# Eling Park, Chongqing

> A former private garden on the highest ridge of central Chongqing, with a seven-storey tower that looks over the Yangtze and the Jialing at once. The park is free; the tower may cost ¥5–10 (sources disagree). Open roughly 6:00–22:00 daily. Allow an hour or so — two with the cliffside footbridge.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/eling-park

- City: [Chongqing](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing), China
- YesGo score: 38/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 1 h 15 min
- Entry: Free; tower ¥0–10
- Opening hours: Daily ≈ 6:00–22:00 (some guides say 8:00–22:30); footbridge Tue–Sun 9:00–18:00 (unofficial)
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Park entry: Free
- Kansheng Tower: Free or ¥5–10 — sources disagree
- Park hours: ≈ 6:00–22:00 daily; some guides say 8:00–22:30
- Tower: Last climb around 21:30
- Eling Footbridge: Tue–Sun 9:00–18:00, closed Mondays; free with a pass from the “鹅岭公园” WeChat mini-program
- Metro: Line 1 to Eling, exit 2A, then 5–10 minutes uphill
- Address: 176 Eling Zhengjie (鹅岭正街176号), Yuzhong District
- Payment: Alipay or WeChat Pay with a linked foreign card, or cash yuan
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours; half a day with the footbridge and Eling Erchang
- Coordinates: 29.54970, 106.53620
- Facts checked: 04.11.2026

## Key facts

- **Free** — park entry; a fee is possible only for the tower and during flower shows (source: China Tripedia; Wander in China; China Educational Tours; NetEase 163.com)
- **7 storeys** — Kansheng Tower, about 40 m tall, at the park's highest point — no lift (source: NetEase 163.com (41.44 m); China Educational Tours (about 40 m); ifeng.com)
- **460 m** — the cliffside footbridge from Fotuguan Park to Eling, opened in 2025 (source: Xinhua; Wander in China)
- **1909** — the garden was started by merchant Li Yaoting, first head of the Chongqing Chamber of Commerce (source: English and Chinese Wikipedia; China Tripedia; Wander in China)
- **1958** — the Li family handed the garden to the city and it opened as Eling Park (source: English Wikipedia; China Tripedia; NetEase 163.com)
- **≈ 6.6 ha** — park area — 66,254 m² (source: China Tripedia; NetEase 163.com)
- **“Goose neck”** — the meaning of the name: the narrow, steep ridge looks like a goose's neck (source: English Wikipedia; ifeng.com; Wander in China)
- **170+ years** — the age of the great banyan (huangge tree) in the garden (source: NetEase 163.com; Top China Travel (about 175 years))
- **28 m** — above the ground at the footbridge's highest point; it is 3 m wide (source: Xinhua)
- **1939** — the hexagonal Feige Pavilion was built (source: China Tripedia; Top China Travel)
- **Hiroshima Garden** — a Japanese garden honouring Chongqing's sister city (source: Chinese Wikipedia; Wander in China)

## Is Eling Park free? Tickets and opening hours

Yes — **the park is free** and you just walk in. The only possible charge is for climbing **Kansheng Tower**: recent Chinese posts say it is free, while English-language guides list ¥5–10. Carry a little cash or set up Alipay before you go.

Listed hours vary: most sources say **6:00–22:00 daily**, a few say 8:00–22:30. The tower closes earlier, around 21:30. During the big spring tulip and autumn chrysanthemum shows a small entry fee may apply.

Foreign visitors: Alipay and WeChat Pay both accept foreign Visa and Mastercard; cards issued in Russia do not link. Cash yuan is accepted, but small notes help.

> **The footbridge needs a WeChat pass and is shut on Mondays** The new cliffside footbridge reportedly runs Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–18:00, with a free pass from the “鹅岭公园” WeChat mini-program. It is one-way only: you enter at Fotuguan Park's south gate and walk towards Eling. The park itself is open every day without a pass.

