Plan your visit
- City Chongqing
- Area Yuzhong District
- Nearest Subway Line 2 (Linjiangmen Station) or Line 1 & 2 (Jiaochangkou Station)
- Vibe Landmarks, Unique
- Crowded Moderate (Busy with diners and café-goers)
- Price Free entry, venue costs vary
- Suggested time 1-1.5h
About this place
A preserved historical pedestrian street hidden right behind the Jiefangbei CBD. Originally named after a 1911 temple (now physically gone), it is a compact block featuring restored early 20th-century wooden architecture, a traditional teahouse theater, and local eateries, acting as a quiet cultural buffer zone among modern skyscrapers.
Drifter says
"Tucked away in the Jiefangbei CBD, this small but sophisticated block perfectly captures the old-meets-new magic of Chongqing. Architecturally, it features Republic of China styling from the 1920s and 30s integrated into the city's unique stepped topography. Despite its small size, it is a premium dining and lifestyle hub offering excellent choices for afternoon coffee, desserts, evening cocktails, and a wide range of cuisines. The true charm of Luzu Temple lies in its spatial contrast: taking just a few steps out of this chic enclave drops you directly into the adjacent flower market — a loud, raw, and deeply authentic slice of local life. This dramatic shift within seconds is the ultimate Chongqing experience."
