Liziba Light Rail Station: A Fantasy Journey through the Three Dimensional Mountain City and a Visual Wonder of Cyber Magic

Engineering legend - how to make the track "fly" into the building?
The birth of Liziba Station originated from the unique terrain challenges of Chongqing and the unconventional wisdom of the builders. At the beginning of this century, the planned monorail Line 2 needed to cross the extremely complex steep terrain of the Yuzhong Peninsula. If we follow the conventional approach, either large-scale demolition or significant route detours would be costly. The designers proposed a groundbreaking plan: first build the pier column structure that carries the station, and then build the building around the pier column in the form of "bridge building separation". This means that the track bridges and platform structures that occupy the core space are first firmly constructed, while the commercial residential buildings developed later are cleverly wrapped around the station structure like "jackets", and the two do not interfere with each other structurally. This innovation has achieved unprecedented symbiosis between rail transit and urban residential buildings, turning terrain disadvantages into visual wonders.

Urban sublimation - from transportation nodes to phenomenon level IP
In the early stages of construction, Liziba Station mainly served local residents' commuting. But with the advent of the social media era, short videos of trains shuttling between buildings quickly exploded on the internet, and "through building light rail" became the best endorsement of Chongqing's "magical" and "cyber" urban temperament. It has evolved from an ordinary station to a highly attractive urban cultural symbol and tourist destination. The government took advantage of the situation and built a dedicated viewing platform by the roadside below the station, giving this "city performance" the best audience seats. Nowadays, every time a train passes through a building, a mobile phone camera held up on the platform has become a modern ritual staged daily in Chongqing.

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Dynamic Creation - A Precise Urban mime
The landscape core of Liziba is "movement", which is a mechanical performance repeated hundreds of times a day but still breathtaking.
The moment when the train passes through the building: This is a core scene that cannot be missed. About every 5-8 minutes, a modern painted straddle type monorail train will smoothly exit from the sixth floor "window" of one side of the building, fully exposed for about 5-6 seconds, and then precisely embedded into the other side of the building. The whole process is quiet and smooth, full of futuristic technology and surreal visual tension. The best viewing time is during a clear day, when the orange and white trains are particularly eye-catching against a blue sky background; At the beginning of the lights, the train lights and the lights of residential buildings complement each other, giving it a unique cyberpunk flavor.
Viewing angle of the viewing platform: The Liziba viewing platform located directly below the station is the official golden parking spot. Looking up here, the train seems to be soaring through the cliffs (actually buildings) above, with the strongest sense of oppression and surprise. The "I Love Chongqing" logo wall on the platform has also become a classic check-in background.

Static Craftsmanship - A Multidimensional Space Reader
Surrounding this dynamic core, the surrounding static environment is also worth pondering, as they together form the background board for understanding this spectacle.
Integrated structure of "station bridge building": By carefully observing the junction between the station and the building, you can clearly see how the track beams and columns "pass by" the residential building without interfering with each other. The shops downstairs are operating normally, while the residents upstairs still live as usual. This contrast of "life as usual under the spectacle" is the most exquisite humanistic footnote in its design.
Exploring the perspective of the mountain city trail: In addition to looking up, we recommend taking a stroll along the old street of "Three story Road" next to the station or the trail by the Jialing River. Looking back from the side or higher slopes, you can see how trains flexibly shuttle through the complex three-dimensional transportation network composed of slopes, bridges, tunnels, and buildings, truly understanding the meaning of Chongqing's "air corridor".
Binjiang Scenic Belt: The station is adjacent to the Jialing River. After watching the through building, move to the riverbank and include the Jiangbeizui Modern Financial City, Jialing River Bridge, and the through building light rail behind you in the frame to capture a panoramic view of Chongqing that blends natural landscapes, historical traces, and modern wonders.

Three essential tasks to unlock the complete experience of Liziba
At the observation deck, take a standard "check-in photo" from above: this is the ritual for first-time visitors. Find the angle in advance, turn on the mobile recording mode, and wait for the moment when the train appears. You can try using slow motion mode to capture the details of the front of the car breaking through the wall; Or take a creative photo with a speeding train.
Take Line 2 in person and experience the "roller coaster" perspective: get on the train from Jiaochangkou or Zengjiayan Station, and choose a position near the window at the front or rear of the train. As the train gradually approaches Liziba Station, you will experience the thrilling process of exiting the tunnel, soaring over the riverbank, and then "crashing" directly into the building from a first person perspective. When briefly stopping at the platform, one can feel the wonder of being in a 'castle in the air'.
Explore niche parking spots and discover your exclusive perspective: up the third floor road, on the platform near the General Stilwell's Residence Museum, you can overlook the panoramic view of the train passing through the buildings above; Or walk across the river and use a telephoto lens to take a side photo of the train and the entire building, creating a more structured image.

