚝 Red line Eling Station is next to Eling Park 🚝 Green line Liziba Station 📍Liziba Station 李子坝 A must-see check-in spot in Chongqing with a view of the train breaking through the building 🗓️Travel planning: 🚝 Green line Liziba Station 【Tips】 There is a van from Erchang Culture and Creative Park (not free) 📍Ciqikou Ancient Town 磁器口古镇 It is a cultural conservation village and a tourist attraction with many shops and restaurants. There are many ancient Chinese architectures to walk around and see. It is next to the Chongqing1949 Theater, where you can also buy tickets to enter. 🗓️Travel planning: 🚝 Red line Ciqikou station Day3: 📍Longmenhao Old Street 龙门浩老街 Another photo spot in Chongqing, with the word 这很重庆. This is very Chongqing, a collection of cafes and popular restaurants. 🗓️Travel planning: 🚝 Yellow line Renji station 📍Huangyuming BBQ Huangyuming BBQ A barbecue restaurant on the hill where you can see the entire night view of Chongqing. Enjoy delicious food and get beautiful photos. 🗓️Travel planning: 🚕Call Didi and pin the shop name. 📍No Social (Zikanglu Rd.) No Social (紫康路店) A chill-out spot on Zikanglu Road, not crowded with people. The highlight of the shop is the MBTI-based drinks and many other menus at affordable prices. 🕰️bOpening hours: 15:00-03:00 🗓️Travel planning: 🚕Call Didi and pin the shop name. Day 4: 📍Luohansi Temple It is an ancient Chinese-style temple with an old-fashioned feel, but it is still beautiful and modern all the time. It is famous for asking for luck and work. 🕰️bOpening hours: 07:00-17:30 (There is an entrance fee) 🗓️Travel planning: 🚝 Red Line Xiaoshizi Station 📍Mountain City Alley 山城巷 Another photo spot is located in a mountain village. This spot requires a lot of walking up the mountain. There are many shops, restaurants, and photo spots at each step. 🗓️Travel planning: 🚕Call Didi and pin the name of the place. 【Recommended accommodation】 Recommended area to stay: Recommended to stay in Hongyadong Jiefangbei area, easy to find food, easy to travel, there are shops open all day and night Hotel name: Recommended hotel Qianhe Zhixuan Gaokong Hotel Hotel address: Hongyadong (above), kuaizijie road, near Luohansi Temple, next to Xiaoshizi MRT station #Chongqing attractions #China travel #Chongqing #chongqingtravel

Chongqing Mountain City Trail is a famous check-in destination As night falls, lanterns light up one after another❇❇ The winding staircase illuminates the night sky of Chongqing Overlooking the majestic Yangtze River Bridge 🌉🌉 Under the cover of lights, it feels like you are in Hayao Miyazaki's fairy tale world The romantic atmosphere infects couples 💏💏 At sunrise, it turns out that the words "Mountain City Trail" are the finishing touch 👍 #Mainland China Attractions

#springitinerary #山城巷 #重庆山城 #HiddenChongqing #StairwayCity #UrbanLabyrinth #老重庆 #山城小巷 #重庆探秘 #ChongqingOldTown #ChinaTravel Walking into 山城巷 felt like stepping into an old Chongqing postcard — a tangled web of narrow alleys, steep staircases, and layers of city life climbing up the mountainside. The place is rustic yet charming, with old walls, exposed bricks, and moss-covered stone paths giving off a nostalgic vibe. I wandered with no clear plan, which is honestly the best way to explore here. Locals hang out on their porches, laundry flutters in the breeze, and unexpected street art pops up around corners. Every turn gave me something to pause and look at — a small cat lounging by the wall, a mural, or a sudden view of the city down below. This isn’t a tourist-polished spot, and that’s what makes it so authentic. It’s one of those places where you feel the heartbeat of the city through its layers — a living museum of Chongqing’s urban evolution. ⸻ Travel Tips and How to Get There: • Best time to visit: Morning or late afternoon when it’s not too hot • Getting there: • By Metro: Take Line 1 or Line 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, then walk about 15 minutes uphill • By taxi/ride-hailing: Convenient if you want to save energy before the stair climb. It is better to Didi to 领事巷 and walk downhill • Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes — the slopes and stairs are no joke • Tip: Go slow and keep your camera ready — the charm is in the small details • Don’t miss: Look out for the mural walls and hidden corners for street photography

