2026 Daping Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in April)

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One-Day Tour in Chongqing 【Chongqing's Hidden Secret: Qipaifang — The Sole Qing Dynasty Stele Forest Amidst the Hustle and Bustle】 Exiting Daping Metro Station, the bustling traffic and the majestic atmosphere of the mountain city hit you immediately. Yet, deep within the green shade of the ring road lies the only complete Qing Dynasty stele forest in Chongqing’s main urban area — Qipaifang, a historical island hidden beneath the city's prosperity. This place was a key post station on the ancient Chengyu courier route "East Main Road" and the first important gateway after old Chongqing’s West Tongyuan Gate. From the Tongguang to Xuantong periods of the Qing Dynasty (1868-1911), seven archways were erected — five filial piety memorial arches, one Dan family centenarian arch, and one Jin Tao family charity arch, thus giving rise to the name "Qipaifang" (Seven Archways). Through the vicissitudes of time, six of the archways were destroyed in the 1960s and 70s, and the last one collapsed by the late 1970s. From the 1980s to 2000s, the stele forest was turned into a farmers' market, resulting in the damage and loss of twenty-five ancient steles, leaving only nineteen standing alone. Nineteen massive steles silently face each other, with no trace of the archways remaining, only the cold stone bodies standing quietly in the bustling city. They have witnessed the carriages and horses of the Qing courier route and the smoke of the Republic of China era, now watching modern traffic flow by, yet remain as silent as ever. The inscriptions are weathered, recording virtuous governance, filial piety, and past events like an epic forgotten by time. Running your fingers over the stone surface, rough and cold, you feel the immense weight of history. Amid the surrounding clamor, this place is eerily quiet. Some existences transcend time itself. Looking back from here, you suddenly realize that Chongqing’s coolness lies not only in its skyscrapers but also in these silent old stones — they are the bones and the soul of the city. 【Location】Chongqing Metro Line 1/2, Daping Station, Qipaifang Park. Spend half a day here, empty your mind, and sit with history.

◾️As the king of value for money in Chongqing's Japanese cuisine scene, Sushiro (Times Street D Hall Store) perfectly balances affordability and high quality. With over 150 dishes covering sashimi, cooked dishes, and noodles, it's suitable for both solo diners and group meals. The conveyor belt system allows for quick ordering and pickup, while the tablet ordering and conveyor belt delivery create a charming, anime-inspired atmosphere. The clean environment includes individual booths, making it comfortable even for those with social anxiety. ◾️The ingredients are incredibly fresh. The thick-cut sashimi is sweet and not greasy, and the cooked dishes are fragrant. You can eat your fill for 70-100 RMB per person. The only minor drawback is the long queues during peak hours, and occasional fluctuations in the quality of some new items. Avoiding these pitfalls will ensure a perfect experience. ✔️ Must-try dishes: ~Thick-cut Southern Bluefin Pork Belly: Rich in fat, with a smooth and sweet flavor, the thickness is incredibly satisfying—a must-order for tuna lovers. ~Seared Foie Gras: Melts in your mouth while hot, silky smooth like ice cream. The slightly sweet sauce balances the richness. At around 10 yuan, it's excellent value. ~Three Shrimp Sashimi: A combination of three types of shrimp sashimi for only 15 yuan. The red shrimp is fresh, sweet, and bouncy, while the sweet shrimp is plump. Unbeatable value. ~Scallops with Basil and Sea Grapes: Tender scallop meat paired with bursting sea grape flavor. Basil sauce adds freshness, making it refreshing and not greasy. ~Spicy Mixed Noodles: Basic mixed noodles with yuzu vinegar, sweet sauce, and a soft-boiled egg. Sweet and spicy, it's appetizing. You can add udon noodles for double the carbs. ✔️Practical Tips (Save Time, Save Money, Avoid Disappointments) 1. Location & Queuing Tips & Discounts ~Location: 3rd Floor, D Hall, Times Square (above Cha Yan Yue Se). Convenient transportation, easy to find while shopping and eating. ~Queuing: During peak hours (12:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00), it's necessary to get a number online 1-2 hours in advance. Queues surge after 4 PM; during off-peak hours (14:30-17:00, after 20:30), there's basically no waiting. ~Promotions: Keep an eye on official promotions; there are often vouchers worth 200 RMB off for purchases over 170 RMB; opening/holiday promotions may include limited-time offers such as a free canvas bag for purchases over 100 RMB. 2. Ordering & Hidden Eating Methods ~Ordering Methods: The conveyor belt is priced according to color (5-28 RMB), allowing for efficient ordering; tablet ordering allows you to choose limited-edition items, which are quickly delivered from the upper conveyor belt, avoiding wasted trips. ~Hidden Dining Options: ① Free Matcha Milk: Ice cubes + matcha powder + hot water + milk ball, DIY without feeling guilty; ② Deluxe Seafood Rice Bowl: Order baby tableware, top with sushi rice + sashimi + onsen egg + soy sauce, full of ritual; ③ Udon Upgrade: 7 yuan udon + roasted pepper sauce + tempura sauce + seven-spice powder, savory and satisfying. ~Tips: Raw food lovers can focus on salmon, tuna, and sweet shrimp, with consistent freshness; those who don't eat raw food can choose seared eel, soft-shell shrimp tempura, salt-flavored beef, and other cooked dishes priced at 40+ yuan; onsen eggs are 8 yuan each, recommended to be paired with noodles or seafood rice bowls.

