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Chongqing Travel Guide 2026

Chongqing is a sprawling megalopolis of 31 million people perched at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers in southwest China. Famous for its spicy Sichuan-style hotpot, futuristic skyline layered over steep hills, monorails threading through residential towers, and the 2,000-year-old wartime capital legacy, Chongqing rewards travellers who like their cities vertical, steamy, and unapologetically intense.

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TL;DR

A river-wrapped mountain megacity in southwest China where monorails slice through apartment blocks, spicy Sichuan hotpot fuels late-night conversations, and the Yangtze and Jialing rivers carve a dramatic gorge through a forest of skyscrapers. Plan two to three days for the city itself, plus a day trip to the Wulong karst landscape or the 1,200-year-old Dazu rock carvings.
Best time to visitOctober to December (mild, low rain) and March to May (cherry blossoms, comfortable temperatures)
Daily budget$40 (backpacker) / $110 (mid-range) / $320+ (luxury)
CurrencyCNY (¥)
LanguageMandarin (Sichuan/Chongqing dialect widely spoken; English signage at major sites)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard Time)
Last updated2026-06-14

What is Chongqing?

Chongqing (重庆, literally Double Celebration) sits at the strategic hinge between the Sichuan Basin and the Yangtze gorges. It is the only Chinese municipality directly under central government control that is not a provincial-level city, and with roughly 31 million residents it is one of the largest urban agglomerations on earth. The city has been continuously inhabited for more than 3,000 years, but its modern identity was forged in 1937 when it became the wartime capital of the Republic of China after the Japanese capture of Nanjing. The bombing capital of the world between 1938 and 1943, it is remembered for resilience, hotpot dinners in air-raid shelters, and the famous night-time blackout that hid the city from bombers. After 1949 the city pivoted to heavy industry — metallurgy, motor manufacturing, and eventually a vast network of automobile plants. The 1997 elevation to municipality status and the 2010 launch of the Western Development Strategy triggered a building boom that turned the skyline into a forest of glass and steel packed onto narrow river peninsulas. The single phrase locals use most often to describe the city is peng pai — surging, an adjective that fits both the Yangtze current and the urban energy. For visitors, Chongqing feels more like Bangkok, Taipei, or Istanbul than Shanghai: humid, vertical, slightly grungy, and so genuinely Chinese that English menus are a luxury. The food is one of China great regional cuisines (Sichuan, with local Chongqing twists of sesame and extra chilli oil), the hotpot tradition is unmatched anywhere on the planet, and the geography — bridges, tunnels, cliffside escalators, monorails diving into towers — produces a cityscape that looks like a sci-fi concept art. A 2-3 day visit is enough to cover the central peninsula; add a day each for Dazu and Wulong for the cultural and natural must-sees.

What is the history of Chongqing?

The territory of modern Chongqing has been politically significant since the Warring States period, when the state of Ba made Yuzhong (the central peninsula) its capital. The name Chongqing was first used in 1189 by Prince Zhao Dun, who became the Guangzong emperor and renamed the city to celebrate his double ascension to princely and imperial ranks. For most of the imperial era it functioned as a regional military and customs post controlling upstream trade on the Yangtze, with the gorges below the city acting as a natural tax barrier. The Treaty of Chongqing in 1890 forced the Qing to open the port to British and Japanese commerce, and the city became a treaty port in 1891. Steam shipping, foreign concessions, and the first Yangtze bridges in the 1930s modernised the city faster than most inland Chinese centres. The pivotal moment came in November 1937, three months after the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War. As Nationalist forces retreated east of Nanjing, Chiang Kai-shek relocated the government inland to Chongqing, and the city became the world most-bombed city for the next five years. The Japanese Operation Five-Four raids of 1939 alone killed more than 5,000 civilians. In response, residents built the world largest ever air-raid shelter network, much of which is still in use as dance halls and restaurants. After 1949 the city became a Soviet-style heavy-industry hub, building steel at the Chongqing Iron and Steel works, vehicles at the Changan and Lifan plants, and, after 2009, laptops — Lenovo, HP, and Acer all have factories within an hour drive. In 1997 the city was detached from Sichuan Province and elevated to municipality status directly under central government, partly to manage the Three Gorges Dam relocation and partly to anchor the Western Development programme. Since 2010 the city has launched the most ambitious public-transit build-out in inland China: more than 500 km of metro and monorail lines, two of the world longest suspension bridges, and a fleet of the country first commercial-use helicopter routes. The current population of 31 million, the GDP of about US$460 billion (larger than Switzerland), and the ambition of the 2025 master plan — which calls for an additional 200 km of metro, the Yangtze upstream shipping hub status, and a new generation of intelligent-connected vehicles — all confirm Chongqing claim to be the engine room of western China.

