{"id":28001,"date":"2025-08-15T10:41:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T10:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/?p=28001"},"modified":"2026-04-25T05:37:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T05:37:58","slug":"%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%b0%e0%b9%84%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%b5%e0%b9%83%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%89%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%b4%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-to-eat-in-chongqing\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e44\u0e1b\u0e09\u0e07\u0e0a\u0e34\u0e48\u0e07\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\u0e14\u0e35?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28001\" class=\"elementor elementor-28001\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d612568 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d612568\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"630\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chongqing-travel-guide\/\">Chongqing<\/a>, the air is always scented with two aromas: the rich, fiery fragrance of beef tallow hotpot and the numbing burst of freshly cracked Sichuan peppercorns. Cradled between the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/yangtze-river\/\">Yangtze<\/a> and Jialing Rivers, this mountain city has woven spice into the fabric of daily life\u2014heat isn\u2019t just seasoning here, it\u2019s personality; numbness isn\u2019t just a sensation, it\u2019s a secret code. For those who live for spice, Chongqing isn\u2019t just a city\u2014it\u2019s a utopia where the tongue tingles and the soul boils wit<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-401ba63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"401ba63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28058\" alt=\"Chongqing beef tallow hotpot with assorted meats, vegetables, and dipping sauces on a large table\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-beef-tallow-hotpot-with-assorted-meats-vegetables-and-dipping-sauces-on-a-large-table-e1755252108180.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c750145 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c750145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-140\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"27870f5f-d54c-4194-855c-2edaae3ff0f9\" data-message-model-slug=\"o4-mini\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"><p data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1117\">Chongqing\u2019s taste is born from its gritty dockside culture. A century ago, boat trackers and porters needed intense spice and numbing heat to chase away dampness and keep their spirits high. From the rolling boil of beef tallow hotpot to the sharp kick of morning <em data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1059\">xiao mian<\/em> noodles and the unapologetic punch of <em data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1107\">jianghu<\/em> dishes, the city\u2019s flavors speak in a dialect of \u201cmala\u201d\u2014numb, spicy, fragrant, savory, and piping hot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/hotpot\/\">Hotpot<\/a> here is a bubbling river of flavor, tripe and duck intestine dancing in red oil; <em data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1310\">xiao mian<\/em> is the dawn\u2019s wake-up call, red chili oil clinging to noodles with pickled vegetables and peanuts; and <em data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1423\">jianghu<\/em> dishes come piled high, bold and unpretentious, served with nothing but the promise of taste.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1117\">Must-Try Foods List<\/h2><h3>Hotpot<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9be7d8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9be7d8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28059\" alt=\"Outdoor Chongqing hotpot with steaming spicy broth, fresh meats, and fried snacks at night market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-Chongqing-hotpot-with-steaming-spicy-broth-fresh-meats-and-fried-snacks-at-night-market-e1755252139544.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd0f49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bd0f49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"566\">Chongqing\u2019s iconic beef tallow hotpot demands a broth \u201cred and glossy as lacquer.\u201d Tripe, duck intestine, and pork aorta are cooked with the <em data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"271\">qishang baxia<\/em> method\u2014swift dips to keep them tender. Old-style hotpot houses like Da Long Yi and Pei Jie offer rich, traditional flavors, while hidden community spots deliver smoky, down-to-earth charm. Freshly fried crispy pork is a must, and icy glutinous rice balls are the perfect antidote to the heat.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"982\">Xiao Mian (Chongqing Noodles)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 180px; top: 174.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-406539a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"406539a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28060\" alt=\"Traditional Chongqing xiao mian noodles with chili oil, Sichuan pepper, and slow cooked peas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Traditional-Chongqing-xiao-mian-noodles-with-chili-oil-Sichuan-pepper-and-slow-cooked-peas-e1755252168139.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec5d2bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec5d2bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"982\">The city\u2019s morning lifeline\u2014alkaline noodles bathed in chili oil, Sichuan pepper, pickled mustard greens, and peanuts, topped with minced pork or beef. Its numbing-spicy aroma hits instantly. Favorites include Huashi <em data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"834\">wan za mian<\/em> and <em data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"847\">wan za<\/em> ladder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/chinese-noodles\/\">noodles<\/a>, where slow-cooked peas and pork blend into a silky, comforting sauce\u2014an essential ritual for old Chongqing mornings.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1392\">Chuan Chuan Xiang (Skewers)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7f372 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c7f372\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28061\" alt=\"Chongqing cold pot chuanchuan skewers with beef, vegetables, and spicy broth in a round pot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-cold-pot-chuanchuan-skewers-with-beef-vegetables-and-spicy-broth-in-a-round-pot-e1755252194903.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c653238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c653238\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1392\">A street food favorite in two styles: cold skewers steeped in secret spicy broth, and hot skewers cooked table-side. Must-tries include beef slices, pork gizzards, and lotus root. Cold skewers are perfect for summer snacking, while hot skewers warm the soul in autumn and winter. Old-town spots in Jiu Jie and Jiao Chang Kou hide the most authentic, numbing-spicy flavors.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1771\">You Cha (Oil Tea)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 113px; top: 174.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756c9bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"756c9bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste-1024x796.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28062\" alt=\"Chongqing breakfast youcha with crispy fried dough strips, peanuts, and savory rice paste\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste-1024x796.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste-300x233.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste-768x597.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste-15x12.webp 15w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste-150x117.