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 We took a taxi to Jiashishi Nursing Home and passed by the Tongyuanmen city wall. Later, we saw many copy shops. I asked the driver if there were many students here. She said it was because there was a maternal and child health care hospital here. The driver told me that this hospital is quite famous in China. Many people with infertility come here for treatment. Her niece also successfully gave birth to a baby here. We got off the bus and saw a few shops selling breakfast. A few people were eating noodles on stools. It looked delicious, but we were full so we didn't try it. Passing by the consulate and walking into Shancheng Lane, you will see many local history records on the walls on both sides. Strolling along the Shancheng Trail, you can feel the atmosphere of the local old community. Walking down, you can see Ren'ai Hall, Love Alley, Cliff Plank Road, etc. Standing on the cliff and overlooking the high-rise buildings and river views in the distance, the beautiful scenery comes into view, and the stilt houses next to it are also very special. There are many small food shops, teahouses, etc. along the way, as well as shops selling handicrafts and souvenirs. In fact, there are toilets along the way, but there are no clear signs, so you need to check Gaode Map to find them. We went to the toilet near the foot of the mountain and unexpectedly found an air-raid shelter next to the toilet. After exiting the cave, we navigated to Eighteen Ladders and passed through an underpass. We walked along Jiefangbei 4th Road and found that at noon, many people were having lunch in a restaurant, so we had a delicious lunch there. When we arrived at Shibati, the weather was hot, so my husband and I hid in a teahouse, enjoying the air-conditioning and drinking tea. It was so comfortable. Then many people came in to drink tea, play cards, mahjong, etc. Shibati is a relatively commercial ancient street, selling snacks, souvenirs, etc.

From Consulate Alley to Mountain City Alley, take a leisurely walk along Chongqing's Mountain City Trail. Along the way, you'll encounter historical buildings like Ren'ai Hall and Houlu, as well as various creative shops housed in renovated old houses. Walking along the winding staircases and cobblestone paths, you'll see vintage houses perched on the mountainside, adorned with red lanterns, reminiscent of Taiwan's Jiufen. When you feel tired, find a charming teahouse or snack shop to rest and enjoy the scenery of the old mountain city. Occasionally, you can catch a glimpse of the Yangtze River from a corner, making it easy to while away most of the day.

#discoverchina My favorite place in Chongqing is the Mountain City Alley, a labyrinth of narrow streets and winding alleys that seemed to whisper secrets of the past. As I wandered through the alleys, I was struck by the unique blend of traditional and modern architecture, with ancient buildings standing alongside sleek, contemporary structures. The alleys were alive with the sounds of vendors calling out to passersby, the aroma of street food wafting through the air, and the chatter of locals sharing stories and laughter. I sampled local delicacies, such as Chongqing noodles and spicy hot pot, and marveled at the vibrant street art that adorned the walls. In Mountain City Alley, I felt like I had stumbled upon a hidden world, one that was full of character and charm. The experience was a true reflection of Chongqing's rich cultural heritage, and I left with unforgettable memories of this enchanting place.

#discoverchina I wandered through the labyrinthine alleys of Mountain City, Chongqing, I felt like I'd stumbled upon a hidden world. The narrow passageways, lined with ancient stone walls and rusty lanterns, whispered tales of a bygone era. I discovered vibrant street art, intricate wood carvings, and delicate porcelain shops, each one revealing a facet of Chongqing's rich cultural heritage. The scent of spicy Sichuan cuisine wafted through the air, enticing me to sample the local delicacies. As I explored, I began to unravel the secrets of Mountain City, a place where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly. Discovering China's hidden gems, like Chongqing's Mountain City Alley, is a truly exhilarating experience. #MountainCityAlley #Chongqing #StreetArt

