Chongqing- Jiangbei District has extended along the strip of Yangtze and Jialing riverbanks like a necklace, spanning 42.9 kilometers east to west, and between 1.49 to 14.38 kilometers north to south. The district runs adjacent to the river waters and is surrounded by mountains and springs.
The spectacular skyline of Jiangbeizui Area blends high-end commercial centers, green parks, and historical charm.
Since famous Jiangbei necklaces have been passed on through the generations, the district not only inherits past ancient charm but is also leading in future trends.
The Qin Dynasty established Ba County, the Han Dynasty established the North Courtyard, while the Qing Dynasty established the Jiangbei Hall. During the War of Resistance, a large number of munition factories and historical figureheads moved in, and so Jiangbei District has acquired a unique historical and cultural charm.
Picturesque walkways and cycle lanes line the Jialing River where locals come to exercise, relax, and enjoy the scenery.
In recent years, Jiangbei District has made every effort to promote the construction of an inland international financial center, by seizing the opportunity to build a pair of high tech demonstration zones as part of the Twin City Economic Circle.
Great work has also gone into the promotion of international commercial centers and renowned cultural tourism destinations, while the upgrade of Changjiahui Scenic Spot has enhanced the charm of Jiangbei as a city of the future.
Hongen Temple Forest Park
The urban architecture features a strong sense of design in the modern and fashionable city skyline, adorned by the picturesque riverside. Intelligent homes, offices, commerce, and travel are ubiquitous throughout the green environment spanning all four seasons. These blend with refined and personalized urban services that combine to form this high-quality future city.
In the bustling downtown of Jiangbei, you can still witness the clear marks of history. Beicang, located near the Guanyinqiao Commercial District, was formerly a textile factory warehouse.
Tieshanping Forest Park.
While architects preserved the original style to the utmost extent, the design team transformed the area into a culturally innovative quarter full brimming with literary and artistic style. Beicang Library and the Love Letter Restaurant attract droves of tourists every day, who come to read books over coffee amid the trendy and peaceful surroundings.
Chongqing Courtyard, diagonally across from Beicang, was originally an overgrown hill adjacent to Wanghai Flower Market. Following the concept of preserving historical undertones, Chongqing Courtyard has retained the valley shaped topography and restored the former caves, gates, entranceways, steps, pits, slopes, and architecture. They also feature the names of lost sights, such as Chenghuajie, Xingjiekou, Wenxingmen, and Guanyinliang.
Cihou Pavillion.
Shijia Garden in Panxi, Jiangbei, officially opened to the public in June this year as the Xu Beihong Art Museum. Between 1942-46, the famous painter Xu Beihong was preparing to establish the Chinese Institute of Art here, and completed popular classic works such as Ba People Draw Water, Six Horses Running Together, and Bamboo Sunset. Other famous painters such as Zhang Daqian, Wu Zuoren, and Li Ruinian all worked as researchers here.
In recent years, the aim of developing a high-quality city has cast aside the mindset of large-scale demolition and reconstruction. Now, historical buildings are treated as elderly statesmen displaying the past heritage of the city.
Mingyu Zhenrui Mausoleum.
After a prolonged stay in this flourishing district, one senses the inevitable yearn for the tranquility of natural landscapes, yet, it is no exaggeration to state that tourists in Jiangbei can fulfill their desire for mountains and rivers wherever they may please.
A 4.1-kilometer pedestrian walkway was built along Beibin Road in May this year, which extends from Shimen Bridge to Jiahua Bridge, offering wide views over the scenic river. Many citizens and tourists visit every day to walk, jog or cycle alongside the river. This year, the Jiangbeizui Riverside Park on Beibin 2nd Road also officially opened to the public.
Baoding Gate.
Hongen Temple Forest Park is located on Longji Mountain by the north bank of the Jialing River. It offers the highest vantage point from an altitude of 418 meters, and a bird's eye view of the two rivers, four banks, and six scenic spots.
Slightly further afield, Tieshanping Forest Park is a great choice. The scenic area is a national 4A rated tourist attraction and features Tongluo Gorge, close to the Yangtze River. The area totals 14.92 square kilometers and has a forest coverage rate exceeding 90%. It is one of the four major green partitions of the Chongqing Urban Area.
The Chongqing Science and Technology Museum.