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-breakfast-youcha-with-crispy-fried-dough-strips-peanuts-and-savory-rice-paste.webp 1389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8aeb89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8aeb89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1771\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/what-do-chinese-people-eat-for-breakfast\/\">breakfast<\/a> \u201csecret weapon\u201d of locals\u2014thick rice paste drizzled with chili oil, topped with crispy fritters, crushed peanuts, and diced pickles. In Wulong, the blend takes on Gelao ethnic flair, with tea leaves simmered into the broth, enriched with egg ribbons and cured pork. The result is a fragrant, savory \u201cwake-up soup\u201d that sharpens the senses.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2134\">Gui Baozi (Ghost Buns)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f8376 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"32f8376\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28063\" alt=\"Freshly steamed Chongqing ghost baozi buns being served from a bamboo steamer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Freshly-steamed-Chongqing-ghost-baozi-buns-being-served-from-a-bamboo-steamer-e1755252232254.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c3e22f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c3e22f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2134\">A dark-hued street legend tucked behind Jiefangbei\u2014these charred soup dumplings are dipped in freshly mixed chili oil. Bite in, and the burst of spicy broth mingles with rich meatiness in an explosion of flavor. Pair it with an iced bowl of sweet <em data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2060\">liang gao<\/em> jelly for a perfect sweet-heat balance in true Sichuan-Chongqing style.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2134\">Lazi Ji (Chongqing Spicy Chicken)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b083df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b083df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28064\" alt=\"Classic Chongqing la zi ji spicy chicken stir fried with dried chilies, peppercorns, and peanuts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Classic-Chongqing-la-zi-ji-spicy-chicken-stir-fried-with-dried-chilies-peppercorns-and-peanuts.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85b9d13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85b9d13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"642\">A bold icon of Chongqing\u2019s <em data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"220\">jianghu<\/em> cuisine\u2014free-range chicken chopped into bite-size pieces, marinated, and fried until crisp outside and juicy inside. Stir-fried over high heat with a 3:1 mix of <em data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"394\">erjingtiao<\/em> and bird\u2019s eye chilies, plus Sichuan pepper, garlic, and ginger, the chicken hides among a fiery red heap. Each bite delivers crunch, numbing heat, and deep aroma\u2014best enjoyed with a shot of icy Jiangjin <em data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"610\">laobaigan<\/em> for that sweat-inducing kick.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1555\">Mao Xue Wang (Spicy Offal Hotpot)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-317a999 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"317a999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28065\" alt=\"Chongqing mao xue wang spicy hotpot with pork blood, tripe, vegetables, and chili oil\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-mao-xue-wang-spicy-hotpot-with-pork-blood-tripe-vegetables-and-chili-oil-e1755252276284.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14357e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14357e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1555\">A one-pot tribute to Chongqing\u2019s <em data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1205\">jianghu<\/em> flavors. Silky fresh pig\u2019s blood, crunchy tripe, pork aorta, luncheon meat, and eel slices simmer with bean sprouts in a bone broth enriched with aged beef tallow. The red oil gleams, fragrant with Sichuan pepper and garlic. Each mouthful is a rich, numbing-spicy medley\u2014legend says it\u2019s so good you\u2019ll finish three bowls of rice without noticing.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1957\">Shui Zhu Yu (Boiled Spicy Fish)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 128px; top: 198.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-104d65a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"104d65a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28066\" alt=\"Chongqing shui zhu yu boiled fish fillet in spicy chili broth topped with Sichuan peppercorns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-shui-zhu-yu-boiled-fish-fillet-in-spicy-chili-broth-topped-with-Sichuan-peppercorns.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3f0ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb3f0ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1957\">Tender slices of grass carp, marinated and lightly coated in starch, are laid over softened soybean sprouts and celtuce in a bubbling douban-based broth. A final pour of smoking-hot oil ignites the aroma of dried chilies and Sichuan pepper. The fish melts in your mouth, while the vegetables soak up the spicy broth\u2014extra fish roe adds a pop of briny richness.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2424\">Lazi Tianluo (Spicy River Snails)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 209px; top: 150.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe7f6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9fe7f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28067\" alt=\"Chongqing spicy tianluo snails stir fried with red chilies, peppercorns, and aromatic spices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-tianluo-snails-stir-fried-with-red-chilies-peppercorns-and-aromatic-spices-e1755252312914.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edd99c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edd99c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"1106\">A late-night favorite\u2014river snails purged for days, snipped for easy eating, then wok-fried with a medley of dried chilies, Sichuan pepper, star anise, and cinnamon, splashed with beer to draw the flavor deep inside. Locals savor the spicy broth first, then pull the tender meat in one sip, licking the shells clean. In Jiu Jie\u2019s night stalls, de-shelled stir-fried snail meat is a beer snack that keeps crowds until 2 a.m.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"1106\">Suan La Fen (Hot &amp; Sour Sweet Potato Noodles)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a98044f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a98044f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28068\" alt=\"Spicy and sour Chongqing suan la fen with chewy sweet potato noodles, chili oil broth, crispy peas, and fresh greens.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Spicy-and-sour-Chongqing-suan-la-fen-with-chewy-sweet-potato-noodles-chili-oil-broth-crispy-peas-and-fresh-greens-e1755252556929.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4cc66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c4cc66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"634\">The essence lies in its nose-tingling sourness and fiery heat. Thick sweet potato noodles, soaked until supple then boiled to a chewy bite, are dressed with pickled long beans aged for months, crispy peanuts, fragrant red chili oil, and fresh vinegar. Each mouthful hits with sour first, then numbing spice, finishing with nutty crunch\u2014at old spots near Jiefangbei, a spoon of rich meat sauce makes the broth irresistible.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1050\">Chao Shou (Chongqing Wontons)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 162px; top: 174.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c5ec5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"89c5ec5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28069\" alt=\"Chongqing spicy wontons in red chili oil sauce with minced garlic, sesame, and chopped scallions.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-spicy-wontons-in-red-chili-oil-sauce-with-minced-garlic-sesame-and-chopped-scallions-e1755252627561.