Chongqing — Travel Guide for Foreign Visitors
Airport transfers, signature food and top things to do — everything a visitor needs in Chongqing.
A mountainous megacity and growing transit hub in the west — CKG links many routes.
🍜 Signature dishes in Chongqing
- 重庆火锅Chongqing Hotpot
- 重庆小面Chongqing Noodles
- 辣子鸡Laziji Chicken
- 酸辣粉Hot & Sour Noodles
- 毛血旺Mao Xue Wang
- 水煮鱼Sichuan Boiled Fish
- 烤鱼Grilled Fish
- 冰粉Bing Fen Jelly
- 黔江鸡杂Qianjiang Offal
- 豆花饭Douhua Rice
🎟️ Top things to do
- Liziba Monorail
Train through a building
- Wulong Karst
Avatar-style peaks, 2h drive
- Yangtze night cruise
Lit skyline on the river
- Hongya Cave
Stilt-house night view
- Jiefangbei
CBD & shopping
- Yangtze Cable Car
River crossing, old tram
- Ciqikou
Old town by the river
- Eling Park
Free, no booking.
- Dazu Rock Carvings
UNESCO grottoes
- Furong Cave
Lit limestone cave
- Ciqikou Old Town
Free, no booking.
- Hongya Cave Night View
Free; avoid peak hours on holidays.
👥 Visitor tips
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from the airport to downtown Chongqing?
Take the metro or a taxi from CKG (Jiangbei) airport. The metro is the cheapest option; taxis are convenient for luggage and groups.
Do I need a visa to visit Chongqing on a layover?
Many nationalities can use China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy in Chongqing. Check your eligibility in the visa checker tool before travelling.
Is a layover in Chongqing visa free, and how long can I stay?
Inside the airport's international transit area you can wait up to 24 hours without a visa. To leave the airport, nationals of 57 countries can use the 240-hour visa-free transit (up to 10 days, counted from 00:00 the day after entry) and many others have 30-day visa-free entry. Full answers: see the visa & layover FAQ. Visa Q&A →
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Data provided by PivotCN · airport (CKG (Jiangbei)) · verify with official sources before travel.