✨Tucked deep in Yuzhong District, Mountain City Alley (山城巷) isn’t just an alley — it’s a time capsule wrapped in the aroma of steamed buns and stories whispered from brick walls. Just 6 minutes on foot from Jiaochangkou Station (Exit 5), this place pulls you out of the skyscrapers and drops you straight into old Chongqing. Wander through narrow stone paths, where weathered homes stand shoulder to shoulder, still bustling with life. You’ll find aunties laughing over poker and sunflower seeds in open teahouses, grandpas sipping hot jasmine tea, and street vendors kneading dough with practiced rhythm as the smell of fresh pancakes fills the air. ✨Everything here feels real, untouched, and full of soul. What makes Mountain City Alley unforgettable is its contrast — surrounded by a vertical modern city, this hidden strip holds the original heartbeat of Chongqing. It’s raw, nostalgic, and photogenic beyond words. The walls still echo old revolution songs. The small performance stages are still alive. One step and you’re in the 80s — but not as a visitor. You become part of the living scene. 📍Location: Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 🕐Distance: 429m from Jiaochangkou Station – Exit 5 (about 6 minutes by foot) 🔥Hot Rating: 6.3 — but if you love authentic vibes and street photography, it’s a 10/10 experience. ✨Travel Tips: ✅Come hungry — the street pancakes and noodles are cheap, local, and delicious! ✅Bring your camera — the combination of red flags, bamboo chairs, and old stone paths creates cinematic moments. ✅Don’t rush — sit down, order tea, and just watch. This is Chongqing in slow motion.

Weekend Getaway Day 1 Daytime: One-day trip to Wulong, met 9 girls from Henan Evening: Due to a bus breakdown, I didn't get home until 22:00 and had to work overtime for half an hour, basically wasting the evening Day 2 Daytime: Wujiang River cruise + Chiyou Jiuli City, met 7 girls, 5 from Lanzhou + 2 from Shaoyang Evening: Enjoyed a play, saw the night view, and ate skewers, a very fulfilling day Day 3 10:00-14:00 Three Gorges Museum 15:30-16:20 Visited Shancheng Alley to experience the charm of the mountain city 21:20 Flight back to Shenzhen

|Houlu·Jade dining room. My dears, the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake is coming soon. Friends who are still wondering where to go for the New Year’s Eve party, please take a look! I found a great restaurant - Houlu Yushanfang, which is right in Shancheng Lane. The experience was amazing! 📍Location: It is located in the Shancheng Lane full of historical charm. The surrounding old streets and quaint buildings are full of the flavor of old Chongqing. From the moment you step in here, it feels like you have traveled back to the old times. It is also the former residence of General Lan Wenbin, with a profound historical heritage. Eating here is like having a conversation with history. 🌇Beautiful sunset: The view from this restaurant is absolutely stunning! When the weather is good, you can enjoy delicious food here while admiring the beautiful sunset. When the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the river, the waves are sparkling, and the outline of the city on the other side of the river is outlined particularly beautifully. Any shot will be a blockbuster, and the atmosphere is captured directly. 🍱Dishes: Their dishes are mainly fusion cuisine with rich flavors to meet the different taste needs of the whole family. The signature dish is [Qiantangyuan Clear Water Fish]. The fish is airlifted from the Qiantang River to Chongqing and boiled in mineral water. The ingredients are fresh and the soup is really delicious. It is no exaggeration to say that I drank three bowls in a row! One bite and you’ll feel full of happiness. There is also [Kaihua cured pork trotters stewed with dried bamboo shoots]. The pig's trotters are very chewy, and the dried bamboo shoots have a unique flavor. The unique seasoning makes people linger on the taste. 💁‍♂️Service: The service is also very considerate, the waiters are enthusiastic and will help solve various problems in a timely manner, and the atmosphere of the reunion party is directly maximized! 🏠Environment: The decoration style of the entire restaurant is simple and elegant, retaining some original elements of the old house while incorporating a modern sense of design, making it spacious and comfortable. Whether it is a small family gathering or a large group reunion, there is a suitable space. The Chinese New Year is coming soon. If you want to celebrate the New Year in a place full of Chongqing characteristics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food, Houlu Yushanfang is really the best choice! Let's arrange it quickly🎉 #Chongqingtuannian #Shanchengxiangfood #Houluyushanfang #BeautifulSunsetRestaurant

