Highlights
- An 11-storey 'stilt house' city by the Jialing River — the skyline of Spirited Away fame
- Hotpot with a riverside view, then cross the Qianmen Bridge for the classic photo
- Ride Line 2 monorail through the city for free aerial views
Skyline circuit
3–4 hours — Sunset at the tower, dinner in the old district, night lights from the riverside.
1h
Observation deck / landmark tower — daytime & sunset views
1h
Old district or cultural quarter — street food & architecture
1h
River promenade or night cruise — the skyline in lights
0.5h
Metro back; rooftop bar or dessert to finish
What to know
Getting there
Metro Line 1/6 to Xiaoshizi; the complex is 5 min walk. Arrive 17:30 for sunset-to-lights.
Insider tips
- Free entry, but the elevator queues get long after 19:00
- Best photo spot: the riverside path opposite, or the skybridge on level 4
Where to stay
Jiefangbei CBD — 4–5★, from ¥420/night.