If you’re planning to visit three of Chongqing’s most iconic attractions—E’ling Park (鹅岭公园), E’ling Factory (鹅岭工厂), and Liziba (李子坝)—there’s an optimal route to follow that will save you both time and energy. By walking in the correct order, you’ll enjoy a leisurely downhill stroll that maximizes the experience without unnecessary detours or uphill climbs. This guide will walk you through the best route and show you the top spots for photos along the way.
Start with E’ling Park
- Admission: Free
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Transport: Take Line 1 of the Chongqing Metro, use Exit 2A at at E’ling Park station, and it’s just a 5-minute walk to the park entrance.
- Best Photo Spots:
- E’xiang Mountain Villa: A beautiful traditional garden with stunning photo opportunities at every turn.
- Lotus Pond: A tranquil spot perfect for photos, with a picturesque walkway and lush surroundings.
- Kansheng Tower: For panoramic views of the city, make sure to head up to this observation tower. The best time to visit is around sunset for breathtaking views.
Why start here? E’ling Park is a peaceful green space with multiple scenic spots. It’s also positioned at the highest point of your walking route, so starting here allows you to enjoy the views without any uphill struggle later.
Next: E’ling Factory
- Admission: Free
- Opening Hours: Open all day
- Best Photo Spots:
- Factory Iron Sheets: One of the most iconic spots in the factory, offering a perfect opportunity to capture the industrial aesthetic.
- Street Photography (from Above): Capture a dramatic shot of people below while you’re standing on one of the upper levels.
- Various Factory Corners: The small size of E’ling Factory means that all of its best spots are clustered together, making it easy to capture many photos in a short time.
Why stop here? After E’ling Park, the factory is located downhill and easy to access. E’ling Factory is a hip spot filled with industrial charm, art installations, and colorful murals. It’s perfect for photo enthusiasts and gives a cool, urban contrast to the natural beauty of the park.
Finally, Visit Liziba
- Admission: Free
- Opening Hours: Open all day, but the light rail operates from 6:35 AM to 11:30 PM (subject to change)
- Best Photo Spots:
- Observation Platform: From here, you can capture one of the city’s most iconic views—Chongqing’s light rail running through a building.
- Grape Vine Photo Spot (葡萄藤机位): A less crowded but equally stunning spot, offering a unique photo angle.
- Exit 2 Photo Spot: Just outside Exit 2 of the Liziba Station, the stairs provide a great view of the city and the light rail.
- Library Photo Spot: Inside the library on the 6th flower of the building that the light rail passes through.
Why end here? Liziba is the final stop on your route and is located at the lowest point, meaning you finish your tour without any uphill climbing. This area is famous for its unique light rail system that passes through buildings.
What to Do After Your Visit?
Once you’ve explored all three attractions, there are still plenty of other interesting places to visit nearby:
From Liziba, take Metro Line 2 to Lingjiangmen Station (临江门站), and you’ll be at Jiefangbei, one of the city’s most bustling areas known for shopping and dining.
Alternatively, take Metro Line 2 to Niujiaotuo (牛角沱), switch to Metro Line 3, and you can easily reach Guanyinqiao (观音桥)—another commercial hub in Chongqing.