The Liberation Monument, located at No. 177 Minzu Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, is a landmark building in Chongqing and the only monument in China to commemorate the victory of the Chinese nation's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It is not only a witness to history, but also the pride of the people of Chongqing.
The predecessor of the Liberation Monument was a spiritual fortress built in 1940, which was rebuilt after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War and named the "Monument to the Victory of the Anti-Japanese War". In 1950, Comrade Liu Bocheng renamed it "Chongqing People's Liberation Monument". With a height of 24 meters and eight floors (including the basement), the Liberation Monument was once the tallest building on the Yuzhong Peninsula. Weapons and ammunition captured by the Japanese invaders are buried under the stele, a letter written by President Roosevelt to the people of Chongqing is stored in the stele, and the names of thousands of fallen soldiers are engraved on the stele.
The Liberation Monument is open 24 hours a day, and visitors can visit it at any time. Whether it's day or night, the Liberation Monument presents a different style and is worth exploring.
1. Light rail: Take Rail Transit Line 2 and get off at Linjiangmen Station.
a. Take Rail Transit Line 1 or Line 6 and get off at Xiaoshizi Station.
a. Xiaomi City Station: There are 322 buses, 440 buses, 0492 buses, 871 buses, and 881 buses.
b. Ciqi Street Station: There are 124 buses, 152 buses, 0301 buses, 301 buses, 308 buses, 313 buses, 0321 buses, 321 buses, 361 buses, 429 buses, and tourist line 01 routes.
c. Wuyi Road Station: There are bus No. 181, No. 262 and No. 401.
d. Linjiangmen Station: There are 105 buses, 111 Road, 112 Inner Ring Road, 112 Outer Ring Road, 114 Road, 135 Road, 151 Road, 153 Road, 181 Road, 262 Road, 322 Road, 401 Road, 461 Road, 465 Road, 466 Road, 601 Road, 612 Road, 862 Road, 866 Road, 881 Road, sightseeing bus T001 Road.
3. From the airport: From Jiangbei Airport, you can take the airport express K01 road directly to the Liberation Monument (tickets can be purchased online in advance).
a. Or take Rail Transit Line 10 to Hongtu Station, transfer to Line 6 and get off at Xiaoshizi Station (Exit 9).
四. the surrounding food
The area around Jiefangbei has a ton of great food options, making it a perfect spot to try out Chongqing cuisine. Just a 2-minute walk will get you to the popular Bayi Snack Street, where you can find all kinds of snacks like Jianglong Zhua Zhua and Jinbang Ti Ming, which are super popular. You won't want to leave! Plus, there are famous restaurants nearby like Yangma Er Hotpot, known for its unique nine-grid hotpot, with fresh ingredients and a rich, spicy flavor that food lovers rave about.
