Hongya Cave
Night landmark
Layered stilt buildings glowing above the Jialing River.
2 hours
Mapping your next journey
Mountain city after dark
Chongqing.
Chongqing Municipality
Monorails, cliffside neighbourhoods and neon river views create one of China’s most exhilarating urban landscapes.
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Must-see spots
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Liziba Monorail
Urban spectacle
The celebrated train that passes through a residential tower.
1 hour
Longmenhao Old Street
Hillside quarter
Historic buildings and broad views toward Yuzhong.
2–3 hours
Wulong Karst
UNESCO landscape
Natural bridges and dramatic limestone scenery.
Full day
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Real places, real moments.
How to get there
Getting to Chongqing is easier than you think.
By air
Jiangbei Airport has extensive domestic connectivity.
35 min to JiefangbeiBy train
High-speed trains link Chengdu in about an hour.
1h from ChengduBy road
Local drivers simplify the steep terrain and Wulong trips.
2.5h to WulongEditor’s picks
Three previews from 15 stays across high, mid-range and value tiers.
Glenview ITC Plaza
Yuzhong
Central, dependable and easy for first-time visitors.
From A$112/night
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Traveller perspectives
Original editorial scenarios in short and detailed formats.
“At night the whole city feels like science fiction.”
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Emily R.Australia
“Chongqing’s hills can be confusing, so having a local route was invaluable. We found elevators, hidden passages and viewpoints we would never have noticed alone.”
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Daniel K.Singapore
“Hotpot was fiery, chaotic and completely brilliant.”
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Maya T.Canada
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