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Chongqing East is the eastern part of urban Chongqing. It includes Banan District and Nan’an District.
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By metro
[edit | edit source]Nan’an District is served by Lines 3, 6 and 10, as well as the Loop Line
Banan District is served by Lines 2, 3 and 18.
By the end of 2026, both districts will also be served by Stage 1 of Line 24.
By boat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Danzishi Ferry Wharf (弹子石轮渡码头), Nanbin Road, Nan’an District (南岸区南滨路) (across the road from the Changjiahui Shopping Park), ☏ +86 23 63825860. Ferries arrive here from the Hongyadong Tourist Wharf in Yuzhong District.
By cable car
[edit | edit source]- 2 Yangtze River Cableway South Station (长江索道南站), 4 Shangxin Street, Nan’an District (南岸区上新街4号), ☏ +96 23 68816888. Cable cars arrive here after crossing the river from the North Station in Yuzhong District.
See
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- 1 Chongqing East railway station (重庆东站 Chongqingdong) (Metro Line 6). If you’re into grand architecture and sheer scale, Chongqing East Railway Station is worth a stop - even if you’re not catching a train. Opened in 2025, it’s billed as the largest railway station in the world, a futuristic mega-terminal of glass and steel designed to handle the endless flow of high-speed trains crisscrossing China. Step inside and you’ll find cavernous halls, sweeping rooflines, and the kind of vastness that makes airports feel modest.
- 2 Changjiang Museum of Contemporary Art (Yangtze River Museum of Contemporary Art, 重庆长江当代美术馆), Yangtze River Art Square, Nanbin Road, Nan'an District (南岸区南滨路长江艺术广场) (Take bus no. 338, 373 or 375 and get off at the Nanbin Road Clock Tower (南滨路钟楼)), ☏ +86 23 63000111 818. Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, no entry after 17:00. Free.
- 3 Ciyun Temple (慈云寺), Nanbin Road, Nan'an District (南岸区南滨路) (about 1.6 km north of Shangxinjie Station on Metro Line 6 and the Loop Line; bus routes 338, 373 and 375 stop near the temple), ☏ +86 23 62871040. 08:00-17:30. One of the largest Buddhist temples in Chongqing. It was founded in the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The original name of the temple was the Guanyin Temple. After undergoing a major expansion in 1927, it was renamed the Ciyun Temple. It is said to be the only Buddhist temple in China that provides accommodation for both monks and nuns. Free.
- 4 Laojun Cave Taoist Temple (老君洞道观), 29 Laojunpo, Anshan Subdistrict, Nan’an District (南岸区南山街道老君坡29号) (bus nos. 177, 329, 346, 347 and 384), ☏ +86 23 62881055. 08:00-17:00. The largest and most important Taoist Temple in Chongqing. The temple was founded in the Tang Dynasty and greatly expanded during the Ming Dynasty. It was largely rebuilt after suffering extensive damage during the Cultural Revolution. Free.
- 5 Nanshan Botanical Gardens (南山植物园), 101 Nanshan Botanical Gardens Road, Nan'an District (南岸区南山植物园路101号) (catch bus no. 384 from the Nanping Bus Terminal and get off at the final stop), ☏ +86 23 62479135. 09:00-17:30. ¥30 to ¥50 depending on how many attractions you wish to visit.
- 6 Shengdeng Mountain Forest Park (Shengdengshan Forest Park, 圣灯山森林公园, 圣灯山原始森林公园), Tiaoshi Town, Banan District (巴南区跳石镇) (first take a metro train to Yuhu Road Station (鱼胡路站) on Metro Line 3, then walk to the Jiuzhouwan Bus Station (龙洲湾枢纽站) and catch bus no. 910 to Tiaoshi Town; upon arrival at Tiaoshi, you will need to transfer to bus no. 913 to get to the park), ☏ +86 23 66486664. 08:00-17:00. Shengdeng Mountain is 1064 m above sea level. Legend has it that the emperor Jianwen of the Ming Dynasty built a house here and lived here when he took refuge. Hence, the Chinese name of the mountain is sometimes written as '圣登山', which literally means a mountain which was climbed by a sage. ¥40.
- 7 Chiang Kai-Shek's Mount Huang residence (黄山蒋介石官邸, 蒋介石旧军事总部 Chiang Kai-Shek's old military headquarters), Mount Huang Scenic Area, Nan'an District (南岸区黄山风景区) (Ta bit out of town: a taxi is the easiest transport; or bus no. 384 from the Nanping Bus Terminal and get off at Mount Huang (Huangshan)), ☏ +86 23 62465242. 09:00-17:30, no tickets sold after 16:30. When Chongqing was the capital of China during World War II, Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-Shek) established his military headquarters up in the mountains above Chongqing. As a result the Japanese bombers never found it, and it is now a museum, preserved as it was during the war. There are many buildings in the beautiful compound and you can visit his work room with the motto over his desk "all officials must serve the people" (in free translation), his bedroom, and his meeting room, and sit in his chair where he negotiated with the American advisers, with his American-educated wife usually to his left. The residence is usually referred to as Chiang Kai-Shek's Mount Huang (or Huangshan) residence in order to distinguish it from Chiang's other official residences (he had no less than four official residences in Chongqing alone). Together with the other buildings in the compound, the residence forms part of the Chongqing Sino-Japanese War Sites Museum (重庆抗战遗址博物馆). ¥20. [dead link]
- 8 (法国水师兵营旧址), 142 Danzishi Qiantai Lane, Binjiang Road, Nan'an District (南岸区滨江路弹子石谦泰巷142号) (bus no. 119, 338, 373, 375, 394 or t026; get off at Changjiahui - Nanbin Road (南滨路长嘉汇); the building is a three-minute walk north of there). It was built in 1903 to serve the French navy. The French Embassy was temporarily based here during the Second World War. The building was reopened to the public in June 2018 after having undergone more than a year of restoration work. Free.
- 9 One Tree (一棵树), Longhuang Highway, Nan’an District (南岸区龙黄公路 (take bus no. 329 or or 384 and get off at the Chongwen Road (崇文路) bus stop), ☏ +86 23 63817001. 09:00-22:30, no entry in last 30 minutes. An observation tower in the Nanshan Mountains with excellent views of the Yuzhong peninsula. There is an expensive Western style bar and restaurant at the top of the tower, but there is a portion of the top floor that is accessible to visitors who do not wish to eat or drink at the restaurant. You can also enjoy good views from the observation deck outside the tower. ¥30.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Southern Hot Springs Park (南温泉风景区, 南温泉公园), 99 Southern Hot Springs Park Road, Banan District (巴南区南温泉公园路99号) (catch a train to Huaxi Station on Metro Line 3, then take bus no. 309 or 327 to get to the park), ☏ +86 23 62841666. 10:00-24:00. Prices start from ¥88.
- 2 Firefly Harbor Cat Theme Park (萤火虫港湾猫猫主题乐园), Nanbin Road, Nan’an (南岸区南滨路) (take bus 3103 from Tongyuanju Station on Metro Line 3 and get off at Lanhu Road), ☏ +86 23 677702333. 10:00-00:00, no entry after 23:00. Home to over 600 stray cats, this park is very popular and attracts thousands of visitors every day. There are several cafes and restaurants here too, and you can buy food to feed the cats. WeChat public account ID: gh_31a27bb41e95 ¥19.9.
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