CN ChongQing

Discover Chongqing
China’s Mountain Metropolis of Fire & Spice

Nestled where the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers collide, Chongqing is a sprawling megacity of dizzying contrasts—where misty peaks meet neon skyscrapers, and ancient history blends with cyberpunk futurism. As China’s only municipality in the west, this fiery urban jungle thrills with legendary hotpot, wartime heritage, and jaw-dropping 3D terrain.

A City Built on Hills
Chongqing’s mountainous terrain creates a vertical urban maze. Ride the world’s longest monorail (Line 3) through apartment buildings, scale the Hongya Cave stilted night market, or gaze from One Tree Viewpoint at a sea of skyscrapers vanishing into fog.

Hotpot Capital of the World
Sichuan’s spice reaches its zenith here. Dive into Chongqing hotpot—a cauldron of mouth-numbing peppercorns and chili oil—at locals’ favorite spots like Xiaolongkan or Da Long Yi. For street food, Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street offers fiery xiaomian noodles and grilled skewers.

Wartime History & Cultural Gems
As China’s WWII provisional capital, Chongqing hides bunkers and the Three Gorges Museum. Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town’s tea houses, or cruise the Yangtze past Qutang Gorge’s cliffs.

Cyberpunk Vibes & Nightlife
After dark, the city transforms. Snap the neon Raffles City skybridge, bar-hop in Jiulongpo, or sip cocktails at Nuts Club—voted among Asia’s best bars.

Gateway to Natural Wonders
Escape to the Wulong Karst (a UNESCO site with the Three Natural Bridges) or the Dazu Rock Carvings’ Buddhist masterpieces—both under 3 hours away.

Unmissable Experiences
– Yangtze River Cruise through the Three Gorges
– Liziba Station to see monorail trains plunge into apartments
– Nanshan Mountain for night views of the “Staircase to Heaven” skyline

With its 80,000+ hotpot joints, cinematic landscapes, and relentless energy, Chongqing is China’s most thrilling urban adventure.

Come for the spice—stay for the spectacle!

Best visited: Spring (Mar-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov) to avoid summer furnace heat.