Chongqing small shops with a touch of greenness from the mountainous city

It is difficult to see bicycles on the streets of Chongqing, because the steep slopes can be treacherous. People who have been living on the plains for a long time may find it initially difficult to adapt, but after a while, they can discover the charm of it. Here, the more difficult-to-find hot pot restaurants and small taverns are, the more delicious they are. The more inconspicuous the facade, the more surprising the content. Unlike the heavy-flavored hot pot, the small shops in Chongqing have a fresh and natural feeling, with a touch of mountain city's greenness.

Nan Zhi Shan Bookstore · Little Forest

In addition to the Nightfall Board observation terrace, "Little Forest" also features a forest reading area called Nymph's Sylva. Compared to the "Origin" store with 8 rooms, "Little Forest" has only 4 bookable study rooms. The shelves in each room are filled with carefully selected books, and each study room comes with its own courtyard or terrace, aiming to provide an unforgettable forest reading experience for guests.

Mountain ghost

The Mont Mirage in the mountains combines coffee, Sichuan cuisine, and accommodation. It is a glass mansion hidden at the top of the Southern Mountains. The environment is quiet, surrounded by lush green trees, offering a panoramic view of the mountains. From any angle, you can discover different landscapes.

Pure Yang Tavern

In Chongqing, the best places to eat are often those inconspicuous little restaurants. Pure Yang Xiaojiu Guan, located in Yuzhong District, is one such place. Originally known as "Pure Yang Jiujia," it has a history of over 30 years and is considered a prominent figure in the restaurant industry. The restaurant is small, but the owner has made use of every possible space, filling every corner with tables, including the aisle, kitchen entrance, and under the stairs. Despite its average environment, it doesn't affect its popularity. You will always see a large crowd of people waiting in line on the roadside. You might wonder why these people are here. The reason is simple: the food is delicious and the wine is good. No matter what you order, you won't be disappointed. Since it is a liquor establishment, their alcohol is their specialty. There are various flavors to choose from, suitable for both men and women. Many customers even buy bottles to take home after their meal.

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9 Tao Yuan Road, Namping Gulu Yi Village. Unbelievably, in such a down-to-earth neighborhood, there is a cafe full of exotic charm. The storefront is transformed from a two-bedroom apartment on the first floor, which looks ordinary from the outside, but stepping inside feels like discovering a new world. The owner of the cafe is a girl who loves to explore INS photography styles. After researching for a long time, she personally designed a cafe with the potential to become an internet-famous spot. The interior of the cafe cleverly features a lobby and two rooms with different styles, which guests can reserve according to their preferences. To make it more convenient for guests to take photos inside, the owner even thoughtfully prepared cameras. The cafe mainly serves French desserts and coffee, with carefully matched exquisite dessert designs and ambiance, truly high in both appearance and taste.

Eighteen Ladder Glasses Surface

Eighteen Ladder Glasses Noodles is an old shop that opened in 1988. It is called Glasses Noodles because the owner is affectionately known as "Big Glasses". The location of the shop is not easy to find, so it is recommended to ask locals to avoid getting lost. The shop has a traditional decoration and a common environment. It is divided into two sections, dining area and kitchen. Despite the modest place, there's always a constant stream of people coming here to eat noodles. The seating is packed, and even the doorstep is full when business is good. Glasses Noodles only sells beef noodles, small noodles, and pickled vegetable noodles (if you don't eat noodles, you can have rice noodles instead). The must-try dish is the beef noodles, which are cooked to perfection with high-quality beef and flavorful seasoning. The beef slices are large and tender, complemented by the spicy and sour soup base and wrapped cabbage, creating a mouth-watering sensation. If the spiciness is too much, you can have a cup of soy milk, which is additive-free and pairs well with the noodles, providing a satisfying experience.

Three feet of ice makes a kitchen

Three Feet of Ice Kitchen is a dessert and cocktail bar filled with Chinese Zen aesthetics, nestled in an office building, enjoying freedom and tranquility, like a delicate treasure. The couple who manage it are architects, who also founded the "WHITECUBE" design studio together. The design style of Three Feet of Ice is simple and steady, with just the right amount of dim lighting in the space, making people unconsciously calm and serene in this ambiance. They use food as a medium, applying their attitude towards art to their cuisine, presenting a texture-rich and artistic beauty. The unique ice cream of Three Feet of Ice, which amazes diners like a "work of art," is truly something to behold. If you were to place it in a display case instead of a dessert plate, you would never realize that this meticulously crafted "piece" is actually an edible dessert. Their handmade desserts, made from pure natural ingredients, paired with carefully selected foreign liquors in the bar, offer a unique flavor experience.

S.life Life Pavilion

The S.life Living Hall is a wonderful and lucky place in Chongqing. It is a store with coffee, furniture, plants, and clothing. It is like Doraemon's pocket, always surprising you. The store is simple and comfortable, allowing you to freely walk around, browse clothes, drink coffee, and feel at ease. From plants to furniture, everything is carefully selected by the owner Xie Jun from various places. He says that this is not just a coffee shop, plant shop, clothing store, or furniture store, but a store that conveys and experiences life. Here, you can find what you want, what suits you, and most importantly, find yourself.

Xinguang store

Red Jin Avenue Xinguang Tianmai Xinguangli Building D 2F-3F. GYMCARE VIVA Xinguang flagship store once again amazes the fitness industry. With nearly 3000 square meters of space, it has multiple interconnected yet independent areas. The large area of high-quality materials and floor-to-ceiling glass windows make the indoor space transparent and bright. The immersive design with a sense of technology and the cool space decoration create a futuristic urban fitness arena with high visual impact and high-energy physical training. The multifunctional space features advanced custom octagon cages, HOLOFIT holographic training equipment, and other contemporary equipment, combined with GYMCARE's advantage small group classes, making fitness a lifestyle entertainment. GYMCARE not only has a beautiful environment but also a team of highly skilled trainers. So how could fitness not be something to stick with?
As one of the well-preserved teahouses in Chongqing and a symbol of old Chongqing, "Jiaotong Teahouse" is one of the few landmarks that retains the original appearance of old Chongqing. The movie "Crazy Stone" was filmed here and has always been loved by art film directors and young photographers. It still maintains the old-fashioned decoration style of the 1980s, as if the hustle and bustle of the outside world and the changes of time have not affected the teahouse at all. The teahouse is bustling with chatter and full of smoke, as if drinking tea here is like going back to the era of Lao She's novels, where people communicate with each other over cups of tea, revealing the customs of old Chongqing in this small teahouse. It is loved by people of all generations. When you see the huge plaque and the old-style square table and long benches, you will be delighted and infected by the lively atmosphere here, even wanting to play chess with the elderly men.