Chongqing: The long alleys of the city bring together fireworks and push aside the world

Mountain City Chongqing | A trip full of passion and fantasy [Yeah] Chongqing, this magical 8D mountain city, has unique charm waiting for you to explore. Here is a super detailed Chongqing travel guide for you📖 Best time to travel Chongqing has a mild climate, four distinct seasons and different beautiful scenery. In spring (March - May), the temperature is between 10 - 25℃, which is suitable for strolling in the mountain city and enjoying the beautiful spring flowers. In summer (June - August), the temperature is higher, reaching 30 - 40℃, but you can experience the heat of the mountain city, cool off by the river, and taste a variety of cool delicacies. In autumn (September - November), the temperature is between 15 - 28℃, the weather is cool and crisp, and it is a good time to experience the lively atmosphere of Chongqing. In winter (December - February), the temperature is 5 - 15℃, which is quite cold and damp, but you can go to the surrounding Fairy Mountain to enjoy the snow❄️ 『Must-visit attractions』 • Jiefangbei: A landmark building in Chongqing, it is a great place for shopping, eating and looking at beautiful women. There are numerous shopping malls and food courts with a wide variety of snacks to meet your various needs. • Hongyadong: A real-life version of Spirited Away, with stilt houses that reflect the traditional Bayu architectural style. It is magnificent when lit up at night and great for taking photos. Reservations must be made online in advance. The best viewing time is around 21:00, and the lights are currently on from around 18:00 to 23:00. • Yangtze River Cableway: Experience the feeling of flying through the Yangtze River and enjoy the mountain city and river views. The North Station is located at Chang'an Temple, No. 153 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, and the South Station is located at Longmen Road, Shangxin Street, Nan'an District. The operating hours (April 1st - October 31st) are 08:00 - 22:00, one-way fare is 20 yuan, round-trip fare is 30 yuan, and you can follow the "Yangtze River Cableway" WeChat public account to purchase tickets. • Ciqikou Ancient Town: This ancient town is very close to Chongqing city. It was a water and land port in the past. Here you can hang out in teahouses, taste all kinds of Chongqing special snacks, and enjoy a leisurely time. • Chongqing Zoo: You can see the lovely national treasure giant pandas, as well as rare animals such as the rare Asian golden cat and clouded leopard. Children especially like it and the tickets are very affordable. • Wulong Three Natural Bridges: A movie shooting location in a tiankeng, the unique karst landform is amazing, as if you have walked into the world of martial arts. 『Food Recommendations』 • Hotpot: You must try hotpot when you come to Chongqing! Hotpots like Sister Pei’s Hotpot and Brother Zhou’s Big Knife Beef Hotpot are very popular. The spicy and fragrant hot pot base, topped with tripe, duck intestines, tender beef and other ingredients, is simply amazing. • Xiaomian: The soul food of Chongqing people, the signature pea noodles at Shibati Dengdeng Noodles, with chewy noodles, soft peas, and fresh and fragrant meat sauce, it is super satisfying after one bite. • Maoxuewang: The duck blood is fresh and tender, and it is paired with tripe, luncheon meat, bean sprouts and other ingredients. It is a full bowl and very spicy. • Ice jelly: A must-have for relieving spicy food. Handmade ice jelly is added with brown sugar water, crushed peanuts, raisins and other ingredients, and is cool and refreshing. Accommodation Recommendations • Near Jiefangbei: convenient transportation, many nearby attractions, and abundant shopping and food options, but prices are relatively high and there may be a premium during holidays. • Guanyinqiao: There are many homestays with diverse styles. It is also a popular business district for locals. It has rich food and high cost-effective accommodation. • Nanbin Road: If you want to see the river view, this is a good choice. The river view is charming at night and you can also take a walk along the river. Traffic Guide • Airport: Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, you can take the light rail, bus, taxi or online car-hailing service to the city center. • City transportation: The light rail is very convenient and can basically reach most popular attractions without traffic jams. The bus operating hours are generally from 6:00 to 22:00 and the fare is 2 yuan. The starting fare for a taxi is 10 yuan during the day and 11 yuan after 10:00 pm. 『Note』 • Chongqing has a rugged terrain, so try to wear comfortable shoes when traveling, otherwise it will be very tiring to climb the hills. • Eat spicy food within your capacity, and remember to prepare gastrointestinal medicine if you have a weak stomach. • There are many tourists at popular attractions such as Hongyadong and Yangtze River Cableway. Try to plan your time in advance to avoid queuing. • When taking the Yangtze River Cableway, there are relatively fewer people at the South Station and the waiting time may be shorter. • Some attractions such as Chongqing Zoo, Baigongguan, and Zhazidong require advance reservations, so remember to make arrangements in advance.