Famous Food Streets in Chongqing

People who come to Chongqing are full of praise for Chongqing Foods. Following Top China Travel will introduce where to eat delicious Chongqing specialties and some famous foods streets in Chongqing for your reference.

 

Haochi Jie (Food Street)

In Chongqing dialect, "hao chi" uses to describe a person who would like to eat delicious food all the time. So from the name of this street, we can know that this place is built for the person who is "hao chi" one or is a potential "hao chi" member.

Snacks mentioned or not mentioned above are all can be found in this street. You may stop for a Ma La Tang while you may be attracted by the smell from Jiangtuan Fish.

 

Ciqikou Ancient Town

Thousand years old town-Ciqikou Ancient town is located along the Jialing River. It was built in the Song dynasty, which has unique landscape of "one river, two streams, three mountains and four streets", is a must visit scenic spot when travel to Chongqing. Once here was flourished, and was called a "small" Chongqing. It is a good place for looking what old Chongqing is like. Here is also a gourmet's paradise, there is the ancient stone street, old shop, but there also is delicious cuisine among them. Boiled Blodd Curd, Fried peanuts, thousand thin sheets of bean curd are three treasures in Ciqikou Ancient Town. Jianghu cuisine, ancient chicken giblets, there are many delicious snacks in Ciqikou Ancient Town.


 

 

Three Gorges Square

Three Gorges Square is located in Shapingba district, Chongqing, gathering humanities scenery, business, leisure function. In the pedestrian street there are various delicious foods from Ginger Restaurant to small alley. Therefore it is a gourmet food paradise for foodies.
 

 

Nanbin Road Food Street

Chongqing Nanbin road is located in the center of Chongqing urban area, sit by South Mountain and near to the Yangtze river in the north. Viewing the night scenery of Chongqing in here is the best, because in here you can have a panoramic view of Yuzhong district and the two rivers. Here Bashu culture, religious culture, Dayu culture, wharf, ruins of the Anti-Japanese War culture, etc. scattered along the line as pearl, therefore it enjoys the reputation of “the Bund of Chongqing ". In here you will not only feel strong cultural atmosphere, also can taste different foods, combined with beautiful scenery, this is really wonderful.
 

Hongyadong

Hongyadong is located in Yuzhong district of Chongqing, the core business circle the Jiangbei, and is located at the convergence of the Yangtze river and Jialing river near the riverfront, with unique traditional architectural Diaojiao building (stilted Buidling) as the main body, built around the mountain and along the river. The most beautiful is scenery of Hongyadong at night. When the neon lights up, the buildings become a shining pearl along the river.

 

Hongyadong is bustling with activity, since the many restaurants and stores attract both the local population as well as tourists. A great advantage for tourists is that with so many restaurants and shops, there is something for every interest and taste. For example, for those who shy away from the spicy dishes of Sichuan cuisine, very good restaurants that serve Cantonese and Western cuisine can also easily be found in Hongyadong.

 

Changjiahui-Longmenhao Food Block 长嘉汇-龙门浩美食街区

As a newly popular "Yuwei 360 Bowls" food block, Changjiahui-Longmenhao is located on Nanbin Road, spanning three historical and cultural blocks: Changjiahui·Danzishi Old Street, Ciyun Old Street and Longmenhao Old Street, with a construction area of about 200,000 square meters and more than 200 opened catering enterprises.

It not only gathers authentic Chongqing food such as old-fashioned hot pot and Sichuan cuisine, but also integrates international cuisines from all over the world. The block retains the unique slope landform of mountain cities, and you can enjoy the panoramic view of the confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River here. While tasting delicious food, you can also appreciate the "climbing up and down" style of Chongqing and the beautiful skyline of the two rivers and four banks.

Famous restaurants include Lijie Private Courtyard, Mr.T Huajiang Scenic Cliff Restaurant and Lixiangzi Old Hot Pot, which are loved by both locals and tourists.
 

Xiaohao Li 下浩里

Xiaohao Li is a historical and cultural block full of antique charm, where human fireworks blend with the beauty of mountains and rivers. It has become a popular food and punch-in spot for young people in recent years.

Here, you can find high-end catering brands such as Huaiyang Yanyun and Shanshan Courtyard, as well as popular cross-border cuisines including Yunnan cuisine and Southeast Asian cuisine. It also has many local characteristic owner-branded stores such as Heshantea Food and Shiliu Coffee. At night, the night catering and drinking formats such as Sparrow Bar and Wukong Bar are very popular, making it an ideal place for night tours and food tasting.
 

Yuwei 360 Bowls Food Block 渝味360碗美食街区

Located in Hong'enfang, Jiangbei District, adjacent to the national 4A-level scenic spot Hong'en Temple Park, Yuwei 360 Bowls Food Block is a newly popular food destination with the theme of "Yubei Meets, Tastes the Time". It integrates Chongqing's local culture and adopts a new consumption mode of "culture + experience + catering", creating a unique cultural experience of Chongqing flavors.

The block gathers characteristic delicacies from various districts and counties of Chongqing, such as Jiangjin Sour Fish, Fengdu Spicy Chicken, Dianjiang Stone-Ground Tofu Pudding and Rongchang specialties. Famous snacks here include Jiucun Braised Pig Brain, Bajiang Sour Vegetable Water-Slide Pork and Ghost Buns. In addition, there are theme cultural performance areas, hot pot experience areas and 360 Bowls VR experience halls, allowing you to enjoy food while understanding the cultural connotation behind Chongqing's "Yuwei 360 Bowls" food.

There is also a Guochao New Year's Goods Market in the block, where you can buy Spring Festival couplets, Chinese paintings, Jiangbei paper-cuts, rock sugar gourds and hot pot base materials, making it a good place to experience traditional Chinese culture while tasting food.

Jiulongpo Wanda Food Street 九龙坡万达美食街

As a representative commercial food street in Jiulongpo District, Jiulongpo Wanda Food Street integrates a variety of catering formats, from well-known chain restaurants to local characteristic snack stalls, which can meet the tastes of different groups of people.

Here, you can taste authentic Chongqing hot pot, spicy and numb Chuanchuanxiang (spicy skewers), crispy Youtiao (fried dough sticks) with spicy tofu pudding, and other local snacks. It is also equipped with complete leisure and entertainment facilities. After tasting food, you can go shopping or watch movies, making it a one-stop leisure and food destination favored by local young people and families.

Beibin Road Food & Night Market 北滨路美食夜市

Located along the Jialing River, Beibin Road Food & Night Market is a popular night food destination in Chongqing, famous for its beautiful river view and strong night market atmosphere. It is the perfect place to enjoy Chongqing's night scenery while tasting snacks.

The night market gathers a large number of local characteristic snack stalls, such as grilled fish, spicy crayfish, cold noodles with sesame sauce and stinky tofu. The most distinctive feature is that many stalls have outdoor seating, where you can enjoy the cool river breeze, watch the lights on both sides of the Jialing River, and savor the spicy and delicious Chongqing snacks. It is especially lively on weekends and holidays, full of the strong fireworks of Chongqing's night life.