Chongqing is a port city with the largest municipal area and population in China. It is situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in southwest China. With an area of 82,400 square kilometers (31, 800 square miles), Chongqing shares borders with the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi. Besides the Han who form the majority of its total population of 30.9 million, numerous ethnic groups reside in Chongqing, including Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Qiang, You and Tujia.
Since its founding 3,000 years ago, Chongqing has been called Jiangzhou, Yuzhou, and Gongzhou, before getting its present name nearly 800 years ago. Since the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-206 BC), many dynasties have set up administrative institutions that have endowed the city with brilliant cultures. Perched beside the Yangtze, the "Golden River," Chongqing symbolizes Yangtze River civilizations and is the cradle of Bayu culture.
Today, Chongqing is a modern city, China's fourth municipality after Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin. Within its borders Chongqing encompasses a wealth of water reserves, mineral resources, dense forests, and abundant flora and fauna. The focal point of the unique Yangtze Three Gorges Dam, Chongqing is a tourist attraction as well as a commercial city.
Chongqing attracts visitors from home and abroad for its cultural heritage and other tourist attractions. The city is the starting point for the Yangtze River Cruise, which explores the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges. Other attractions include the Dazu Rock Carvings , valuable works of art carved during the Ninth Century, Gold Buddhist Mountain, a rich repository of diverse animals and plants; and Fishing Town, one of three ancient battlefields in China. Ancient Ci Qi Kou village lures tourists to linger in its streets to buy handicraft souvenirs.
Chongqing is famous for its hot Sichuan cuisine and world-famous hotpot dishes. Street vendors as well as restaurants feature exciting spicy delicacies for the adventurers.
Servicing western China, Chongqing provides convenient water, land, and air transportation. Hundreds of star-ranked hotels provide excellent facilities and services. Chongqing is ready to be the pilot in the Western China Development to usher in more investors and visitors.
Recommended Chongqing Package Tour Itineraries:
Dazu Grottos Tour: 3 Days Chongqing-Dazu-Chongqing
Chongqing Heritage Tour: 6 Days Chongqing-Dazu-Leshan-Buddha-Mt. Emei-Chengdu-Wolong-ChengduRecommended Tour including the visit to Chongqing:
Yangtze Exploration: 4 Days Chongqing-Yangtze River Cruise–YichangMore Chongqing Tour Information:
Golf Tour: Detailed Information about Golf Tour in Chongqing
Hiking Tours: Many hiking itineraries for your reference
Bicycle Tours: Offer information about cycling in and around Chongqing
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Travelers' Voices on Chongqing
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Jul. 1,2009 07:53 Reply
Ms.Minnie(Canada) said:
Chongqing is so cool! I miss everything in that city! People are absolutely lovely.
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Jun. 23,2009 01:09 Reply
Mr.Pandan(singapore) said:
I have not been to CQ, sound like very attractive place to visit.
And i heard of a place in Sichuan,Luzhou. How can i get to Luzhou from chonging international airport.
Jun. 23,2009 04:12
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Yes, Luzhou is in Sichuan. You can find the bus to Luzhou in the Chongqing airport long-distance bus transfer center, located on the north side of the new Terminal Building of the airport. I don't know the detailed bus schedule. You may inquire the airport.
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Jun. 10,2009 13:39 Reply
Mr.costas(GREECE) said:
HELLO i Am planing a trip to Chongqing the 28th August till 18th of September were in that time am planing to marry a Chinese girl.i asked her how long she need to make her passport and se told me one year about and cost $.000 local please anybody can tell me how long exactly we need to make a passport.
Jun. 12,2009 09:26
Mr.Matthews(USA) replied:
Dear Sir, I married in Chongqing and I still do not have my wife back here in the States. Your best bet would be to get a fiance visa and marry in your country
Jun. 21,2009 11:31
Ms.sea(chongqing) replied:
hello Mr. costas, can I ask how old are your wife, if she is young, make her student visa to Cyprus, it's near your country, and it's easy to come here for her. but problem is the money, the first time you have to spent near 6,000 euro, so you and her can stay together.
