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Eling Park

鹅岭公园
É Lǐng Gōngyuán
Outdoors1-2 hours6 AM – 10 PM81/100 popularity
Dramatic city skyline featuring a prominent clock tower at sunset, visible through trees.
Eling ('Goose Ridge') was the wartime KMT's villa district and is now a 320m-elevation public park. The 8-story Kanjiang Pagoda Tower (瞰胜楼) at the summit gives a 360° view of both the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, plus a clear sightline of Chongqing's whole downtown peninsula. Free entry to the park and tower. 1-2 hours. Best at sunset (5:30-7 PM) for the gold-to-neon transition over both rivers. Pair with Eling 2nd Factory (鹅岭二厂) immediately adjacent — a converted printing factory turned creative arts park with cafes and graffiti-covered industrial warehouses (popular for cosplay shoots). Both free.
Address
176 Eling Main St, Yuzhong District
渝中区鹅岭正街 176 号

Highlights

  • Kanjiang Tower 360° ViewFree; both rivers + downtown peninsula
  • Eling 2nd Factory adjacentIndustrial-creative park; cafes + graffiti walls

For foreign visitors

  • English service: none
  • Cards accepted: cash_only
  • Booking / entry: not needed
  • Best time: Sunset 5:30-7 PM
  • Wi-Fi: none
  • Transit access: metro direct

Photos

Aerial view of Chongqing's urban skyline from a skyscraper rooftop, featuring modern architecture and vibrant cityscape.
Skyline of Chongqing showcasing modern skyscrapers and traditional architecture under a clear sky.
Black and white image of towering skyscrapers showcasing modern architecture in a bustling cityscape.
Stunning view of the illuminated Chongqing skyline at night featuring modern skyscrapers.
Illuminated traditional Chinese temple in Chongqing, adorned with red lanterns during night time.
Captivating view of Raffles City and skyline by the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China.
Stunning view of Chongqing's skyline with skyscrapers and Yangtze River at sunset.
Scenic view of Chongqing skyline featuring iconic clock tower and bridge at daylight.
Stunning night view of Chongqing with illuminated bridge and city lights reflecting on water.
Panoramic view of the Chongqing skyline at dusk with a modern bridge over the Yangtze River.
A dynamic cityscape showcasing tall skyscrapers under a clear sky, highlighting urban architecture.
Capture of the iconic Jilin Meteorite Tower amidst lush greenery and clear skies.
View of skyscrapers by river with people relaxing in the foreground.
Vibrant night view of Chongqing's skyline and illuminated bridge reflecting on the river.

What travelers say (3 reviews)

ViewSeeker·TripAdvisor·4/5

Hilltop park with night-skyline views. Free. Best 30 min before sunset.

2026-04-20
鹅岭公园·Xiaohongshu·5/5

鹅岭公园瞰胜楼免费看渝中半岛！比一棵树观景台不挤，本地人爱。

2026-03-28
Sam B.·Google Maps·4/5

Free alternative to Nanshan tree viewpoint. 5 min Uber from Liziba.

2026-02-25

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