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ef7dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90ef7dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1050\">Locally called <em data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"697\">bao mian<\/em>, these have thick alkaline skins and generously seasoned pork filling. Red oil versions glisten with chili-infused rapeseed oil and Sichuan pepper, while original broth versions simmer in rich pork-chicken stock for six hours. In neighborhood stalls, a handful of dried shrimp is tossed in for extra umami, making every spoonful warming and fragrant.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1497\">Liang Gao \/ Bing Fen (Chilled Rice Cake &amp; Jelly)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 154px; top: 198.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef8cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ef8cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28070\" alt=\"Colorful Chongqing bingfen dessert with watermelon, raisins, goji berries, sesame, and rose petals.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Colorful-Chongqing-bingfen-dessert-with-watermelon-raisins-goji-berries-sesame-and-rose-petals-e1755252670816.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b32a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28b32a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1497\">Chongqing\u2019s cooling sweet duo. <em data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1149\">Liang gao<\/em> is steamed from a mix of brown and glutinous rice, served cold with dark brown sugar syrup\u2014smooth, pudding-like, and mellow-sweet. <em data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1291\">Bing fen<\/em>, a hand-rubbed jelly, comes with hawthorn bits, raisins, sticky rice cakes, and sometimes fermented rice syrup for a tangy-sweet lift. After hotpot, one bowl sends icy freshness straight to your stomach.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1930\">Guoba Yangyu (Crispy Iron-Plate Potatoes)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 197px; top: 174.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c296bd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c296bd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28071\" alt=\"Crispy fried potato cubes tossed with garlic, scallions, and Sichuan chili seasoning.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crispy-fried-potato-cubes-tossed-with-garlic-scallions-and-Sichuan-chili-seasoning-e1755252717888.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4929793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4929793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1930\">Street-style comfort\u2014yellow potatoes are steamed, peeled, and seared on an iron plate in fragrant rapeseed oil until golden and crisp outside, fluffy inside. Tossed with chili oil, pickled root herb (<em data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1759\">zhe er gen<\/em>), fermented tofu brine, and a sprinkle of Sichuan pepper, they deliver a spicy, earthy, and savory punch. In Wanzhou\u2019s old stalls, diced pickled radish adds extra tang.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2313\">Yundou Gao (Iron-Mold Rice Cake)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 122px; top: 198.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7573deb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7573deb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28072\" alt=\"Street vendor making traditional Chongqing iron shaped rice cakes with sweet or savory fillings.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Street-vendor-making-traditional-Chongqing-iron-shaped-rice-cakes-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-e1755252752201.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e078811 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e078811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2313\">A Jiangjin specialty baked over charcoal in cast-iron molds greased with pork fat. Fermented rice batter flavored with brown sugar and osmanthus blossoms puffs into a crisp-edged, soft-centered cake with a subtle floral sweetness. Some masters add a dash of fermented rice wine for gentle aroma\u2014best enjoyed hot with a sip of <em data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2306\">laoying<\/em> tea.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2686\">San Jiao Ba (Triangular Rice Cake)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 178px; top: 150.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5843e21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5843e21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28073\" alt=\"Triangular pan fried glutinous rice cakes stuffed with sweet or savory fillings on a street food grill.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Triangular-pan-fried-glutinous-rice-cakes-stuffed-with-sweet-or-savory-fillings-on-a-street-food-grill-e1755252782112.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-782578a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"782578a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"912\">A nostalgic breakfast bite\u2014fermented rice batter is poured into triangular iron molds and grilled over charcoal until crisp outside and sticky-soft inside. Sweet with a gentle tang, it\u2019s sometimes dotted with raisins for a surprise burst. At old stalls in Lianglukou, eating one while sitting on stone steps is a morning ritual.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"912\">Where to Eat in Chongqing<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"381\">Yuzhong District \u2013 The Flavors of Old Chongqing<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"786\">Jiefangbei \/ Jiaochangkou<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 153px; top: 305.125px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d19ece elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d19ece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28074\" alt=\"Entrance of Chongqing Jiefangbei food plaza with bright neon signs and street snacks.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Chongqing-Jiefangbei-food-plaza-with-bright-neon-signs-and-street-snacks-e1755252814609.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73ac1d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73ac1d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"786\">At Hao You Lai on Bayilu Food Street, sweet potato noodles soak up chili oil, with pickled beans and peanuts bursting in each bite. Qiu\u2019er\u2019s chicken-broth wontons simmer in copper pots until golden, a recipe passed down since 1949. Come evening, Jiaochangkou Night Market offers crispy <em data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"715\">guoba yangyu<\/em> and foil-wrapped grilled pork brains rich with scallion-chili aroma.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1159\">Hongyadong \/ Chaotianmen<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 118px; top: 198.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b49493 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b49493\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-790x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28075\" alt=\"Night view of Chongqing Hongya Cave with illuminated traditional style buildings.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-790x1024.webp 790w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-386x500.webp 386w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-231x300.webp 231w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-768x996.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470-150x194.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-Chongqing-Hongya-Cave-with-illuminated-traditional-style-buildings-e1780723834470.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93151af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"93151af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1159\">Zhiyan River Pier Hotpot serves riverside views with beef-tallow broth spiced by Guizhou chilies\u2014tripe stays crisp with a quick dip. The new Shibati branch pairs sunset dining with peach cream drinks for an ice-and-fire contrast. At Chaotianmen, humble tofu pudding rice, silky and chili-kissed, turns a 3 RMB bowl into pure comfort food.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1489\">Lianglukou \/ E\u2019ling<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 96px; top: 150.