Chongqing

City · 🇨🇳 China

Population 32,054,159

Area 80,281 km²

Time zone Asia/Shanghai

Official website www.cq.gov.cn

Chongqing – Planning a Trip?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning

Featured Lists

Rosentiehl Erich / CC-BY-SA

Chongqing Essentials

Chongqing, known as the Mountain City, is defined by its dramatic vertical landscape at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. This collection spans the city’s architectural evolution, from the traditional stilt houses of Hongya Cave and the historic Eighteen Stairs to the futuristic skybridge of Raffles City. It includes significant cultural landmarks like the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings, the Three Kingdoms history at Baidi Castle, and the Cold War-era 816 Nuclear Military Plant, showcasing the region's diverse heritage.

14 places

Jpbowen / CC BY-SA 4.0

Chongqing's Must-See Attractions

Chongqing’s landscape blends ancient history with critical 20th-century heritage. This collection features the Baiheliang Underwater Museum, preserving centuries-old hydrological inscriptions beneath the Yangtze River, and World War II sites like the Stilwell Museum and Flying Tigers Museum. Explore the architectural heritage of Ciqikou’s Ming-era streets and the hillside neighborhood of Eighteen Stairs. The list also includes Baidi Castle, a fortress at the entrance of the Qutang Gorge known for its Three Kingdoms history and scenic views of the Three Gorges.

6 places

Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0

Hidden Heritage & Ancient Sites

This collection highlights the religious and architectural heritage of the Chongqing region, centered on the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings. The Baoding Shan, Beishan, and Nanshan sites showcase thousands of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian statues dating from the 9th to 13th centuries. The list also includes the 1930s Xishan Bell Tower in Wanzhou and the wartime residence of Chiang Kai-shek, illustrating the area's transition from an ancient spiritual center to a key 20th-century political hub.

7 places

Robin / CC BY 2.0

Chongqing Bridges & Viaducts

Chongqing, widely recognized as China's 'Bridge Capital,' features a dense concentration of complex engineering feats spanning the Yangtze River and rugged mountain valleys. This collection highlights significant structures like the Wushan Yangtze River Bridge, a world-class arch bridge, alongside the extensive viaduct systems of the Chengdu–Chongqing Intercity and Chongqing–Lanzhou railways. These bridges and high-speed rail links are essential to the region's connectivity, showcasing diverse architectural styles from massive steel arches to elevated concrete viaducts that navigate the city's challenging vertical topography.

20 places

Brookqi / Public domain

Chongqing's Peaks & Gorges

Chongqing’s landscape is defined by the dramatic karst topography of the Wulong and Nanchuan districts and the deep canyons of the Yangtze River. This collection features the Xiaozhai Sinkhole, the world’s deepest tiankeng, alongside the towering peaks of Jinfo Mountain. It covers the Three Gorges, including the iconic Kui Gate at Qutang Gorge, and the 'Little Three Gorges' on the Daning River, showcasing vertical cliffs, natural stone bridges, and ancient cultural sites.

14 places

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

Cultural & Arts Spaces

Chongqing’s cultural landscape blends mid-century traditionalism with avant-garde modernism. This selection features the 1950s People's Grand Hall, inspired by Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, alongside the futuristic Chongqing Grand Theatre overlooking the Yangtze. Contemporary art thrives in repurposed industrial spaces like the Tank Loft and Organhaus near the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. From large-scale outdoor historical dramas in Zhongxian to regional arts centers in Hechuan, these venues showcase the city's architectural evolution and diverse performing arts scene.

8 places

Parks, Gardens & Leisure

This collection highlights Chongqing's diverse recreational landscape, ranging from the extensive Locajoy Theme Park in Yongchuan to the specialized botanical sections of Nanshan. Visitors can explore dedicated zones for camellias, peonies, and medicinal plants, or experience white-water rafting at Foyingxia. The list also includes agricultural tourism at Jiangxiaobai’s Golden Village and the local culinary atmosphere of the Chengnan Night Market, offering a mix of natural beauty and active entertainment across the city's districts.

13 places