Jun. 22,2009 06:50
Mr.Rosgen(USA) replied:
Mr. Costas
The Fiancee Visa is the best route. I married a CQ woman 10 years ago and she was able to get in the US, not an easy move, in less than 2 months. Maybe Greece is easier. Good Luck
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Apr. 20,2009 19:55 Reply
Mrs.lan(china) said:
she is beautiful,people there are warm-hearted,they like to help each other.they live a happy lives,they love sports,climbing mountains,singing and dancing.there are a lot of fational yong girls.their favorite food is hot-pot,it tastes goog,the feeling is so wonderful.
Jun. 3,2009 08:20
Mr.senol(turkey) replied:
I am planning to visit Chongqing in October for a workshop..I have no idea abot it and Chine..Let's talk about it and give me some idea.. senolyk@gmail.com
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May. 17,2009 23:17 Reply
Ms.jolanta(Poland) said:
Hi , i live in CQ now and hmmmm....have to admit that it might be not the most attractive place in the world :( hmmm if you are a traveller and just want to see this and that in china , better choice for you probably would be yunnan, guangxi or xinjiang
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May. 17,2009 04:13 Reply
Mr.SAADO(Saudi Arabia) said:
HI,
I'LL TRY TO BE IN Chongqing ON 24TH OF JUNE!
IS IT COOL CITY? ALSO HOW LONG DOSE IT TAKES FROM GZ. TO IT BY AIRPLANE?
BR/
May. 17,2009 20:51
Ms.Emma replied:
Chongqing is not a cool city. It is one of the three hottest cities along the Yangtze River drainage area. Weather in Summer is hot and humid. The temperature is above 25C in June and herhaps higher. During the late June, it may as high as 35C some times. It needs 1 hour and 50 minutes from Guangzhou to Chongqing by air.
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May. 13,2009 12:38 Reply
Mr.nahas (India) said:
I am from Tianjin now, I am planning to visit Chonqing in July last . Can you please tell me what is the easiest route in Tianjin to Chonqing ?how much cost and other details . Thannks
May. 13,2009 21:54
Ms.Meng replied:
There is no train between these two city but three scheduled flights every day. So, you could fly from Tianjin to Chongqing directly. The airfare varies everyday, it is suggested that you search one in terms of your date at:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/
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Apr. 6,2009 02:59 Reply
Mr.witty(aus) said:
I want to visit Chongqing. Any ladies want to meet with me and escort me around the city and country?
Apr. 14,2009 02:58
Ms.li(China) replied:
hello,
i am glad to do this but i live in Chengdu.if you come to Chengdu i am glad to do this for you!it is not far from chongqing as before chongqing is belong to Sichuan province.Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan!it is my pleasure to help with you!you can contact me with my email:yun.bluesky.yun@gmail.com
Apr. 16,2009 22:26
Ms.Lee(China) replied:
Welcome to CQ.
This is a friendly city,and there are many friendly people.I am one who loves the city and has been living here for more than ten years.
If your need more infomation about how to visit CQ,i am free to be contacted.
My e-mail address is lizlee0804@sina.com
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Feb. 20,2009 01:53 Reply
Mr.Happy(China) said:
News from Chongqing Tourism Bureau is that the 14th China Chongqing Three Gorges International Tourism Festival will open on June 20th. It will be co-hosted by the Chongqing Municipal Government and the State Tourism Administration. The main venue will be the Ghost of Fengdu.
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Jan. 4,2009 20:59 Reply
Mr.Didi(Canada) said:
Has totally hot woman...and hot pot
Jan. 9,2009 10:43
Mr.Expat in China(China) replied:
Chinese women are fantastic by definition
The best are from Chendu, pretty and easy going.
Like a panda
Jan. 22,2009 14:40
Mr.Doudou(uganda) replied:
HI dear
Do you have more information about the subject.
thanks-take care