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As China’s fourth municipality after Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin, Chongqing has maintained rapid economic development while preserving a wonderful natural environment.
Known as the 'Mountain City', it has a wavy terrain and encompasses a wealth of water reserves, mineral resources, dense forests, and abundant flora and fauna.
The city attracts visitors from home and abroad for its natural wonders and cultural heritage. As a common starting port for the Yangtze River cruise, tourists can go for a downstream tour to the magnificent Three Gorges.
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Servicing western China, Chongqing provides convenient water, land, and air transportation in and out. Fast developing urban transport systems such as city-bus and metro makes traveling easy and comfortable. As a starting city for a Yangtze River Cruise, it meets thousands of travelers home and abroad each year.
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Chongqing is famous for its hot Sichuan cuisine and world-famous hot pot. Various brands of hot pot restaurants can be found throughout the city. The food is delicious even in very small restaurants. Street vendors as well as restaurants feature exciting spicy delicacies for the gourmets. Bayi Food Street in the city center is the best place to taste the spicy local snacks.
Although not being as bustling as Beijing and Shanghai, the city can still satisfy your desire for shopping with its five major commercial centers. Jiefangbei CBD is the most distinguished and upscale, where a multitude of department stores, local products stores, supermarkets, and restaurants can be easily found.
Nightlife is colorful here. Having hot pot at a riverside restaurant or heading for night food markets are highly recommended. The wonderful cruise on the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers provides a fantastic chance to appreciate the city’s enchanting night view.
Scattered colorful lights make the city beautiful and make you fall in love with it. Plenty of pubs or nightclubs are also available.
Scattered colorful lights make the city beautiful and make you fall in love with it. Plenty of pubs or nightclubs are also available.
Before getting its present name nearly 800 years ago, its former names were Jiangzhou, Yuzhou, and Gongzhou. Since the Qin Dynasty (221 - 207BC), many dynasties have set up administrative institutions that have endowed the city with brilliant cultures. Perched beside the Yangtze, the "Golden River", Chongqing symbolizes Yangtze River civilizations and is the cradle of the Bayu Culture.
Here are some fast facts and practical information to make your life, study, trip or business in the city easier.
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- Last updated on Jul. 23, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Chongqing Travel
Asked by Sean from INDONESIA | Jul. 22, 2023 14:20
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ReplyHow can i go to chongqing from tianjin?
How can i go to chongqing from tianjin?
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Answered by Rita | Jul. 23, 2023 23:52
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00ReplyThere are direct flights taking around 2.5 hours and a high speed train taking 9.5 hours or so.
Asked by Judit Mika-Lukács from HUNGARY | May. 05, 2023 00:26Reply
ReplyCan I bring small souvenir/gift to my friends in China from Hungary (eg. domestic brandy, spices)?
Can I bring small souvenir/gift to my friends in China from Hungary Europe (eg. domestic brandy called pálinka very small amount just for taste and hungarian spice called paprika just for taste )?
Thank you fro your help!
Thank you fro your help!
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Answered by Anne | May. 06, 2023 00:0700Reply
00ReplyGenerally, there is no problem to carry less than 1.5L alcohol so it is okay for you to take domestic brandy, but I'm not very sure about the spice. It is better to declare it to the customs.
Asked by Catherine Pierce from CHINA | Feb. 27, 2021 23:20Reply
ReplyEasiest/fastest way to go to Chongqing from Chengdu
There are not enough flight options for non-stop PEK-CKG so I was thinking to fly to Chengdu instead but how do I go to CKG after this? Is there a fast metro or train?
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Answered by Alex | Feb. 28, 2021 17:1400Reply
00ReplyDont worry. There are frequent high speed train from Chengdu East Railway Station to Chongqing. It takes nearly 2 hours on the way. Hope help!
Asked by Ken from INDONESIA | Dec. 26, 2020 23:41Reply
ReplyChongqing to guiyang
Could anyone help me, is there any bus from Chongqing airport direct to guiyang. Thanks.
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Answered by Sincere | Dec. 29, 2020 17:2600Reply
00ReplyUpon landing, you can take metro line 3 from airport to Linglukou Station, Exit 4. Then walk south around 800 meters to find Chongqing Long-distance Bus Station. After arriving, there are frequent buses that can take you to Guiyang.
Asked by Ken from INDONESIA | Dec. 09, 2020 07:16Reply
ReplyCan I go to guiyang from Chongqing by bus ? Thanaks
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Answered by Hannah | Dec. 10, 2020 19:5600Reply
00ReplyYes, you can take the direct coach from Chongqing Bus Station to Guiyang. The bus schedules are 08:50, 13:10 and 15:40. The ticket fares are from CNY 136 to 160 per person.