Chongqing Travel Guide
Chongqing Travel Guide
Chongqing, the largest municipality in southwestern China, is a modern port city located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. With a total area of 82,400 square kilometers, Chongqing shares borders with Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces.
As the fourth largest municipality in China after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin, Chongqing has maintained its rapid economic development while preserving its beautiful natural environment.
Known as the “City of Mountains”, Chongqing is characterized by undulating terrain, abundant water resources, mineral resources, dense forests, and a wide variety of flora and fauna.
The city attracts tourists from home and abroad with its natural wonders and cultural heritage. As a popular starting port for Yangtze River cruise ships, tourists can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Three Gorges as they travel downstream.
Tourist Attraction
Yangtze River Cruise
Jiefangbei CBD
Hongya Cave
Ci Qi Kou Village
Wulong Karst
Wujiang River Gallery
Travel Planning
Chongqing’s magic lies in the “three-dimensional” and ‘fireworks’ intertwined, 3-4 days can be deeply immersed in: the Yangtze River cable car across the two rivers, in the “air bus” overlooking the silhouette of the mountain city; walking Jiefangbei to feel the bustling business district, turn into the Hongyadong to see the foot-hanging buildings and the riverscape, the night lights like the fantasy world of “Thousand and Thousand Searches”; don’t forget to drill into the old alley to eat a bowl of spicy noodles, in the Liziba to see the light rail through the building, to experience the dislocation of the spectacle of the “3-D city”.
If you want to explore more, short trips around the city are equally exciting:
Wulong: Walk into the karst canyon of Tiansheng Sanqiao, see the glass observation deck on the cliff and the grandeur of the “Golden Armor” set, and feel the shock of the “Journey to the Center of the Earth”.
If you want to encounter the “poetry of landscape” in Chongqing, Wujiang Gallery is definitely not to be missed.
Whether you are looking for the fireworks of old Chongqing on the Hill City Trail or enjoying the night scenery on the Two Rivers Cruise, a well-planned trip to Chongqing will surely make you fall in love with the hotness and romance of this “8D Magic City! A well-planned trip to Chongqing will make you fall in love with the heat and romance of this “8D Magic City. ”365 China Travel Service is ready to customize your trip!apply now
Transportation
Chongqing is located in the hinterland of western China, with convenient transportation by land, water and air. Rapidly developing urban transportation systems, such as buses and subways, make travel more convenient and comfortable. As the departure point of Yangtze River cruise ships, Chongqing receives thousands of tourists from home and abroad every year.
Meals
Chongqing is famous for its spicy Sichuan cuisine and world-famous hot pots. Hotpot restaurants of various brands are located all over the city. Even small restaurants offer delicious food. Street vendors and restaurants alike offer mouth-watering spicy dishes for foodies. The Bayi Food Street in the city center is the best place to taste the local spicy snacks.
What to eat
Where to eat
Nightlife
Chongqing has a colorful nightlife. Enjoying hot pot at a riverside restaurant or browsing the night market is highly recommended. A boat trip on the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the stunning night view of the city.
Dotted with starlight, the city is beautiful and endearing. There are also many bars and nightclubs.
History and Culture
Before its official name change nearly 800 years ago, Chongqing was known as Jiangzhou, Yuzhou and Gongzhou. Since the Qin Dynasty (221-207 B.C.), successive dynasties have set up administrative institutions here, giving the city its dazzling culture. Located on the banks of the Yangtze River, the “River of Gold”, Chongqing is a symbol of the Yangtze civilization and the birthplace of the Bayu culture.
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