Don't know how to ride the Chongqing Metro? I cover everything—Chongqing Metro map, hours, ticket prices, payment methods, and step-by-step instructions for first-time riders!😏
Chongqing Metro, the city’s fastest transit system, operates 6 lines (1, 5, 6, 10 as metro; 2, 3 as light rail), with plans to expand to 18 lines (820 km) by 2050.
| Hours | Ticket Price | Payment Methods |
| 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM* | ¥2–¥10 (distance-based) | Single-journey tickets, Transit cards, Mobile QR codes (WeChat/Alipay) |
*Hours may vary slightly by line/station.
Maps are displayed at stations, in trains, and on digital apps (e.g., Chongqing Metro Official App and some China Map Apps).
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Chongqing Metro fares are calculated by distance, ranging from ¥2–¥10, with a 180-minute time limit for each journey (exceeding this incurs a ¥10 fee). Below are the ticket types and fare details:
| Method | Purchase Point | Best For | Key Details |
| Single-Journey Tickets | Vending machines | Short-term travelers | Cash/QR payments; refundable balance |
| Transit Cards | Ticket counters | Frequent riders | Deposit required; reloadable |
| Mobile QR Codes | Alipay/WeChat app | Tech-savvy users | Requires Chinese mobile number* |
| Tourist Passes | Major stations | Tourists | Fixed validity period |
*Foreign visitors can use QR codes via passport-registered China payment apps.
| Distance (km) | Fare (CNY) |
| 0–6 | ¥2 |
| 6–11 | ¥3 |
| 11–17 | ¥4 |
| 17–24 | ¥5 |
| 24–32 | ¥6 |
| 32–41 | ¥7 |
| 41–51 | ¥8 |
| 51–63 | ¥9 |
| Over 63 | ¥10 |
The Chongqing Public Transportation Card (Yiju Changtong Card) is the primary metro card, offering seamless travel across Chongqing Metro, light rail, buses, and ferries.
| Feature | Details |
| Discount | 10% fare discount on metro rides; standard bus/ferry fares apply. |
| Validity | No expiry; reusable with reloadable balance. |
| Purchase/Deposit | Available at ticket counters (¥20–¥50 deposit + top-up). |
| Reload | Add funds via station machines, apps, or convenience stores. |
| Refund | Deposit and balance refundable at designated counters. |
Note: The metro card is not recycled after use, unlike single-journey tickets.
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Ciqikou Station
Here are some of the top Chongqing metro lines and stops for travelers:
Liziba Station
| Time | Activity & Location | Metro Guide |
| Morning | Ciqikou Ancient Town (Explore Ming-Qing architecture, street food) | Take Line 1 to Ciqikou Station, Exit 1 → 5-min walk. |
| Noon | Jiefangbei CBD (Shopping, lunch at local eateries) | Ride Line 1 to Xiaoshizi Station, Exit 5 → 2-min walk. |
| Afternoon | Hongyadong (Cliffside stilted houses, photo ops) | Transfer to Line 6 at Xiaoshizi → Daliang Station, Exit 11 → 8-min walk. |
| Evening | Chaotianmen Square (Yangtze/Jialing River confluence views) | Take Line 1 to Chaotianmen Station, Exit 4 → 10-min walk. |
| Night | Hongyadong Night Lights (Stunning illuminated cliffside views) | Return via Line 6 to Daliang Station → Walk back to Hongyadong. |
Metro Tips: Use a One-Day Travel Pass (¥18) for unlimited rides.
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