As one of the most important cities in southwest China, Chongqing has excellent national and international transport links. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport has services to most major cities in China and to seven international destinations. ... Read More>>

Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock Chongqing sits at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the smaller Jialing River, forming an inland port which has been a major factor in the city's growth. The position of the port makes it possible for central China to ... 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>>

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>>

The booming bar industry is a recent addition to China's developing economy, and patrons tend to be under thirty. While new bars open all the time, Chongqing tends to favor European-style clubs. Most Chongqing bars offer both drinks and dining. Bars that ... 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>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB348.6 billion RMB GDP per Capita: RMB12,437 RMB Economic Growth Rate: 12.2% Population: 13.11 million (urban) – 14.87 million (rural) FDI: Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: 348.6 billion RMB GDP per Capita: 12,437 RMB ... 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 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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

With Chongqing’s food & beverage industry thriving, “snack streets”, or areas where restaurants and snack vendors proliferate, are gradually forming without government urging or intervention. The areas around Jiefangbei (locally called ... 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>>

The public bus system in Chongqing has over 300 routes, which start up at around 5.30 in the morning, running until 21:00. Fares vary; regular buses cost 1 RMB and air-conditioned buses cost 2 RMB. Buses tend to get very crowded during rush hours. Service ... Read More>>

The area of the Chongqing municipality area is approximately 82,400 square kilometers; the municipality shares borders with Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. Recent census indicates that the Han form the majority of its total urban ... Read More>>

The city of Chongqing is situated at 105°17'and 28°10'. It is a part of the Chongqing municipality which sits within the Sichuan Basin in the central area of China surrounded by Shaanxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces. Topographically, ... Read More>>

Chongqing's summers can be fiercely hot, so bring sunblock, but bring an umbrella too: heavy rain can fall at any time of the year. The fog is equally famous: about a third of the days during spring and summer are foggy. The sun can easily penetrate the fog ... 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>>

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>>

· GDP: RMB 1001.1 billion (2011) · Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 20,250 (2011) · Economic Growth Rate: 16.4% (2011) · Resident Population: 28.846 million (2010) · Unemployment Rate: 3.97% (2009) ... 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>>

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>>

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>>