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Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge

千厮门嘉陵江大桥
Qiānsīmén Jiālíngjiāng Dàqiáo
Landmark30-45 minAlways open81/100 popularity
Stunning night view of Chongqing with illuminated bridge and city lights reflecting on water.
Qiansimen Bridge opened 2015 as a 720m cable-stayed bridge connecting Yuzhong peninsula's Hongya Cave area to Jiangbei. Two decks: the upper carries Metro Line 6 + vehicles, the lower has pedestrian walkway. For visitors, the lower deck is THE viewing platform for Hongya Cave's night lighting — the standing-on-the-bridge-with-Hongya-glowing-across-the-river photo every Chongqing visitor posts. Free pedestrian access. Best 7:30-9:00 PM right when Hongya's lights turn on. Walk from Hongya Cave's 11th-floor terrace to the bridge takes 5 min. Don't confuse with Dongshuimen Bridge (similar design 1 km south).
Address
Between Yuzhong & Jiangbei Districts, Chongqing
渝中区与江北区之间

Highlights

  • Hongya Cave from acrossThe classic Chongqing night-skyline photo
  • Lower-deck pedestrian walkwayFree, no queue; opens 6 AM

For foreign visitors

  • English service: none
  • Cards accepted: cash_only
  • Booking / entry: not needed
  • Best time: 7:30-9 PM when Hongya Cave lights on
  • Wi-Fi: none
  • Transit access: metro direct

Photos

A view of a bridge with a city in the background
Urban cityscape of Chongqing showcasing Qiansimen Bridge and traditional architecture at dusk.
Orange bridge spans river with city skyline behind.
Chongqing skyline featuring the Qiansimen Bridge over a calm river with modern architecture.
a red and white bridge over a body of water
Aerial view of Chongqing at dusk with Qiansimen Bridge and illuminated skyline.
Cityscape with traditional buildings and a bridge
Chongqing cityscape featuring a bridge and skyscrapers enveloped in fog.
a harbor with boats and a bridge in the background
Vibrant night view of Chongqing cityscape featuring a brightly lit bridge and skyline reflections.
A bridge overlooking a city skyline.
Stunning night scene of Chongqing's illuminated skyline featuring Qiansimen Bridge.
a cable car going over a bridge with a city in the background
Scenic view of a bustling city with bridges and paddleboarders on the river.

What travelers say (3 reviews)

BridgeFan·TripAdvisor·4/5

Stunning rail-pedestrian bridge over Jialing. Best night views of CBD.

2026-04-25
千厮门大桥·Ctrip·5/5

千厮门大桥拍摄洪崖洞最佳机位！双层桥（上轨道下行人）夜景超美。

2026-03-30
Henry G.·Google Maps·5/5

Best Hongya Cave + skyline angle. Free walking. Night photo gold.

2026-02-28

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