There are many big cities in the world, but Chongqing, located in southwest China, is a special one. Why?
Because its mother city, Yuzhong District, is built on a mountain. No matter where you go, you feel like you are climbing a mountain, either climbing up or going down. It is precisely because of this natural environment. The magical terrain has made Chongqing quickly become the "leader" in the tourism industry, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
Chongqing’s Hongyadong, Chaotianmen, Jiefangbei, Liziba and other scenic spots are all in Yuzhong District. Not far from the Jiefangbei business district, there is a mountain trail built along the cliff, which is called Chongqing "Architectural Museum".
Although the trail ascends from low to high and is a bit tiring to climb, there are still many tourists every day because it is so different.
Chongqing people prefer to call the Mountain City Trail "Mountain City Alley", which is more interesting in Chongqing dialect. When visiting the trail, you can see many signs saying "This is the Fog City", which is very down-to-earth.
In fact, there are many similar trails in Chongqing, but Shancheng Alley is built along the Yangtze River, and the scenery is more special. Another reason is that it has been comprehensively upgraded and looks more culturally attractive than other trails. .
According to a local friend, the alleys in the mountain city in the past looked very dilapidated and lacked decent businesses, but they were very down-to-earth. For a period of time, she often came here to collect information, and this alley that rose up layer by layer condensed It captures the urban customs of old Chongqing and is one of the main aspects of mountain city culture.
Today's mountain city alleys are a paradise for young people. Not only are there various stylish coffee shops, boutique shops, creative spaces, museums, but also many former residences of celebrities, as well as many places full of cultural heritage. Painting and graffiti of life.
In the alleys of Shancheng, you can find many snacks that cannot be found in the downtown area. You can sit around a small table at a certain street stall and enjoy the food while watching the people coming and going on the trail. The city scenery on the south bank of the Yangtze River is a very special feeling.
The small shops in Shancheng Alley are mainly located in the area facing the Yangtze River. Walking along the trail, you can also see the ancient city walls of the Ming Dynasty, as well as stilted buildings, courtyards, air-raid shelters, churches built in the early days of Chongqing's opening as a port, Foreign consulates, etc.
Shancheng Alley is an early gathering place for residential buildings in Chongqing, and many low-rise river-view houses appear here.
If you can’t stay in Chongqing for too long, walking around the alleys of the mountain city can be regarded as a one-sided quick tour of the city.
The history of Shancheng Alley can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Before 1972, it was called Tiandeng Alley and Tiandeng Street. The reason is that in 1900, missionaries from France set up poles on the alley slopes to light up pedestrians. , it looks like a sky street from a distance, very spectacular.
Travel Tips: The nearest rail transit station to Shancheng Alley is Qixinggang Station on Line 1, which is about 346 meters away. The second closest rail transit station is Jiaochangkou Station on Lines 1 and 2. stand.