'Better Days': The escalator that the two characters climbed together in the drama is the Crown Escalator, a very worthwhile and heartwarming place to visit. It is the second longest escalator in Asia and has become a popular check-in spot for many visitors to Chongqing. The total length is 112 meters, approximately the height of a 15-story building, and it takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds to complete the ride. It connects Lianglukou on the hillside with Caiyuanba at the bottom of the hill. However, it is not free to ride; the ticket price is two yuan. You can only stand still and not move around while riding, as the escalator is indeed very steep!
Under Sujiaba Overpass
'Better Days': 'No class ever taught us how to become adults.' In the movie, Xiao Bei's home is under the Sujiaba Overpass, where the two characters gaze at the stars together at night. The set was dismantled after filming, but the location is not hard to find. The path down is difficult to walk, with many mosquitoes and vegetable plots planted by locals. It's best to ask for directions. There are also many snacks and barbecue foods around the Sujiaba area in Nanping.
Baixiangju
'Chongqing Hot Pot Hero': It is located near Xiaoshizi, Jiefangbei. Like most old streets in Chongqing, it has a unique local atmosphere. Neighbors often drink tea, play mahjong, and chat downstairs. This place also offers river view apartments, where you can see the Yangtze River Cableway coming and going every day, and the Dongshuimen Bridge with its stunning night view. You can walk here from Jiefangbei, experiencing the full flavor of local life. In the movie, Chen Kun's home is in this 8D magical residential building with distinctive mountain city features. Does it bring back any memories?
Old Classmate's Slanted Restaurant Hotpot
'Chongqing Hotpot': How can you miss a hotpot meal when you come to Chongqing? The so-called cave hotpot actually means eating hotpot in an air-raid shelter, which is a major feature of Chongqing! It is also one of the filming locations for the movie 'Chongqing Hotpot' starring Chen Kun and Bai Baihe. The three of them jointly opened this hotpot restaurant, and Chen Kun is a native of Chongqing, a true Chongqing boy. Using Chongqing dialect as the main language of dialogue, this city itself becomes an indelible presence.
'Crazy Stone': It is located near Jiefangbei, a thousand-year-old temple in the bustling downtown area, and also a filming location for the movie. It is said that the ancient temple has a continuous stream of incense, extremely prosperous, and many people go there to worship. Honestly, the biggest feeling about Luohan Temple is practicing in the mundane world. The entire temple is surrounded by high-rise buildings, giving a sense of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. Hidden in plain sight~ I must recommend a nearby hotpot restaurant called Xixi Hotpot, which is cheap and delicious, with great taste!
Eling Second Factory Cultural and Creative Park
'I Belonged to You': This place has left behind many old factory buildings. After renovation, it has now become a cultural community for young people and a must-visit internet-famous spot in Chongqing. There are various unique shops inside, including cafes, small restaurants, and accessory stores. There is also a graffiti wall where you can pose for photos. It is also a filming location for the movie 'I Belonged to You'.
'I Belonged to You': In the drama, the place where Bai Baihe and Yang Yang sweetly chase and play is an old street in Chongqing with a unique layout—Shibati, which is also very suitable for filming. The first scene of Bai Baihe and Yang Yang is exactly Shibati, a street on the Yuzhong Peninsula in Chongqing, symbolizing the real old Chongqing of the mountain city. It is a true portrayal of the life of old Chongqing citizens, but it was renovated after the movie was released.
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
'The Captain': Based on the true event of Sichuan Airlines flight 3U8633's successful emergency handling, 'The Captain' was also filmed at Chongqing's Jiangbei Airport. The prototype of the captain, Liu Chuanjian, is also a native of Chongqing!
