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Chongqing

City · 🇨🇳 China
Population 32,054,159
Area 80,281 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.cq.gov.cn
Chongqing

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chongqing — Map

Chongqing — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -1°–18°
  • 3° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 1°–23°
  • 6° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 5°–29°
  • 10° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 15°–35°
  • 19° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–35°
  • 22° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 38°) · extremes 22°–37°
  • 25° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 38°) · extremes 21°–39°
  • 25° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 21° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 12°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 19° (feels like 18°) · extremes 5°–26°
  • 11° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 0°–18°
  • 5° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Chongqing
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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