Yubei

Chongqing’s Yubei District offers not only surreal indoor forests and thrilling amusement parks, but also stunning quarry-lake scenery and authentic neighborhood eats. As Jiangbei Airport’s “next-door neighbor,” it is perfect for starting your trip as soon as you land or planning a relaxing weekend getaway.

• The Ring Shopping Park: Hidden inside the mall is the 50-meter-tall “Light Forest,” a tropical rainforest landscape that runs through three floors. It is one of Yubei’s newest viral photo landmarks and looks fantastic on camera.

• Tongluoshan Mine Park: Known as “Chongqing’s Little Jiuzhaigou,” it features Tiffany-blue lakes formed in abandoned quarries, set against sheer cliffs. It is great for light hiking and photography, and at Pit No. 13 you can descend to the bottom and get close to the water.

• Chongqing Happy Valley: A mountain-themed amusement park with thrilling rides such as the Jungle Dragon wooden roller coaster. In the evening, you can ride the Chongqing Eye Ferris wheel for a sweeping view of the mountain city’s nightscape.

• Chongqing Garden Expo Park: A vast 3,300-mu park with free admission, bringing together Jiangnan-style gardens, northern imperial gardens, and international exhibition gardens. With scenery at every turn, it is well suited to exploring by sightseeing cart.

• Chongqing Central Park: One of the largest urban central parks in Asia. Its thousand-mu sunny lawn is ideal for picnics, kite flying, and camping, while the ginkgo avenue is especially charming in autumn.

Yubei Food Recommendations

Yubei has not only authentic Chongqing hot pot, but also many long-running neighborhood eateries and specialty snacks frequented by locals.

Classic 2-Day Itinerary

• Day 1: Surreal Forest and Everyday Local Flavor
  • Morning: Head to The Ring Shopping Park to visit Light Forest. Take in the full view from the 5th-floor observation deck and experience the striking blend of nature and commerce.
  • Noon: Have a bowl of authentic Chongqing noodles at Hongwuji Noodle House inside The Ring or nearby.
  • Afternoon: Stroll through Chongqing Central Park, picnic on the sunny lawn, fly a kite, and enjoy an easygoing sense of relaxation.
  • Evening: Visit a long-running neighborhood spot for an authentic meal at Zhou Erwa Old Hot Pot and experience Chongqing’s fiery warmth.
• Day 2: Hidden Quarry Scenery and Thrilling Fun
  • Morning: Drive to Tongluoshan Mine Park for a light hike around Pit No. 7 and Pit No. 8, and capture cool, cinematic shots of the Tiffany-blue lake water.
  • Noon: Eat near the park or return to the city for lunch.
  • Afternoon: Head to Chongqing Happy Valley to try thrilling rides such as Jungle Dragon, or take children to the Super Wings Training Camp.
  • Evening: Ride the Ferris wheel for an overhead view of Chongqing at night, or visit Grandma Xiong’s Garden for the night market and flower market.

Practical Transport and Pitfall-Avoidance Guide

• Transport Connections: Yubei District is right next to Jiangbei Airport, and a taxi from the airport to The Ring Shopping Park takes only about 15 minutes. Many attractions in the district are close to Metro Lines 3, 4, and 10, making public transport relatively convenient.
• Visiting Garden Expo Park: The park is very large, and walking through it can be exhausting. It is strongly recommended to buy a sightseeing-cart ticket for around 20 yuan, which allows you to hop on and off, and be sure to check the last-cart time.
• Driving to the Mine Park: Some uphill roads in Tongluoshan Mine Park are narrow, making it difficult for cars to pass each other. It is best to travel outside peak times, going early and returning early. If using public transport, you can take Metro Line 4 to Shichuan Station and then transfer to a taxi, but getting a taxi for the return trip may be difficult, so plan ahead.
• Sun and Mosquito Protection: Whether visiting the mine park or Central Park, outdoor UV exposure is strong and mosquitoes are common, so be sure to bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and comfortable athletic shoes.