About
Hongya Cave is a traditional stilt house complex built into a cliff face along the Jialing River in Chongqing, China. Its tiered wooden buildings rise above the water in the Yuzhong District, near the Jiefangbei area, and it is also known by the name Hongyadong.
What to expect
The complex is made up of shops and restaurants arranged across its levels, so a visit is largely about wandering, browsing and eating. It is one of the city's best-known landmarks, and many visitors come for the setting as much as for anything inside.
- Traditional stilt-house architecture set into the cliff
- Shops and restaurants spread across the levels
- Views over the Jialing River
- Night views that visitors often single out
Planning your visit
Hongya Cave suits an evening stroll as well as a daytime look, since its lights and the river views are a large part of its appeal. It sits on the Jialing River Bank, a short walk from the bustle of Jiefangbei, so it pairs easily with other central Chongqing sights and with a meal in the area. For questions before you go, the listed contact number is +86-23-6384-5999.
