Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Best time to visit Chongqing pedestrian streets for New Year energy and photo ops would be early evening when lights are on but crowds aren’t overwhelming. (02:00)
- Tip 2Sample a mix of street snacks from the food hall area; pace yourself and try small portions to compare flavors without getting overwhelmed. (09:26)
- Tip 3If visiting during Spring Festival, plan a drone show or city light display as a futuristic alternative to fireworks. (17:50)
This video follows Reanne and Ben on their busy New Year’s Day adventure in Chongqing, showing how a megacity under a Spring Festival glow comes alive with lights, crowds, and street food. They dive into the energy of Guing Chiao Pedestrian Street, sampling a mix of savory and sweet snacks, from mysterious pastry bites to crispy taro and mango cream treats, all while navigating long queues, aromas, and the sheer scale of celebration. The couple reflects on Chinese New Year traditions, red envelopes, and the contrast between Western tipping culture and local generosity as a delivery driver politely declines a red envelope. Beyond food, they highlight the drone show from the previous night, declare Chongqing the place to be for New Year vibes, and share candid thoughts about future plans, travel pace, and the dream of returning to space-related topics. The day blends lively observation with personal stories about health, family, and the evolving dream of living somewhere in China long‑st
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On Chinese New Year’s Day in Chongqing, Reanne and Ben wander a buzzing pedestrian street, chasing snacks and the city’s festive energy. They try a variety of street foods, from savory buns to taro pastries, while chatting about red envelopes, cultural meanings of luck, and the surprisingly busy mood despite warnings that the city would be dead. They reflect on Western tipping norms after an unexpected delivery interaction and marvel at the scale of New Year celebrations. The drone show they saw the night before is called out as a highlight, symbolizing how technology and spectacle are shaping modern Chinese celebrations. They note the crowded food courts, the endless rows of kiosks, and the sense that Chongqing is pulsing with optimism on New Year’s Day. Throughout, they share personal hopes for the year ahead, including continuing their Asia-wide travels, exploring space-related topics, and potentially settling in China with a view to visiting more provinces. They close by encouraging viewers to engage with the channel—subscribing and sharing as they plan future daily content and another big Shenzhen adventure after their train ride.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What did the couple think about New Year celebrations in Chongqing?
- A: They found it buzzing and vibrant, with crowds everywhere, and preferred the city’s energy over the countryside, especially during the drone show.