Today I went to Shancheng Alley with my friends to take pictures, and accidentally discovered that there is a secret hidden in the alley halfway up the mountain. I walked through the red wall and found a super atmospheric old hot pot🥘! It's just time for dinner. We came to try it right away! The whole shop is surrounded by a prosperous 🔥 atmosphere! There are many Spring couplets, lanterns and couplets posted, which is full of Chinese New Year flavor. If you come here to eat hot pot during the Lunar New Year, you will definitely be praised! They insist on traditional craftsmanship, hand-fried ingredients, enough ingredients, rich butter flavor, restore the classic old Chongqing taste, spicy and fresh flavor, everything! 💕 Niang Niang tender meat slices: fresh meat cut rua out. Soft and smooth, chewy and melts, wrapped in red oil, spicy and flavourful! 💞Sauteed chicken legs: The chicken legs are cooked very badly, they melt in one sip, the sauce is tempting. Every bite is full of collagen, addictive! 💓 Beef with skin: The skin with skin tastes more chewy, very bouncy, beef 🥩 tender and juicy, rich taste! 💖Handmade wine-brewed ice milk: hand-brewed, with fresh milk, the taste of wine-brewed more milk, sweet and sour delicious! After eating hot pot, we went to Shancheng Lane to take pictures and check in. It was so full! 🏠: Shanchengli Old Hot Pot (Jiechangkou Residential Store) 📍: Floor-floor business at No. 3, Tianguanfu Community, Ma Ti Street, Yuzhong District

This place is wonderful with steep steps. Make sure you get dropped off at the top and walk down #chongqing

Chongqing has been super crowded these days, so I strolled around Mountain City Lane to avoid the crowd. I accidentally found a free exhibition. 🏠Chongqing Mountain City Lane On-site Space ⛳Opposite Mountain City Time Library ⏰Exhibition time until 10.31 🎫Ticket: Free 1⃣️The venue is not large, but it is free. The content of the painting exhibition is really about painting the life of Chongqing people. 2⃣️The painting exhibition is a record of the life of Chongqing people. The paintings are over and over again in my mind. Memory is a wonderful thing. A small opportunity can make it come alive in front of you again. 3⃣️I like this kind of small exhibition, it gives people a very comfortable feeling, as if they are living in Chongqing again.

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||. Chongqing｜Shancheng Lane, a "3D maze" on the edge of a cliff |||Walking up the bluestone road along the cliff, you will find a mountain city alley that combines natural landscape and cultural history. Shancheng Lane, how to describe it? It feels more Chongqing than Shibati. Going all the way up from the foot of the mountain, there is a cliff on the left side of the main street, overlooking the market landscape and the Yangtze River; on the right back, there are several streets and unique residential buildings, quiet courtyards, unique stilt houses, and deep air-raid shelters. Wherever you go, there is a unique cave where you can feel the mellow history and culture of Pakistan and Chongqing. It is said that a long time ago, Shancheng Lane was a very ordinary residential alley. Its history can be traced back to 1900, when French missionaries lit lanterns for passers-by here, hence the name "Sky Lantern Lane" and "Sky Lantern Street". In 1972, it was renamed "Shancheng Lane", becoming the only street in Chongqing named after "Mountain City". Check-in recommendation: ️Shanchengxiang Memory Museum The Shancheng Memory Museum is located on the right side of the entrance to Shancheng Lane. The museum has collected a large number of old objects, old photos and architectural models, recording the development history of old Chongqing. ️Walk around the city wall There is a cliff on the outside of the pedestrian plank road around the city wall, and the inside is close to the ancient city wall with a history of more than 2,000 years. Going up along the road to the mountainside, the platform displays many old objects preserved in the mountain city alleys, including old house numbers and abacus, cattail leaf fans, washboards, old sewing machines, etc. Climb to a high place and look down from the railing to take in the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River. ️ Changle Yongkang Shichaomen The front door is 4 meters high and about 2 meters wide. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty. There are four characters above the front door: "Changle Yongkang", which means eternal happiness and eternal health, and reflects people's high hopes for life. The entrance is a teahouse with the characteristics of old Chongqing, and there is a deep air-raid shelter that leads directly to the scenic area. ️Tixintang Zhou Jiansan is the real estate of Liu Xiang, the adjutant of Sichuan military general and one of the founding shareholders of Meifeng Bank. It is a brick and wood structure on the first floor, with a hard mountain roof and small green tile pavement. There are many exquisite gray plastics and carved doors and windows. It is a typical traditional southern residential courtyard. Tixintang was once a famous relief hall, but has now been converted into a B&B. ️The old site of Ren'ai Hall This typical European building was built between 1900 and 1902 and stood in Shancheng Lane for more than 100 years. Traditional Chinese hip roofs with dormers in some parts include churches built by the French Catholic Church, priests' and nuns' quarters, the Ren'aitang Hospital and the bell tower. ️Houlu The Shikumen-style Houlu next to the Ming Dynasty Shichaomen may be the largest historical building in the area. It was built in the 1930s, with an eight-character door, a stone front door, a hanging hillside roof, a brick and wood structure, and a U-shaped courtyard pattern of the official residence of the Republic of China.

