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Chongqing Travel Guide: 270 reviews and 747 photos

The Hilly City

Chongqing is different than other cities in China that I visited....No Bicycles! I hardly saw any here and the reason is that the city is built on a series of hills that are fairly steep. You will get a work out as you wander around the city! There is cool walk to do that takes you seemingly right through peoples houses. It is on the side of the peninsula that over looks the Yangtze River. A first impression gives it a run down look but I had a blast exploring this area and the people were very friendly too! It made me feel like I was walking around China in the 1800's! WARNING!! As with all of my other China pages be warned that these tips and stories are all based on my 1987 trip so for sure prices have changed and hotels or restaurants won't/might not be there anymore!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great City to explore
Cons:Can't think of any....
In a nutshell:Lot's of hills

Last visit to Chongqing: Feb 1987
Intro Updated Oct 11, 2003
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Fun story from the Yangtze Transportation (3)

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Cool Rooftop Garden Restaurants (5)

There is a nice rooftop garden setting at the Si Hua Hotel. All I had there was breakfast and several cups of tea while... more travel advice

Tai'chi Local Customs (3)

As with other cities in China there seemed to be a regular crowd of street exercisers to be found. I remember being... more travel advice

Beer Restaurants (5)

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Comments (59)

angiebabe Aug 12, 2010 at 5:51 AM Report Abuse

loved my2days in Chongqing before 3 day local boat down the Yangtze river (that was meant to have 2 or 3 classes but in fact only 1!didnt leave at 5pm but 11pm and stopped to pick up chickens and planks and all sorts all the way along!great tho!)
epicult Nov 17, 2004 at 6:51 AM Report Abuse

I've just read the accomodation tip again (was featured on the front page). Funny stuff. The photo really makes me want to experience this place. It's got all the qualities of a place that is oozing with adventure.
we2364 Oct 11, 2004 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

Pity I was only 11 when you travelled to Chongqing. The city has been changed a lot, in a tremendous way as I see from the TV, still haven't been there;) But will explore it one day!
urban4est Oct 10, 2004 at 1:31 PM Report Abuse

i too find the little street shops helpful and always interesting. I flew into Wuhan. Later friends drove me 3 hours from Ezhou to Yichang to get the ship to Chongqing. Wonderful places, wonderful people.
pigletsmom May 14, 2004 at 8:03 PM Report Abuse

What a fascinating page. Lovely images.
alza Mar 4, 2004 at 11:52 AM Report Abuse

hi! just got pics from Chongqing, one a big bronze statue of 2 very hip girls. Looking more modern every day... Would love to go! Tks :-)
Canadienne Oct 24, 2003 at 4:55 AM Report Abuse

That stop-off in Wanxian sounds wonderful ~ a fantastic experience (. . .good thing you made it back to the boat in time)! Great tips and gorgeous photos! I wonder if that point-and-order technique would work in any restaurants here. . . ;-)
Phalaenopsis03 Oct 18, 2003 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

wow, a personal chef, cool! and re: your yangtze story, i guess the tip here is not to get too drunk or you might just miss the boat. =)
nicolettart Oct 17, 2003 at 11:41 AM Report Abuse

I enjoyed reading your fun memories. So great, especially going into the refrigerator at that restaurant. That is something I would do, too, just to make sure about what I was being served!lol
shdw100 Oct 16, 2003 at 6:50 AM Report Abuse

I would be pretty buff if I had to do work like that! I loved the rooftops, I could see where you would get lost! Excellent updates!