Day 1 Chongqing |
Arrive in Chongqing, transfer to the hotel, and free time in the evening. |
Day 2 Chongqing (D) |
Visit Ciqikou, Eling Park, General Joseph Stilwell’s former residence and taste hotpot. |
Ciqikou: |
This lively old area has been partly restored, and remains an authentic and busy community. The old wooden houses and narrow streets furthest from the river are mostly unimproved, closer to the river there are craft and souvenir shops, teahouses and music, and lots of local food and snacks. |
Eling Park: |
Very popular with the locals who come here to enjoy the gardens, play Mahjongg, make music or just relax. Nice views over the river and Chongqing, there are also a number of interesting buildings and former Embassies in the grounds, plus an enormous long painting of the Yangtze.
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Stilwell Museum: |
Former residence of General Joseph Stilwell and the US Forces’ headquarters in China during World War II. |
Hotpot: |
Hotpot, called huoguo, or "firepot" in Chinese is one of Chongqing's claims to fame. |
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