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Travel Guide Chongqing

Chongqing

Chongqing is the fourth largest city in China after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. The city is also the third largest motor vehicle manufacturer in China. Chongqing region is located on the edge of Yungui plateau and is surrounded by verdant small mountains. The city is also cleaved by the Jialing River which the headwaters located in the Yangtze River. Cultural heritage and variety of tourist offered in this city attract many local and foreign tourists to come.

Tourist info

Things to see

You can see the Dazu Rock Carvings where there are thousands of carved stone sculptures since the year 650 during the reign of the Tang Dynasty. You can see People's Assembly Hall to enjoy the architecture of the building style of the Ming and Qing Dynasty. At night, you can see an amazing view because these buildings will be illuminated by lights that shine beautifully. While in Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, you can see the various collections of the culture and history of Chongqing city. You can see spectacular views of the landscape in the Wulong Karst which is one of the world's natural heritage set by UNESCO in 2007.

Things to do

You can down the Yangtze River to enjoy all the beauty using cruise ships. You can choose the package to down this river that has been available. You can soak in the hot springs in the Southern Hot Spring Park. While in Northern Hot Spring Park, in addition to a hot bath, you can also take a walk in the park and find temples, caves and a variety of flora and fauna richness. You can also stroll while shopping in a quaint village called Ci Qi Kou, nicknamed as Porcelain Village. Here you can find an array of shops ranging from restaurants, teashops, antique clock shop and shop for souvenirs.

Things to eat

Chongqing has many cuisines influenced by Sichuan cuisines. The city is also the birthplace of China's hotpot. So you can enjoy a variety of very tempting hotpot in this city. Enjoy the crunchy Crispy Toothpick Rabbit Meat made of rabbit meat and cooked until crisp. Xiangshan Honey Cake made of flour and honey that is crisp, tender and sweet is a typical snack of Chongqing which is also obliged to taste. In addition, there are many more Chongqing cuisines that you should not miss such Steamed Sticky Rice Sparerib, Tea-Smoked Duck, Dan Dan Spicy Noodle, Jiuyuan Steamed Bun and others.

Getting to Chongqing

Flying to Chongqing: Chongqing is served by Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located about 21 km north from Chongqing. A taxi into the city from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport would cost RMB 60.00. Read more about Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or look for flights to Chongqing