Shibati was Chongqing's most photographed old residential district from the 1990s-2010s — a 200m steep staircase neighborhood with mahjong-playing locals, hanging laundry, stilt houses, the entire Bayu cultural vernacular. Demolished in 2010 for redevelopment, then rebuilt 2017-2021 as a heritage zone preserving the original stone steps and reconstructing 60+ traditional buildings. Now: free pedestrian walking district with cafes, teahouses, indie shops along the original 18-step axis. Less commercially saturated than Hongya Cave — more authentic 'feeling' of old Chongqing. Best 4-9 PM. Adjacent to Jiaochangkou metro and connects via skybridge to the Liberation Monument area.
Address
Jiaochangkou, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
渝中区较场口
Highlights
- Original Stone StairsPreserved 200m axis from the original 1900s neighborhood
- Reconstructed Bayu BuildingsStilt-house vernacular; some house museums + cafes
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Afternoon to evening 4-9 PM
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
Photos














What travelers say (3 reviews)
OldCQ·TripAdvisor·4/5
Reconstructed old Chongqing alleyways — touristy but evocative. Free.
2026-04-18
十八梯·Xiaohongshu·4/5
十八梯重庆老街新貌!石板路 + 老茶馆。免费,傍晚灯光最美。
2026-03-22
James M.·Google Maps·3/5
Rebuilt to look old. Atmospheric at night. 30 min sufficient.
2026-02-15




