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Ciqikou and Three Gorges Museum: An Old-and-New Chongqing Day
A practical Chongqing guide for history travellers who also want street atmosphere, with a connected route, realistic pacing and common mistakes to avoid.
How to plan a Chongqing cultural and artistic tour to avoid disappointment? I've created a decision tree based on target audience and number of days.
How should you plan your Chongqing cultural and artistic tour? This article provides suggested routes for half-day, one-day, and two-day trips, as well as for four groups: families, artsy youths, seni
A trip to Chongqing's arts and culture scene: Instagrammable spots or exploring old factories?
Should you visit trendy art venues or explore old factories when traveling through Chongqing's cultural and artistic scene? This article uses seven comparisons to clarify common opinions and actual ex
Is it worth making a special trip to Chongqing for cultural and artistic activities?
Is a cultural and artistic tour of Chongqing worth making a special trip for? This article, written by a local friend, answers real questions such as how to choose must-see museums in Chongqing, the d
Avoid these 3 fake artsy spots | Local testimonial: This 5km walking route in Chongqing's old neighborhoods is the real artsy spot.
This Chongqing arts and culture guide, tested and proven by locals, first exposes the misleading notions of three popular tourist spots—Hongyadong, Eling No. 2 Factory, and Jiaotong Tea House—that loc
Chongqing Xiahaojiang Riverbank | Blogger's Personally Tested 4km Afternoon Hiking Itinerary (Avoiding the Crowds at Hongyadong; Suitable for Spring and Autumn)
The Chongqing Cultural and Artistic Tour features a 4-kilometer Citywalk along the Xiahao Riverbank, connecting old buildings in Longmenhao, independent bookstores and vintage vinyl record stores in X
A Chongqing Night Tour Without the Crowds at Hongyadong | A Blogger's Personally Tested Route of Beibin Road Lights + Night Market + Jiujie Bars (with a Checklist to Avoid)
How to avoid pitfalls when exploring Chongqing's nightlife? This blogger personally tested a 5-hour off-the-beaten-path route from the Jiangbeizui Riverside Lights and Liujia Wharf Night Market to Jiu
Fire Dragon Pottery Depicts the Mountain City: Handmade Moments in Tongliang Dragon Dance, Rongchang Pottery, and Liangping Woodblock New Year Paintings
A cultural and artistic journey through Chongqing goes beyond exhibitions. Experience intangible cultural heritage such as Tongliang dragon dance, Rongchang pottery, Liangping woodblock New Year paint
Chongqing's Arts and Culture Hidden Corners: 7 Spiritual Corners from Old Factory Bookstores to Community Cafes
Avoiding Hongyadong and Ciqikou, this article explores seven lesser-known cultural and artistic landmarks in Chongqing: from the anonymous bookstore in Daijia Lane and the TOTOMATO community café, to
Mountain City Art Charm: A Deep Dive into Chongqing's Culture and Arts
XOOTOUR's senior columnist plans an in-depth cultural and artistic tour of Chongqing. Starting at the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, trace the origins of Ba-Yu civilization; explore the wartime