Municipalité de Chongqing, People's Republic of China

Chongqing

Metropolis areaCityRiverHeritage

4.6 / 5· Hidengo

The notebook of Chongqing

Moving from great perspectives to secret details.

Confluences, vertical quarters, steep relief and memory of wartime give Chongqing a spectacular urban geography.

At your own pace

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Identity summary

Ideal duration

3 to 6 days

Best time

Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

Car

Possible without car depending on area

Type of stay

Metropolis area · City · River · Heritage

Accessibility

Good accessibility

Rhythm

Sweet rhythm

General presentation

Chongqing

Confluences, vertical quarters, steep relief and memory of wartime give Chongqing a spectacular urban geography.

To understand what Chongqing is, you have to look at Hongya Cave, Three Gorges Museum and Old Town of Ciqiku. These places give us a view of a territory marked by the big city, urban life, riverscapes and heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.

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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.

Strengths and constraints

Strengths

Hongya Cave
Three Gorges Museum
Old town of Ciqikou

Before you choose

Variable frequency depending on season
Parking to anticipate in the center

Places worth visiting

A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.

Nature and panorama

Hongya Cave

4.7 / 5· Hidengo30 min to 1 hr 30

This tiered commercial ensemble clings to the cliff above the Jialing and reveals the verticality of the center of the Chongqing. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.

Museum

Three Gorges Museum

4.6 / 5· Hidengo1 hr 30 min to 2 hr 30 min

The collections explain the regional history, the Three Gorges Dam and the human movements associated with its watering. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and time limits remain useful, even during the most favorable season.

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Old town of Ciqikou

4.5 / 5· Hidengo1 hr 30 min to half a day

Rules, temples and tea houses occupy an ancient port on the Jialing today, which is very popular with visitors. Collections and remains take time to go beyond a simple photographic stop; to reserve a sufficient beach helps to understand their regional historical context.