Plan your visit

  • City Chongqing
  • Area Nan'an District
  • Nearest Subway Taxi/DiDi recommended (Closest is Line 6 Shangxinjie Station)
  • Vibe Landmarks, Photospots
  • Crowded High (Especially 45 minutes before sunset and early evening)
  • Price 30 RMB / person
  • Suggested time 1.5h
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About this place

Chongqing's most legendary panoramic landmark, perched high on Nanshan with an unobstructed 180-degree view that takes in the entire glittering peninsula below.

Drifter says

"Tourist-facing and slightly clichéd, but the visual impact makes it a non-negotiable stop. The move is to arrive 45 minutes before sunset and claim a front-row spot at the railing — then watch the neon grid switch on piece by piece as the city transitions from daylight into full cyberpunk mode. Bring a wide-angle lens, and bring patience for the crowds."

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