Location: Chongqing
Top Things to do in Chongqing
Top Restaurants in Chongqing
- 1. DaDui ZhangLao Hotpot (BeiCheng TianJie)
- 2. Hao YouLai SuanLa Fen (JieFang Bei)
- 3. Latest Recipe Restaurant
- 4. Latitude 29
- 5. Seasonal Tastes
- 6. Jin Yao Xuan Specialty Restaurant
- 7. Lobby Lounge The Westin Chongqing Liberation Square
- 8. Restaurant A
- 9. Cupola Kitchen & Lounge
- 10. Qing Kitchen (JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing)
Top 10 Things to do in Chongqing, China
Chongqing ([ʈʂʰʊ̌ŋ.tɕʰîŋ] ( listen)), formerly romanized as Chungking, is a major city in southwest China. Administratively, it is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin), and the only such municipality in China located far away from the coast.
Restaurants in Chongqing
1. Three Gorges Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By yyzvoyageur - Toronto
A museum very informational on the Yangtze River's Three Gorges Dam project. It's free and convenient -- only 10 min walk from the metro's Zengjiayan stn on Line 2. It has 4 floors of different exhibits plus two movies incl. a 360-degree tour of the Three Gorges.
One big warning: most of the exhibits are presented in Chinese only. Be prepared to go watch the movies while it's free admission.
2. Hongya Cave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By Rachel L - Newark, Delaware
This is a market area for tourists but it's a really interesting place to visit. They've got several levels of shops including food places and shops selling goods. There's a waterfall and the architecture is made to look like historical buildings. It gives a beautiful view of the amazing bridge that crosses river. Walk along the bridge itself to get a great view of the market place - it's especially nice when it's lit up at night.
3. Jiefangbei Square
Overall Ratings
4 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By TJX05 - Singapore, Singapore
This is a very nice place for shopping and dining with the PLA monument Clock Tower as its landmark where crowds gather for photo taking.
All the major retailers can be found here with the many restaurants, eateries, cafes, food courts, fast food in the vicinity. Nearby is the Hongya cave attraction so this is a very busy place.
Can be easily reached using the MRT. Visiting at night is much better when everywhere is lit up.
4. Chongqing Zoo (Chongqing Dongwuyuan)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By BillParmenter - Casino, Australia
Poor environmental enclosures for the majority of the animals, could do with a massive over haul and fund injected into it.
Not at all friendly for those with walking difficulties, my partner had to sit on the bus as they do not have wheel chairs for hire, we where happy to pay a deposit if one was available.
Poor signage as to the exact location of the various animals that where on display
5. Ronghui Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By EERO42 - Finland
This Place is best to go By Metro line nr 1 and stop is Shapingba-station (nr 14)
See the Metro-map enclosered.
English speaking INFO in the nice train - tells when you are arrived
Take a taxi ( about 15 yean) and show the address of Spa ( see my picture of address)
You are on the spot
There are many,many different pools to meat like rose,red wine,rise wine.tee ,coffee etc pools
You will like them and be happy
6. Wansheng Heishan Valley Tourism Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By Austin G - Beijing, China
I've been here a few times during my winter vacations as a university English teacher, and it's one of the best places I've been in my years in China. In the summer, I've heard it gets swarmed with people, but if you go around the Spring Festival, when everyone is at home with their families, you will pretty much have it to yourself and maybe a handful of other people. I have some friends who are from Wansheng (the town closest to the valley), and we usually go there or I take new friends there.
The Black Valley itself is a beautiful and mysterious place - full of lush vegetation and Waterfalls. It's so unlike much of China. The air is clean and fresh, and you cannot hear cars, planes, or anything besides the water. It's so great! It's not hard to get there - buses go in and out of Wansheng and downtown Chongqing all the time, and it's not expensive if you bring your own food and drinks (that's what I'd recommend). This is a 5A tourist site, which puts it on the same status as the Great Wall. Yeah - it's a big deal. I really like this place - it's worth the journey and the money. Absolutely.
