CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- CRT Line 4 (phase II) has been open to traffic, along which there are many scenic spots where you can spend your time. Now you can just take CRT Line 4 to get a great travel experience. And what exactly are these places? Let’s take a look!

Tongluoshan Mine Park

Station: Shichuan Station

Tongluoshan Mine Park in Shichuan Town has left a new impression on people after its rebuilding. It is much more convenient than before if you go to the park, even though you still have to transfer to Bus No. 988 after taking off at Shichuan Station. Under the sunshine, the lake here is as picturesque as a coloured glaze, on which bold cliffs that seem to be knifed and axed are projected.

On a sunny day, when wandering around here, you can see the rippling rivers that are as green as jades, or as blue as an ocean. Furthermore, you can take the chance to try the dishes of Gannian, a time-honored restaurant, which is known for its pork cooked with green chilli. In this way, you can have a nice meal while enjoying amazing views.

Longxing Ancient Town

Station: Longxing Station

With a history of more than 600 years, Longxing is a town built with stones, gray tiles and overhanging eaves. The town will bring you back to ancient times with its natural beauty.

Most of the buildings on both sides of the street are two-floor civil constructions, which are built by adopting an architecture technique commonly seen in Sichuan and Chongqing folk houses - they build walls with bamboo fences. Those houses are featured by pitched roofs, black tiles, patterns-carved gates and overhanging eaves with a rake angle.

This ancient town is activated by the Tofu pudding and fried dough twist in the streets, the dried sticky rice and lima beans of various tastes in the allies, as well as the fragrant brewed rice wine. In addition, you can go to the nearby scenic spots at your convenience, such as Liangjiang Movie City and Chongqing Jihua Park.

Longwan Forest Park

Station: Longyi Avenue Station

Longwan Forest Park is a super large park where private cars can stroll around, which is rare to see in Chongqing. It is also a base for science education. There are 78 statues of endangered animals in the park, which makes it a good destination for children.

Walking on the clean footpaths in the park, the fragrance of green grass and natural flowers relieves you from concerns. Without crowds, you get a chance to breathe fresh air and get closer to nature.
Sanbanxi Park

Station: Sanbanxi Station

There are not only a newly-built campsite, but also vast grasslands, and a free children’s playground. Now you can see vervain and coreopsis everywhere in the park – verdurous grasses spring out from the land as if paving a green carpet on the earth.

In addition, there are winding footpaths, crafted rockscapes as well as picturesque and vast grasslands... Under the blue sky, you stretch out your hands as if you are able to embrace the whole world.

Tieshanping Forest Park

Station: Tieshanping Station

Tieshanping is a famous forest park located in the downtown areas of Chongqing. In this park, you can go hiking, appreciate flowers covering hills upon hills and bask in the sun on grasslands. In addition, you can stand on a viewing platform while bathing in the winds and watch the surging rivers while clearing your mind. It is also known for its hiking trails, which are divided into the East, West and middle hiking trails. They are at different levels of difficulties but you can choose based on your needs.

Tangjiatuo

Station: Tangjiatuo Station

With a special location, Tangjiatuo is a small backwater bay in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Even though many people haven’t heard of Tangjiatuo, they must have known the backwater bay in this area. The river in this region flows slowly. and stretches far and wide, which provides favourable conditions for ship berthing. As early as the Tang Dynasty, it served as a port.

During the Anti-Japanese War, Tangjiatuo was a gathering of celebrities – many respectable people once lived here. Now there are still heritage sites where you can pay a visit. It is a place full of memories and worthwhile exploring its culture.

Cuntan Old Street

Station: Cuntan Station

Cuntan Old Street is located on Haier Road in Jiangbei District, adjacent to the intersection of the Yangtze River and Xiaojia River. Here, you can see narrow bluestone-paved paths stretching to the riverbank, bulky ficus trees, mottled cob walls and green vines... Although the street has been under demolition, there are still many historical sites worth exploring. (Translated by Huang Ziming, Fathom Language Limited)