Eling No.2 Factory, located at the top of Eling Mountain (Yuzhong District), is a cultural and creative park in Chongqing. Nowadays, it has become a must visit landmark for both locals and tourists.
This place was a printing factory half a century ago. In the 1950s to 1970s, almost all of the color prints in this city came from here. After the printing factory moved out in 2012, the entire building complex was preserved and rebuilt as the TESTBED 2 Art Center.
There are a wide variety of shops in the Erling Second Factory (clothing, jewelry, pottery, food, coffee, art museum, etc.) provided by local brands and independent artists.
After a pleasant walk around the Erling Second Factory, you can go to nearby bars or self-service restaurants to rest, or you can simply stay on the observation deck to enjoy the spectacular scenery of this multi-level mountain city.
Finally, don’t forget to bring your camera, as this is the place for taking selfies!
Basic information
Address: No.1 Erling Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Opening hours: All day
Recommended visit time: 1 to 3 hours, or a whole day
Price: Free
How to reach the second factory of Erling
For tourists, it is recommended to take the bus or subway to get there.
Subway:
Take cathode ray tube line 1 to Eileen, then follow the signs for about one kilometer until you find test bed 2. The price of CRT starts from 2 yuan, depending on your travel distance.
bus:
Bus 829 is the only bus that stops at TESTBED 2, and the bus stop is right in front of the main entrance of the art center. A one-way ticket costs 2 yuan.
Featured shops
Riverside Craft Brewing
The signature Sichuan pepper flavored beer is a must try. Owner Ben, an American immigrant who has lived in Chongqing for many years, is also an old friend of Chongqing. The more well-known name for this place now is’ Ben Bar ‘.
Lazyish coffee
Pastries and candies prepared for foodies who want to experience in lazy corners. For foodies, having afternoon tea with friends will be a peaceful moment.
Inclined grill
This place is always crowded with tourists, not only because of its exquisite decorations, but also because of its carefully selected coffee. Bubble tea is also a good choice.
King Oil Tea
Youcha is a local dish commonly served for breakfast. The main raw material is Rice noodles, the top of which includes various spicy condiments and crispy Sanqi (Chinese: Sanzi), a kind of fried noodles.
Numbness or spiciness
Located next to Dawang Oil Tea, you can taste the most famous Chongqing noodles at this restaurant. As the name suggests, “numb” and “spicy” are the two most suitable words for the food here.
Address: No.1 Eling Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Ticket: Free
Time: Open from Monday to Sunday from 00:00 to 24:00