Not long ago, the second phase of the Pingxia River viewing platform was officially completed, so that visitors can not only enjoy the ten spectacular views but also experience the culture related to ancient battlefields.
Jiangbei District has placed emphasis on the needs of people and has strived to create a pleasant environment suitable for business, living, pleasure, and travel. Yijiangbeizui Central Park, Hongen Temple Forest Park, Shimen Park, Shizishan Sports Park, Tieshanping Forest Park, the Children’s Park, Jialing Park, and many others have been built, so that nature is always close by in Jiangbei District.
The International Finance Centre (IFS).
Jiangbeizui is the urban living room of Chongqing in the Changjiahui Scenic Spot. Visitors can experience the unique charm as memories of old and future aspirations blend together.
Important historical relics such as the Cihou Pavilion, Mingyuzhen Ruiling Mausoleum, and Baoding Gate have been preserved here, while the modern Grand Theater, Science and Technology Museum, IFS International Financial Center, and many financial headquarter buildings stand alongside.
The famous night economy of Jiangbei District.
Guanyinqiao Commercial District is a national 4A rated tourist attraction, with an average daily tourist volume of 500,000 people. It features major shopping complexes such as the Far East Department Store, New World Department Store, Paradise Walk, Darong City, Sunshine Century, Yingjia Center, Longhu New One Street, are among the ‘Big Eight' shopping malls that offer more than 90 international first-line commodity brands.
Today, the business district is undergoing a rejuvenation upgrade. In 2019 alone, over 50 domestic and overseas fashion brands opened their first stores in Chongqing.
Wool knitted pictures.
In the Jiangbei District Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle Image Exhibition Center, visitors can experience graphic materials, immersive cinema, AR interaction, and digital flying screens, which combine the high tech effects of sound, light, and electricity. The attractions of Jiangbei District reach out in multiple dimensions.
The Jiangbei night economy includes Dajiu Street in Guanyinqiao, Jiangbei District. It spans 1,000 meters east to west and 700 meters north to south, covering an area of about 0.7 square kilometers. It was designed to create a night economy brand gathering 969 well-known domestic and foreign consumer brands and merchants, and 1,359 individual industrial and commercial outlets.
A famous work by the artist Xu Beihong.
With an average daily patron flow rate of over 100,000, and night business accounting for more than 90%, it has become a night economy symbol in the district.
The Miaoershi Creative Arts Special Zone has a focus on developing the MAOER Night Market, which combines the internet business model to attract cultural innovators from all over the country. It integrates fashion, avant-garde music and art clubs, and entertainment catering to youthful tastes.
An example of Jiangbei Shu embroidery.
There are great places to enjoy the night view on the 62nd floor of IFC and the Grand Theatre, while Liujia Wharf is a 4A rated scenic spot featuring many high-end restaurants, riverside entertainment, ethnic style hotels, an ocean aquarium, and other businesses operating a 24-hour format.
There is no doubt that Jiangbei has become the fashionable focal ground of the Chongqing night economy.
A Jiangbei Fusheng root carving.
Cultural Products of Jiangbei District
The skills of Jiangbei Shu embroidery can be traced back to more than 500 years. The stitches are neat, the colors are soft, and local characteristics are distinctive. The images are mainly of flowers and birds, animals, landscapes, insects, fish, and Chinese characters. The works include clothes, shoes, cushions, tablecloths, headscarves, handkerchiefs, and painted screens.
Ancient knots originated from the ancient practice of knotting memorandums, which gradually evolved into decorative artwork. The knots are typically made of cotton, hemp, or silk, with concentric knots, peach knots, lucky knots, and other styles. They are often used for cheongsam buckles, earrings, pendants, and bracelets.
A Jiangbei bamboo carving.
The traditional techniques of Jiangbei Fusheng root carvings have a history of over 100 years. Folk artists have made full use of the natural shape of roots to express artistic images. We can observe the power of exquisite craftsmanship, the pursuit of beauty, and the inheritance and development of traditional folk carving techniques.
Wool knitted paintings are created with a traditional manual technique. Colored yarns are used as raw material, which is hand-knitted, and then trimmed into three-dimensional artistic creations with scissors. The works are not only rich in color but also varied in shape. The flowers, birds, landscapes, and characters all appear true to life.
Bamboo carving skills in Jiangbei have a history going back hundreds of years. Based on the natural texture and grooves of bamboo shells, artists use exaggerated techniques to carve out landscapes and characters.