What is the geography and climate of Chongqing?

Chongqing is built on a series of steep, loess-covered ridges and river terraces where the Yangtze (Chang Jiang) and its largest tributary the Jialing River meet. The historic Yuzhong peninsula is a thumb of land less than 5 km long and under 1 km wide, surrounded on three sides by water and rising 200 metres to the ridge tops. This impossible topography produces the city signature spatial disorder: roads loop, monorails climb, and pedestrian streets often involve more stairs than walking. The wider municipality covers 82,400 square kilometres, two-thirds of which is mountainous, with elevations ranging from 154 metres above sea level at the Yangtze near Fuling to 2,796 metres at the Wuxi county border with Hubei. Geologically the area sits on a karst limestone shelf that produces dramatic gorges, sinkholes, and cave systems — most famously the Three Natural Bridges at Wulong. Climate is humid subtropical with a notorious twist: the mountains trap humidity and pollution in the river valleys, producing some of the highest fog counts in the world. The city has 100+ fog days per year on average, earning it the nickname Fog Capital (雾都). Summers (June to August) are brutally hot and sticky, with daytime highs of 35-40°C and humidity above 80 percent; July 2022 set a local record of 43°C. Winters are mild, damp, and grey, with January averages around 8°C. Snow is rare. The most comfortable periods are March to May and October to early December. Rainfall peaks in May and again in September. Light, breathable layers year-round are wise, but bring a proper rain jacket between March and November, and a small umbrella is essential — locals will tell you Chongqing weather changes ten times a day and they are not exaggerating.

How to Get There

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (IATA: CKG) sits 19 km north of the city centre and is one of China busiest, with direct flights to London, Doha, Helsinki, Sydney, Singapore, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, and most major domestic hubs. It has three terminals (T1, T2, T3A). Airport Metro Line 3 runs into the city centre in about 50 minutes for ¥7. Taxis from the airport into Yuzhong take 30-50 minutes depending on traffic and cost roughly ¥80-100. For most international visitors, the second cleanest entry is the high-speed rail network. Chongqing has four main train stations: Chongqing North (重庆北) for most high-speed services east to Wuhan, Shanghai, and Beijing; Chongqing West (重庆西) for services south to Guiyang and Kunming; Chongqing Station (重庆站) for slower regional services and the overnight green-skin train; and Shapingba Station (沙坪坝站) for some Chengdu-bound services. The flagship Beijing-Chongqing high-speed line (G-series) covers the 1,800 km in roughly 7.5 hours. Chengdu-Chongqing is just 75 minutes on the new high-speed line that opened in 2015. From the cruise-ship perspective, Chaotianmen Pier (朝天门码头) at the confluence remains the departure point for downstream Three Gorges cruises to Yichang, with three- to four-night journeys operated by Victoria Cruises, Yangzi Explorer, and Century Cruises. International cruise passengers arriving by river from Shanghai or Wuhan on the Yangtze can clear immigration at the port. Note that the city is the starting point for the Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail link (the Yuxinou freight line), so containers bound for Duisburg also stop here. For visa runs and short cross-border land trips, the 18-hour sleeper bus to Chengdu is being rapidly replaced by the G-series high-speed rail — 75 minutes for first class ¥140, almost a no-brainer.

Where should I stay in Chongqing?

