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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CNY
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Southwestern Mandarin dialects, English (in tourist areas)
- Climate: Humid subtropical
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Population: Approximately 32 million people
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit are spring and autumn to avoid extreme heat and humidity.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Chongqing generally require a visa to enter China. Citizens from certain countries may be eligible for visa-free transit for up to 144 hours if arriving and departing from designated ports, including Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. E-visa options are not widely available for China; travelers from the US, EU, and UK typically need to apply for a visa in advance through Chinese consulates. Visa on arrival is generally not available except for specific transit cases. Requirements include a valid passport, completed application form, photo, and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
About Chongqing
Chongqing is a sprawling metropolis in southwest China known for its unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant urban life. Nestled among steep hills and along the Yangtze River, it offers dramatic landscapes that contrast with its dense urban environment. The city is famous for its fiery hotpot cuisine, which attracts food lovers from around the world. Chongqing’s humid subtropical climate means lush greenery and misty river views, adding to its atmospheric charm. As one of China’s four direct-controlled municipalities, it is a major economic center with a rapidly growing skyline and extensive infrastructure. Visitors are drawn to Chongqing for its cultural heritage, including ancient temples and traditional architecture, alongside modern attractions like the Three Gorges Museum and the futuristic skyline. The city also serves as a gateway to the scenic Yangtze River cruises and the nearby Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Chongqing’s combination of culinary delights, natural scenery, and dynamic urban culture makes it a compelling destination for travelers seeking an authentic and multifaceted Chinese experience.
Top Attractions
1. Hongya Cave – A vibrant riverside area with traditional stilt houses, shops, and eateries offering stunning night views of the city. 2. Three Gorges Museum – Showcases the history, culture, and environment of the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges region. 3. Dazu Rock Carvings – Ancient Buddhist stone carvings and sculptures dating back to the 9th century, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 4. Jiefangbei CBD – The bustling central business district with shopping malls, skyscrapers, and lively nightlife. 5. Ciqikou Ancient Town – A preserved old town with narrow streets, teahouses, and traditional crafts, reflecting Chongqing’s historical charm.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy Yangtze River cruises to witness the spectacular gorges and landscapes. Exploring the city’s many hot springs offers relaxation and wellness experiences. Adventurous travelers can hike in the nearby Wulong Karst National Geology Park, famous for natural bridges and caves. Cultural experiences include visiting local temples, attending traditional performances, and sampling street food markets. Night tours along the riverfront provide a dazzling view of Chongqing’s illuminated skyline.
Chongqing Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Southwest China
- Duration Range: Visitors can enjoy Yangtze River cruises to witness the spectacular gorges and landscapes. Exploring the city’s many hot springs offers relaxation and wellness experiences. Adventurous travelers can hike in the nearby Wulong Karst National Geology Park, famous for natural bridges and caves. Cultural experiences include visiting local temples, attending traditional performances, and sampling street food markets. Night tours along the riverfront provide a dazzling view of Chongqing’s illuminated skyline.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best times to visit are spring and autumn to avoid extreme heat and humidity. Pack light clothing for summer and layers for cooler, damp winters. Respect local customs such as polite greetings and removing shoes when entering homes or temples. Stay hydrated and be cautious with spicy food if unaccustomed. Use cash and mobile payments widely accepted; credit cards may have limited use outside major hotels and shops. Carry a translation app or phrasebook to assist communication.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $250
162 Available Tour Excursions in Chongqing
Eager to explore Chongqing’s top attractions in a day? Join our exclusive full-day private tour! With a knowledgeable guide and comfy transport, customize your itinerary freely. Start at the Grand Auditorium, then snap pics of the iconic Liziba light rail piercing a building. Wander historic Ciqikou Ancient Town, then visit Kuixinglou—famous for its mind-bending 1st/22nd floor bridge and "Better Days" filming spot.Ride the Yangtze River Cableway for stunning river views, and end at the illuminated Hongyadong stilt houses. This Private Tour including English guide, tickets, lunch, and transfers. Discover Chongqing’s highlights today—book your adventure!
Price: $180.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Wulong Karst National Geology Park, an important part of South China Karst, is situated at the lower reaches of the Wujiang River in southeast Chongqing. It was named as a world natural heritage by UNESCO in 2007. Wulong Karst features spectacular karst landscapes, including the three main parts of Furong Cave, Three Natural Bridges and Houping Giant Doline (Houping Tiankeng). Highlights: 1. Instant Confirmation. 2.Three Natural Bridges--largest natural bridge cluster in Asia.
Price: $185.00
Duration: 10 hours
Discover the incredible 3D megacity of Chongqing on an unforgettable 1-day city walk tour. On this guided walking adventure, prepare to be amazed by Chongqing's remarkable infrastructure and ingenious urban planning. Discover hidden gems, navigate the bustling streets, and gain a deeper understanding of the city's rich history and vibrant culture. • Escape from bustling, take a breathtaking panoramic view of Chongqing. • Experience an incredible house-crossing metro train running through a modern flat building. • Discover the hidden mountainside alley with historical charm and the essence of local’s daily life. • Going into the huge local wholesale market to find disappearing "bangbang men". • Get unique view of Chongqing Yangtze River Cableway from a river bridge. • Hongya Cave at cliff side, one of the must-see attractions, with a special and ancient style architecture.
