Hongya Cave
Yuzhong, Chongqing
A cliff of glowing stilted houses that has become Chongqing's most photographed night view.
Hongya Cave is a 60,000-square-meter fantasy of traditional stilted buildings layered up a cliff face beside the Jialing River. By night it glows amber and gold, and the view from the bridge across the river is the money shot.
It is crowded, commercial, and absolutely essential. Go after dark, walk the levels, and take the riverside promenade for the postcard view.
Best for: Chongqing's signature night skyline, best seen after dark.
More in Chongqing
Verified TrustPei Jie Hotpot
Chongqing · Restaurants
Chongqing's most-loved hotpot: a bubbling cauldron of numbing spice that defines the city.
Verified TrustYangtze River Cableway
Chongqing · Culture
The commuter cable car locals still ride across the Yangtze - now a front-row seat over the city.
Verified TrustLiziba Monorail
Chongqing · Culture
A light rail that passes straight through an apartment block - the world's most famous train station.