Where you stay in Chongqing has a bigger impact on your trip than in most Chinese cities because of the topography. The central peninsula Yuzhong (渝中) is the most central, the most walkable, and the most expensive. It contains Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, the Yangtze Cableway lower station, and most of the city international hotels — the Westin, the InterContinental, and the Hilton are all on the riverfront here. For first-time visitors who want the Chongqing experience, this is the default choice. Jiefangbei pedestrian street has the densest concentration of malls, convenience stores, and Western restaurants. Nearby Hongyadong has atmospheric cave-style boutique hotels at ¥600-1,500/night with river views. The Jiangbei district (江北) across the Jialing is the new CBD, anchored by the Guanyinqiao pedestrian street, the IFS International Finance Square, and the futuristic Raffles City. It is calmer, cleaner, and well-connected by metro Lines 3, 6, and 9. Mid-range chains like Atour, Hanting, and Ji are well represented. South of the Yangtze, the Nanping and Nan districts (南岸) house the convention centre, Eling Park, and a quieter stretch of riverfront walks. They are great for families because of the wider sidewalks and slower pace. Budget travellers head to Shapingba (沙坪坝) west of the centre, near Chongqing University, where hostels and ¥150-250 rooms are abundant and the local hotpot scene is intense. Ciqikou (磁器口) is scenic but a tourist trap for overnight stays; many of the historic structures are now teahouses. For longer stays, serviced apartments in the Jiangbei and Yubei districts offer more space and a kitchen. Across the city, expect to pay ¥250-400 for a clean business hotel, ¥500-1,500 for a four-star, and ¥1,800+ for the international luxury brands. Most hotels accept WeChat Pay and Alipay; foreign credit cards are accepted only at the top-end internationals. Cash is still useful for tiny hotpot shops and street vendors.

What are the top attractions and experiences in Chongqing?

Beyond the famous Hongyadong night view, the rest of Chongqing signature experiences are scattered. Ciqikou is a 1,000-year-old porcelain-port neighbourhood rebuilt into a stone-lane tourist street — go in the morning, eat a chen mahuan sugar twist, and try maoxuewang (a chilli-blood-curdling stew) at the back lanes. The Dazu Rock Carvings (大足石刻) 90 minutes west of the city are the single most important cultural detour. The site was carved from the late 7th to the 13th century and combines Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian imagery in over 50,000 figures; the highlight is the 31-metre reclining Buddha at Baodingshan, lit only by natural light through a 14-metre cave. Allow a full day. Closer in, the Three Gorges Museum (重庆中国三峡博物馆) opposite the Great Hall of the People gives a deep, well-translated dive into the wartime capital years, the Yangtze ecology, and the human cost of the Three Gorges Dam relocation. The Eling Park hilltop on the Yuzhong peninsula offers the best photography of the river junction. For the city vertical experience, ride the Yangtze River Cableway at sunset, then descend via the world longest automated outdoor escalator at the Crown Escalator near Lianglukou. The Liziba monorail station where Line 2 dives straight through a 19-storey residential tower is the famous viral photo spot. The new Chongqing Science Museum at Yangtze Riverside Park and the recently reopened 1939 Bombing Victims Memorial Hall are excellent. For nightlife, the Jiefangbei and Guanyinqiao areas are open until 2 a.m. most nights, and the riverside bars near Hongyadong are a perennial favourite for a view drink. KTV (karaoke) culture is huge — locals will tell you to try the chain Maidian or the more upscale Midi Livehouse. Two hours west of the city the Wulong karst area, a UNESCO site, holds the Three Natural Bridges, three giant limestone arches over a 1-km sinkhole, used as the filming location for Curse of the Golden Flower and Transformers: Age of Extinction. The Furong Cave nearby is one of China best-lit show caves.

What local food should I try in Chongqing?

