Life in an Old Mountain City Neighborhood — Walking Feels Like Climbing a Mountain | Real China 4K

On a gray, rainy day in Chongqing, China, I’m exploring Guihuayuan Xincun and Xindu Alley, two old hillside neighborhoods in Yuzhong District. In this 4K walk, we’ll follow steep stairways, winding paths, and streets built at different levels. Walking here sometimes feels like climbing a mountain. Along the way, I meet residents in their seventies who climb these stairs with surprising ease, even as I’m struggling to catch my breath. For visitors, these steep paths can be exhausting. But for the people who live here, they’re simply part of everyday life. The rain makes the steps slippery, adding another challenge to this unusual walk through old Chongqing. Hi, I’m Luo, and I live in Chongqing, China. I love exploring ordinary neighborhoods and sharing the everyday life that visitors rarely get to see. Let’s explore together.