#grouptravel Chongqing, you sneaky thing! Your winding streets and layered landscape had us sweating bullets, but the views were worth it. We spent our first day navigating crowded streets and touristy shops, but beneath the surface, we sensed a city waiting to be uncovered. Underground tunnels, hidden gems, and a rich history beckoned us to explore further. And the food? Spicy delights and savory treats left our taste buds dancing. Chongqing, you may be a 'mountain city', but you're also a city of surprises. We're hooked!

#Chongqing Mountain City Lane ##Chongqing Mountain City Trail There are some graffiti art on the walls at the intersection of Shancheng Lane. It's quite good for taking photos. The shops on the street are also very good to visit. It takes time to finish carefully. The shop is simple and has a nostalgic flavor The mountain city cultural trail has nice scenery. The scenery along the way is beautiful and there is also a riverside to see I guess it feels different when the lanterns are lit at night

Chongqing is a city with buildings built in the shape of mountains, and Shancheng Lane simply expresses its terrain with its name⛰️ Shancheng Lane is connected to Shancheng Trail ~ so what you can think of is... you want to visit Shancheng Lane! Must climb the mountain first! ! Fortunately, there are many guides to Shancheng Lane now. It is recommended to check and go in the opposite direction! It means you can visit the whole area downhill without climbing many mountain roads and stairs (I won’t go into details in this article) After replanning and renovation, Shancheng Lane has retained some of its original architectural style and also added many novel modern elements! Make it a very distinctive tourist alley! There are cafes that are very chill for Chongqing people, restaurants selling special snacks, a wide range of souvenir shops, and a story house that introduces the history of Shancheng Lane from planning to reconstruction. This is highly recommended! It’s free, you must go and explore 🎉 What impressed me most was the many small shops that were decorated in an old-fashioned and childhood-themed style! There is a cafe converted from a primary school (?), and there are also souvenirs using the primary school’s signboards. They are all so cute and childlike! The price is not expensive~it is worth going shopping! And after climbing the mountain, you can also see the river on the opposite side. Although I forgot what it is called, the scenery is really beautiful! ! The entire Shancheng Lane is very suitable for taking photos. It would be a pity if there are too many people on holidays. It is recommended to visit on weekdays! 🔗Shancheng Lane Address: Mountain City Trail, Yuzhong District, Chongqing Business hours: Trails open all day / Street shops open from 9:30 to 21:30 Recommended stay time: 1-2 hours

- Mountain City Alley, the only traditional street in Chongqing named after "mountain city" Encapsulates the bygone times of Chongqing and the memories of renewal Walking on the narrow bluestone paths, through the misty and affectionate alleys Feel the scattered historical old buildings, as well as the spicy and noisy marketplace atmosphere - Super practical route without climbing Exit from "Jiaochangkou Station Exit 5", navigate to Tongyuanmen Just go downhill along the city gate to reach Mountain City Alley, the whole journey is downhill and effortless~ Tour duration: The whole journey is 5km, about 2-4 hours - Recommended spots & experiences to check in 1️⃣Changle Old Teahouse Next to the Qing Dynasty Changle Yongkang stone archway in Mountain City Alley There is also a retro teahouse hidden The simple stage, the elegant square tables Filled with leisurely guests drinking tea, watching operas, playing cards, and chatting There are performances of Bayu local operas and quyi (Chinese folk art forms) that integrate intangible cultural heritage every day Performers on the stage show the unique passion and boldness of Bayu people This is the story of the mountain city, and also the atmosphere and memories of old Chongqing Come here, have a bowl of tea, and experience the daily life of old Chongqing 💰Gaiwan Tea: 25 yuan/bowl 📣Intangible cultural heritage performance times 1:30 pm First show 3:30 pm Second show Extra show on weekends at 11:00 am - 2️⃣Former site of Jinma Temple Primary School | Time Inside Library Jinma Temple Primary School and the nearby Ren'ai Hall were both built by French missionaries last century The first floor retains the appearance of a century-old classroom, instantly transporting you back to childhood The second floor has been transformed into the Time Inside Library, housing 30,000 old books Big friends find memories here, little friends learn history here ⏰Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 💰Time Inside Library ticket price: 5 yuan 🗺Tour route: Tongyuanmen City Wall → Consulate Alley → Ren'ai Hall → Wilderness Garden → Former site of Jinma Temple Primary School → Tixintang → Changle Old Teahouse → Mountain City Trail

