Mountain City Alley and Eighteen Steps

Mountain City Alley(山城巷), also known as the Shancheng Lane is the only street lane named after Mountain City in Chongqing. It is a historic and scenic alley reflecting Chongqing's mountain-city identity. It starts from Zhongxing Road in Nanji Gate and ends in Consular Lane. It was built on the mountain, almost entirely composed of steps, which had a unique aesthetic feeling of Mountain City landscape. Mountain City Alley can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
 

At the beginning of the last century, the roadway was lit by poles to illuminate the way home for passers-by. Every evening, a street lamp lights up halfway up the mountain in turn, such as the stars in the sky, hence the name Tiandeng Lane and Tiandeng Street.
 

Highlights of Mountain City Alley

Epitome of hilly landscape: Mountain City Alley is one of the most representative old blocks in Chongqing and an important epitome of Chongqing's history and culture. As a city built on a mountain, Chongqing's streets and lanes are built on the mountain, which forms a unique "mountain city" style, and the Mountain City Alley is a typical representative of this landform.
 

Experience the lifestyle of old Chongqing: Strolling around the residential buildings, small shops and teahouses of the Mountain City Alley, you will fully experience the traditional lifestyle of old Chongqing people. Here you will meet the friendly and warm-hearted Chongqing locals.
 

Have a panoramic view of the mountains and rivers of Chongqing. Walking along the Mountain City Footpath, you can have a panoramic view of the Nanjimen Rail Bridge, the mountains, the rivers and the buildings of Chongqing, fully feel the characteristic of mountain city.

Shancheng Lane in Chongqing
 

Eighteen Steps

Shibati(十八梯), or Eighteen Steps, is one of Chongqing’s most iconic historical and cultural blocks, known for its traditional alleyways, stone staircases, and old residential buildings. It represents old Chongqing, blending nostalgic charm with modern urban life. It is a window into old Chongqing.
 

How to Get to Mountain City Alley

To get to Mountain City Alley, you can take the Chongqing Railway Transit(CRT) Line 6 or CRT Line 1, and get off at the Xiaoshizi Station. Then you can walk to the Mountain City Alley.
 

How to Get to Eighteen Steps

To get to Eighteen Steps, you can take the Chongqing Railway Transit(CRT) Line 1 or CRT Line 2, and get off at the Jiaochangkou Station. Then you can walk to the Eighteen Steps.