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Jiefangbei is the commercial heart of Yuzhong District, Chongqing. Originally the War of Resistance Victory Memorial Monument, it is now the city's symbol and a shopping paradise; major malls cluster around it — the best place to feel Chongqing's urban buzz.

Chongqing · Visitor Guide2026-10-18

Quick Answer

Is Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street worth visiting?

Chongqing's central landmark, the 27.5 m Liberation Monument completed in 1940 as China's only surviving victory memorial of the War of Resistance; malls open 10:00-22:00.

Quick facts

Ticket	Free admission (spending in the surrounding malls at your own cost)
Hours	Open all day (malls 10:00-22:00)
Recommended duration	2-3 hours
Best time to visit	Year-round; evenings have the best lights
How to get there	Metro Line 1 to Jiaochangkou or Line 2 to Linjiangmen; buses to the Jiefangbei stop
English signage	Yes
Wheelchair accessible	Partial
Address	Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Type	City landmark / shopping district
Built	1940 (original Resistance Victory Monument)
Height	27.5 m
Ticket	Free
Recommended duration	2-3 hours

What to expect

Jiefangbei, full name the War of Resistance Victory Memorial Monument, is a historical witness to China's victory in the War of Resistance. The octagonal tower is topped with an alarm bell, symbolizing the nation's unyielding wartime spirit. Today it is both a memorial and Chongqing's busiest commercial center, ringed by Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, Guotai Plaza and Metropolitan Plaza.

The Jiefangbei shopping district is the trendiest retail heaven in Chongqing and southwest China, where international brands mix with local character. Street food abounds — Chongqing xiaomian noodles, suanlafen glass noodles, chuanchuan skewers. At night neon floods the whole area, showing off the unique charm of a mountain city built between two rivers.

As Chongqing's calling card, Jiefangbei has watched the river city change for a century. Luohan Temple and Hongyadong stand nearby — must-sees for first-time visitors. The monument itself is free, and malls and dining suit every budget.

How to get there

Metro Line 1 to Jiaochangkou (Exit 11) or Line 2 to Linjiangmen (Exit B) — both step out into the district. Many bus lines stop at Jiefangbei, about 200 m away on foot.

Best photo spots

The Monument front-on, full frame
The Jiefangbei crossroads from the Guotai Plaza rooftop
The neon-lit pedestrian street at night
Old Luohan Temple against the modern malls

Tips

Come in the late afternoon: shop first, dinner after, then the night lights — the best sequence
For xiaomian, locals queue for Huashi Wanza Noodles
Holiday crowds are enormous — stagger your visit or plan routes ahead
Guotai Plaza has a free observation deck — take the elevator to the top floor

Scams to avoid

Some taxi drivers steer guests to specific restaurants for kickbacks — poor food at inflated prices
Street QR-code gift giveaways may harvest personal data — be careful
Fortune-tellers around Jiefangbei offer free readings then press for payment

Frequently asked questions

Does Jiefangbei charge admission?

The monument itself is free to visit. Mall and restaurant spending is up to you — nothing is compulsory.

What is good to eat nearby?

Plenty: Chongqing xiaomian, suanlafen, chuanchuan skewers, hotpot. Bayi Road Good-Eats Street, a famous snack street, is a 5-minute walk away.

When is the best time to visit?

Arrive mid-afternoon — shop first, catch the sunset at dusk, then enjoy the night lights. Every season has its own charm.

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Chongqing Zoo

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Ciqikou Ancient Town

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Ciqikou Ancient Town

A 1,000-year-old Jialing River porcelain port turned pedestrian snack street in Chongqing's Shapingba District — free to enter, 2-3 hours to walk, and best at 08:30 on a weekday before the crowd.

Dazu Rock Carvings

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Fengdu Ghost City

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Hongyadong (Hongya Cave)

A 11-floor hillside complex of traditional Chinese stilted buildings rebuilt in 2006 on the site of a Ming-dynasty wall city gate.

Liziba Monorail Station

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Nanshan One Tree Viewing Platform

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Three Gorges Museum

Chongqing's flagship museum, 42,000 sqm of galleries with 100,000+ relics; free with reservation, open 09:00-17:00, closed Mondays, 5 minutes on foot from Zengjiayan metro station.

Wulong Karst - Three Natural Bridges

A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site where three colossal natural bridges span a gorge — a filming location for Transformers: Age of Extinction. Entry CNY 125; allow 3-4 hours.

Yangtze River Cableway

A 1987 commuter cable car that still glides 1,166 m over the Yangtze between Yuzhong and Nan'an for about 20 yuan - the ride lasts under 5 minutes, but expect to queue an hour at peak.

Museums in Chongqing

Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum

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