No. 3: Light rail Line 2

Picture from VCG

Shooting venue: Outside of Liziba Park, near Niujiaotuo

The routes of light rails in Chongqing are constructed alongside the river and mountain, and sometimes across the city. The editor loves travelling by light-rail in Chongqing. Light rails accompanying bridges crossing a river, running in the midst of a mountain and through the center of a building are all considered special views. Among them, the Line 2 Liziba Station went viral as the train goes right through a building! Outside of Liziba Park and towards Niujiaotuo, the scene of a light rail running in and out is a thoroughly magical sight!

To take this very scene in your photography, a residential building platform near Liziba Station on which the topmost floor some green vegetation grows is an optimal choice. Standing on the platform, the scene where the train runs out of the building can be captured in the near distance.

No. 4 Ciqikou

Shooting venue: Small lanes in Ciqikou

Every city is featured with an ancient town, and Ciqikou is no exception.

The streets are always overcrowded and full of livelihood. The editor recommends the small lanes if you are taking photos – they better represent the cultural and environmental heritages of Chongqing. If a sense of serenity is desired, dusk or dawn are the times you should visit. (Translated by Yang Lifu, Fathom Language Limited)