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8233acd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8233acd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28076\" alt=\"Outdoor bamboo tea house under lush green trees at E\u2019ling Park in Chongqing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outdoor-bamboo-tea-house-under-lush-green-trees-at-Eling-Park-in-Chongqing-e1755252979501.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95106d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95106d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1753\">Huashi <em data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1393\">wan za mian<\/em> (pea and pork noodles) is a legend\u2014peas boiled to softness, fragrant minced pork sauce, and every noodle coated in red oil. Hidden in residential alleys, old-style \u201ccommunity hotpot\u201d uses pure beef tallow, chilies, and Sichuan pepper, slicing tripe, artery, and blood curd to order. Come dusk, the alley air is thick with the perfume of simmering chili oil.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1821\">Shapingba District \u2013 Student Energy Meets Street Flavor<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2181\">Ciqikou Ancient Town<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 105px; top: 300.094px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de34d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de34d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-1024x734.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28077\" alt=\"Entrance gate of Chongqing Ciqikou Ancient Town with red lanterns and stone archway.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-1024x734.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-500x358.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-768x550.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582-150x108.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-gate-of-Chongqing-Ciqikou-Ancient-Town-with-red-lanterns-and-stone-archway-e1780723872582.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6008e60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6008e60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2181\">Beyond the tourist main street, back alleys preserve the old-town taste: golden, crisp <em data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1949\">chen mahua<\/em> (fried twists) in sweet or spicy styles; Maozhuang\u2019s stir-fried chicken offal with pickled radish and chilies; and fiery <em data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2085\">mao xue wang<\/em> with silky duck blood and crunchy tripe, where even the bean sprouts soak up the spicy broth.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2568\">Sanxia Square<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 100px; top: 150.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea6239 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dea6239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28078\" alt=\"Chongqing Sanxia Square city view with tall commercial building and busy street under blue sky\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Chongqing-Sanxia-Square-city-view-with-tall-commercial-building-and-busy-street-under-blue-sky-e1755253235778.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20616c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b20616c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2568\">Around Chongqing University and Nankai High School, street food is a student lifeline: Xu Liang\u2019s roasted pork trotters are first braised, then grilled to a crisp, dusted with cumin and chili; Hu Ji\u2019s pork trotter soup, simmered for hours until milky white, melts in the mouth and comes with peas and a chili-oil dip\u2014so good that even celebrities have stopped by.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2629\">Jiulongpo District \u2013 The Home of Jianghu Cuisine<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"3107\">Yangjiaping \/ Xiejiawan<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 105px; top: 200.016px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9218d89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9218d89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28079\" alt=\"Yangjiaping street in Chongqing with colorful flower planters and vibrant shop signs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Yangjiaping-street-in-Chongqing-with-colorful-flower-planters-and-vibrant-shop-signs-e1755253271257.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af09ace elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af09ace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"3107\">At Yangji Longfu, <em data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2689\">la zi ji<\/em> (chili chicken) arrives as a mountain of red peppers hiding tender, juicy cubes of meat, numbing spice shooting straight to your head. At Da Long Yi Hotpot, beef-tallow broth grows richer as it boils, fresh duck blood quivering in the ladle; locals order house-fried crispy pork to dip in dry spice mix. Community eateries near MixC Mall offer surprises like spicy stir-fried river snails and braised eel with beer.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3379\">Shiqiaopu<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 174.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262a76e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"262a76e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people-1024x734.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28080\" alt=\"chongqing Shiqiaopu night street food scene with outdoor dining tables full of people\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people-1024x734.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people-300x215.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people-768x551.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people-150x108.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Shiqiaopu-night-street-food-scene-with-outdoor-dining-tables-full-of-people.webp 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e739b5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e739b5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3379\">A nameless noodle stall here is Chongqing\u2019s hidden gem\u2014opening at 5 a.m., serving springy alkaline noodles in vivid red-oil broth with pork mince and a fried egg. The owner refuses \u201cmild\u201d spice requests, yet regulars happily queue with their own bowls.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3443\">Jiangbei &amp; Nan\u2019an Districts \u2013 Trend Meets Tradition<\/h3><h4 data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3798\">Guanyinqiao \/ Jiu Jie<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 86px; top: 252.094px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4b0ce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4b0ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-792x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28081\" alt=\"Guanyinqiao night traffic with yellow taxis and large LED screen reading I Am in Chongqing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-792x1024.webp 792w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-387x500.webp 387w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-232x300.webp 232w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-768x993.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519-150x194.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Guanyinqiao-night-traffic-with-yellow-taxis-and-large-LED-screen-reading-I-Am-in-Chongqing-e1780718342519.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1117214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1117214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3798\">At Yuan Ji Chuan Chuan, skewers soak in bubbling red broth well past midnight\u2014beef, liver, and lotus root among the must-tries. Guanyinqiao\u2019s roasted sweet potato starch sheets (<em data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3664\">kao qiao pi<\/em>) bubble on the grill, then wrap pickled radish and long beans, dusted with scallions and chili powder for an oily, satisfying bite.<\/p><h4 data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"4244\">Nanbin Road \/ Danzishi<\/h4><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 123px; top: 126.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dc5952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7dc5952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28082\" alt=\"chongqing Danzishi traditional Chinese archway entrance with hanging red lanterns\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Danzishi-traditional-Chinese-archway-entrance-with-hanging-red-lanterns-e1755253342170.