Price: $107.12
Duration: 8 hours
* 100% Private and Flexible: Enjoy a personalized day tour tailored to your preferences, led by your own expert guide and professional driver. Whether you want to explore at your own pace or dive deep into the park's geological history, we adapt to meet your needs. * No Hidden Tourist Traps: We prioritize authenticity, ensuring you experience the untouched beauty of Wulong without unnecessary detours or commercial distractions. * All-Inclusive Convenience: Your tour includes entrance tickets, a delicious lunch, an English-speaking guide, and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. With everything taken care of, you can focus entirely on enjoying the adventure. * Expert Guidance: Learn fascinating insights about the park’s karst formations, including iconic sinkholes and fissure gorges, from knowledgeable guide. * Out-of-City Escape: Venture beyond Chongqing’s bustling cityscape into the serene countryside for an unforgettable experience surrounded by nature’s masterpieces.
Price: $348.00
Duration: 9-10 hours
Our walking tour takes you on a journey through the winding corridors and busy pedestrian streets of the mountain city! Beginning with a one of a kind view, trek through time with the narrating of our local guides. Try several local dishes, snacks (a few for those more adventurous), and finish with flavorful local dishes! The tour includes all you can drink, which includes alcoholic beverages for those who would like to wet their whistle. This tour will immerse travelers into the city of Chongqing through it's spicy, mouthwatering food and winding alleys allowing you to feel right-at-home.
Price: $85.00
Duration: 3 hours
AS TIME MANAGEMENT MASTERS, WE ARE THE ONLY OPERATOR ON HERE WHO’S DOING TWO GEOPARKS IN ONE DAY!!! AND YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE AND PROPER WALKING DISTANCE HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO OUR CONSIDERATION！！！ Actually, The Wulong Area has two parts, the three natural bridges and the Longshui gorge.These two scenic spots both feature unique karst landscapes. One's grand and spectacular, the other is quiet and serene. The visual impacts are totally different! The three natural bridges are natural stone arch bridges formed by the mountain. They're the world's largest group of natural bridges. The Longshui Gorge is a long and narrow underground rift. It's 200 to 500 meters deep and only a few to dozens of meters wide. The rock walls on both sides are so steep that they're almost vertical, creating a deep and secluded "strip of sky" view. Inside there, there are underground rivers, waterfalls (like the Galaxy Waterfall with a drop of 80 meters), stalactites and primitive vegetation.
Price: $318.08
Duration: 9-11 hours
There are 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in Chongqing, Wulong Karst National Park and Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings, but no tour campany would do them both because they need travellers spend much time in souvenir shops. We now combine the 2 major highlights as a "All-in one World Heritage Package Private Tour", our travellers are now able to learn both of them within just 2 days. Further more, we could make this tour smooth, comfortable and efficient due to the brand new convenient highway system. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. For such a long highway road trip you do need a friendly, sophisticated and safe driver guide to be around, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.
Price: $570.00
Duration: 48 hours
As famous as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, the Dazu rock carvings are distinguished both at home and abroad. Take this full-day private tour to learn and discover the famous Dazu rock carvings built from 650 during the Tang dynasty. Highlights: • Spend full-day to visit the famous Dazu rock carvings • Explore the fascinating grotto art of the rock carvings • Learn from an informative, friendly and professional guide
Price: $143.00
Duration: 8 hours
This is a completely customized private trip for you. With the help of an experienced English-speaking tour guide, you can customize your trip according to your time and preferences, even fishing and farm fun. Your driver and tour guide will leave you with a memorable travel experience with the enthusiasm of friends. In this day, you can not only see the national treasure giant panda, enjoy Chongqing delicacies such as Chongqing noodles and hot pot, but also enjoy Chongqing's unique 8D city view and amazing Chongqing night view. As a travel service experience of 19 years, we have considered every need for you. Your trip is our responsibility, please enjoy it.
Price: $10.00
Duration: 9-10 hours
Experience Chongqing’s magnificent Dazu Rock Carvings on this private full day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Beishan and Baodingshan centuries ago. Marvel at thousands of impressive statues which depict the daily lives of ancient people. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site. This private tour including the entrance fee, English speaking tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service.
Price: $222.00
Duration: 6-8 hours
Taking this tour to learn about the most aboriginal cultural customs and history of the Mountain City Lane, where has the typical mountain city space and traditional Bayu style, and is the epitome of Chongqing's historical culture and landscape features. It used to be a residential area, but now it has been converted into a unique walkway with many interesting stores in there. * Accompanied with a professional English-speaking guide * Taste a Chongqing special peppercorn ice cream * Relax at a tea house and enjoy a show of folkloric masterpiece. * Walking along the lane to know about its history and local life-style
Price: $65.00
Duration: 3 hours
Dazu Rock Carvings have been a must-go highlight ever since being inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list in 1999, most travelers would do only Baoding carvings which is the major site of entire Dazu rock carvings, they need more time for souvenir shops. Matter of fact lots fascinating but forgotten hidden ancient carvings sites still await us all over this area, We did lots field work on it, we drove through the country side, talk to the villagers, gained first-hand stories. Then we picked up some outstanding ones for our travelers, no tour bus would be there, we will be the special visitors. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. You also need a friendly and sophisticated guide and a safe driver to do critical help, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
We provides convenient private transfer service between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and your hotel in the downtown of Chongqing. We offer many choices of vehicles and all our drivers are professional and know every corners of this area quite well. All the clean, tidy air-con vehicles we use are licensed with insurance. The vehicles will be just for you, your family or your group.
