Chongqing
China's ultimate mountain city — dizzying skyscrapers, fiery hotpot, and dramatic river confluences.
Chongqing at a Glance
Everything you need to know before you go.
Chongqing is China's largest municipality, a vertically stacked metropolis where buildings climb steep hillsides and bridges crisscross the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Where to Stay
Choose the neighborhood that fits your style.
Jiefangbei
The commercial heart with skyscrapers and endless dining options.
Best for First-TimersHongyadong Area
Spectacular stilted houses illuminated at night.
Best for NightlifeNanshan Mountain
Hilltop views, tea houses, and forest walks.
Best for CultureYuzhong Peninsula
The historic core between the two rivers.
Best for Budget TravelersChongqing Subway Map
Navigate the city by metro. Plan routes, explore stations, and find the right exit.
Chongqing Highlights
The city's essential experiences.
An 11-story stilted complex built into the cliff face, breathtaking at night.
Where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet.
A thrilling cable car ride across the Yangtze.
The postcard view of Chongqing's skyline.
The legendary fiery hotpot that made the city famous.
An ancient town preserved in the modern city.
Dedicated to the Three Gorges Dam engineering marvel.
Over 50,000 ancient Buddhist statues carved into cliffs.
Spectacular limestone bridges and sinkholes.
Forested mountain with hot springs and temples.
Limestone cave with underground waterfalls.
Best Time to Visit
Each season offers something different.
Spring · Mar–May
Warm 18–28°C. The famous fog begins to lift.
Summer · Jun–Aug
Extremely hot — one of China's 'Three Furnaces.'
Autumn · Sep–Nov
Best season — cooler, clear skies.
Winter · Dec–Feb
Famously foggy, 5–12°C.
Suggested Itineraries
Plans for every schedule.
1-Day Express
Ci Qi Kou → hotpot lunch → Hongya Cave → cable car → Nanshan night view.
2-Day Classic
Day 1: Old town → cable car → Nanshan. Day 2: Museum → Yangtze cruise.
3-Day In-Depth
Days 1–2 + Dazu Rock Carvings day trip.
Local Tips
Insider knowledge for a smoother trip.
Chongqing hotpot is legendary. Try yuanyang (split pot) for mild broth.
10 lines. Some stations are 10+ floors deep.
Mobile payments everywhere.
English limited. Translation app essential.
Sound & Screen — chongqing
Songs and films that capture the spirit of chongqing.
FAQs About Chongqing
Sound & Screen — chongqing
Songs and films that capture the spirit of chongqing.
Quick answers to common questions.
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