On the flipside, it's a shame that they're building so much around it right now. As you're driving in, you'll notice SO MUCH CONSTRUCTION around the valley. When I went in 2012, it was all green and undeveloped. Now, the government has realized that there is money to be had, so there is a lot of ugly development going on. However, the valley/park itself remains protected and untouched.
7. Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 941 reviews
Reviewed By Agmsoton
Interesting old town . The classic mansion with courtyard is well worth a visit . The rest is pretty much the same as many old streets in most Chinese cities . Some fascinating stores and lots of street food . Exceptionally busy at weekend.
8. Ghost City of Fengdu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Aussie_Travel_Writer - Sydney, Australia
The 2000-year-old Ghost City of Fengdu is located on the Ming Mountain along the Yangtze River and the last stop on an upstream Yangtze River Cruise.
A visit to the three temples at the top of the hill involves about 700 steps and a lengthy uphill hike. We visited on an exceptionally hot day and were dripping with sweat – even before we started the ascent - but it was worth the effort!
The history behind it is quite interesting. During the Han Dynasty, two officials named Tin and Wang ran away to the area where they became immortal according to legend. Their names were later combined to form a word meaning “King of Hell”, contributing to the status as “Ghost City”.
There are three “gates” to the three temples and a different test for entry for each of them. Our guide took us through each gate, explaining the “test” and we had a lot of fun doing it!
The temples are beautiful and there are so many photo opportunities. There is also a huge pagoda and lovely surrounding Gardens with great views to the Yangtze River below.
This is not a must do in China but definitely worth the visit if you’re in the area or doing a Yangtze River cruise. The Ghost City is an optional excursion at an additional cost if you’re on a cruise.
9. Jiefang Monument
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
Reviewed By Lingang - Henderson, Nevada
Here used to be the city center with market and narrow shopping street, but now it is reconstructed into a standard shopping area same as many other cities, but not a single street coffee shop and street artist performer. Basically boring place to visit Althoug peasant from rural village may find shopping malls glorious
10. Jindao Canyon Scenic area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By megaworldasia360 - Phuket, Thailand
The best one day tour while in Chongqing is to the Jindaoxia (Jindao Canyon Scenic Area) which is approximately 81 km or 2 hours travel time from the Holiday Inn Chongqing North.
Most information on China Travel websites is sketchy when it comes to organising a day’s outing to Jindaoxia; for those willing to put in the effort it’s well worth the time and expense of going there.
Getting to Jindaoxia from the Holiday Inn Chongqing North:
1. Stepping out of the hotel front entrance go immediately left and walk approx. 150 meters until you see the escalator down to the subway (line No. 6)
2. Pay 7 RMB for a ticket to Bei Bei terminal – this is the last stop so it’s not a problem. For those who want to be completely accurate, Bei Bei terminal is 16 stops from the terminal next to the Holiday Inn Chongqing North.
3. When you arrive at Bei Bei terminal you have 2 options when you ascend to street level. The first, and the most convenient, is to hire a taxi for the outing. The taxis are parked directly outside the terminal exit point. The other is to try to find the Bei Bei Coach Station and figure out bus transport to Jindaoxia. The bus will cost considerably less but will be far more time consuming to organise – particularly if you don’t speak Chinese. Note: very few people in Chongqing speak English so it pays to have your plans for the day written down in Chinese before you leave the hotel. The cost of hiring a taxi for the day (6 hours) is expensive when compared to bus travel, but the convenience and quick travel time to the park entrance is worth it.
4. Once you’ve got your travel arrangements to Jindaoxia sorted out be sure to go to the NORTHERN GATE/ENTRANCE to start your excursion. Let me explain: there are two entrances, the Northern and Southern. The Southern isn’t the best option unless you are an exercise freak and love climbing stairs. The excursion through the canyon from the Northern end is pretty much all downhill. From the Southern end it’s all an uphill slog as you ascend into the canyon and eventually top out at the Northern Gate.
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