Chongqing food is a regional branch of Sichuan cuisine with a heavier hand on the dried chilli, Sichuan peppercorn, and beef tallow. The single defining dish is Chongqing hotpot (重庆火锅): a nine-grid yuanyang pot of bubbling beef tallow and mushroom broth, into which you dip paper-thin maodu (tripe), goose intestine, duck blood curd, lao rou (pork belly), and fresh vegetables. The standard ritual: order, get a sesame oil + garlic + coriander dipping sauce, and cook your own ingredients in a 90-minute ritual. The homegrown chain Dezhuang (德庄) and the venerable Xiaotiane (晓宇火锅) are safe picks; for the full local experience, head to the unassuming shops in Shapingba and Nanping. Beyond hotpot, the regional dishes to try are: la zi ji (chicken with dried chillies, so spicy the chillies are decoration), mao xue wang (a chilli-oil stew with duck blood and tripe), shuizhuyu (water-boiled fish in a sea of red oil), chongqing xiaomian (small noodles with sesame, vinegar, and chilli — the breakfast staple), and suan la fen (sour-spicy glass noodles, sold as a street snack everywhere). Ciqikou is famous for chen mahuan sugar twists and ma la tang. For non-spicy food, the Yangtze and Jialing produce excellent river fish; try kaoyu (grilled fish) at any riverside restaurant. Hotpot breakfast with sweet baba (rice cakes) and douhua (silken tofu) is a local tradition. Night markets: the Nanshan Night Market near Yuzhong, the Guanyin Bridge night market in Jiangbei, and the weekend food street at Shapingba. Coffee culture has exploded — try the local roaster SeeSaw or the espresso bar at the Westin. Tea houses serve pu and gaoshan cha. For a full sit-down, the city most-celebrated restaurant is the Chunyang Chunyu, a hotpot institution since 1937, while the modern hot pot chain Xihaifeng has a Michelin-recommended branch in Jiefangbei. Do not leave without trying a bottle of Tong Yiku or a glass of local craft beer from the Mith Brewery near Hongyadong.

What is a suggested itinerary for Chongqing?

Two days, classic hit list. Day 1: start at Liziba for the monorail-through-the-building photo, then take Metro Line 2 to Ciqikou (about 35 minutes). Walk the stone lanes, eat mao xue wang for lunch, and take a Didi to the Three Gorges Museum for the afternoon. Finish with sunset at Eling Park and dinner at Hongyadong. Day 2: morning Dazu Rock Carvings (a 90-minute bus or a 1-hour high-speed train from Chongqing West to Dazu South, then a 20-minute taxi). Back in town by 4 p.m., walk Jiefangbei and ride the Yangtze River Cableway at dusk. Hotpot dinner in Shapingba. Three days, deeper dive. Day 3: Wulong Three Natural Bridges day trip (high-speed train to Wulong South, 65 minutes; then the scenic-area shuttle, 25 minutes). Allow six hours on site including the elevator-ride through the sinkhole. If you have a fourth day, consider adding a downstream Three Gorges cruise (3 nights Yichang) or a side trip to the wartime capital museums in the southern suburbs. Two-night Three Gorges cruise from Chaotianmen Pier to Yichang covers the Qutang and Wu gorges plus the Three Gorges Dam; a 1-night express to Fengdu is a less expensive intro. Family-friendly variant: skip Wulong in favour of the Chongqing Zoo (one of the world best giant-panda enclosures, near Yangjiaping), the Chongqing Science Museum, and an evening Huangjueping graffiti street walk. Foodie variant: devote day 2 to a half-day cooking class (Spice School, Mando Kitchen) followed by a market tour in the morning and a hotpot-themed dinner. Photography variant: hit the Hongyadong night view, the Dazu Carvings at golden hour, the Wulong sinkhole at noon, and the wartime Shuangbei airport bunkers at sunrise.

What practical information do I need?

Visas: most travellers enter on a tourist (L) visa, increasingly waived for short stays from 50+ countries as of late 2024; check the latest policy before booking. Currency is the renminbi (CNY, written ¥ or RMB). The official rate is fixed by the People Bank; ¥1 is roughly US$0.14 / €0.13 / £0.11. Cash is still used at small vendors and rural sites, but WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate everywhere else. Foreign credit cards are accepted at international hotels and big malls. Currency exchange is available at the airport, the major banks (Bank of China, ICBC), and licensed hotels. Language: Mandarin is the lingua franca. The local dialect is a branch of Southwestern Mandarin that uses more retroflex and slightly different tones; menus often include the local name in parentheses. English is spoken at international hotels, the airport, and at most metro stations, but rarely elsewhere. Transportation: the metro is clean, fast, and easy to use. Lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, and the loop line are operational; tap a foreign bank card or buy a single-ride token. Taxis are cheap (¥13 starting fare) but flag down via apps Didi or Caocao Mobility for safety. Buses cover the older neighbourhoods. The Yangtze River Cableway accepts metro cards. Health and safety: Chongqing is generally safe; the violent-crime rate is among the lowest of any Chinese city. Tap water is not drinkable — buy bottled (Wahaha, Nongfu Spring, Yibao) and refill with a filter. Pharmacies are abundant; bring any prescription medication in original packaging. Air quality has improved dramatically since 2018, but summer haze is still common; sensitive travellers should consider a KF94 mask. Connectivity: a VPN-free Chinese SIM is enough for Google-free use; the China Unicom and China Mobile eSIM is cheap and easy to install on arrival. Most cafés and hotels offer free WiFi. Etiquette: tipping is not customary; small change is appreciated but not required. Smoking is increasingly restricted in public indoor spaces. Tipping at international hotels follows Western standards. The official emergency number is 110 (police), 120 (ambulance), 119 (fire). The Chongqing International Travel Healthcare Center is in Jiangbei. Time zone is China Standard Time, UTC+8 year-round (no daylight saving). Note that Chongqing does not observe the Western clock-changing rhythm — plan your internal clock carefully if arriving jet-lagged from the West.

