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Chongqing private city tour: Must-sees All in One

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Chongqing join-in day Tour: Monorail, Culture & Night View

Chongqing join-in day Tour: Monorail, Culture & Night View

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Chongqing Wulong Karst Join in Day Tour with English Guide

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Ultimate Chongqing City Highlights+Hidden Gems Private Tour

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Ultimate Chongqing City Highlights+Hidden Gems Private Tour
Osaka City Highlights & Night View Tour

Osaka City Highlights & Night View Tour

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Osaka City Highlights & Night View Tour
Chongqing Luxury Hot Spring and Massage Luxury Meal Private Tour

Chongqing Luxury Hot Spring and Massage Luxury Meal Private Tour

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Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour All Inclusive and Best Guide

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Chongqing: Nanshan One Tree Viewing Platform Ticket

Chongqing: Nanshan One Tree Viewing Platform Ticket

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Chinese calligraphy experience

Chinese calligraphy experience

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Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater Immersive Show Ticket

Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater Immersive Show Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
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Chongqing deep explore & private car service including meals

Chongqing deep explore & private car service including meals

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Wulong Private Tour All Inclusive: Premium Vehicle & local Lunch

Wulong Private Tour All Inclusive: Premium Vehicle & local Lunch

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Chongqing: Hot Spring Experience with Transfer

Chongqing: Hot Spring Experience with Transfer

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Be a Chongqinger - wet market tour &cooking class & paper cutting

Be a Chongqinger - wet market tour &cooking class & paper cutting

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Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street

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The Liberation Monument anchors Chongqing's bustling commercial heart, blending history with modern urban energy. Explore luxury boutiques and savor local cuisine while enjoying dazzling evening light displays.
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Jeifangbei Central Business District

Discover Jeifangbei Central Business District, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Jeifangbei Central Business District include People's Liberation Monument and Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Linjiangmen Station.

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Yuzhong

Yuzhong is well-liked for its mountain views and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, People's Liberation Monument and Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Qixingkou Station or Jiaochangkou Station to get around.

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Jiang Bei

Get to know Jiang Bei and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Chaotianmen Square and Chongqing Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Luqi Station or Guoyuan Logistics Hub Station to get around the city.

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Yubei

Check out the museums while you're in Yubei. Hop on the metro at Jurenba Station and Lianhua Station to see top sights like Yangtze and Bijin Park.

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Nan An

The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Nan An. Nanshan Mountain and Yikeshu Observation Deck are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Changshengqiao Station or Qiujiawan Station to get around the larger area.

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Enshi

A coastal landscape with a rocky outcrop, sandy beach, and ocean waves.

Luzhou

Towering limestone cliffs with dense forest vegetation.

Zhangjiajie

A traditional village at dusk with illuminated buildings and a calm river.

Zunyi

A traditional Chinese building complex by a lake with a mountain backdrop.

Xiangxi

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Shennongjia

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Bazhong

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Badong County

Frequently asked questions

Is Chongqing worth visiting?
Renowned for its culture and history, finding awesome things to do in Chongqing is a cinch. Remember to add Hongyadong to your itinerary when here.
How do I spend a day in Chongqing?
After you've visited key attractions like Hongyadong and Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, spend the rest of your day enjoying Chongqing's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Chongqing?
The top tourist attraction in Chongqing is Hongyadong, so be sure to put it on your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Chongqing?
Three days will give you time to check out many city sights, including Hongyadong, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street and Chongqing Grand Theatre. The average stay in Chongqing is three days. If you feel the urge to extend your getaway, Jiulongpo isn't far away.
Is Chongqing a walkable city?
Some top sights in Chongqing, such as Chongqing Zoo and Three Gorges Museum, are within walking distance. You can also visit several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Just 5 kilometers from the city center of Chongqing is Shangqing Temple and Daping is 0.32 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Chongqing with kids?
Whether you're vacationing with tiny adventurers or thrill-loving teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities is the key to a stress-free getaway. Check out our ideas for what to do in Chongqing with kids.

What to do in Chongqing for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Chongqing, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Guan Yin Qiao Pedestrian Street or Great Hall of the People.
Are there free things to do in Chongqing?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Chongqing is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on exciting neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can enjoy without reaching for your wallet. Hongyadong is one sight that doesn't have an entrance fee.