Chongqing

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Chongqing

Mountain City, Night Views, and Authentic Local Life

City overview

Chongqing is one of China’s fastest-rising destinations for international travelers, known for its dramatic mountain landscape and unforgettable urban scenery.

  • A unique “mountain city” built along rivers and steep hills
  • Famous night views, neon skylines, and multi-level urban design
  • World-renowned hot pot and bold local cuisine

Best for Urban explorers, food lovers, photographers, second-time visitors to China

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Main attractions

  • Hongyadong ≈3h
    Hongyadong

    4A-level scenic area, a landmark attraction in Chongqing, integrating Bayu culture, folk customs, dining, and entertainment

  • Yangtze River Cableway ≈1h
    Yangtze River Cableway

    A 4A-level scenic area, known as the 'First Aerial Corridor over the Ten Thousand Li Yangtze River'

  • Wulong Karst Tourist Area ≈8h
    Wulong Karst Tourist Area

    5A-level scenic area, World Natural Heritage site, includes attractions such as Three Natural Bridges and Fairy Mountain

  • Dazu Rock Carvings ≈4h
    Dazu Rock Carvings

    5A-level scenic area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, representative of late Chinese grotto art

  • Ciqi Kou Ancient Town ≈3h
    Ciqi Kou Ancient Town

    4A-level scenic area, a famous ancient town in Chongqing, well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architectural complex

  • Jiefangbei ≈2h
    Jiefangbei

    4A-level scenic area, landmark building of Chongqing, the only monument in China commemorating the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan

  • Nanshan Yikeshu Observation Deck ≈2h
    Nanshan Yikeshu Observation Deck

    4A-level scenic area, one of the best night view spots in Chongqing

  • Baigongguan ≈2h
    Baigongguan

    4A-level scenic area, important historical site during the War of Resistance against Japan

  • Geleshan Martyrs Cemetery ≈2h
    Geleshan Martyrs Cemetery

    4A-level scenic area, National key cultural relics protection unit

  • Chongqing Zoo ≈4h
    Chongqing Zoo

    4A-level scenic area, one of China's earliest large-scale zoos

  • Chongqing Science and Technology Museum ≈3h
    Chongqing Science and Technology Museum

    4A-level scenic area, modern science education base

  • Chongqing Natural History Museum ≈3h
    Chongqing Natural History Museum

    4A-level scenic area, one of China's three major natural history museums

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