The mountain city alley was originally named Tian Deng Street, where a 'sky lantern pole' was erected during the Qing Dynasty. Festive lanterns were lit to pray for peace, hence the name. In 1972, Tian Deng Street was renamed to Mountain City Alley, which is the only traditional street and style area in Chongqing named after 'mountain city'. The Mountain City Alley area extends from Tongyuan Gate in the north to Mati Street in the east, South District Road in the south, and Daqiangba in the west, covering an area of about 15 hectares. Among them, the traditional style area of Mountain City Alley is 5.19 hectares. The region contains 2 national key cultural relics protection units, 2 municipal cultural relics protection units, 6 district-level and undetermined cultural relics protection units, and 5 historical buildings. Within the historical district of Mountain City Alley, there are five main pedestrian roads that branch out like tree limbs, including Mati Street, Tixin Tang Street, Lei Jia Po Street, Mountain City Alley, and the Third Mountain City Trail. There are also many side alleys extending from the main road into residential spaces. The terrain of the entire site is high in the northwest and low in the southeast, gentle from east to west, and steep from north to south, with a maximum elevation difference of 71 meters, making it a treacherous and winding terrain. In 2015, Mountain City Alley was designated by the municipal government as a traditional style area of Chongqing. In 2016, the Yuzhong District government initiated the renovation of the shanty area here. In 2018, social investment enterprises were introduced to start the protection, repair, and operation management of the style area. In 2021, the renovation of the traditional style area of Mountain City Alley was completed, and it was fully opened for operation. In December 2021, Mountain City Alley was included in the 'Second Batch of Historical Place Names Protection List of Chongqing'. Mountain City Alley is known as the 'architectural museum' of Chongqing. Here, there is the old city wall built in the early Ming Dynasty, foreign consulates and churches built during the opening of Chongqing at the end of the Qing Dynasty, as well as stilted buildings, Siheyuan, air-raid shelters, and Shikumen buildings in the Shanghai style from the war period, and schools and residential houses built at different times after the founding of New China. It is one of the few original residential architectural clusters in Chongqing with an area of over 20,000 square meters. After the opening of Chongqing in 1890, France, England, and Germany successively set up consulates in the northern part of Tian Deng Alley, which was the main office area for Chongqing's foreign affairs institutions, hence the name Consulate Alley. Tian Deng Alley, adjacent to the embassy area, became a residential area. In 1902, the French built a large complex of buildings near 12 acres at the top of Tian Deng Alley, including the Ren Ai Tang Hospital, church, and monastery (Figures 1-6), and in 1909 established the 'Ren Ai Tang Girls' School' of the Catholic Diocese of Chongqing, becoming the earliest consulate area in Chongqing. Mountain City Alley is built against the mountain and offers a view of the Yangtze River (Figures 11-17). The famous viewing and photography platform 'Third Mountain City Trail' is located here. As you ascend, some paths are door-to-door alleys (Figures 7-8), some are half-streets with the old city wall on one side (Figure 9), all very characteristic of old Chongqing. Each time you enter a narrow alley perpendicular to the main road, there is a different world inside (Figure 10). Our walking route was: Tongyuan Gate City Wall - Consulate Alley - Ren Ai Tang - Mountain City Trail, and we also visited the 'Mountain City Alley Memory Hall' to further understand Mountain City Alley.

