During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Chongqing continued to be exceptionally popular. This mountain-and-water city welcomed visitors from all directions with enthusiasm and sincerity, embedding warmth in the details to ensure both residents and tourists enjoyed a comfortable and delightful experience.

Enhanced Visitor Care Shows City’s Warmth

During the holiday, the long queues disappeared at the entrance of Chongqing’s Yangtze River Cableway scenic area, with all waiting barriers removed and replaced by rows of comfortable leisure chairs. More surprisingly, the cableway’s north and south station office areas were transformed into photo spots.

The second floor offers various local mountain city delicacies, while the third floor features cultural and creative souvenirs, including refrigerator magnets of Chongqing landmarks like the Yangtze River Cableway and Hongya Cave, as well as postcards. “I particularly love the miniature version of the Yangtze River Cableway, and I also bought refrigerator magnets, which are perfect as souvenirs,” said a tourist from Zhejiang.

The most popular is the free photo spot on the fourth floor, where cartoon-style cableway and mountain city elements create a unique picture frame. When the cable car slowly passes by, a simple snap turns into a stunning photo.

During the holiday, roads and bridges were closed for tourists, government canteens opened to the public, government compounds offered free parking, multiple museums including Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum and Hongyan Revolutionary History Museum eliminated reservation requirements, and there were drone shows for eight consecutive nights. “Chongqing is really treating its visitors so well!” Chongqing’s creative ways of caring for visitors have become an invitation from the city, allowing travelers from afar not only to encounter the city’s vibrant life and scenery but also to feel its gentleness and thoughtfulness.

One Bus Route Connects Popular Photo Spots

During this holiday, Bus Route 503 unexpectedly became a “popular sightseeing special line.” This long-standing bus route crossing two rivers and four banks connects over ten popular spots including Ciqikou, Liziba Light Rail passing through buildings, and Chaotianmen with an affordable fare of 2 yuan, praised by many tourists as “Chongqing’s most cost-effective way to sightsee.”

A tourist from Xi’an shared, “I discovered this bus route while planning my trip—it’s such a treasure!” He mentioned that his 3-year-old daughter asked many questions at each attraction, adding, “Every stop brings new discoveries.”

Since its launch in 2002, Route 503 has become a link between Chongqing’s cultural and natural landscapes. During the day, the clear waters of the Jialing River and the lush greenery of Nanshan Mountain unfold like a painting through the large windows; at night, the bus transforms into a mobile viewing platform, offering panoramic views of Hongya Cave’s sparkling lights and the Yangtze River Cableway’s radiant glow. The entire route takes about 90 minutes, and during holidays, it carries over 6,000 passengers daily on average.

A Service That Makes Travel Easier for Tourists

On the morning of October 7th, at Xiaoshizi Metro Station in Yuzhong District, a tourist from Chengdu stored her luggage in a Hive Box locker before heading empty-handed to the next photo spot. “Our luggage can be delivered to our home in Chengdu as early as this afternoon—so convenient,” she said happily.

During this National Day holiday, Yuzhong District launched a “local storage + cross-city delivery” service, setting up 154 delivery lockers at five major metro stations including Xiaoshizi, Shiyou Road, and Jiaochangkou. This service offers luggage storage and delivery from Chongqing to cities like Chengdu, Xi’an, and Guiyang, allowing tourists to travel hands-free and enjoy their trip with ease. Currently, cross-regional delivery is being piloted between Chongqing and Chengdu, with the fastest delivery from Chongqing to Chengdu taking just 6 hours.

“By utilizing lockers in urban metro stations and combining public transport with rail services, we provide a ‘metro + high-speed rail + storage’ delivery model aimed at helping tourists overcome the inconvenience of carrying luggage during their trips, making their travels more convenient and comfortable.”

Yangtze River Cableway

The Yangtze River Cableway in Chongqing, China, was one of the country’s first river-crossing cable car systems when it opened in 1987. It served as a vital public transport link across the river for decades, offering passengers panoramic views of the city’s mountainous landscape. Although it ceased public operation in 2019, it has been preserved and reopened as a popular tourist attraction.

Hongya Cave

Hongya Cave is a historic stilted building complex located in Chongqing, China, built along the cliffs overlooking the Jialing River. Originally a military fortress during the ancient Ba Kingdom, it later evolved into a bustling commercial port and has been rebuilt multiple times due to fires and wars. Today, it serves as a popular tourist attraction featuring traditional architecture, shops, and restaurants that showcase the city’s cultural heritage.

Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum

The Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, opened in 2005, was established to preserve the cultural heritage of the Three Gorges area before it was partially submerged by the Three Gorges Dam project. It showcases a vast collection of artifacts, historical documents, and exhibits detailing the region’s history, from the Ba and Shu cultures to the monumental dam’s construction.

Hongyan Revolutionary History Museum

The Hongyan Revolutionary History Museum is a memorial museum in Chongqing, China, dedicated to the history of the Chinese Communist Party during the revolutionary period. It commemorates the “Hongyan Spirit,” which originated from the party’s activities and struggles while it was based in the city during the War of Resistance against Japan and the subsequent Civil War. The museum serves as an important site for patriotic education, preserving the legacy of that pivotal era.

Ciqikou

Ciqikou is an ancient town located in the Chongqing municipality of China, known for its well-preserved architecture and traditional atmosphere. Its history dates back over 1,000 years to the Song Dynasty, when it served as a important commercial port on the Jialing River. Today, it is a popular tourist destination famous for its narrow streets, tea houses, and local handicrafts.

Liziba Light Rail

The Liziba Light Rail is a monorail station in Chongqing, China, uniquely built through the middle of a residential high-rise building. This innovative design, which opened in 2004 as part of Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2, was a pragmatic solution to the city’s challenging mountainous terrain and limited space. It has since become a famous tourist attraction, showcasing a unique integration of public transport and urban architecture.

Chaotianmen

Chaotianmen is a historic square and transportation hub located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in Chongqing, China. Its name, meaning “Gate Facing the Emperor,” originates from its role as a docking point for officials who would receive imperial decrees during ancient times. Today, it is a major landmark known for its modern architectural complex and as a popular starting point for Yangtze River cruises.

Nanshan Mountain

Nanshan Mountain is a scenic Buddhist mountain located on the southern coast of Sanya in Hainan Province, China. It is most famous for the 108-meter-tall statue of the Guan Yin Bodhisattva, which was completed in 2005 and stands on an artificial island just offshore. The area is developed as a cultural tourism zone centered on Chinese Buddhist themes, promoting longevity, peace, and blessings.