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Things to Do in Chongqing, China: 11 Spots
This guide turns Traveling To The Most Confusing City In The World - Chongqing, China 🇨🇳 (32 million population) from Davud Akhundzada into a practical travel guide map with 11 saved spots around Chongqing, China, and Yu Zhong Qu. The mapped places combine local landmarks, food stops, and outdoor sights instead of only one kind of stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Davud Akhundzada was mesmerized by the complex, multi-layered urban architecture of Chongqing, which he described as an optical illusion. He was particularly shocked to discover that a seemingly ground-level city square was actually located on the 22nd floor of a building. He concluded that the city's unique construction on steep mountain ridges creates an 'Inception-like' atmosphere that is mind-blowing to experience in person.
What this map is good for
- Planning a short travel itinerary in Chongqing across local landmarks, food stops, and outdoor sights.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 11 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Ascott Raffles City Chongqing
Hotel in China, Chongqing, Yuzhong District, 接圣街6号 邮政编码: 400000, Chongqing, Yuzhong District, 接圣街6号 邮政编码: 400000 - Raffles City Chongqing
Tourist Attraction in HH7Q+9CC, Changjiangbinjiang Rd, Chaotianmen, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China, 400013, Chongqing, China, 400013 - Luckin Coffee
Market in China, CN 重庆市 渝中区 民权路 26 26号英利·大融城LG层 邮政编码: 400010, China, CN 重庆市 渝中区 民权路 26 26号英利·大融城LG层 邮政编码: 400010 - Intercontinental Chongqing Raffles City
Hotel in NO, 2 长江滨江路 Chongqing, China, 400010, 长江滨江路 Chongqing, China, 400010 - 抗战胜利纪功碑暨人民解放纪念碑
Monument in China, Zourong Rd, CN 重庆市 渝中区 民族路、民权路交汇的十字路口处 邮政编码: 400065, China, Zourong Rd, CN 重庆市 渝中区 民族路、民权路交汇的十字路口处 邮政编码: 400065 - Chaotianmen Market
Market in 5R7M+43H, 205 Sheng Dao, Tongnan District, Chongqing, China, 402662, Chongqing, China, 402662 - Chongqing Hongyadong （Northwest Gate）
National Park in China, Chong Qing Shi, Yu Zhong Qu, Jia Ling Jiang Bin Jiang Lu, 纸盐河街37 邮政编码: 400011, Yu Zhong Qu, Chong Qing Shi, China - Tongyuanmen City Wall Relic Site Park
River in HH49+939, Jintang St, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China, 400010, Chongqing, China, 400010 - Times Square
Plaza in China, Chongqing, Yuzhong District, 解放碑商圈步行街 邮政编码: 400011, Chongqing, Yuzhong District, 解放碑商圈步行街 邮政编码: 400011 - Hotel Indigo Chongqing Chaotianmen By Ihg
Hotel in Floors 24F to 32F and 34F to 40F, No. 2 Jiesheng, Street, Chongqing, China, 400011, Chongqing, China, 400011 - Starbucks
Coffee Shop in China, CN CN 渝中区NOVO商场1楼重庆市, 50 邮政编码: 400010, China, CN CN 渝中区NOVO商场1楼重庆市, 50 邮政编码: 400010
Price level: Medium
Experiences captured
- Explored the mountain city of Chongqing with guide Jackson
- Visited a hospital entrance that looked like a temple
- Parked a car on the sixth floor of a building
- Walked on a plaza located on a hospital rooftop
- Observed massive domestic tourism crowds in China
- Experienced the 'optical illusion' of the 22nd-floor drop
- Crossed a pedestrian bridge connecting different city layers
- Viewed residential buildings built into steep mountain ridges
Planning notes for Yu Zhong Qu
Jiefangbei, located in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing, is a pedestrian commercial zone centered around the People's Liberation Monument. As of 2026, it remains a primary hub for commerce and historical observation in Southwest China. Historical Heritage The district’s focal point is the People's Liberation Monument, an octagonal concrete structure standing 27.5 meters tall. Originally constructed in 1940 as a wooden structure called the "Spirit Fortress.
Must-try foods nearby
- Chongqing Old Hotpot (Jiugongge)
The quintessential Jiefangbei experience, characterized by a 'nine-grid' (Jiugongge) iron frame that divides the boiling beef tallow broth. - Hao Chi Jie Suan La Fen
These 'Hot and Sour Glass Noodles' from Bayi Road (Hao Chi Jie) are iconic. Made from sweet potato starch, the noodles are hand-tapped into boiling water. - Grilled Shao Pi (Sweet Potato Sheets)
A trending street food staple in 2026. Large, rectangular sheets of translucent sweet potato starch are grilled until bubbly and charred, then stuffed with pickled radishes. - Shancheng Mao Xue Wang
A bold 'Jianghu' (rustic) dish originating from the docks. It is a fiery stew of eel, duck blood curd, tripe, and bean sprouts submerged in a thick layer of chili-infused oil. - Chunhong Waxberry Ice (Yangmei Bing)
The viral dessert pairing of 2026. Often served at 'hole-in-the-wall' hotpot joints like Chunhong, this refreshing treat features whole waxberries frozen into slushy ice.
When to go: The best time to visit Jiefangbei is during the spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) when temperatures are mild and the city’s signature fog is less oppressive. Avoid the summer months of July and August.
Local tips
- Download a reliable offline map or navigation app because the city's multi-level '8D' terrain often renders standard GPS elevation data inaccurate.
- Request 'wei la' (mild spice) when ordering local hot pot, as the standard Chongqing spice level is significantly higher than in other regions.
- Avoid sticking your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice, as this gesture mimics incense at a funeral and is considered very unlucky.
- Keep your voice and physical presence firm but polite when boarding public transit, as locals often move quickly and may not wait for passengers to exit first.
What travelers are noticing
- The 4th Chongqing Urban Art Festival: A month-long 'Open June' event featuring the 'Riverbank Art Scene' with outdoor performances and fashion shows along the Jiefangbei waterfront.
- ACCOLADE Hotel Opening: A new French-style luxury aesthetic landmark near the People's Liberation Monument, trending for its high-end design and 58-square-meter suites.
- 2026 Drone Light Show Series: Weekly high-tech aerial displays every Saturday at 8:30 PM, featuring cultural icons like 'Bear Granny' and the Thousand-armed Guanyin.
Extra place context
- Shancheng Laotangkou 1636 Chongqing Cuisine (Jiefangbei Hongya Cave Branch)
For those looking to explore 'Jianghu' (folk) cuisine beyond hot pot, this highly-rated spot specializes in bold, traditional Chongqing stir-fries.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Traveling To The Most Confusing City In The World - Chongqing, China 🇨🇳 (32 million population), with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel guide map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.