Hongya Cave
Hongya Cave is located on the banks of the Jialing River in Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Centered around the traditional Ba-Yu stilted buildings, it integrates folk culture, mountain city style and riverbank landscape. The scenic area is built along the mountain and consists of 11 floors (79 meters high), featuring a characteristic system of "one style, three wonders, four streets, and eight scenic spots". It is a landmark tourist attraction in Chongqing.
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88 Jialingjiang Binjiang Rd, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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Key Attractions:
• Stilt House Complex: 11-storey wooden structure, with a 4th-floor platform where you can take a photo of Qianshangmen Bridge in the background.
• Hongya Dicui: Rainy season waterfall scenery, a must-visit spot at the entrance.
• Reunion 1980 Street: A nostalgic 80s-themed street.
• Special Experiences:
• Night Tour of the Two Rivers: Take a boat ride to admire the light reflections of Hongya Cave (recommended boat ticket price: 88 - 149 yuan).
• Hidden Locations:
• Daijiaxiang Cliff Walkway (for panoramic views).
• Grand Theatre Beach (for capturing the panoramic view of Qianshangmen Bridge and Hongya Cave).
• Food Recommendations: Local hot pot restaurants (Jie Laoshuo Hot Pot， Tao Hua Hot Pot)， and military settlement pot cakes.
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