Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street

A Thriving Epicenter of Commerce and Recreation in Chongqing
Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street

Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street is one of the most prosperous commercial areas in Chongqing. Various international brands, trendy fashion stores and characteristic snacks gather on the pedestrian street. Tourists can go shopping here, taste delicious food and immerse in the modern urban atmosphere of Chongqing. There are also several scenic spots around Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street, such as the Guanyinqiao Business Circle and Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, which are suitable for photography enthusiasts and shopping lovers.

Quick Facts
  • Chinese name: 观音桥步行街 guān yīn qiáo bù xíng jiē
  • Suggested time: 2 - 4 hours
  • Ticket: Free
  • Open hours: Open all day
  • The best time to visit: all year around
  • Address: Located in Guanyinqiao Sub-district, Jiangbei District, Chongqing
  • How to get there: Take Line 3 or Line 9 to Guanyinqiao Station, and exit directly into the area.

Highlights of Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street

"chili Pepper of the Sky"

"chili Pepper of the Sky"

This is a copper-cast and colored fiery red chili pepper sculpture, which is 6.25 meters high. This sculpture is related to the delicacies of Chongqing. Chili peppers are an inseparable part of Chongqing cuisine. At the same time, the fiery red color of the chili peppers symbolizes the love of the people in Chongqing for their lives and delicious food.

Jialing Park

You can walk about one kilometer from Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street to Jialing Park. It is the only urban park in Chongqing's main business district. The park is large, with extensive greenery, providing extremely fresh air. There are diverse flowers and precious trees, such as jasmine and gesang flowers, planted here. Here, you can enjoy the highest full-color laser music fountain in western China, with more than 100 styling changes and a maximum jet height of up to 80 meters.

Beicheng Tianjie

It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Guanyinqiao to Beicheng Tianjie. Beicheng Tianjie integrates shopping, leisure and entertainment. It is currently one of the largest and most fully-functional shopping centers in Chongqing. In Beicheng Tianjie, there is Chongqing's first "five-star cinema", UME International Cinema. There are many high-quality brands here, which are highly favored by consumers.

Guanyinqiao Delicious Food Street

Guanyinqiao Delicious Food StreetGuanyinqiao Delicious Food Street

Here, most of Chongqing's characteristic snacks are gathered, such as fried chicken feet, crispy fried pork slices, and Chongqing noodles with special sauce. If you want to taste a variety of characteristic delicacies of Chongqing, this will be a good choice.

Fangyuan Live

It is close to Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street, and it is generally a ten-minute walk away. This is a commercial place full of trendy and fashionable elements, with many specialty shops, gourmet restaurants and various entertainment facilities.

If you are an anime lover, you must not miss this place. Most of the shops here sell anime products, and it is a gathering place for anime lovers. In addition, some anime activities and exhibitions are often held, and you can watch them for free and interact with the actors.

Beicang Cultural and Creative Street

Beicang Cultural and Creative StreetBeicang Cultural and Creative Street

It takes about ten minutes to walk to Beicang Cultural and Creative Street. It used to be the location of old warehouses, and now it has been transformed into a creative park integrating art, design, catering and leisure. Every shop here, whether it is a handicraft store, an independent designer's clothing store or an artistic cafe, exudes a unique charm that makes people linger on.

By Mia Li
Web Editor
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