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b766e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52b766e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2437\">On Nanshan\u2019s spring chicken street, Lao Yao\u2019s chicken is slaughtered to order, simmered in mountain-spring water, and served with glossy red chili oil and peppercorn aroma, while konjac pieces absorb every drop of broth. In Danzishi Old Street, <em data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4086\">yundou gao<\/em> (iron-mold rice cake) bakes over charcoal until crisp-edged and soft-centered, scented with brown sugar and osmanthus, perfect with a cup of <em data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4237\">laoying<\/em> tea.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2437\">Top-Rated Local Restaurant Picks<\/h2><h3>Pei Jie Old Hotpot (Jiefangbei Flagship)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -39px; top: 234.828px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db2751f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db2751f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28083\" alt=\"Baskets of fresh vegetables and chili peppers outside a Chongqing Pei Jie Old Hotpot restaurant\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Baskets-of-fresh-vegetables-and-chili-peppers-outside-a-Chongqing-Pei-Jie-Old-Hotpot-restaurant-e1755253372701.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6ecf05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6ecf05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"601\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 1st Floor, No. 5 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District (opposite Shancheng Lamb Restaurant, near Jiefangbei Night Market)<\/li><li data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"601\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a590\u2013120 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"601\">A \u201cqueue legend\u201d on Chongqing\u2019s must-eat lists, Pei Jie simmers a glossy beef-tallow broth with Guizhou bullet chilies and Mao Wen peppercorns that never turns bitter. Don\u2019t miss the slaughter-fresh tripe\u2014seven quick dips keep it crisp\u2014or the handmade gongcai meatballs. For extra atmosphere, try the converted-air-raid-shelter branch and finish with a bowl of icy jelly.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1030\">Yuzong Laozao Hotpot (Jiefangbei)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 31px; top: 62.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c521ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8c521ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28084\" alt=\"chongqing Yuzong Old Stove Hotpot restaurant entrance with diners inside and neon signage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Yuzong-Old-Stove-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-diners-inside-and-neon-signage.webp 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a6d1f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a6d1f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1030\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> No. 242 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District (near Jiefangbei Night Market, about 8 minutes\u2019 walk to Jiefangbei)<\/li><li data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1030\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a580\u2013100 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"1030\">An old-school hotpot brand since 1989, Yuzong insists on a \u201cfive jin tallow to one jin spice\u201d broth that\u2019s fiery but smooth. The water-eight-cuts platter\u2014tripe, heart, tongue, and more\u2014comes pre-braised for instant dipping, while hulake beef liver is blanketed in charred chili for a smoky bite. The Jiaochangkou night-market branch adds open-air mountain-city views to the experience.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1431\">Dongting Hotpot (Air-Raid-Shelter Branch)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a0edb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"09a0edb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28085\" alt=\"Dongting Hotpot restaurant entrance with people waiting outside in Chongqing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dongting-Hotpot-restaurant-entrance-with-people-waiting-outside-in-Chongqing-e1755253424997.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1d391 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d1d391\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1431\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> No. 157-1, Zhongshan 3rd Road, Yuzhong District (near Lianglukou Metro Station, inside an air-raid shelter)<\/li><li data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1431\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a570\u201390 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1431\">The city\u2019s first air-raid-shelter hotpot stretches through dim tunnels lit by tungsten bulbs, with steam curling from copper pots. Thick-cut pork shoulder stays tender after long boiling, its fat infused with beef-tallow richness, while fresh duck blood sets pudding-soft in the cooling pot. Peak hours often mean over an hour\u2019s wait, so plan ahead.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1835\">No. 66 Jianghu Cuisine (Shapingba)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57f1a28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57f1a28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28086\" alt=\"chongqing Mafangwan 66 Jianghu Cuisine restaurant on cliffside with carved rock decorations\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Mafangwan-66-Jianghu-Cuisine-restaurant-on-cliffside-with-carved-rock-decorations-e1755253501506.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0b1b41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0b1b41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1835\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> No. 66 Mafangwan, Shapingba District (next to Jinbi Street entrance, Ciqikou Ancient Town)<\/li><li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1835\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a560\u201380 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1835\">Hidden in a Ciqikou alley, this jianghu-style stronghold delivers bold, peppery flavors at unbeatable value. Signature pepper chicken is wok-fried with Erjingtiao chilies and young ginger until crisp and numbing, while \u201cFirst-Steam\u201d layers ribs, pork belly, and intestines over sweet potatoes for a savory-sweet balance. Fast service makes the queue worth it.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2235\">Chunyang Old Tavern \u2013 Sichuan Cuisine (Qixinggang)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 150px; top: 86.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82d7797 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"82d7797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28087\" alt=\"chongqing Chunyang Old Tavern Sichuan restaurant entrance under staircase with man drinking tea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/chongqing-Chunyang-Old-Tavern-Sichuan-restaurant-entrance-under-staircase-with-man-drinking-tea-e1755253532528.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f41000c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f41000c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2235\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> B2, No. 1 Chunyangdong, Qixinggang, Yuzhong District (Exit 2, Qixinggang Station, Metro Line 1, near Tongyuanmen City Wall)<\/li><li data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2235\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a570\u201390 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2235\">For over 30 years, this tavern has been the go-to for hearty drinking food with a jianghu edge. Ginger rabbit blends tender, boneless meat with layered spice and tang, while lard-fried crystal noodles with chives deliver pure comfort. The nine-grid platter offers a greatest-hits lineup of cold Sichuan bites, perfect with house plum wine.