## How to get to Eling Park

1. From Jiefangbei, walk 5 minutes to Jiaochangkou or Xiaoshizi metro station.
2. Take Line 1 westbound to Eling — 3 stops from Jiaochangkou, 4 from Xiaoshizi.
3. Leave by exit 2A and climb Eling Zhengjie to the main gate — 5–10 minutes uphill, partly on steps.
4. Scenic alternative: Line 2 to Fotuguan, cross Fotuguan Park to its south gate and take the footbridge along the cliff into Eling (Tue–Sun, pass needed).
5. By taxi or DiDi from Jiefangbei it's about 15 minutes outside rush hour — search for “鹅岭公园-正门” (main gate).
6. Head back down past Eling Erchang to [Liziba station](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/liziba-station) — 10–15 minutes of downhill stairs.

## What is Eling Park?

Eling Park is a **former private garden** on the narrow spine of the Yuzhong peninsula, between the Yangtze and the Jialing. Merchant Li Yaoting, the first head of Chongqing's Chamber of Commerce, began it in 1909; it was known as Yi Garden and later Li Garden. In 1958 the family handed it to the city and it opened as a public park.

The name means “goose ridge” — the steep, narrow hill was likened to a goose's neck. It is one of the highest points in the old city, which is why people come: from the top you see **both rivers and the whole peninsula** of towers.

Below the tower it is a shady southern-Chinese garden of ponds, rockeries, little bridges, pavilions and old trees. In the morning locals drink tea under the big banyan and do their exercises. It's not a museum or a theme park — just a city park in a very good spot.

## What to see in Eling Park

- **Kansheng Tower** — seven storeys and about 40 m, with the best free 360° view of central Chongqing.
- **Eling Footbridge** — 460 m along the cliff from Fotuguan Park, up to 28 m above the ground, looking over the Jialing and the monorail near Liziba.
- **The old banyan** — over 170 years old, with tea tables beneath it.
- **Feige Pavilion** (1939) — a hexagonal pavilion from the estate's later years.
- **Li Garden** — rockeries, a pond and a bridge from the original family garden.
- **Hiroshima Garden** — a small Japanese garden for Chongqing's sister city.
- Tulips in spring and chrysanthemums in autumn, when the park holds its flower shows.

## Is Eling Park worth it?

Yes, if you want to understand Chongqing's shape — a hilly city wrapped by two rivers. Eling shows you that in an hour, for free. If you've already been up a skyscraper viewing deck or ridden the [Yangtze River Cableway](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/yangtze-river-cableway), the park will feel modest: the garden is pleasant but small.

Come **an hour before sunset** and stay into dusk, when the towers light up and the tower is still open. Daytime haze is common in Chongqing, so far banks can look washed out. Mornings are best for a quiet walk in the garden among locals.

Do the footbridge on a weekday if you can — weekends and holidays get crowded.

## Eling Park, the footbridge and Liziba station

|  | Eling Park | Eling Footbridge | Liziba station |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| What it is | 1909 garden on the ridge | 460 m walkway along the cliff | Monorail station inside an apartment block |
| The draw | Two-river view from the tower | Jialing views from up to 28 m | A train running through a building |
| Entry | Free | Free, pass required | Viewing platform free |
| When | Daily | Tue–Sun, daytime | When Line 2 runs |
| Metro | Line 1, Eling | Line 2, Fotuguan | Line 2, Liziba |

All three sit on the same slope — walk them top to bottom in 2–3 hours.

## Before you go: checklist

- [ ] Metro card or the metro QR code in Alipay
- [ ] Some cash yuan in case the tower charges
- [ ] Comfortable shoes — stairs up and down
- [ ] WeChat pass for the footbridge, if it's not Monday
- [ ] Water — the climb is steep and summers are hot
- [ ] Arriving an hour before sunset for both daylight and city lights

## Chongqing viewpoints compared

Every Chongqing viewpoint rated by YesGo.

- [Hongyadong](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/hongyadong) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free
- [Shibati](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/shibati) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
- [Liziba Station](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/liziba-station) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free; metro ride ≈ ¥2
- [Eling Park](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/eling-park) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Free; tower ¥0–10
- [Yangtze River Cableway](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/yangtze-river-cableway) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ¥30 one way, ¥50 return
- [Wulong Karst: Three Natural Bridges](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/wulong-karst) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ¥125–155 incl. shuttle and lift

## The Yuzhong slope in an evening

Sunset from Eling's tower, down to the train through the building, then the riverside lights.

