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CBD pedestrian square with Liberation Monument and shopping.
11-story stilt building complex with restaurants and river views.
Ming dynasty porcelain town with tea houses and shops.
Discover the city of the future where great rivers meet — skyscrapers in the mountains, fiery cuisine, and cyberpunk landscapes
The optimal time to visit. Comfortable temperatures (15-25°C/59-77°F), gardens and parks in bloom. Less fog than winter, and not...
faq.subtitle Chongqing
Direct flights from Moscow (7h), connections via Beijing/Shanghai. International airport in Jiangbei district.
March-May and September-November optimal. Summer hot and humid (35-40°C). Winter foggy but warm for central China.
Hongya Cave, Ciqikou ancient town, Liberation Monument, cable car over Yangtze, night cruise on river.
Very safe. Chinese cities among safest in the world. Watch belongings in crowds.
2-3 days for city, add 2-3 days for Three Gorges cruise. Week for full experience.
Useful tips for visiting Chongqing
What looks like a 10-minute walk on map might require climbing 200 vertical meters. Take metro/taxi instead of walking between 'nearby' attractions.
Arrive at Liziba Station early to photograph the train 'piercing' through the building. Best viewing spots fill up fast.
Avoid summer (June-August) - temperatures reach 40°C. Best time: March-May or September-November.
Order 'Yuan Yang' (鸳鸯锅) hotpot if you can't handle extreme spice - half red (spicy), half white (mild).
Metro has 13 lines covering 90% of attractions. Fares 2-10 yuan. Much better than navigating the 8D terrain on foot.
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
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location.transport.metro | 3 ¥ ~0.43 $ | Chongqing Rail Transit | 12 lines, unique monorail |
location.transport.bus | 2 ¥ ~0.29 $ | Amap | Extensive network |
location.transport.taxi | 8 ¥ ~1.1 $ | Didi | Metered, reliable |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
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WeChat/Alipay universal. Rarely need cash.
Banks: Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China - all exchange foreign currency. Airport exchange available but rates worse. Alipay/WeChat Pay now accessible for foreign tourists via linked Visa/Mastercard - highly recommended as cash rarely accepted. ATMs with international network logos available at major locations.
No tipping culture
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe city. Be careful with steep stairs and hills - the '8D city' has extreme elevation changes. Summer heat can be dangerous - stay hydrated.
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