First built in 1940, the People’s Liberation Monument, also called Jiefangbei, is a symbol of Chongqing culture and an iconic building of this city. Built to commemorate the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the monument in Jiefangbei CBD has an octagonal structure of 27.5 meters tall, with a Rolex clock on the upper body and white neon lights decorated on the roof. At night, you’ll see a marvelous night view of the monument along with the high-rise buildings surrounding it.
As time went by, it became synonymous with Jiefangbei CBD or Jiefangbei Square, undertaking commercial and trade functions. Famed as the No.1 Street in Western China, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street is expected to rank as the third business center in China. It covers only 1 square kilometer with 300,000 visitors per day. It integrates 4400 business stores, 20 shopping malls, and over 500 facilities for accommodation, recreation, and information services.
Jiefangbei CBD Facts
- Location: 117 Minzu Road, Yuzhong District
- Type: Commercial Zone, Pedestrian Street, Food Street, Landmark Building
- Opening Time: All day and night
- Best Time to Visit: All year round
- Time Needed: 1-3 hours
- Ticket: Free
- Suited to: Shoppers, foodies, and anyone interested in Chongqing culture
Things to Do in Jiefangbei CBD
1. Discover the People’s Liberation Monument
As a landmark of Chongqing, the People’s Liberation Monument is a must-visit attraction on your Chongqing tours. With over 80 years of history, this monument in Jiefangbei Square has witnessed Chongqing’s development and changes in the past. It has a circular interior with meaningful old stuff inside the monument, such as old stamps, newspapers, stamps, and photos. Visitors can climb up the observation deck through the 140-step spiral staircase.
2. Shopping at Jiefangbei CBD
Centered by the People’s Liberation Monument, the Jiefangbei CBD is a prosperous pedestrian street in Chongqing and a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. There stands the largest high-end department store in Western China, Mansion Mode Times, and the largest retailer in Western China, Chongqing Department Store. You will find world-famous brands there, including Gucci, Prada, LV, Rolex, and more.
3. Taste the Delicious Food at Jiefangbei CBD
Jiefangbei Square is a heaven for foodies. Within a radius of 300 meters of the People’s Liberation Monument, there are many restaurants for hotpot, Chongqing Noodle with Meat Sauce and Yellow Peas, hot and sour noodles, and so on. The nearest food street to Jiefangbei CBD is Bayi Haochi Street where you can sample local delicacies like cold rice cakes, glutinous rice balls, and other snacks.
4. Appreciate the Night View of Jiefangbei CBD
When night falls, Chongqing’s Jiefangbei CBD presents a light show. The lights of the People’s Liberation Monument, the Chongqing Jiefangbei pedestrian street, and the surrounding skyscrapers will be turned on. Together with the videos playing on the screens, displaying a splendid night view of Jiefangbei Square. Visiting there, immerse yourself in the beautiful night view, and don’t hesitate to take breathtaking photos of it.
Best Time to Visit Jiefangbei CBD
Jiefangbei Square and People’s Liberation Monument in Chongqing are open all year round, and you can visit there for shopping and dining at any time you want. During important festivals like Christmas and the Spring Festival, there will be celebration activities and events, you can join to experience the festival atmosphere. Besides, never miss the discounts offered by shopping malls and stores in Jiefangbei CBD during festivals.
How to Get to the People’s Liberation Monument
By Rail Transit: Take Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 and get off at Linjiangmen Station, or take Line 1 or 6 and get off at Xiaoshizi Station, then walk for 5 minutes, and you will see the People’s Liberation Monument of Chongqing.
By Bus: Tour Buses No. T087 and T480 can take you to Jiefangbei Square in Chongqing directly. Or you can take Buses No. 462, 465, 612 to Jiefangbei CBD. If you are in the Chongqing West High-speed Railway Station, take Express Bus G01 or G04 to Jiefangbei Station.
Attractions Nearby Jiefangbei CBD
- Hongya Cave: Located near the Jiefangbei CBD, Hongya Cave is an 11-story stilted building complex by the side of the Jialing River of Chongqing, and it allows tourists to experience folk customs and Bayu culture.
- Three Gorges Museum: Located 4 kilometers from the People’s Liberation Monument, this dome-shaped museum is a comprehensive museum mainly themed on the culture and history of the Three Gorges in China. It is a must-visit attraction on your Yangtze River Cruise tours.
- Eighteen Stairs: Located in the south of Yuzhong District, 3 kilometers from the Jiefangbei Square, this traditional style district in Chongqing is 400 meters long with over 200 steps, presenting eighteen landscapes for you to explore along the way.
