Longmenhao Old Street
A century-old treaty-port street on the Yangtze in Nan'an: after Chongqing opened as a port in 1891, consulates of the US, Britain and other countries were established here; the restored former sites now form a creative-culture district where grey-brick Western buildings mix with stilted houses
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A century-old treaty-port street on the Yangtze in Nan'an: after Chongqing opened as a port in 1891, consulates of the US, Britain and other countries were established here; the restored former sites now form a creative-culture district where grey-brick Western buildings mix with stilted houses; its viewing platform faces the Yuzhong Peninsula directly and is one of the best spots for the Hongya Cave night view and the bridges spanning both rivers. Free, open all day; within walking distance of Metro Line 6, Shangxinjie Station; busiest in the evening for night views.
Getting there: Metro Line 6, Shangxinjie Station
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