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14 Days in Chongqing

Two weeks in China's mountain city — complete ancient town, karst, and hotpot immersion.

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Best time: March-May or September-NovemberBudget: luxury

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Chongqing?

14 days lets you go beyond Chongqing's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Chongqing guide

14-day Chongqing itinerary at a glance

Use our full Chongqing travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Hongya Cave (multiple visits)Ciqikou (repeated visits)Dazu Rock Carvings (two full visits)Wulong Karst (two days)Three Gorges (two visits)Yangtze River cruiseHotpot cooking masteryHeishijiao (Black Valley)
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Day 1

Hongya Cave

First afternoon orientation.

Hongyadong (Hongya Cave), Chongqing, China
  1. Hongyadong (Hongya Cave)
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Day 2

Three Gorges Museum

Free museum full morning.

Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing, China
  1. Three Gorges Museum
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Day 3

Dazu Carvings

UNESCO Baoding Lake section.

Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing, China
  1. Dazu Rock Carvings
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Day 4

Dazu — Second

Return for Beishan section.

Scenes from Chongqing, China
  1. Dazu Rock Carvings
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Day 5

Wulong Karst

Three Natural Bridges day trip.

Wulong Karst - Three Natural Bridges, Chongqing, China
  1. Wulong Karst - Three Natural Bridges
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Day 6

Yangtze Cableway

Cable car crossing.

Yangtze River Cableway, Chongqing, China
  1. Yangtze River Cableway
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Day 7

Ciqikou

Full morning ancient town.

Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing, China
  1. Ciqikou Ancient Town
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Day 8

Hotpot Class

Cooking class: malatang and hotpot.

Scenes from Chongqing, China
  1. Hongyadong (Hongya Cave)
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Day 9

Heishijiao

Old mining town and river gorge.

Scenes from Chongqing, China
  1. Hongyadong (Hongya Cave)
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Day 10

Three Gorges Second

Return for Three Gorges Dam model.

Scenes from Chongqing, China
  1. Three Gorges Museum
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Day 11

Yangtze Cruise

Short Yangtze cruise.

  1. Yangtze River Cableway
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Day 12

Ciqikou Return

Dawn walk. Quiet streets.

  1. Ciqikou Ancient Town
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Day 13

Hotpot Trail

Eat across different hotpot restaurants.

  1. Ciqikou Ancient Town
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Day 14

Final Morning

Last views. Buy Sichuan peppercorns.

  1. Hongyadong (Hongya Cave)

Budget for 14 days in Chongqing

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Chongqing?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Chongqing?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Chongqing?
Chongqing's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Chongqing guide.
Can I use 14 days for both Chongqing and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 days you can pair Chongqing with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Chongqing safe for tourists?
Yes. Chongqing has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Chongqing travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.