Located on the banks of the Jialing River in Chongqing’s Yuzhong District, this national AAAA-rated tourist attraction is a landmark of Chongqing. It was formerly Hongya Gate, one of the 17 gates of Chongqing’s ancient Ming Dynasty city, with a history of more than 2,000 years. The scenic area features Ba-Yu-stylestilted buildingsas its architectural centerpiece. Built into the cliffs and following the mountain terrain, it comprises 11 interconnected levels with a total height of 79 meters, earning it the nameChina’s Cliffside City. This creates a remarkable landscape: Binjiang Road is outside the first floor, while Cangbai Road is outside the eleventh floor—both levels have roads directly outside their entrances, perfectly showcasing Chongqing’s magical 8D mountain-city terrain.
When night falls, tens of thousands of lights illuminate the tiered pavilions, creating a dazzling display of light and shadow and earning it the reputation of a real-life “Sky City.” The district brings together mountain-city cuisine, folk cultural and creative products, riverside-view terraces, and distinctive shops. Visitors can admire the stilted buildings, enjoy views of the Jialing River, and savor Ba-Yu flavors, making it a must-visit landmark in Chongqing.

🚇Transportation Guide (subway strongly recommended)

1. First choice: Metro Lines 1/6【Xiaoshizi Station】Exit 5A, a 5-minute walk directly to the11th-floor rooftop entrance
2. Taxi tip: Search for 「Hongyadong 11th Floor (Cangbai Road Entrance), do not search for the first-floor Binjiang Road entrance. Traffic is severely congested at night, and taxis are difficult to find
3. Bus: Hongyadong Station, arriving at the first-floor Binjiang Road entrance; requires climbing uphill and is not recommended for seniors or children
4. Driving not recommended: Parking spaces nearby are scarce and expensive, and traffic restrictions apply in the evening
5. Visiting tip:Enter on the 11th floor and exit on the 1st floor; the entire route is downhill from top to bottom, making it the least strenuous option

👉Detailed floor guide (a distinctive feature of Chongqing’s magical 8D mountain-city terrain: roads are located outside both the 1st and 11th floors)

1. 1st floor (lower level)：Riverside viewing platform, a popular photography spot for upward-facing shots
2. 2nd–3rd floors: Folk craft workshops and cultural and creative souvenir shops
3. 4th floor｜Ba-Yu Food Street：A hub for local snacks (mountain-city glutinous rice dumplings, hot-and-sour rice noodles, brown sugar glutinous rice cakes)
4. 5th–8th floors: Hotels and riverside-view restaurants
5. 9th–10th floors: International-style district, cafés, and riverside-view bars
6. 11th floor (top level)：Urban terrace with eye-level views of the Yuzhong Peninsula; Qiansimen Bridge is within walking distance