Scenic spot introduction:
Chongqing Chaotianmen Square It is a landmark building in Chongqing that integrates water and land hub, tourism, and citizen leisure functions. Chaotianmen Wharf Chaotianmen is located at the crossroads of the Golden Waterway. As early as the Western Han Dynasty, it was the largest dock in Chongqing and one of the main transportation hubs in Chongqing. The September 2 fire in 1949 burned Chaotianmen to ruins, leaving only broken walls. In order to revive the grandeur of Chaotianmen, the Chongqing Municipal Committee built Chaotianmen Square in 1998 and officially opened it to tourists. General Secretary Jiang Zemin personally inscribed " Chongqing Chaotianmen Square " Seven glittering gilded characters. Today, Chaotianmen Square is a scenic spot where beauty and culture coexist. It is an excellent place to learn about the thousand-year-old dock culture and overlook the confluence of the two rivers.Attractions distribution:
Chaotianmen Square covers an area of 80,000 square meters and consists of the Observation Square, Bank protection ladder , Traffic Plaza Every early summer, the green Jialing River on the left side of Chaotianmen merges into the yellow Yangtze River, forming a unique landscape of "clear distinction between the Jing River and the Wei River" and "Jia Ma Water"; The confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers Later, its momentum became more and more mighty. It runs through the Three Gorges, connects the Yangtze and Han Rivers, and flows thousands of miles, becoming the "golden water section" on the Yangtze River, which is amazing.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, photography, sightseeing, pier, square, riverTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Top Ten Fascinating Night Views in China Travel Guide 2017
- Travel Guide: Chongqing Free Travel Three-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
Chaotianmen Wharf The cruise ships depart in turns from 19:30 to 21:00, and the one at 20:30 is the best. The cruise lasts two hours, and you can buy tickets as you arrive. There are two types of cruise ships: luxury cruise ships and ordinary cruise ships. Tickets can be purchased at Chaotianmen Pier 3 and 4 respectively. Tourists who need to eat can buy meal tickets, which are 30 yuan more expensive than ordinary tickets. In the off-season, such as winter, the price will drop by 10-20 yuan.
Best time to visit:
Suitable all year round.
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Rongchang folding fans, Fuling pickled mustard tubers, Dianjiang bamboo canes, lamp-shadow beef, hot pot base, Jiangjin rice candy, and craft pottery.
(Food) Chongqing's hotpot is world-famous. When you come to Chongqing, you must try the authentic spicy hotpot. The fresh meat, vegetables and seafood boiling in the red oil pot are sure to be amazing.
Scenic spot location:
China>Chongqing>Yuzhong District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take bus No. 102, 103, 122, 251, 382, 418, 252, 413, or 420 and get off at Chaotianmen Station.
Scenic area map:
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Chaotianmen Square Ticket Price:
free.
Chongqing Two Rivers Cruise: There are 8 types of boats, with prices of 35 yuan, 40 yuan, 55 yuan, 78 yuan and 88 yuan per person respectively; Amaranthus The two cruise ships are also open during the day, and the price per person is 48 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.