Figure Sculptures on Bayi Road 八一路人物雕塑

Address: Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street

There are several figure sculptures on the Food Street of Bayi Road, Jiefangbei, among which the bronze sculpture “Hot Pot Grandpa” is the most famous, vividly presenting the leisure and civil life of Chongqing people when having hot pot. (There is a similar sculpture in Hongyadong)

Ciqikou Night Watchman 磁器口更夫

Address: Ciqikou

Located at Ciqikou, the Night Watchman sculpture is charmingly naïve and very popular among tourists. The “watchman” holds a lantern in his left hand, with a gong hanging below, and holds a hammer in his right hand, as if he is ringing the gong to tell the time.

Sculpture Groups in Baguo Town 巴国城雕塑群

Address: Baguo Town

Taking Chongqing local culture – Ba culture as the soul, Baguo Town presents the historic culture of the Ba State from such aspects as building, sculpture, ground carving, museum, research association and opera house. Many sculptures are themed on the culture of the Ba State are scattered throughout the Baguo Town.

Three Gorges Theme Sculptures 三峡主题雕塑

Address: Three Gorges Square

There are many sculptures at the Three Gorges Square about the Gorges, which are focused on the Three Gorges Dam, migrants from Three Gorges area and figures of boat trackers singing labor songs. These works of art serve to showcase the beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges area. (Translated by Huang Juan, Fathom Language Limited)