Hidden Local Neighborhoods
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Hidden Local Neighborhoods

4 hoursPrivate Tour~12,000 steps

About this tour

Explore neighborhoods that most foreign visitors would never find on their own. With a city this complex, even map apps can be confusing — so let our local guides lead the way.

Highlights

  • Explore hidden local neighborhoods rarely visited by tourists
  • Discover why Chongqing is known as one of the world's most confusing cities to navigate
  • Walk through amazing vertical communities connected by sky bridges, staircases, and overpasses
  • See abandoned neighborhoods that tell the story of Chongqing's rapid growth
  • Experience the city through the eyes of knowledgeable local guides

What's included

  • English and Mandarin-speaking local guide
  • Recommendations for local and Western restaurants

Not included

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Tour Times

  • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Private tours can be arranged at flexible times.

Meeting Point

Qixinggang Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 1A

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Walking Tour

Number of GuestsYUANUSDEURO
Total Price
1¥600$83€75
2¥700$96€87
3¥800$110€99
4¥900$124€112

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Itinerary

1

Tongyuan Gate

Begin at one of Chongqing's oldest city gates. Centuries ago, this gate marked the city's boundary before Chongqing expanded into the massive metropolis it is today.

Tongyuan Gate 1
Tongyuan Gate 2
Tongyuan Gate 3
2

Linhua Road – The Vertical Neighborhood

Experience one of Chongqing's most fascinating residential areas. Here, 15-storey apartment buildings have no elevators, and residents enter from different floors using sky bridges, steep staircases, and hillside walkways.

Linhua Road – The Vertical Neighborhood 1
Linhua Road – The Vertical Neighborhood 2
Linhua Road – The Vertical Neighborhood 3
3

Chunsen Road – A Walk Through the 1980s

Travel back in time as you explore streets that still preserve the charm of old Chongqing. Historic buildings stand beside modern developments, offering a glimpse into everyday local life.

Chunsen Road – A Walk Through the 1980s 1
Chunsen Road – A Walk Through the 1980s 2
4

Chongqing Grand Auditorium

Admire one of Chongqing's most beautiful landmarks, where traditional Chinese architecture meets modern design. The large public square is also one of the city's rare flat open spaces.

Chongqing Grand Auditorium
5

Zhongshan 4th Road

Walk along one of Chongqing's most historic streets. During World War II, when Chongqing served as China's temporary capital, many important events took place here. Today, it's a peaceful, tree-lined avenue full of history and charm.

Zhongshan 4th Road 1
Zhongshan 4th Road 2
Zhongshan 4th Road 3
6

Cliffside Plank Road

End the tour with a relaxing riverside walk. Enjoy beautiful river views, watch the metro pass overhead, and discover lush greenery, giant tree roots, and hidden World War II air-raid shelters tucked into the cliffs.

Cliffside Plank Road 1
Cliffside Plank Road 2