1. [Eling Park](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/eling-park) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Free; tower ¥0–10
2. [Liziba Station](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/liziba-station) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free; metro ride ≈ ¥2
3. [Jiefangbei](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/jiefangbei) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, open 24 hours
4. [Hongyadong](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/hongyadong) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free

> **Go top to bottom** Chongqing is a city of stairs. Ride up to Eling by metro or taxi, then walk down through Eling Erchang to Liziba — let the transport do the climbing.

## Good to know

Kansheng Tower is also called the Liangjiang (Two Rivers) Pavilion — the older name for the same spot; English guides also spell it Lansheng or Kanshan. Eling Erchang (also sold as Eling 1942 Testbed), a converted printing works with cafés, is next door, not part of the park. Liziba station is on Line 2, not Line 1 as some guides say.

## Tips

- The best light is from half an hour before sunset to just after — the city lights up while the tower is still open.
- Missed the footbridge? The free lookout at the fork just below the tower gives almost the same view, no pass needed.
- After the park, wander into Eling Erchang: cafés, galleries and terraces over the Jialing, 8–10 minutes on foot.
- Walk down to Liziba station — the viewing platform by exit 2 shows the train entering the building. The station is being rebuilt, so some exits may be closed (unofficial).
- Carry on to [Hongyadong](https://yesgo.io/china/chongqing/hongyadong) for the evening lights — Line 2 runs from Liziba to Linjiangmen near Jiefangbei.
- Hard going with a pushchair: the approaches and the tower are all steps.

## Questions

### Is Eling Park free?

Yes, park entry is free. Climbing Kansheng Tower is either free or ¥5–10, depending on the source; a small fee may apply during the big flower shows.

### What are Eling Park opening hours?

Most sources list 6:00–22:00 daily; a few say 8:00–22:30. The tower closes around 21:30.

### How do I get to Eling Park by metro?

Line 1 to Eling station, exit 2A, then 5–10 minutes uphill. Or Line 2 to Fotuguan and walk in over the cliffside footbridge.

### Do I need to book the Eling Footbridge?

Yes — get a free pass in the “鹅岭公园” WeChat mini-program. It reportedly runs Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–18:00, one way from Fotuguan Park's south gate.

### Is Eling Park worth visiting?

For a first visit to Chongqing, yes: it's free and shows both rivers and the whole peninsula in an hour. If you've done a skyscraper deck or the cableway, it's optional.

### How long do you need at Eling Park?

An hour to an hour and a half for the garden and tower; half a day with the footbridge, Eling Erchang and Liziba.

### How far is Eling Park from Liziba station?

10–15 minutes on foot, downhill on stairs via Eling Erchang. Going up is harder, so start at Eling.

### When is the best time to visit Eling Park?

An hour before sunset into early evening, for both daylight views and city lights. Mornings are quietest in the garden.

### What is the tower in Eling Park called?

Kansheng Tower (瞰胜楼), also known as the Liangjiang or Two Rivers Pavilion — seven storeys, about 40 m, at the park's highest point.

## How we checked

We could not find an official park website, so hours, the tower fee and footbridge rules are marked “verifying”. Hours differ: Ctrip and Wander in China give 6:00–22:00, China Educational Tours and Top China Travel 8:00–22:30; we show both. Some sources say the tower is free, others ¥5–10; its height is given as 41.44 m and about 40 m. The footbridge schedule and one-way rule come from a single guide. Garden history, area, the banyan and Feige Pavilion are checked against at least two sources. Payment notes follow our general China notes.

## Sources

- English and Chinese Wikipedia: Eling Park / 鹅岭公园; Wikidata Q10567057
- English Wikipedia: Liziba station; Line 1 (Chongqing Rail Transit)
- Xinhua: the Eling footbridge — length, width, height, opening (2025)
- People's Daily, Chongqing channel: online booking for the footbridge (2025)
- NetEase 163.com: Kansheng Tower — height, storeys, entry
- ifeng.com: the Eling ridge and tower
- Wander in China, China Tripedia, China Educational Tours, Top China Travel — hours, metro, garden history
- Ctrip — park hours and phone (via search results)

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