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What to know before visiting Chongqing

Chongqing, China's impressive "Mountain City," offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and urban innovation at the confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River.

Geography & Landscape
  • Located in the Sichuan Basin with dramatic karst landscape
  • Home to the gorges dam region with stunning river views
  • Unique three-dimensional cityscape built on mountains
Transportation & Connectivity
  • One of China's largest cities with modern infrastructure
  • Extensive metro lines connecting major attractions
  • Convenient rail transit to surrounding regions
1
Yangtze River cableway

Experience breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding mountains.

2
Ciqikou ancient town

Explore well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture and traditional tea houses.

3
Hot pot cuisine

Don't miss the iconic spicy food experience that Chongqing city is famous for worldwide.

General info

Currency
💳 Chinese Yuan (RMB)
1RMB = 0.1391 USD
Payment
💰 Alipay / WeChat (Common)
Supports foreign cards (set up before arrival) UnionPay & cash accepted at local markets
Best Time to Visit
🌤️ Spring & Autumn
March–May, September–November (great for river cruises & skyline views)
Language & Communication
🗣️ Mandarin / Chongqing dialect
Use Google Translate or Pleco; major attractions often have English signs or QR-based guides

Location Map

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Getting Around Chongqing

Transportation options to explore the city

Metro System

Extensive network covering most attractions
English signage available
Metro App helps with navigation

Our Complete Chongqing Metro Guide

Lines, tickets, routes, and tourist-friendly stations

Taxis & DiDi

DiDi is China's Uber
Show address in Chinese to drivers

Shared Bikes

Convenient for short distances
Chinese phone number required

Buses & Ferries

Extensive bus network
Huangpu River ferry experiences

Top sights in chongqing

These popular destinations have a lot to offer

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