Livin' In The Chonx

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Nan Shan Feng Jing Qu 南山风景区
•    Admission 15-20 RMB
This encompasses all of the natural sightseeing destinations along the south bank of the Yangtze river (including the Botanical Gardens).  The area is wonderful for hiking through the woods and climbing mountains, and basically just enjoying what nature has to offer.  On the top of Huang Shan […]

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Nan Shan Zhi Wu Yuan 南山植物园
•    Admission 20 RMB
This vast park is actually three or four gardens connected together including an orchid garden, a rose garden, and a camellia garden.   Currently construction is also underway for an exhibition greenhouse in the center of the park, which will house several nationally protected plants like the tallest […]

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Tu Shan Si 涂山寺
•    Admission 5 RMB
One of the oldest temples in Chongqing.  According to a few sources it dates back to the Western Han dynasty.
Bus Tip: 南山泉水鸡一条街 + a short walk, or 南坪东路 and change buses
Alternate route: Take the Yangtze River cableway across the river and then taxi up the mountain.

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Da Jin Ying 大金鹰
• Admission 12 RMB
This giant golden eagle is perched near the top of Nan Shan (lit. South Mountain) and looks out into the countryside and mountain ridges. Most days it is too foggy to see much, but if you happen upon one of those rare perfect weather days […]

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Yi Ke Shu 一棵树
•    Admission 20 RMB
On the way up to the top of Nanshan you will pass this lookout point.  Standing upon this platform you have a panoramic view of the Yangtze River and the skyscrapers surrounding Jiefangbei across the river.  It is definitely one of the best lookouts from the mountain since the […]

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Lao Jun Dong 老君洞
• Admission 5 RMB
Originally a Buddhist temple, but converted to a Taoist temple in 1951, this site is down the road from One Tree Hill and nestled away among the trees of Nanshan.
Bus Tip: 一棵树(老君洞) or 南坪东路 and change buses
Alternate route: Take the Yangtze River cableway across the river […]

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Yang Ren Jie 洋人街
•    Public Area—Free admission, no opening/closing hours
Located in the fairly remote area between Danzishi and the Yangtze River, this is one of those places you really just have to see for yourself.  It is a cluster of thematic oddities, shops, restaurants, and bars.  Going for a stroll through the area will take […]

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Ci Yun Si 慈云寺
•    Free Admission; 8am-6pm
Located at the foot of Shizi mountain (狮子山), this rather imposing temple looks out onto the Yangtze River.  One of the main attractions is the giant jade statue of Sakyamuni which is believed to have been moved from Burma.
Bus Tip: 市五医院(皮鞋城)
Alternate Route: Take the Yangtze River cableway across […]

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Xiang Xie Li 香榭里·1902
•    Free Admission (but it is restaurant/teahouse); Open late
Converted from the French Naval base built in 1902, this restaurant/teahouse sits on the edge of the Yangtze.  It holds a small museum that displays photographs of Chongqing from the turn of the century.  Sit up on the rooftop balcony and take in the […]

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