Chongqing travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chongqing

With a population of 7.46 million, Chongqing is the largest city in Chongqing, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Chongqing deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Chongqing

Chongqing in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chongqing in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7277
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chongqing in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chongqing, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Chongqing

Plane

There are 3 airports serving Chongqing. Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) is the closest to the city centre (12 miles). Chongqing Xiannvshan (CQW) is located 69 miles from city centre of Chongqing, while Chongqing Wulingshan (JIQ) is 137 miles from the centre.

Train

Located 141 miles from the city centre, Chongqing Bei is the busiest station in Chongqing. Another popular train station is Chongqing Xi, located 8 miles from the centre.

Plane

There are 3 airports serving Chongqing. Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) is the closest to the city centre (12 miles). Chongqing Xiannvshan (CQW) is located 69 miles from city centre of Chongqing, while Chongqing Wulingshan (JIQ) is 137 miles from the centre.

Train

Located 141 miles from the city centre, Chongqing Bei is the busiest station in Chongqing. Another popular train station is Chongqing Xi, located 8 miles from the centre.

Airports near Chongqing

Airlines serving Chongqing

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,778 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (259 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chongqing

Average rates range from around ₹ 3,308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,108 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Chongqing, with prices from ₹ 667 to ₹ 18,596 per night. Yuzhong is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Chongqing are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Nan'an - In Chongqing’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing - Nan'an, Sheraton Chongqing Hotel and Kempinski Hotel Chongqing.

Nan'an - In Chongqing’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing - Nan'an, Sheraton Chongqing Hotel and Kempinski Hotel Chongqing.
Most popular hotel in Chongqing by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Chongqing

Most booked hotels in Chongqing

Glenview Itc Plaza Chongqing
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,052+
Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,337+
JW Marriott Chongqing
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,115+
Hilton Chongqing
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,877+

Hiring a car in Chongqing

Expect to pay ₹ 99 per litre in Chongqing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,191 and ₹ 1,588. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chongqing, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 99 per litre in Chongqing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,191 and ₹ 1,588. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chongqing, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.