Price: $32.00
Duration: 1 hours
Enjoy a processional door-to-door private transfer service from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to your Chongqing hotel. Simply look for your professional driver, with holding your nameplate waiting at the language exit at the airport. The driver will transfer safely and comfortably to your accommodations. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy your transportation. • Skip the Line at long airport taxi lines. • Save time and hassle free with an advanced transfer booking • Professional private transfer in Chongqing • Relax in a comfortable vehicle with ample cargo space • 24/7 customer service standby for any help
Price: $27.40
Duration: 1 hours
Get the most out of your time in Chongqing during this two-day private tour. A private tour will enhance your experience, with better access to your guide for questions and a more personalized experience. See the area’s key landmarks between attractions in a comfortable vehicle in first day. Highlights include the People’s Auditorium, Eling Park, Yangtze Cable ride, Crown escalator & Lizaba experience and Hongya Cave. Next day travel to Dazu and explore its thousands of Tang Dynasty-era cliff side statues, a UNESCO world heritage site, then visit Ciqikou, an ancient porcelain-making town, and see its Ming- and Qing-dynasty architecture.
Price: $485.00
Duration: 48 hours
1 I would like to leave you with tour transportation , local meal experience and all other issue except guide service optional. below are price list for the options . A private car or van service is RMB1200. maximum duration is 8 hours. B I can help orgernize your meal during your tour upon your requirment. bill is on your own. i would like show you restaurant for the locals instead of restaurant for tourists. C Entrance admission for Baoding rock carving is RMB130 per person. D This tour is customizable. If you are interested in rock carving very much, there are do sites in Dazu for you to check. F Recommand further communication for more detailed information. 2 Fixed price over per private group 3 Our tour guide are experienced and speak good english
Price: $135.95
Duration: 7-8 hours
Satisfy your taste for selected local food during this culinary tour in Chongqing. Stroll through Chongqing's old town, try authentic local dishes from ice tofu pudding to family-made dumplings, and enjoy modern fresh beverages that appeal to today's youth. Learn about local history and culture, and witness the breathtaking night view through your guide's informed commentary. Loosen your belt and pack your appetite! ● Savor 4-5 local Chongqing dishes, from iced tofu pudding to family-made dumplings ● Discover spots hidden behind Chongqing's old town ● Soak in the vibrant vibe and spectacular night vista of Chongqing ● Join a small-group tour designed for immersive, experience focused exploration
Price: $69.00
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy a day away from the city without the hassle of travel on a round-trip excursion from your Chongqing hotel to the Wulong Karst Geological Park. Discover the sights of the UNESCO-listed nature wonder with insights provided by your guide. Explore the natural landscape by foot and elevator, admire spectacular karst landscapes, including Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge and Heilong Bridge as well as Tianlong Giant Doline and Shenying Giant Doline. Finally, enjoy peaceful Wujiang river with surroundings before heading back to Chongqing. This private tour including the entrance fee, shuttle bus, elevator, lunch, tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle with door to door service.
Price: $268.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
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Important Tour Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Chongqing cuisine is renowned for its bold, spicy flavors, especially the iconic hotpot featuring a fiery broth filled with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. Other local specialties include spicy noodles, grilled fish, and skewered meats. Dining customs often involve communal eating and sharing dishes. Noteworthy restaurants include Lao Ma Tou Hotpot and Qiqi Hotpot, both celebrated for authentic flavors and lively atmospheres.
Getting Around
Chongqing is accessible by air through Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, with domestic and international flights. The city has an extensive metro system that efficiently connects major districts and attractions. Buses and taxis are widely available, and river ferries offer scenic transport options. For short distances, walking is feasible in central areas. Transportation costs are generally affordable, with metro fares starting low and taxis reasonably priced.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit are spring and autumn to avoid extreme heat and humidity. Pack light clothing for summer and layers for cooler, damp winters. Respect local customs such as polite greetings and removing shoes when entering homes or temples. Stay hydrated and be cautious with spicy food if unaccustomed. Use cash and mobile payments widely accepted; credit cards may have limited use outside major hotels and shops. Carry a translation app or phrasebook to assist communication.
Culture & Customs
Chongqing’s culture blends traditional Chinese values with modern urban life. Social customs emphasize respect for elders and hospitality. Important festivals include Chinese New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated with local events and food. Visitors should be mindful of modest dress in religious sites and avoid public displays of anger. Gift-giving is appreciated in social interactions, and punctuality is valued in business settings.