For many visitors, the impression of Chongqing may only linger on very popular places such as Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, or Ciqikou, as these spots are extremely popular on various platforms and are highly recommended by many tourists. However, apart from the old Chongqing residents, few people may know about this place called Mountain City Alley, which is also one of the most representative streets of old Chongqing. If you come here at night, you will find that it is just like a street market in heaven. Mountain City Alley is located in Yuzhong District, very close to the Eighteen Steps, but it is an old street with more of a down-to-earth atmosphere. It is recommended to exit from Exit 1 of Qixinggang Station, as the whole journey is downhill and not strenuous, suitable for a slow-paced free trip. There are many creative shops along the way, and you can check in at various points such as Chongqing City Wall Teahouse—Tongxuan Building, open-air 'Ba Ba' tea, Ren'ai Hall, Wilderness Theater, Cliff Plank Road, etc. The environment along the way is very good, and it is not very crowded, giving a feeling of being away from the bustling city and relaxing. Mountain City Alley is a street in Chongqing named after the mountain city, located in the Liangtingzi Community of Nanjimen Street, Yuzhong District, stretching from Chongqing Rest House in the north to Nanqu Road in the south, connecting with Zhongxing Road in the east and extending to Shibangpo Overpass in the west. The total land area is 5.15 hectares, of which the core protection area is about 2.34 hectares, and the scenic area is about 2.81 hectares. Mountain City Alley is known as Chongqing's architectural museum. Here you can find the old city wall built in the early Ming Dynasty, foreign consulates and churches built during the late Qing Dynasty when Chongqing opened as a port, as well as stilted buildings, Siheyuan (courtyard houses), air-raid shelters, and Shichaomen buildings in the Shanghai style from the wartime period, along with schools and residential houses built after the founding of New China at different times. It is one of the few remaining original residential architecture clusters in Chongqing with an area of over 20,000 square meters.

Promise me that when you come to Chongqing for a visit, you must take a trip to the Mountain City Alley. This street hidden on the cliff is full of the breath of life. If you don't know where to go for the Spring Festival, friends, you can come here to climb the slopes and experience the charm of the mountain city culture. - 🔥About check-in tips It is recommended to go around 4:30 in the afternoon, and on a sunny day, you can also enjoy the sunset. As evening approaches, the lanterns will gradually light up, hundreds of lanterns meander and distribute, instantly filling the atmosphere with the New Year vibe. Walking on the stilted buildings built along the river, you can also enjoy the view of the Nanjimen Rail Bridge opposite, with a very open view. Continue down the alley, and you will see various street vendors, very lively, with a sense of déjà vu of a heavenly street market. Various Chongqing specialty foods, oil tea, iron cake, covered-bowl tea, rush cake, cultural and creative shops, and antique shops are all old memories of Chongqing people. - 📷About photo check-in Love Alley, with colorful lanterns hanging high, looks even more romantic under the warm light. Mountain City Ba Ba, an open-air teahouse where you can boil tea around a stove and also enjoy ear-picking services, very Chongqing. Mountain City Time Library, a very nostalgic bookstore, with a flight of stairs with fresh flowers next to it, very suitable for photo check-ins. A bit of green, an antique shop stumbled upon unintentionally, with many exquisite vintage clothes, great for gifts or personal use. It is said that from February 2nd to February 24th, Mountain City Alley will hold the third Lantern Festival event, and it must be said that Mountain City Alley's sense of ceremony is really full. There will also be a lighting ceremony on the evening of the 2nd, with coser performances, national style shows, and other wonderful performances, so friends who like the atmosphere should not miss it. 📍Navigation: Mountain City Alley Traditional Style Area

The lanes of Mountain City are known as Chongqing's 'architectural museum', where there are old city walls built in the early Ming Dynasty, foreign consulates and churches built during the late Qing Dynasty when Chongqing opened its ports, as well as stilted buildings, Siheyuan (courtyard houses), air-raid shelters, and Shikumen buildings in the Shanghai style from the wartime period, and schools and residential houses built after the founding of New China at different times, making it one of the few remaining original residential architectural sites in Chongqing with an area of over 20,000 square meters. 🌟 At the entrance of the Mountain City lanes, there is a super friendly 🐱 cat welcoming visitors - you can pet it! 🌟 You must visit the library in Mountain City Time 📖! It's a place transformed from a school, and it still retains the classrooms from that time, with the old and worn desks really taking you back to primary school days~ 🌟 On the way to the library, you can experience the local tea culture with 'Ba Ba Tea' 🍵~ 🌟 The small shops along the street are great to browse, and there's a grandpa selling 'matang' on the road, which is also a childhood memory. There's also a baked cake shop 🫓, I recommend everyone to try the sweet ones, we used to call them 'big footprints' when we were kids, so delicious 😋 🌟 It's recommended to walk from top to bottom, and at the end, you can reach the Line 1 🚇 subway entrance. 🌟 If you want to make a round trip, on the way back you can walk from the Ren'ai Wilderness Theater to the Linjiang Walkway and go back, the path through the 🌳 dense forest has a unique charm~

