As Chongqing has boomed since it was opened up to the west in the early 1980s, its nightlife has experienced a similar surge. The city is now full of bars, theaters, clubs and cinemas. The performing arts are well represented at venues including Chongqing ... Read More>>

Jiefangbei Commercial Street 解放碑商业街 Jiefangbei is the commercial heart of Yuzhong District. Clusters of shopping malls, exclusive shops, line the roadsides. Bookstores, cinemas, bars, and hotels are quite easy to find. 300 meters from this location ... Read More>>

As a large metropolis, Chongqing is rich in natural resources and local specialties, making it a good place to do some shopping. Many rare traditional medicines that grow in the surrounding mountains are available for purchase in Chongqing. Keep your eyes ... Read More>>

Print Painting 版画 Changshou Pomelo 长寿沙田柚 Rongchang Paper Fans 荣昌折扇 Shu Brocade 蜀绣 Three Gorges Inkstone 三峡石砚 Gastrodia Elata 天麻 Print Painting 版画 As China continues to develop rapidly, peasants in rural Chongqing have enjoyed a rising ... Read More>>

Bayi Road Tasty Street (Hao chi jie) 八一路好吃街 "Tasty Street" is situated at the halfway point of Bayi Road (inside the Jiefangbei Central Commercial Area), and is only a couple hundred meters long; but Hangzhou’s dumpling soup, ... Read More>>

Maoxuewang 毛血旺 Qianzhang 千张 Spiced Salted Peanuts 椒盐花生 Youting Braised Carp 邮亭鲫鱼 Zeng’s Fish Restaurant 曾氏鱼庄 Baishiyi Pressed Salted Duck 白市驿板鸭 Nanshan Quanshui Chicken 南山泉水鸡 Chongqing Hotpot 重庆火锅 Maoxuewang 毛血旺 It ... Read More>>

An offshoot of spicy Sichuan cuisine, Chongqing fare is noted for its sharper bite, even compared to other Southern chili-intensive cuisines like that of nearby Chengdu. Chili peppers, sesame seeds, fermented black beans, scallions, ginger, garlic, wine, ... Read More>>

Chongqing is both a river city, sitting at the junction of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, and a mountain city, lying as it does on a steep peninsula wedged between the two waterways. Chaotian Gate provides the most spectacular view of the junction of the ... Read More>>

Chongqing, known to many English speakers as Chungking, is an economic juggernaut of the new China. The municipality of Chongqing is the largest in the country, sharing borders with Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces. The city is located ... Read More>>

Chongqing currently has three subway lines: Line 1, 2 and 3. Line 1 opened July 28, 2011 and Line 3 opened September 29, 2011. All three lines operate from 6:30 to 22:30. Ticket fares are based on distance; the fare for a 1-3 station trip is 2 RMB, 4-6 ... Read More>>

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) Chongqing has a major airport that serves the city and its surrounding area with flights to many cities in China, as well as several international destinations such as Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya, Bangkok, ... Read More>>

Long Distance Bus The road network in and around Chongqing has grown hugely in recent years ensuring that travel into and out of the city by bus is a viable option for visitors on a budget: around a thousand long-distance buses are said to leave the city ... Read More>>

Chongqing Railway Station Chongqing's main train station is located in Caiyuanba, next to the long-distance bus station. From this station direct trains to cities all over China can be caught, such as Beijing (23.5 hrs), Shanghai (27 hrs), Xian (10.5 hrs), ... Read More>>

Taxis are cheap in Chongqing, charging just 8 RMB for the first three-kilometers and 1.8 RMB for each additional kilometer plus waiting time. During the night (22:00-6:00) taxi rates go up to 2.25 RMB per kilometer but the 3 RMB gasoline fee is canceled. ... Read More>>

When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to engage a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a large security deposit. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday periods. Read More>>

Escalators The hilly terrain in Chongqing led to gigantic public-access escalators being built to link parts of the city. The longest in Chongqing – indeed the longest escalator in Asia - links the Chongqing Railway station and the Two Crossings ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Chongqing City Code Number: 023 Emergency & Most Commonly Used • Local Directory Assistance: 114 • Fire: 119 • Police: 110 • Traffic: 122 • Weather Forecast: 12121 • Time Inquiry: 12117 ... Read More>>