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\">Laolaifu \u2013 Sour Soup Rabbit (Moonlight City)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 149px; top: 110.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cce0ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3cce0ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28088\" alt=\"Exterior sign of Lao Laifu Suantangyu restaurant in Chongqing, known for its sour soup fish specialty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Exterior-sign-of-Lao-Laifu-Suantangyu-restaurant-in-Chongqing-known-for-its-sour-soup-fish-specialty.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dacd84b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dacd84b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2F\u20133F, Building 8, Moonlight City N37, No. 1218 Jinkai Avenue, Yubei District (near Yuanyang Metro Station, beside Yuanyang Interchange)<\/li><li data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a570\u201390 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\">Carrying on an intangible-heritage recipe, Laolaifu\u2019s sour-soup rabbit simmers meat and sweet-potato noodles in seven-day-fermented broth for a bright, tangy heat. Dipping rabbit meat in the house chili sauce brings a sweet-spicy finish, while pickled-pepper rabbit tripe adds an addictive crunch. A top choice for friends who prefer a gentler spice.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"3011\">Nie Facai Laifeng Fish (Jiefangbei)<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -3px; top: 265.719px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3913be7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3913be7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28089\" alt=\"Night view of a Chongqing Nie Facai Laifeng Fish restaurant entrance decorated with red lanterns and string lights\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-view-of-a-Chongqing-Nie-Facai-Laifeng-Fish-restaurant-entrance-decorated-with-red-lanterns-and-string-lights-e1755253698523.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c187ba6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c187ba6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> No. 28 Datong Alley, 1\u20135, Yuzhong District (in the alley beside Marriott Hotel Jiefangbei, near Minsheng Road)<\/li><li data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\"><strong>Average Spend:<\/strong> \u00a580\u2013100 per person<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2640\">A hidden gem in a residential block, Nie Facai specializes in paper-thin bighead carp slices swished in bubbling red broth for just three seconds. The result is tender, silky fish bursting with chili and peppercorn aroma. Order the dry-chili fried chicken for added fun, and finish with handmade noodles to soak up the broth.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"249\">Special Food Experiences \u2013 The Rituals of Mountain City Dining<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"1040\">Air-Raid-Shelter Hotpot \u2013 Steaming History in Stone Walls<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57c5fe9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57c5fe9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176-1024x770.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28090\" alt=\"Interior of a tunnel style Chongqing hotpot restaurant with diners enjoying meals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176-1024x770.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176-300x226.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Interior-of-a-tunnel-style-Chongqing-hotpot-restaurant-with-diners-enjoying-meals-e1755253727176.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ff766 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6ff766\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"1040\">Near Jiefangbei, these underground hotpot spots double as living museums. Push open the heavy wooden door, and cool, damp rock walls close around you under the amber glow of tungsten bulbs. Beef-tallow broth bubbles on cast-iron stoves, the scent of peppercorns curling into the air. Order slaughter-fresh tripe\u2014seven quick swishes keep it crisp\u2014and pair it with icy rice dumplings as voices echo through the tunnel, where the city\u2019s heat and history blend in every mouthful.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1534\">Dockside Night Market \u2013 Spicy Feasts on the River Wind<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 180px; top: 246.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad1f5b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ad1f5b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28091\" alt=\"Night market scene at Dejia Wharf in Chongqing with street food stalls and neon signs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Night-market-scene-at-Dejia-Wharf-in-Chongqing-with-street-food-stalls-and-neon-signs-e1755253758162.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b100372 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b100372\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1534\">At Chaotianmen Pier, the open-air night market is the city\u2019s after-dark canteen. The scent of wok-fried crayfish drifts with the breeze, shells lacquered red with garlic-chili oil. Cold-spiced rabbit cubes bite back with dry heat, best eaten while sitting on a low stool by the water. Across the Jialing River, Hongya Cave\u2019s lights shimmer like scattered gold, and toasts ring out over the lapping waves\u2014half spice, half swagger.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"2074\">Climbing for Flavor \u2013 Noodles at the Top of the Stairs<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 163px; top: 222.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ca911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c5ca911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28092\" alt=\"Entrance of Laocang Hotpot in Chongqing, located in a narrow alley with traditional red de\u0301cor\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entrance-of-Laocang-Hotpot-in-Chongqing-located-in-a-narrow-alley-with-traditional-red-decor-e1755253790458.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c0e374 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c0e374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"2074\">Hunting for food here often means training your legs. At Lianglukou, Ti Kan Noodles hides up 80 stone steps, the scent of red oil guiding you before you see the sign. Perch on the stairs, slurping pea-and-minced-pork noodles so rich they make the climb vanish from memory. In E\u2019ling, a \u201cresidential hotpot\u201d hides on the fifth floor of a walk-up, the beef-tallow aroma trailing down each landing until you push open the door to a room full of regulars and boiling copper pots.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2574\">Market Treasures \u2013 Eating with the Locals<\/h3><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 94px; top: 198.5px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41dbb2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"41dbb2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28093\" alt=\"Crowded indoor wet market in Chongqing with fresh vegetables, fruits, and local produce for sale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Crowded-indoor-wet-market-in-Chongqing-with-fresh-vegetables-fruits-and-local-produce-for-sale-e1755253820387.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e40f46f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e40f46f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"2074\">Wanghai Flower Market\u2019s food stalls are a trove for the hungry. Glossy spiced beef jerky hangs from hooks, with stall owners offering free bites that numb your lips and tempt your wallet. Pig ears, braised until gelatinous, glisten under the sun, while triangle rice cakes sizzle in iron molds, crisp outside and sweet within. Between haggles for chili peppers and chicken feet, you\u2019ll leave with a bag of snacks and the city\u2019s warmth in your step.