2 days¥1500 / personYear-round802
Hongya Cave, Liberation Monument and proper old-school hotpot. A short, punchy route for a weekend of serious eating in China's most vertical city.
Itinerary
D1
Hongya Cave · hotpot
- Hongya CaveSight
Stilt-house complex over the river — magical at night when it lights up.
- Old-style hotpotFood
Beef tripe, luncheon meat and more in a proper nine-grid pot.
D2
City views
- Liziba light-rail through a buildingSight
The famous monorail that runs right through a residential tower.
- Liberation Monument areaFood
Central shopping and snacks to finish the trip.
Tips
1) Hongya Cave looks best after dark when the lights come on. 2) The Liziba light-rail train really does pass through a building — go see it. 3) Chongqing hotpot is genuinely spicy; ask for mild if you're not used to it.