Chaotianmen · Raffles City
Ancient wharf at the confluence of the two rivers (Yangtze and Jialing): Chaotianmen was the foremost of Chongqing's ancient city gates, serving as a customs wharf after the port opened in 1891. Today the 'Chaotianmen' memorial archway and wharf square remain, offering real views of the two rivers' 'double-flavor hotpot' confluence (the Jialing is jade-green, the Yangtze muddy yellow)
Visitor info
- Ticket
- Free · all day (observation deck charged)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Ancient wharf at the confluence of the two rivers (Yangtze and Jialing): Chaotianmen was the foremost of Chongqing's ancient city gates, serving as a customs wharf after the port opened in 1891. Today the 'Chaotianmen' memorial archway and wharf square remain, offering real views of the two rivers' 'double-flavor hotpot' confluence (the Jialing is jade-green, the Yangtze muddy yellow); Raffles City's 'Setting Sail' crystal sky bridge spans four towers at 250 meters, with an observation deck costing approx. CNY 100. Free · all day (observation deck charged). Direct access from Metro Line 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station; the two rivers' colors are most distinct at dusk.
Getting there: Metro Line 1/6, Xiaoshizi Station
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