Jiefangbei Commercial Center, located in downtown Chongqing and also known as Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street or Jiefangbei Square, is the most bustling commercial district in western China. The entire pedestrian street spans 36,000 square meters (approximately 43,055 square yards), centered around the Liberation Monument (known in Chinese as Jiefangbei), encompassing Minquan Road, Minzu Road, and Zuorong Road. Today, it has become a must-visit destination for tourists in Chongqing, where people can indulge in shopping and savor diverse cuisines. In 1997, the Chongqing Municipal Government developed the region’s first commercial pedestrian street—Jiefangbei Center Shopping Plaza—within a 24,000-square-meter
(approximately 28,700 square yards) area surrounding the Liberation Monument. Subsequently, in 2000 and 2001, the pedestrian street was extended further to Bayi Road and Minzu Road. Today, this central business district has become the economic heart of Chongqing. It has achieved a retail sales volume of 41.4 billion yuan, earning it the reputation as China’s most investment-worthy central business district. Forty-seven Fortune Global 500 companies have established branches here.
1. Shopping at Liberation Monument CBD
This central business district is Chongqing’s shopping paradise, home to numerous malls, boutiques, and department stores. You’ll find international luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Rolex at Marriott Department Store, Chongqing Times Square, or Metropolis Plaza. For more affordable brands or discounted items, explore New Century Department Store or Chongqing Department Store.
2. Dining in the Liberation Monument CBD
Bajilu Food Street is the most renowned dining destination in this area. Here, you can sample a wide array of Chongqing snacks, including mountain-city glutinous rice balls, sour-and-spicy rice noodles, dan dan noodles, rabbit heads, ice jelly, and more—all at very affordable prices. Most stalls are open-air, so expect queues. If you’re a fan of Chongqing flavors, you won’t be disappointed.
3. Staying in Jiefangbei CBD
As Chongqing’s most bustling commercial district and transportation hub, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street offers a wide range of accommodations—from five-star luxury hotels to youth hostels—to suit every need.
Jiefangbei CBD stands as the most vibrant and dynamic commercial district in Western China, serving as a modern landmark for Chongqing. Come experience the charm of this dynamic city and admire its dazzling, neon-lit nightscape!
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