Stilt Houses
A cliff of golden-lit stilt houses tumbling eleven storeys down to the river — Spirited Away made real the moment the lanterns switch on.
Hongyadong After Dark · Chongqing
Crossing the Yangtze · River Cableway
Chongqing4.530 min17k saved
A retro cable car swinging high over the brown Yangtze between the two banks — the old commuter line that became the city's best ride.
It sits in Chongqing, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best late afternoon into dusk for golden/blue-hour light.
Good to know
- Best time — Late afternoon into dusk for golden/blue-hour light
- Generally daytime through evening; last departure times posted at station.
Insider tip — Ride south–north for the best view of Chongqing's riverside cliffs lit up; the crossing is only ~4 minutes — stay by the window.
Photo: Wenn Hong · Unsplash License
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