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Delicacies hidden in the mountains; enjoying them while climbing

2018-03-16 09:47:11

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Chongqing city is built on the mountains, while the mountains are in the city. There are bumpy slopes as well as mouth-watering food here. In Chongqing, various cuisines can be found on different mountains. Now the editor will take you to find the best delicacy on every mountain!

1. Geleshan

Geleshan Forest Park is located in Shapingba District, 16 km from the downtown center. It is known as "natural oxygen bar". On Geleshan, embracing nature and being away from the hustle and bustle, everyone will be completely relaxed and happy with grass and trees in front of their eyes. In the depths of the jungle, you will feel free from troubles. Taking a leisurely stroll through the foothills and admiring the masterpieces of nature, spice will be added to your life.

Recommended foods: Linzhongle spicy chicken

Linzhongle is a restaurant with a hundred years of history. The dishes are appetizing to go with rice. The signature dish, spicy chicken, will certainly not be disappointing. The spicy chicken is served on an old style tea board filled with red peppers, which is a beautiful sight. It is a medium-sized chicken, cooked very tasty, spicy and hot.

Address: Huangjueya, Sanbaiti, Geleshan, Shapingba District

2. Nanshan

The total area of Nanshan is about 2,500 hectares, with an average elevation of more than 400 meters. The highest peak, Chuntianling, is 681.5 meters above sea level. Looking across the river from the Yuzhong District, the mountainous overlapping scenery looks like a green screen guarding the mountain city. There are many famous flowers and plants in Nanshan Botanical Garden, including one hundred varieties of azalea, one hundred varieties of Sichuan camellia, more than ten kinds of British Osmanthus fragrans Lour, cedar from the Himalayas, Quinine from Southeast Asia, cherry blossoms from Japan. There are flowers for every season: cherry blossoms in the spring; begonia and cuckoo in the summer; Osmanthus fragrans Lour and chrysanthemum in the autumn; wintersweet in winter.

Recommended Food stop: Tabao Huayuan

Tabao Huayuan is a restaurant that mainly serves Sichuan cuisine. There is a fine environment with a garden in the restaurant. Customers can dine in the garden. The signature dish is Quanshui Chicken, which can be cooked in a variety of flavors of your choice. Of course, you might as well taste the spicy chicken, which is also a unique dish.

Address: Quanshui Chicken Street, Nanan District (in front of Gaoshan Liushui)

3. Jinyun Mountain

Jinyun Mountain, with the ancient name of Bashan, is located on the bank of Wentang Gorge, Jialing River, Beibei District, Chongqing. The mist-shrouded mountains present a magnificent and changing perspective. The colorful and brilliant clouds appear at dawn and dusk. There are nine peaks from the north to the south of Jinyun Mountain, of which the highest is Yujian Peak, rising 1,050 meters above sea level. There are many beautiful natural landscapes such as Foguang Rock, Xiangsi Rock, Sheshen Cliff, Dai Lake, Baiyun Bamboo Sea and so on.

Recommended food spot: Zhuhai Farm

Address: Baiyun Bamboo Sea, Jinyun Mountain (near Baiyunguan)

4. Pipashan Mountain

Pipashan Park is at the center of Yuzhong District, with an altitude of 345 meters. It is the highest point of the Chongqing urban city. Many people say that there's no greater night view than at the top of Pipashan Park, which is quite reasonable. The mountain city Chongqing was built by rock drilling. Downtown streets and corridors are built tier upon tier. The famous Hongxing Pavilion is on the top of the hill. Looking down from the mountain top, a panoramic view of east, west and north of the city will be found. At night, myriad twinkling lights from numerous houses are well-spaced. The whole city is brilliantly illuminated throughout the night.

Recommended Food: Buguoruci Hot Pot

Address: No. 209 Main Street of Pipashan, Lianglukou, Yuzhong District (Third People's Hospital)

(Translated by Shi Yali, Fathom Language Limited)

Editor:Jiang Yiwei