US$61 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chongqing

Chongqing is an upcoming megapolis in southwestern China and is under the direct control of the central government of PRC. The city has a beautiful skyline and is an economic hub. The city has a lot to offer tourists who want to explore nature as well as see Chinese urbanisation. The Yangtze River is another major attraction that brings people to this city.

Tip: The best time to travel to Chongqing is in the spring when the temperatures are milder than their harsh winter ones and you can explore and travel comfortably. March-May is the best time to visit.

Arriving at Chongqing

You will be flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG). There are over 469 flights each week that go from Shanghai to Chongqing. While there are many indirect flights, you can also find direct flights to Chongqing by over 30 airlines! This is a route connecting china’s busiest municipalities so the choice of operators of flights is plenty. This route is serviced by Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, British Airways, Delta, Hainan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Spring Airlines, China West Air, KLM, Xiamen Air, China Southern Airlines, Finnair and many others. Shanghai to Chongqing flights have a flight time of 3 hours and 4 minutes approximately and you can find cheap flights from shanghai starting from 550 Yuan.

Tip: The city of Chongqing is about 20 kms away from the International Airport. You can take Express Buses, taxis or the subway to get to the city. Subway is the cheapest way to the city with Lines 3 and 10 running trains every 15 minutes.

What’s to explore in Chongqing

Cities with a skyline require just one thing and that is a viewpoint- the Mountain City by Night is the place to be for sights that will warm your soul. The city by the Yangtze river in all its beauty is definitely a sight to behold. The Yangtze river cruise is a great experience for travellers and the spring months make this a pleasant experience. The Wulong Karst is an excellent place for those who love natural landscapes, adventure and would love a hike. If you’re visiting for a few days the Three Gorges, Chaotian Gate Square, the Dazu rock carvings, Huayan temple of Chongqing, Chongqing zoo, Jinyun Mountain Natural Reserve are the places you must visit! Those that love architecture find the People’s Assembly Hall a great place of history, culture and architectural treats.
 
Tip: Hit the road with a car and it will take forever in this city with the levels of traffic here. Taxis are quite expensive and put in the same place as cars in the traffic. Buses are a cheap alternative. Choose the subway also known as the monorail here to avoid traffic.

Dining and Shopping in Chongqing

The variety of meat you find in this Chinese powerhouse is unmatched and if you’ve got the stomach for it, you should be able to enjoy a lot of dishes by the end of your trip in Chongqing. Jiefangbei Business District and the Shapingba Business District are the most popular places to shop for travelers interested in good picks.

 Tip: A night in Chongqing could mean a lot of things- a night at the pub, watching the skyline from a viewpoint park, dinner on the cruise- you can make it anything you want.

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