It turns out to be so delicious that I can't wait to put down my chopsticks❗ It's so spicy that I can't wait to put down my chopsticks❗ It's simply a life-saving canteen for workers🔥 Every day with fresh ingredients from the vegetable market, ready to cook, the boss's service attitude is good, gentle and courteous, proactively distributes apron, rice noodles can be unlimited! Pickled Pepper Rocket Squid Rice Noodles I'm a god! The squid rolled into a little rocket and tumbled in the spicy soup. The sour and spicy sauce of the bubble pepper bursts in my mouth when I eat the rice noodles. It's so spicy that I can't stop drinking water even with my chopsticks🌶️ The pepper chicken mixed rice noodles are also great! The pickled pepper sauce dyes the rice noodles red. People with heavy flavors can't wait to wipe them until their foreheads sweat! Their pickled pepper series are all king fried 💥 The pickled pepper meat is tender and smooth, the pickled pepper pork liver is large and has no fishy taste, the pickled pepper meatballs will burst with juice when you bite them! After eating, you can also add free rice noodles, I, a worker, eat directly to the wall to walk away ~ friends who can not eat spicy do not be afraid, tomato rice noodles are sweet and sour, pickled cabbage rice noodles with their own crispy BGM, hot pot rice noodles fragrant to the next table probe 👀 Dinner time is all young people come to eat rice noodles, there are groups, there is exclusive enjoyment, it is recommended to avoid rush hour to go! There are six or seven tables set up at the dam, and they are quickly filled up once it's dinner time - after all, in the spicy-loving Chongqing, you know👌 #pick pepper rice noodles #fly pavilion #workers canteen #high value for money

Winter is the time for hot food, so I went to Majia Fort with my friends for a bullfrog and fish buffet. This hidden gem is worth saving to your favorites. This restaurant has been open for many years, and most of the customers are locals. The restaurant is clean and tidy, and the service is warm and attentive. The hot oil is poured over the pot base at the table, and the aroma fills the air. The bullfrogs and fish are freshly killed, and the fish is tender and flavorful. The bullfrogs are big and meaty, with a great texture. The fish and bullfrogs are unlimited (as long as you don't waste them). The tofu in the pot is delicious, absorbing the spicy flavor of the soup, and is tender and refreshing. The sweet potato noodles are also very popular. There are also various hot dishes, fresh vegetables, fruits, and drinks, all unlimited. For just 50 per person, you can eat until you're full. This is such a great restaurant, and as long as it's open, I'll keep coming back.

