Spicy hotpot, dazzling night views, and a city layout like nowhere else on Earth. Your ultimate guide to Chongqing, China.
Experience the neon-lit nights, spicy flavors, and breathtaking landscapes. Watch Chongqing, China come alive.
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A Rare Mountain Riverside City in the World. Chongqing is a rare 8D three-dimensional landscape city in the world, with two rivers intersecting and mountains and cities interdependent.
Read Article >A world-renowned business card of Eastern cuisine. Chongqing is a world-class food city, and butter hotpot is the core city's business card.
Read Article >A city with vibrant millennium charm and rich cultural heritage. Chongqing boasts a cultural heritage of three thousand years of Ba Yu culture.
Read Article >A Modern and Vibrant City Connecting the World. Chongqing is the core hub of China's western opening-up.
Read Article >These are the places you absolutely cannot miss
Iconic Bayu stilt-house landmark with stunning night views, free admission.
A well-preserved ancient town with tea houses, street food, and traditional architecture along the Jialing River.
Liangjiang cruise offers iconic night views over the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Eat like a local — sit on a street stool, order the spicy beef tripe, and sweat your way to happiness.
Located in Chongqing Wulong, this 5A & World Heritage site has three iconic karst attractions: natural bridges, mountain, cave.
Chongqing's downtown CBD, featuring landmarks, shopping and vibrant city nightlife.
The famous monorail station that passes through a residential building. A must-see Chongqing moment.
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Real experiences from travelers who fell in love with Chongqing
"Chongqing completely blew my expectations. The night view is even better than Shanghai. And the hotpot... I still dream about it."
"The Liziba monorail station is insane. I've never seen anything like it. This city is a maze in the best possible way."
"Best food city in China, hands down. Spicier than Chengdu, cheaper than Shanghai, more character than Beijing."
Travel tips, food guides, and insider secrets
Best photo spots, when to go, and how to avoid the crowds at Chongqing's most Instagrammable spot.
Never been to a Chinese hotpot restaurant? Here's your survival guide to ordering, dipping sauces, and spice levels.
The engineering marvel behind Chongqing's most iconic transport station.