Suggested tour routes
Half day "Magical Journey" Urban Roaming (the most classic choice):
At 3pm, depart from the Cultural and Creative Park of Erling Second Factory (overlooking the Yuzhong Peninsula), then hike down the three story road to experience the charm of Chongqing's old neighborhoods. Along the way, you can take a side view of the Liziba Light Rail from a high place. After about 30 minutes, arrive at the Liziba Observation Deck, stop and watch, and take photos of trains passing through the building multiple times (about 30-40 minutes). Take the Light Rail Line 2 in person to experience passing through the building (1-2 stops towards Jiaochangkou). Transfer to Line 3 at Niujiaotuo Station and experience the light rail speeding on the complex overpass and river, ending the journey.
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One day "3D Chongqing" in-depth experience tour (highly recommended for urban exploration enthusiasts):
Morning: Go to the China Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing to learn about the city's history and geography.
Noon: Enjoy lunch on Zhongshan Fourth Road and experience the most beautiful neighborhoods in Chongqing.
Afternoon: Embark on a journey of "magical transportation" experience, checking in at the Crown Escalator (the second longest slope escalator in Asia), the Yangtze River Cableway (an aerial bus crossing the Yangtze River), and finally arriving at the Liziba Light Rail Station as the climax.
Evening: After taking a night view at the observation deck and passing through buildings, head to the nearby Beicang Cultural and Creative District or Guanyinqiao Business District for dining and leisure.

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How to reach: Seamless Connection Guide
Liziba Station itself is an important transportation hub with diverse and distinctive ways of arrival.
Rail transit (recommended): Take the Light Rail Line 2 directly to the "Liziba" station, and get off at the platform level to the first floor exit to reach the observation deck. This is the most fundamental way of experiencing.
Bus/Taxi: There are multiple buses passing through the "Liziba Bus Station". Taxi or ride hailing services can directly locate the "Liziba Light Rail Observation Deck".
Walking: It is a good way to explore the urban texture by walking down the mountain city trail from either the Erling Second Factory or Fotuguan Park.

Best travel time
Liziba Light Rail Station is suitable for all seasons and can be viewed all day long, but the weather and lighting effects vary at different times.
Clear daytime morning (9-11am): With abundant light and high visibility, it is suitable for taking photos with clear colors and rich details, making it the preferred time for photography creation.
Evening Blues Moment (half an hour before and after sunset): The sky appears deep blue, city lights gradually light up, and train carriages also light up, creating a magical blockbuster full of cyberpunk futurism.
At night: The interplay of building lights and train lights creates a unique night scene, but the shooting difficulty is relatively high.
Please avoid extreme rainy and foggy weather, as visibility is poor and the landscape effect is greatly reduced.
Practical Tips and Surrounding Tour
Shooting safety: The viewing platform is located by the roadside. Please pay attention to vehicles when shooting and do not step into the driving area for angle pursuit.
Best shooting location: Apart from the main square of the observation deck, there are relatively few people on both sides of the platform near the railings by the river, and the perspective is also very direct.
Recommended nearby tours include: the cultural and creative park of Erling Second Factory, which has a strong artistic atmosphere; Overlooking the Goose Ridge Park where the two rivers converge, overlooking the Shenglou Tower; General Stilwell's Former Residence Museum, which records the history of the Anti Japanese War; And the Yangtze River Cableway and Crown Escalator that can be experienced together.

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Liziba is the key to opening the door to three-dimensional Chongqing, and from here, one can explore more aspects of this city in depth.
Classic 3-day magical mountain city deep tour: Chongqing (Liziba light rail, Yangtze River cableway, Crown escalator, Hongyadong night view) → Wulong (Tiansheng Sanqiao, Xiannv Mountain grassland). This is a classic combination from a cyber city to a natural wonder, experiencing the diverse charm of Chongqing. >>View the 3-day Chongqing deep tour route

Couplet tour of Sichuan and Chongqing: Chongqing (Liziba, Ciqikou, Chaotianmen) and Chengdu (Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Kuanzhai Alley, Dujiangyan Irrigation Project) are connected to experience the journey of cultural and food comparison from the hot mountain city to the leisurely Tianfu.

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