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Chongqing Travel Guide
Must-See Attractions & Highlights

Chongqing is a dynamic, sky-high city that feels like a three-dimensional maze. Its nightscape, famously called the “Million-Dollar View,” features intricate highways and hillside homes that create a futuristic urban wonder unlike anywhere else. Known as the birthplace of hot pot, the city promises thrilling culinary adventures, from fiery hot pot to tongue-tingling mapo tofu that will make your taste buds sweat and sing.

Yangtze River Ropeway: This urban ropeway, popularly known as the "sky bus," offers spectacular views across the Yangtze River.

Yangtze River Cableway

The aerial cable car, once a means of transportation for local residents, is a fantastic experience offering a panoramic view of the dynamic Yangtze River and cityscape.

Dazu Rock Carvings: A World Heritage Site containing a group of stone Buddha statues dating back a thousand years, it is the pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art.

Dazu Rock Carvings

The cave art of the Tang and Song dynasties is registered as a World Heritage Site, and the magnificent cliff-carved Buddha statues are a breathtaking sight.

Hongyadong: A landmark of Chongqing with a fantastic night view, it is a popular tourist spot on social media.

Hongya Cave

The 11-story sling towers cling to the cliff are lit up at night, creating a fantastical sight that makes you feel as if you have wandered into the world of Spirited Away.

Wulong Tiansheng Three Bridges: Three huge natural bridges created by nature, a World Heritage Site famous as a filming location for movies.

Wulong Three Natural Bridges

A huge arched stone bridge over a deep valley, also used as a filming location for the movie "Transformers."

Jiefangbei: A bustling shopping and dining district in the center of Chongqing, popular with tourists.

liberation monument

Located in the heart of Chongqing's downtown area, this is a spot where you can experience the fashion of local young people and their vibrant energy.

Ciqikou Ancient Town: A tourist destination with old streets and traditional houses, it is also a popular spot where you can enjoy local cuisine.

Ciqikou Ancient Town

This area retains the old townscape of Chongqing, with traditional buildings lining the cobblestone streets and lined with local snack and tea shops.

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