Top 50 Best Things to Do in Chongqing

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Hazelle

We finished the 2 scenic area in 5 hours total in 1 day. After the 3 bridges, there are carts you can ride for 15 yuan per person or you can walk going to the exit of three bridges and ride the free shuttle bus going to the Longshui gorge. BTW, we rent a didi for 350 yuan because we left Zhangjiajie at 9am and arrived at 11am. From railway station to the entrance of 3 bridges and he waited us at the exit and brought us to Longshui gorge and waited again and brought us back to the railway station to catch our train at 6:30pm going to Chongqing. There is no luggage storage inside the railway station but you can store your luggage outside at the convenience store of the nice old couple at the left side after you exit the railway station for 25 yuan and ride the blue bus for 16 yuan (if you have a lot of time and on a tight budget to rent a didi) going to visitor center and ride the free shuttle bus going to three bridges.

幸运的小老鼠

I took the Yangtze River Cableway in Chongqing as a souvenir. It's the off-season now, so it wasn't too crowded, but the cableway was packed, like riding a bus. The whole ride was just over 3 minutes long, which was short.

_WB***84

This is the first stop for kids. It's great value for money, with cheap tickets! It's also one of the must-see places in Chongqing, home to many giant pandas, a national treasure. Apparently, it has the largest number of giant pandas outside of the Chengdu breeding base. However, it's not very foot-friendly; you have to climb mountains to see the animals, which is probably a characteristic of Chongqing.

川雅英子

We took a bus to Baidi City and bought tickets for a deep cruise on the Qutang Gorge. The weather was sunny and the lighting was great, making for excellent photos. The scenery of the Three Gorges was so magnificent that we didn't want to leave!

Anonymous user

Absolutely fantastic, a must-do activity! The panoramic view of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in Chongqing at night is breathtaking! The only downside was that the three of us didn't know how to get to the pier to board the boat. Because of time constraints, we were forced to pay an extra 60 yuan for directions! Actually, we later learned that the pier was right outside the first floor of Hongyadong! Don't be silly and not know this!

过风92

💖This time in Chongqing, I chose the Chongqing Millennium Smart View Hotel (Jiefangbei-Hongyadong Branch), and the experience was fantastic! I had to share it with you all! 📍 Hotel Location: The hotel is located in the heart of Jiefangbei, within the New Chongqing Apartment complex. Xiaoshizi subway station is downstairs, and it's also very close to the Yangtze River Cableway, just a few minutes' walk from Jiefangbei. Getting to Hongyadong is even more convenient, about an 8-minute walk. 🏨 Hotel Facilities: The hotel rooms are spacious, featuring a sophisticated minimalist design. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer unbeatable views, and every room is a river-view room. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the confluence of the two rivers from your bed, and at night you can see the dazzling night view of Hongyadong. For an even wider view, you can go to the hotel's 6th or 7th floor observation deck to overlook most of Chongqing. The rooms are equipped with smart home devices, and some room types have projectors, perfect for relaxation. 🌃 Hongyadong: Hongyadong is a short walk from the hotel. At night, Hongyadong is brightly lit, resembling a fairytale world. Here are a few recommended photo spots: First, the Qianximen Bridge offers panoramic views of Hongyadong and its reflection in the Jialing River; second, across the street from the first floor of Hongyadong, use your phone's live photo mode with Hongyadong as a backdrop for a cyberpunk-style shot; third, the city night view observation deck on the 11th floor of Hongyadong provides a breathtaking view of the alleyways inside Hongyadong and the nightscape of the Qianximen Bridge. 🍜 Dining Experience: The hotel is surrounded by numerous restaurants. There are many snack shops downstairs where you can enjoy authentic Chongqing noodles, hot and sour noodles, and more. A few minutes' walk to Jiefangbei, there's also the Bayi Food Street, offering various Chongqing specialties like roasted pig brains and Chongqing-style glutinous rice balls—all very authentic. In short, my stay at the Chongqing Millennium Smart View Hotel Jiefangbei Hongyadong Branch allowed me to experience the unique charm of Chongqing. The hotel's excellent location and comfortable facilities added a lot of enjoyment to my trip, and I will definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Chongqing!

137***81

A truly perfect recommendation! Our group of 9 and a half senior citizens chartered a car to explore Chongqing, visiting Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, the Three Natural Bridges, and the Wujiang River Viewpoint (Wujiang Gallery). The experience far exceeded our expectations! The driver's car was not only spotless, but the interior temperature was also perfectly set, making the seniors feel comfortable and at ease from the moment they got in. The driving was also exceptionally smooth throughout the journey, without any bumps or jolting, giving us a great sense of security. He provided detailed explanations of Chongqing's local customs and culture along the way, and the itinerary was well-planned, with perfectly timed stops at each attraction – neither rushed nor overly drawn-out. What's most commendable is that the elderly members of our group tend to be talkative and ask many questions, but the driver was incredibly patient throughout the entire trip. He answered every question, whether it was a repetitive one or a minor inquiry, with great care. At the attractions, he proactively reminded us to be careful where the roads were slippery, to avoid getting lost, and to avoid backtracking. He even explained the tour route clearly and thoroughly. He was considerate and thoughtful in every aspect, ensuring that the elderly had a happy and worry-free trip. Such a wonderful driver deserves double praise!

寶寶Cindy

2025.11.30 The Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall, also known as Yuwang Temple, Yuwang Palace, and Chu Temple, is dedicated to Yu the Great to control floods; the Qi'an Guild Hall, also known as Dizhu Palace, is dedicated to Dizhu (also known as Fuzhu) to pray for happiness, good fortune, and peace; the Guangdong Guild Hall, also known as Nanhua Palace, is dedicated to Huineng, the Patriarch of Nanhua. It is the largest existing ancient guild hall complex in China (early Qing Dynasty). It consists of three guild halls surrounded by high walls: Yuwang Palace, Qi'an Guild Hall, and Guangdong Guild Hall. The Chongqing Huguang Guild Hall was first built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and underwent continuous renovations and expansions from the Qianlong to the Guangxu periods, reaching its current scale. It has a history of nearly 300 years. At the end of 2003, the Chongqing Municipal and Yuzhong District governments invested nearly 200 million yuan in the protective restoration of the core area of ​​the Huguang Guild Hall complex. They have provided location shooting for numerous films, variety shows, and photography programs, including *The Battle of Shajiabang*, *The Glamorous Imperial Concubine*, *Spy War*, *Chongqing 1950*, *The Bodyguard*, *Lu Zuofu*, *Eight Minutes of Warmth*, *The Lie Detector*, *Go Fighting!*, *Chef Nic's Taste of Life*, and *Chinese New Year*. 🍀

ElseLiang

managed to catch a glimpse of Chongqing's skyline from the top! had full 360 view of the city and there was a dedicated photo taking area as well!

Anonymous user

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dazu complex of Buddhist cave carvings provides a fascinating but exhausting (so many steps) excursion from Chongqing, approximately 90 minutes drive. We were very lucky as we booked to share a mini bus but ended up with a private car just for us with an extremely friendly, helpful and careful driver. As we're both over 65, we got free entry although we had to pay Y20 each for the site shuttle bus. A trip that takes some effort but is certainly worth it.