CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Traveling is an enjoyment as well as an assurance for a happy life. If you are short in time, traveling in Chongqing is also a good choice! We are here to show you the best places where you can take photos, and you can pose for them with various ways.

Yihuali in Nan’an

Yihuali, a newly-built park in Nan’an District, whose main focus is on its night view, is becoming increasingly popula. No matter you are taking a picture of yourself or a group, the photos always give a romantic feeling. Across Chongqing Technology and Business University, it usually takes about an hour and a half to walk from Wugongli to Yihuali. The sunset at Yihuali is extremely beautiful, while a market for material culture is also available. Everything here is capable to keep your camera in focus and in full buzz.

Location: Nanshan Scenic Spot, Nan’an District

Public transit: take Line 3 to Wugongli Station, then go across Chongqing Technology and Business University to Yihuali. It takes about an hour and a half.

The “sky mirror” in Jiangbeizui

Speaking of sky mirrors, we tend to think of Caka Salt Lake in Qinghai Province or Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia. But there is also a charming and gorgeous “sky mirror” in Chongqing. At the front door of an Agricultural Bank of China at Jiangbeizui there is a pool. When it’s sunny without wind, the pool is like a mirror, reflecting every skyscraper in Yuzhong District. With simple equipment and entry-level photography skills, a perfect photo can be achieved simply by shooting near the surface of the water. And after that, you can also go to Jiangbeizui Central Park to enjoy a warm sunbath.

Location: in front of an Agricultural Bank of China, Jiangbeizui

Public transit: take Line 6 to Grand Theater Station (Exit 4).

Zazidong Tunnel in Shapingba

Spirited Away by Hayao Miyazaki is connected to Chongqing in various ways, such as the equal-proportioned bathhouse Hongyadong, and here we have a “mystical tunnel”. Maybe it actually does connect two time-spaces. Walking in the Zazidong Tunnel which resembles that from Spirited Away does be like you are in time-travel. On one end of the tunnel, there is prosperous and noisy urban life; and on the other side, there are bushy shrubs and forests. Tranquility and nature are the features of the tunnel, compared to the audio and visual impact from Hongyadong. Besides, there is also a Hepingshan Graffiti Street at the junction of Hepingshan Community, where aesthetic and tasteful decorations and graffiti are seen everywhere, so you can go check it out on the way. 

Location: Zazidong Tunnel, Dahegou Community, Shapingba District

Public transit: take Bus 232 to Yingshanhong Station, enter Dahegou Community Vegetable Market, turn right at a grocery store and walk to Dahegou Minsheng Lvdi, where the tunnel can be seen.

Tongguanyi Transportation Hub in Jiulongpo

Tongguanyi Transportation Hub is a great place to take vintage photos, because a hub such as this preserves a sense of what is like a century ago. Photos taken in nice weather are gorgeous. In addition to that, Tongguanyi Catholic Church as well as an old street is also a cool place for cameras. You can travel back and forth by a green train with your friends. 

Location: Tongguanyi Town, Jiulongpo District

Public transit: take the green train at Caiyuanba Railway Station to Neijiang Station.

Fotuguan Park in Yuzhong

The reason Fotuguan Park is introduced is the sunlight shining across its bamboo forests and beautiful falling leaves make it become a great place to take vintage photos. Besides, bamboo forests this bushy are seldom seen in the main urban areas Many air-raid shelters are seen in the park, which also provide great background for your pictures.

Location: near to 27 Jiankang Road, Yuzhong District

Public transit: take Bus 829 to Fotuguan Park Station. 

(Translated by Yang Lifu, Fathom Language Limited)