Chongqing's neon-lit commercial heart — the most cyberpunk street in China
Jiefangbei (Liberation Monument) is the symbolic and commercial center of Chongqing — a cluster of skyscrapers, shopping malls, and neon-lit streets surrounding the historic Liberation Monument column. At night, the area transforms into one of China's most visually stunning urban scenes, with LED displays, neon signs, and crowds creating the 'cyberpunk' aesthetic that made Chongqing famous internationally.
Jiefangbei at night is among the most-viral China cyberpunk city images — featured in every Chongqing travel video
Address: Jiefangbei Pedestrian St, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Use Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the driver: 解放碑步行街
Citizens of 54+ countries can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. Jiefangbei CBD & Walking Street is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay.
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