Mountain City TrailShancheng Trail
🏛️ Attraction Overview
The Mountain City Trail is the only street in Chongqing named after the “Mountain City.” The cliffside trail runs along the river, with clusters of stilt houses built into the mountainside, and air-raid shelters converted into teahouses and bookstores. Entering from Consulate Alley, the entire route is downhill, offering views of Lantern Old Street, suspended walkways, and 180-degree river vistas along the way.
✨ Why It’s Worth a Visit
If you can only visit one place to experience old Chongqing, make it the Mountain City Trail. River views from cliffside walkways and teahouses tucked away in air-raid shelters—this is the most authentic side of Chongqing.
Practical Tips
Enter from Consular Alley—the entire route is downhill
Navigate to “Consular Alley” or “Jia Shi Nursing Home” to enter; the entire route is downhill and easy, with no strenuous climbing. Don’t try to hike up from the bottom!
Common Mistakes
❌ Climb from the bottom up
Navigation might direct you to the base of the mountain.
Consequences: The entire route is uphill—it’s so exhausting you’ll question the meaning of life. Enter via Consular Alley!
Ticket Information
- Price
- Free
- Prices for Foreigners
- Free
- Student Discount
- ❌ None
- Book
- ✅ No reservation required
Location Information
No. 234, Zhongxing Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours, daily
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon through early evening. The sunset glistening on the river’s surface looks especially beautiful from the cliffside boardwalk.