CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Ferry used to be the traffic star in Chongqing, however its place was reduced dramatically since the establishment of numerous bridges. After many years, the ferry attracts people’s attention again due to its resumption. Let's spend 5 yuan to take ferry and enjoy beautiful scenes on the weekend.

Route 1: Chaotianmen - Jiangbeizui – Danzishi

It is praised as one of the most classic ferry routes in Chongqing, passing through Chaotianmen, Danzishi and Jiangbeizui with a ferry. Seize the time to experience it during current period without crowded people.

STEP1：go shopping in Chaotianmen

Shopping in Chaotianmen used to be a lifestyle for the old Chongqing people. Although the wholesale market for small-scale goods has declined, we can regain the old memory in the street stalls.

STEP2: take ferry to Danzishi

Chaotianmen Second Wharf is a good place where you can take boat from Chaotianmen to Danzishi only with 5 yuan for one-way trip and 10 yuan for round trip. The ferry drives toward Danzishi, and you can enjoy the panoramic view of the two rivers on it. Jiangbeizui Wharf is the stop of round-trip ferry, from which you can see the Grand Theatre.

STEP3: walk and shop in Danzishi Old Street

Off at Danzishi Wharf, you can just see the Danzishi Old Street whose length is about 1 kilometer. Every corner there is artistic view, so you cannot keep it all even using mobile phone with super memory to take images. And all kinds of food are sold here, as a result, you can satisfy both eyes and mouth only in one place.

STEP4: enjoy rive wind on Nanbin Road

When the lightings around Nanbin Road are turned up at night, you can watch the picturesque scene. The street lamps seem to emit the more beautiful lighting so that the nightscape is illuminated more charming. Many people are attracted by the pink corridor of Haitang Yanyu Park close to Nanbin Road. Don't miss it.

Route 2: Chaotianmen – Dazhulin

This route, which was opened last week, passes over more than ten popular scenic spots along the way. And there is a surprise waiting for you in Dazhulin: you can visit the park with a area of 4,800 mu, suitable for a family tour. (Note: sightseeing ferry fare is for 20 yuan per person)

STEP1：go to popular attractions in turn

You can play in a dozen of scenic spots going viral on Internet along the route: Jiangbeizui, Grand Theatre, Hongyadong, Shamaoshi, Liziba, Shimen Bridge and Ciqikou.

STEP2: see the light rail passing through building on water

Noticeably, seeing the scen, light rail passing through building on board is a wonderful viewing angle.

STEP3: play in Jinhaiwan Park

Built along the river, Jinhaiwan Park is close to the Dazhulin Wharf. You can enjoy yourself here after getting off ferry. It is so comfortable to bask in the sun and have an outdoor picnic when fine day comes. Facing the river, it has few people and beautiful scenery, so having a relax is the only thing you have to do here.

Do you still like it although it revives in different way? It is recommended you to find a fine day for taking the ferry. (Translated by Jiang Yuling, Fathom Language Limited)