A day trip on the Zaozi Lan Ya Footpath in Chongqing Time Lane

The Time Lane Zaozi Lan Ya Footpath, located north of the People's Great Hall, connects Zaozi Lan Ya Main Street with the stairway of Zhongshan Second Road. Adorned with bright-colored mosaics, it is very eye-catching from a distance, with the deep brown tree trunks and the shade of the old trees providing a leisurely passage for the residents of the old street. The longer you wander here, the more you can feel the unique charm of Chongqing's climbing and stepping. Along the footpath, on the left side, the wall has become a cultural wall where the tremendous changes in people's living standards since the reform and opening up are introduced in both Chinese and English, from the 'Four Big Items' to the 'Big Brother' mobile phones to MP3 players, each evoking memories of the past. Further up, you reach the Graffiti Stairs, where the facades are painted with popular check-in spots in Yuzhong District, the bustling Jiefangbei where the rail transit passes through buildings, and the Changjiang Cableway that connects the city with a 'flying' traffic line, all vividly bringing the city's vibrant atmosphere to life, relieving the fatigue of climbing and stepping for the pedestrians along the way. Here, with graffiti full of artistic flair and mosaics recording the history of the city, one can slowly settle and feel the charm of Chongqing's old streets, listening to the most authentic and powerful heartbeat of the city.