Chongqing is really getting better and better. If you don’t want to go to Chengdu, you can also see pandas 🐼. They are just puppets, but this can still satisfy those who want to see pandas 🐼❤️. ⛳Sunset Cafe on the 4th floor of Longhu Times Paradise B Building 1⃣️In general, it is a coffee shop located in Times Paradise Walk, and most people don’t seem to be able to find it. 2⃣️I really like the decoration inside, it is simple but has a nice atmosphere, it doesn’t look like a coffee shop at all, hahahaha, it looks more like a hotpot place🥘. 3⃣️You can drink afternoon tea and chat leisurely here. You can stay here for an entire afternoon and it will make you relax and feel comfortable.

Actually, it's a flash mob event for the 'Sleepwalking' trend art exhibition held at the Times Sky Street. The bed that occupies the C position of the entire mall is really cool! It looks so soft and fluffy at a glance! When tired, I just want to lie down here~ In addition to that, there are various themed photo spots Weird and bizarre, yet it resonates with the youth - Photo spots📷 ☑️Crying center Waste King (E Hall 1F Atrium) This time it is also the premiere of the Crying center Waste King DO NOTHING CLUB's new concept exhibition Here, the Waste King will serve as an attitude, a method, a channel Giving everyone new DREAMS ☑️ALLEGORITHM (Entrance No.1 of E Hall 1F) Using techniques like 3D reverse modeling to express classical religious painting compositions, constructing vague allegories ☑️DREAM MACHINE (E Hall 2F) A tribute to the 'Engineer' from Prometheus in the form of statues, the future humanity will need dream machines to connect to the brain to experience the sensations in dreams

Friends who didn't go out to play during the National Day, look here!!! The few exhibitions in the E Hall of Times Tianjie are so interesting And they are all free! Many people praised the photos posted on the circle of friends🤨 Sharing check-in strategy: ❇️Crying Center Waste King DO NOTHING CLUB brand new concept exhibition Lying on an incredibly large bed, experiencing the ultimate joy of waste, I just want to lie down for 24 hours during the holiday, which is my real mental state. 📍E Hall 1st floor atrium ❇️ ALLEGORITHM The mixed scene of virtual and reality, reborn in the computer through 3d reverse modeling and other technologies. 📍 E Hall 1st floor entrance No. 1 ❇️DREAM MACHINE Dream Machine In the future, humans will no longer have the ability to dream, and they need to connect the dream machine to the brain to experience the feelings in the dream and escape from everything in the real world. 📍 Next to the elevator handrail on the 2nd floor of E Hall ❇️Human Prairie A virtual, three-dimensional future world. 📍 On the left side of the atrium on the 1st floor of E Hall ❇️TINDER KILLER An imaginary creature born in the process of the artist reflecting on the authenticity and effectiveness of virtual social interaction, it represents the strong desire that people show in their internet life. 📍 E Hall 2F-09

After get off work, I met up with some friends and came to this Thai restaurant. As the name suggests, the decoration inside the restaurant is very atmospheric. As soon as you walk into the store, you can feel the island style of the coconut trees and beaches, as if you have traveled to an island! The photo taking 📷 is also great, the lazy and comfortable atmosphere is captured perfectly! 🏖 Share the must-eat food: Signature Tom Yum Goong Seafood MaMa Noodles🍜: Spicy and sour appetizer, with fresh prawns, seafood mushrooms, etc. The mam noodles are super tasty. Drink a bowl of Tom Yum Goong soup and your taste buds will be awakened instantly! Thai charcoal grilled pork belly🥢: It smells delicious when served, and tastes rich, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can eat it directly or wrap it with lettuce and dip it in sauce, which doubles the taste😋 Seafood 🍍Pineapple Fried Rice: It’s sour and sweet, so delicious. It also contains pineapple, shrimp, raisins, etc. It’s so rich! Coconut milk 🥭 Mango sticky rice: beautiful and delicious, the color of summer dopamine is so pleasing to the eye! Don’t forget to pour coconut milk over the glutinous rice, it’s super delicious! Thai hand-beaten milk tea🥤: Must be paired with Thai milk tea, it is super delicious, silky, mellow taste, and long-lasting aftertaste! Come to Island Diary to experience a taste bud journey during your free time on weekends! 🌴 👉Island Diary·Thai Snacks Collection 🏡Room 21, 10th Floor, Building 14, Times Plaza