Top attractions

Ciqikou Ancient Town

A 1,000-year-old porcelain-port town on the Jialing river, now a bustling lane of tea houses, mahjong parlours, and street-food vendors selling chen mahuan sugar twists and Sichuan snacks.

Hongya Cave (Hongyadong)

Eleven storeys of stilt-house (diaojiaolou) architecture built into a cliff above the Jialing. The illuminated night view over the river is the single most photographed scene in Chongqing.

Jiefangbei CBD

Chongqing commercial heart, anchored by the 1945 People Liberation Monument. Surrounded by luxury malls, walkable shopping streets, and the brutalist Great Hall of the People a few minutes away.

Dazu Rock Carvings

A UNESCO World Heritage Site 90 minutes west of the city. Over 50,000 Tang- and Song-dynasty Buddhist and Confucian figures carved into cliff faces between the 7th and 13th centuries.

Three Gorges Museum

A 30,000-piece museum opposite the Great Hall, covering the Yangtze, wartime Chongqing as Nationalist capital (1937-1945), and the massive Three Gorges Dam relocation story.

Yangtze River Cableway

Opened in 1987, the 1,166-metre aerial tram still shuttles commuters and visitors between Yuzhong and the south bank. The 4-minute crossing is the cheapest aerial view in the city.

Liziba Monorail Station

Famous worldwide for the moment a Line 2 train passes directly through the middle of a residential tower. A viewing platform on the opposite side lets you photograph the surreal scene.

Eling Park

A hilltop garden on the northern tip of the Yuzhong peninsula with panoramic views of the river junction, the Raffles City horizontal skyscraper, and the chaotic spaghetti of elevated roads.

Wulong Karst (Three Natural Bridges)

A UNESCO site 2.5 hours by train: three colossal limestone arch bridges over a 1-km sinkhole, used as the backdrop for Curse of the Golden Flower and Transformers: Age of Extinction.

Chongqing Hotpot Experience

Not a museum but an essential stop. Locals swear by the mom-and-pop shops in Shapingba and Nanping; a nine-grid yuanyang pot of beef tallow and mushroom broth with maodu, goose intestine, and duck blood is the rite of passage.

Gele Mountain (Foshan) Forest Park

A leafy ridge inside the urban core, topped by a Soviet-style 1939 watchtower built for the wartime capital. Locals climb it for sunrise over the city fog.

