Shapingba Off-the-Beaten-Path Citywalk Hiking | Route Included

Route Plan: Chenjiaqiao Station → Chendian Village (Big Tree Photo Spot) → Bashu Ancient Architecture Museum (Fuxing Temple) → C97 Cultural and Creative Park Distance: Approximately 5 km in total, walk and explore, estimated 3-4 hours 🚶🏻‍♂️Suitable for: Direct subway access, few crowds for great photos, easy on the legs, one-stop for photos + exhibitions + cultural park visits, perfect for winter strolls, dates, or relaxing 🐛 📍 Chenjiaqiao Light Rail Station · Transport: Direct access via Metro Line 1, parking available nearby for self-driving. 📍 Chendian Village (Photo Spot Under the Big Tree) · How to enjoy: There is a lush yellow kapok tree here, a popular spontaneous photo spot along the route, great for wide-angle portraits or close-up shots. Elderly locals sit on bamboo chairs by the roadside, leisurely sunbathing and chatting, making time feel stretched and offering a peaceful "hidden in the city" vibe. This is not a polished tourist spot but vibrant everyday life itself. · Visit time: About 30 minutes. · How to get there: Navigate to Chendian Village Building 26, detailed route map 2 📍 Bashu Ancient Architecture Museum 🎫 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM); closed on Mondays (except public holidays) · How to enjoy: Originally a temple, now converted into a museum. The building itself is distinctive, with exhibitions focused on local history and culture. You can see many stone pillar bases, stone-carved windows, stone archway components, stone beasts, traditional wooden roof frames, and exquisite wooden door and window carvings, experiencing the beauty of ancient architecture; · Just 100 meters away on foot is the former residence of Feng Yuxiang, which you can visit along the way. It is a late Qing Dynasty Bayu residential building with wooden frame construction. In 1939, General Feng Yuxiang purchased this house and named it "Anti-Japanese Residence," where he lived and worked for seven years, actively engaging in anti-Japanese propaganda. · Visit time: About 30 minutes to 1 hour · How to get there: Continue walking 1 km along the main road from Chendian Village, can navigate directly 📍 C97 Cultural and Creative Park · How to enjoy: Converted from the old Chongqing Drive Shaft Factory, perfectly blending industrial style with trendy vibes. Red brick factory buildings, art installations, and occasional exhibitions. The park has a bookstore, themed cafes, and creative markets, a great place to rest. · Visit time: Spend about 1 hour leisurely exploring and taking photos. · How to get there: About a 30-minute walk from Fuxing Temple, with two entrances at front and back 📝 Hiking Tips · Best time: Afternoon light is best for photos. · Gear: Sunscreen, power bank (for photo battery use), a bottle of water · Notes: Wearing comfortable shoes is very important