- Ah! Help! The festive atmosphere in the mountain city alleys is just too strong! Where to go for the Lantern Festival? This wave of mountain city alleys is simply unbeatable! The scene is really lively~ So many people... The walkway is filled with red lanterns🏮, and it looks super beautiful in photos at night🤳 There's also a huge cute pink dragon! Joined the Lantern Festival riddle party with my sisters, and the riddle master is an intangible cultural heritage inheritor from Chongqing! The bustling mountain city 'Ba Ba Xi', where feasts are held every nine days, with Sichuan opera face-changing performances heating up the place~ Sisters, hurry and bring your family and friends to the mountain city alleys to experience the atmosphere of Chongqing! language: [

This Lantern Festival, I was truly amazed by the charm of the mountain city alleys!! When the activities of guessing lantern riddles, releasing sky lanterns, dragon dancing, and eating sweet dumplings are all presented before your eyes you will be profoundly shocked by the folk culture passed down from our ancestors. All the lantern riddles on site were organized and planned by Teacher Zhang Jian, who has 30 years of experience in creating lantern riddles. As a representative inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of lantern riddles, he has created lantern riddle events for 32 districts and counties in Chongqing. This personal experience was indeed full of fun The hundred-meter dragon dance this time also has a significant background. The dragon head was crafted by Teacher Lu Dejun, known as the 'most beautiful industrial worker.' It is a continuous improvement and upgrade based on the original Tongliang dragon, bringing everyone an 'artistic' dragon head viewing experience In addition, the sky lanterns were lit up together at the venue, with the twinkling candlelight in the sky carrying everyone's beautiful wishes for the New Year. This Lantern Festival is very beautiful, and the mountain city alleys are well worth it👍

The locals will tell you: Isn't this much better than Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei and the like!! Experience the worldly atmosphere of old Chongqing mountain city, it's really beautiful! . Mountain City Lane is the only hundred-year-old street in Chongqing, the stairway roads have not changed, it really has a lot of feelings, especially during the Spring Festival, you can experience the feeling of walking around the streets when you were a child. There are also many literary and artistic small shops and special snacks, dam tea, iron cake, sugar painting... You can spend a whole day here! From 2.2 to 2.24, there is also the third Lantern Festival event🏮 The opening ceremony has a lighting ceremony, national style show, coser performance, etc., it's very lively🔥 You must participate in the dam feast!!

Wow! I was deeply touched by the atmosphere of the Year of the Dragon in Shancheng Lane. The historical sentiments of the century-old street are integrated with the joy of the New Year Dragon Year elements can be seen everywhere, and the streets are full of red lanterns‼ ️ You can find all kinds of fun little items in the art shops on the street. Red gift box, red New Year pictures and couplets There are also red ornaments, very beautiful 👍 The various red and fiery colors in front of me make me feel better Checked in the kittens at Miao Xiaoyuan 🐱, they are so cute Each one is so docile and clingy, I want to stay here for a whole day and be healed by the cats 🐱 Who understands the joy of taking a photo? Very popular and full of fireworks🔥 Walk the streets and experience the life of old Chongqing It's like returning to that long-gone era, peaceful and tranquil From February 2 to February 24, the third Sky Lantern Festival is in full swing Wear Hanfu and get free lanterns at the lantern shop🏮 Yuanqi Forest’s art installations are so good to photograph📸 There are too many people, so you need to queue up. In short, try to come early and be happy❤️ get the New Year atmosphere Chongqing's New Year atmosphere quietly spreads in the alleys of the mountain city. New Year tourism