Chaotianmen Square

A waterfront plaza where the two rivers meet, anchored by the futuristic Raffles City complex designed by Moshe Safdie. The departure point for Yangtze cruise boats heading downstream to Yichang.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chongqing worth visiting?
Absolutely. Chongqing is one of China most visually distinctive cities, with a 2,300-year history, an unforgettable river-meets-skyline geography, the original Sichuan hotpot scene, and proximity to UNESCO sites like the Dazu rock carvings. For travellers who have already done Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi, Chongqing is the natural fourth stop.
How many days do I need in Chongqing?
Two full days cover the central peninsula, Hongyadong, Jiefangbei, Ciqikou, and a half-day museum visit. Three days allows a day trip to Dazu or Wulong. Four days lets you combine one major day trip with an evening cruise. Anything beyond five days should include a Yangtze downstream cruise.
What is the best time to visit Chongqing?
October through December and March through May are the most comfortable. Avoid Chinese national holidays (May Day week, October National Day week) when hotel prices double. Summer (June to August) is hot, humid, and crowded; winter is damp but rarely below freezing.
Is Chongqing safe for tourists?
Yes. Chongqing is among the safer of China major cities, with a low violent-crime rate, abundant CCTV, and a heavy police presence in the central districts. Petty theft is rare. The main hazards are the topography (slippery cliffside stairs when wet), aggressive street touts in Ciqikou, and the summer heat. Use common sense and standard hotel safes.
Do I need a visa to visit Chongqing?
As of late 2024, China has unilateral visa-free entry for citizens of 50+ countries for stays of up to 30 days, including most of the EU, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan. US and Canadian citizens need to apply for a tourist visa unless transiting certain airports. Check the latest rules before booking.
How do I get from the airport to the city centre?
Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG) is 19 km north of the centre. The cheapest option is Metro Line 3 from the airport station to Lianglukou (about 50 minutes, ¥7). Taxis cost ¥80-100 and take 30-50 minutes. The airport express train links T3A to the North Railway Station.
Is Chongqing hotpot really that spicy?
Yes, but the yuanyang (half-spicy) pot lets you balance the beef-tallow chilli side with a milder mushroom or tomato side. If you are spice-sensitive, order the qing tang (clear broth) version and add a few chillies on the side. The dipping sauce — sesame oil, garlic, coriander — tones down the heat considerably.
Can I drink the tap water in Chongqing?
No. Boil it first or buy bottled water. The big brands (Wahaha, Nongfu Spring, Yibao) are universally available. Most hotels provide kettles. A reusable bottle with a built-in filter is convenient for longer stays.
Should I visit the Dazu carvings?
Yes, if you have a third day. The 50,000 Buddhist and Confucian figures carved between the 7th and 13th centuries are a UNESCO site and a half-day train ride from the city. The Baodingshan reclining Buddha is a stand-out. Budget a full day with travel time.
How do I take the high-speed train from Chongqing to Chengdu?
Trains run every 15-30 minutes from Chongqing North and Shapingba to Chengdu East and Chengdu South. Travel time is 75 minutes on the G-series and 1h 25m on the D-series. First-class seat is about ¥140, second-class ¥85. Book in advance during Chinese holidays via Trip.com or the Railway 12306 app.
Is English spoken in Chongqing?
At the airport, in international hotels, and at major metro stations, yes. In restaurants, taxis, and smaller hotels, usually no. Download an offline translation app (Pleco, Microsoft Translator, Google Translate if your VPN is on) and learn a few phrases: ni hao (hello), xie xie (thank you), duo shao qian (how much?), bu yao la (no chilli).
What is the night life like in Chongqing?
Lively and long. The Hongyadong riverside bars are open until 2 a.m., Jiefangbei has dozens of KTVs and clubs, and the Guanyin Bridge pedestrian street is open until 11 p.m. The local craft beer scene is excellent — try the Mith Brewery. Mahjong is the default evening entertainment; the city has more parlours per capita than almost any other in China.
What is the climate like in summer in Chongqing?
Hot, humid, and unavoidable. July daytime highs of 35-40°C, humidity 75-90%. Drink water constantly, carry an umbrella for sudden downpours, and plan outdoor activities for morning and evening. The 2022 record was 43°C, the highest ever recorded in central China. Air-conditioned shopping is a sensible afternoon plan.
Should I take a Three Gorges cruise?
If you have 3-5 extra days, yes. The downstream three- to four-night cruise from Chaotianmen Pier in central Chongqing to Yichang covers the Qutang, Wu, and Xiling gorges, plus the Three Gorges Dam. The Yangzi Explorer and Victoria Cruises have English-speaking guides and Western food. Shorter 1-night sampler cruises to Fengdu exist for time-poor visitors.
Is Chongqing expensive?
Mid-range. A clean business hotel runs ¥300-500, an excellent hotpot dinner for two is ¥200-300, a Didi across the city is ¥30, and a metro ride is ¥2-7. A comfortable daily budget for two travellers is ¥800-1,200. Backpackers can survive on ¥250/day. Luxury travellers should budget ¥2,500+ for the international brands.

References

  1. Wikipedia — Chongqing
  2. China Travel Guide — Chongqing
  3. China Highlights — Chongqing
  4. China Discovery — Chongqing
  5. Chongqing Municipal Government (English)
  6. UNESCO — Dazu Rock Carvings
  7. UNESCO — South China Karst (Wulong)

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