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"225\">Food Pitfalls &amp; Pro Tips \u2013 How to Eat Smart in Chongqing<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"249\">1. Core Warnings<\/h3><ul data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"834\"><li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"572\"><p data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"572\"><strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"279\">Skip the Tourist Traps:<\/strong> On Ciqikou\u2019s main street, many \u201cChen Mahua\u201d stalls are knockoffs\u2014look for <em data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"369\">Chen Changyin<\/em> or <em data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"388\">Chen Jianping<\/em>. In Hongyadong or Jiefangbei, hotpot prices can be 30% higher; walk 10 minutes into side streets to find nameless \u201cresidential hotpot\u201d spots packed with locals for double the value.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"834\"><p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"834\"><strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"602\">Beware of \u201cFake Spice\u201d:<\/strong> Some trendy shops boost heat with chili extract, leaving you with heartburn. Choose places with old-style broths fried on-site, where you can see real chili and peppercorns. True beef-tallow broth gets richer the longer it cooks.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"866\">2. Spice &amp; Ordering Tips<\/h3><ul data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1272\"><li data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1095\"><p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"887\">Mind the Heat:<\/strong> Chongqing \u201cmild\u201d \u2248 elsewhere\u2019s \u201cmedium.\u201d If you can\u2019t handle spice, say <em data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"969\">mian la<\/em> (no spice) and pair with icy jelly or soy milk to cool down. For real flavor, medium heat lets you taste peppercorn layers.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1272\"><p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1272\"><strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1119\">Don\u2019t Over-Order:<\/strong> Portions are big\u2014two dishes and a soup feed two people. For hotpot, always get fresh tripe and duck blood processed the same day for the best texture.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1308\">3. Terrain &amp; Transport Traps<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1735\"><li data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1550\"><p data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1550\"><strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1351\">Don\u2019t Trust Straight-Line Distances:<\/strong> \u201c300 meters\u201d could mean climbing 100 steps. Ask locals for directions\u2014<em data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1438\">wang shang zou<\/em> means uphill, <em data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1467\">wang xia suo<\/em> means down. Landmarks like \u201cstairs next to XX Bank\u201d are more reliable than maps.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1735\"><p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1735\"><strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1587\">Avoid Driving to Food Streets:<\/strong> Parking is scarce in places like Guanyinqiao, Jiu Street, and Jiefangbei Night Market. Use the metro\u2014Lines 1 and 2 connect most major food areas.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1768\">4. Souvenir &amp; Price Scams<\/h3><ul data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2247\"><li data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"2026\"><p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2026\"><strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1796\">Hotpot Base Shopping:<\/strong> Skip \u201c10 yuan for 3 packs\u201d street deals\u2014they\u2019re often made with industrial tallow. Buy trusted brands (<em data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1909\">Qiaotou<\/em>, <em data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1921\">Dezhuang<\/em>) from major supermarkets, or take home fresh broth from your favorite hotpot shop (keep refrigerated).<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2247\"><p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2247\"><strong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2050\">Watch the Scales:<\/strong> For night market crayfish or braised snacks, insist on weighing after peeling or draining, and watch for water-soaked bags adding weight. If shorted, report it\u2014local authorities respond quickly.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2277\">5. Local Insider Moves<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2621\"><li data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2433\"><p data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2433\"><strong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2303\">Follow the Aunties:<\/strong> If the queue is mostly locals in slippers with shopping baskets, it\u2019s worth waiting. If it\u2019s all tourists filming, think twice.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2621\"><p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2621\"><strong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2460\">Xiaomian Code Words:<\/strong> For fried egg toppings, say \u201ccrispy edges.\u201d For minced pork sauce, ask for \u201cextra broth\u201d\u2014you\u2019ll get more generous portions and a nod of respect from the chef.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 108px; top: 1505.67px;\"><div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce9e20b elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"ce9e20b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"31596\" class=\"elementor elementor-31596\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chongqing Travel Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3b93e elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 elementor-grid-3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"ef3b93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43596 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-chongqing-travel-itinerary tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/1-day-in-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t1 Day in Chongqing: First-Time Itinerary &amp; 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Views\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-26024 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-city-travel-guide tag-guide tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/chongqing-travel-guide\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChongqing Travel Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43561 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-how-many-days\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/how-many-days-in-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow Many Days in Chongqing? 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/how-to-get-to-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to Get to Chongqing: Best Flights, Trains &amp; Routes\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-28001 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-food tag-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat tag-what-to-eat-in-chongqing\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-to-eat-in-chongqing\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Chongqing?