China's only monument commemorating victory over Japan in WWII, built in 1947. 27.5m reinforced concrete tower with clock in the center of Chongqing's main pedestrian street. Heart of the business district with 300,000 daily visitors, 20+ shopping malls, and hundreds of stores. Iconic photo spot and starting point for city walks.
Free — outdoor monument and pedestrian street. Shopping malls open 9 AM - 10 PM. The whole area is public and accessible 24/7.
Metro Line 1 to Jiaochangkou Station (较场口站), Exit 3. Or Line 2 to Linjiangmen Station (临江门站), Exit B/D. Or Line 1/6 to Xiaoshizi Station (小什字站), Exit 1 or 6. 5 min walk to monument.
Monument and pedestrian street accessible 24/7. Shopping malls typically 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
faq.subtitle Liberation Monument (Jiefangbei)
Hongyadong (10 min walk), Yangtze Cableway (10 min), Luohan Temple (5 min), 81st Street with street food, Eighteen Stairs (Shiba Ti). All walking distance!
Early evening (5-7 PM) — beautiful lighting, good for photos and shopping. Weekends and holidays 10 AM-10 PM are very crowded. Weekday mornings are calmer.
Useful tips for visiting Liberation Monument (Jiefangbei)
Great starting point for walking tour: Jiefangbei → 81st Street (food) → Hongyadong (sunset) → Qiansimen Bridge (night views). 3-4 hour route.
81st Street (Bayi Lu, 八一路) nearby — street food paradise! Noodles, BBQ, hotpot, desserts. Low prices, big portions. Try local malaji (spicy chicken).
Very crowded on weekends and holidays — watch your belongings. Pickpockets work the crowds, especially in food courts.
Monument is beautifully lit in evening. Best photos at sunset or just after when city lights come on.
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