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201 of Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
One of the best places to have a panoramic view of Chongqing
Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory is located at the top(67th floor) of the United International office building, where you can have a panoramic view of Chongqing. It is 520 meters in height. This observatory is 1748 kilometers from Beijing, 1479 kilometers from Nanjing, 925 kilometers from Wuhan, 705 kilometers from Xi’an, 326 kilometers from Chengdu and 867 kilometers from Kunming. Standing on the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory, you can overlook the landscapes of the 2 rivers and their 4 sides.
As a famous Internet-famous scenic spot in Chongqing, it is also a classic shooting location for the 2022 CCTV Spring Festival Gala program Yun Xing Liu Shui, earning it great popularity both at home and abroad. Nestled in the core area of Yuzhong Peninsula, the most bustling urban area of Chongqing, it stands out among numerous urban observation decks for its ultra-high altitude and unobstructed 360° viewing field.
At day, you can see the skyscrapers and the city. By the way, the red stairs are suitable for taking photos. At night, you can see the most gorgeous and colorful Chongqing at the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory.
The unique red spiral staircase has become the symbol of this observatory. The bright red color contrasts sharply with the modern urban high-rises and natural river scenery, creating a strong visual impact. Whether it is sunny, cloudy or foggy weather, this staircase can produce stunning photographic effects, making it a must-check-in spot for tourists and photography enthusiasts.
Overlook Chongqing in 360°
At the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory, you can have a panoramic view of Chongqing in different positions of the observatory. If you visit the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory at a foggy day, you can fully experience the Fog City.
The observation deck covers indoor viewing area and open-air platform, ensuring visitors a zero-blind-spot viewing experience. From here, you can clearly see iconic landmarks such as Raffles City Chongqing, Hongyadong and Jiangbeizui Grand Theater. On foggy days, the whole city is shrouded in thin mist, with buildings looming in the clouds, perfectly interpreting the romantic and ethereal charm of "Fog City Chongqing".
Take photos with Chongqing
Standing on the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory, you can take photos with the skyscrapers, rivers and mountains of Chongqing. If you visit Chongqing at a foggy day, the view and scenery is also beautiful. The red stairs of the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory are nice photography spots. And if you want to get some classic photos at some specific positions, you may wait in line to take photos.
Besides the red stairs, multiple exclusive photo positions are reserved on the open-air platform. These professional shooting points are designed to perfectly frame the combination of mountains, rivers and urban buildings, helping tourists capture standard blockbuster-style city photos. It is recommended to avoid noon peak hours if you hate long queues.
Enjoy the Sunset and Night View of Chongqing
As one of the most beautiful cities at night in China, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of Chongqing at the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory. By the way, the sunset of the city is also beautiful, which worth your time. If you want to see the Chongqing city at day, sunset and at night, you can reach the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory in the afternoon.
The sunset period from 17:00 to 19:00 is the golden viewing time. The sky turns golden and orange, casting soft light on the two rivers and urban buildings. After nightfall, thousands of city lights light up one after another, forming a brilliant and lively night scene, which fully shows the unique cyberpunk-style charm of Chongqing, the 8D magic mountain city.
In summer, it will be hot at the Chongqing Cloud Eye Observatory because it is at the top of the office building and it is outdoor. Please take hats or caps to protect yourselves form the sunshine and the heat.
In winter, the high-altitude area is windy and cold, so tourists need to keep warm and wear thick coats. In addition, the open-air platform is slippery on rainy days, so please pay attention to walking safety. You can also experience unique interactive projects such as cloud radio and cloud blessing here to enrich your travel experience.
You may need to wait in line for some specific photography spots, please consider if you have enough time if you need to wait in line.
Take the CRT(Chongqing Subway) Line 1 or Line 6, get off at the Xiaoshizi Station, get out of the station from Exit 5A, then take the taxi to the United International office building.
The scenic spot is adjacent to Yangtze River Cableway, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street and Hongyadong Scenic Area, so tourists can arrange a one-day tour of surrounding attractions. It is the most convenient and time-saving travel route to take subway instead of driving, as there is limited parking space around the building and traffic congestion often occurs during peak tourist seasons.
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