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-24079 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chongqing tag-chongqing-travel-guide tag-hotel tag-local-recommendation tag-where-to-stay\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/best-chongqing-hotel\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhere to Stay in Chongqing\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32534e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"32534e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"28097\" class=\"elementor elementor-28097\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About Chongqing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-071ed04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"071ed04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"28100\" class=\"elementor elementor-28100\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More What to Eat Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737b335 elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"737b335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-43850 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-chengdu tag-chengdu-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-to-eat-in-chengdu-2\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Chengdu: Must-Try Foods &amp; Tips\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42485 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-yunnan tag-yunnan-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-to-eat-in-yunnan\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Yunnan: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42388 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-xian tag-xian-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-to-eat-in-xian\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Xi\u2019an: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42366 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-food tag-what-to-eat tag-wuhan tag-wuhan-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a 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tag-guilin tag-guilin-travel-guide tag-what-to-eat\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-to-eat-in-guilin\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat to Eat in Guilin: Local Food Guide\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7829d70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"7829d70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"30055\" class=\"elementor elementor-30055\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More About Chinese Food<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3b93e elementor-grid-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"ef3b93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\" role=\"list\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-14722 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food category-travel-tips tag-chinese-time-honored-restaurants tag-cuisine tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-tips tag-guide 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tag-food-dish-guide tag-guide tag-noodle\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/chinese-noodles\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tChinese Noodles\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-13468 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-city-rank tag-cuisine tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-dish-guide tag-guide tag-hot-pot\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/hotpot\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHotpot\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2003 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-beijing tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-dish-guide tag-shandong-cuisine\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/peking-duck\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tPeking Duck\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-21636 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine tag-dish tag-famous-dish tag-food-tips tag-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/chinese-foods\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tTop 50 Chinese Foods You Must-Try\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd0b18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"4cd0b18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"30058\" class=\"elementor elementor-30058\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cf8455 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cf8455\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4ff235 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4ff235\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About Chinese Food<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef3b93e elementor-grid-2 elementor-posts--thumbnail-none elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"ef3b93e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/are-dumplings-healthy\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tAre dumplings healthy?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25477 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dumpling tag-food\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/how-to-cook-dumplings\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to cook dumplings?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25430 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dragon-boat-festival tag-food tag-zongzi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-are-mooncakes-made-of\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat are mooncakes made of?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25453 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-food tag-mid-autumn-festival tag-mooncake\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/what-do-mooncakes-taste-like\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat do mooncakes taste like?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-25436 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-faqs tag-dragon-boat-festival tag-food tag-zongzi\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Learn how to arrive, move between cities, and travel safely as a foreign visitor.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2375 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-food tag-cuisine-series tag-jiangsu tag-top-8-cuisine\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/jiangsu-cuisine\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2454\" alt=\"Traditional Suzhou cuisine in an elegant dining setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348-16x12.webp 16w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Traditional-Suzhou-cuisine-in-an-elegant-dining-setting-e1745229196348.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/2019-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-33893\" alt=\"2019 Zodiac Earth Pig &amp; Forecast for 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2019-Zodiac-Earth-Pig-Forecast-for-2026.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Fortune<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/2019-zodiac-fate-and-fortune\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t2019 Zodiac Earth Pig &amp; Forecast for 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A clear and gentle 2026 forecast for children born in 2019, highlighting learning growth, independence development, relationships, health, and practical guidance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-31931 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-3-days-itinerary tag-3-days-shenzhen-itinerary tag-shenzhen tag-shenzhen-itinerary tag-shenzhen-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/3-days-shenzhen-itinerary\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shenzhen-Talent-Park-light-show-with-tech-company-logos-e1780133485206-1024x599.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-32082\" alt=\"Shenzhen Talent Park light show with tech company logos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shenzhen-Talent-Park-light-show-with-tech-company-logos-e1780133485206-1024x599.webp 1024w, 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https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shenzhen-Talent-Park-light-show-with-tech-company-logos-e1780133485206.webp 1846w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__badge\">Travel Guide<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/3-days-shenzhen-itinerary\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t3 Days Shenzhen Itinerary\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Discover Shenzhen in 3 days \u2014 from sky-high views atop Ping An Finance Center to cycling along Shenzhen Bay and enjoying the skyline\u2019s sunset glow.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-42825 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel-guide tag-guide tag-kunming tag-kunming-travel-guide tag-kunming-travel-itinerary tag-travel-guide\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/th\/5-days-in-kunming\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-42832\" alt=\"5 days in Kunming itinerary cover with Green Lake Stone Forest Dianchi Lake local food and flower market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechinajourney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5-days-in-Kunming-itinerary-cover-with-Green-Lake-Stone-Forest-Dianchi-Lake-local-food-and-flower-market-1024x683.webp 1024w, 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