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Eling Park is a historic hilltop park in central Chongqing. It gets its name from the shape of the terrain, which resembles a goose's head. It is known for its traditional gardens, walking paths and panoramic views of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Eling Park is a park located on Changjiang Road in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China. Eling Park is also known as 'courteous park' and is home to special plant species as well as a newly built tower, the Liangjiang Pavilion, which provides a view of the entire city.
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山城第三步道
A suspended walkway clinging to the cliffside, this trail connects historical sites like the Kangjian Hall and the Bodhi Vajra Pagoda. It provides a quiet escape and unique angles to view Chongqing's mountainous urban landscape, away from the crowded tourist hotspots.
枇杷山公园
Pipa Mountain Park is a hillside park in central Chongqing and the highest point in Yuzhong District. It is known for its green paths, gardens and panoramic views of the city. The Red Star Pavilion at the top offers views of the Yuzhong Peninsula and the surrounding cityscape.
十八梯
A historic neighborhood on the south side of the Yuzhong Peninsula. This former slum area underwent a major renovation project from 2017 to 2021 and is now fully gentrified and commercialized. The Shibati Memories Museum (十八梯记忆馆) near the northern entrance explains the history of the area.
大韩民国临时政府旧址陈列馆
This was the site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1944 to 1945. The site is now a museum. Information is provided in Chinese and Korean only.
巴蔓子墓
Ba Manzi was an army general of the ancient Ba kingdom. He is best remembered for the manner of his death. History records that he hired some troops from the kingdom of Chu to put down a rebellion, promising to reward the Chu king with three Ba cities. However, when the Chu king came to collect his reward, Ba Manzi refused to cede the land and offered the king his severed head instead. A museum built around the tomb documents Ba Manzi’s life and times.
皇冠大扶梯
Claimed to be the second longest single escalator in Asia, it saves travelers having to climb the steep steps, hundreds of metres up or down between the train station & Chang Jiang Yi Road. Curiously it is a paid service in both directions.