"Amazing Chongqing" Chongqing by tjstorck

Chongqing Travel Guide: 223 reviews and 751 photos

Middle of CBD - Chongqing
Middle of CBD
City of Suprises

When I first arrived in CQ, I really could not believe what I saw. Fresh from the city of Auckland I was shocked and almost horrified at the first glance. It seemed like time had forgotten this huge city. I have been living in CQ for 10 months and have fallen head over heels in love with it.
The people are what make it so enjoyable. They are friendly, happy to help out and always pleased to see a foreigner.
Been a city of 8 million people it has its ups and downs. Firstly nobody ever knows what is going on in the city. Quite a few times we have by chance stumbled across firework displays and other activities that would have interested us if we had known about them. Also nobody knows where anything is. I have a friend who is trying to sort out a directory but because of the huge building that is going on in CQ, roads keep disappearing making it very hard to finish.
CQ is probably called a rural/industry city. There are alot of western companys investing huge amounts of money in CQ - mainly car and motor-bike companies. So, CQ is not really what I would call a tourist haven but it does have its fair share of interesting sights.
Shopping is terrible and you are unable to purchase alot of things you may want.
My favourite thing about CQ is its people. Not much English is spoken here but they do go out of their way to say hello and make you feel welcome.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Friendly, history, food, unspoilt
  • Cons:air pollution, spitting, weather extremes,
  • In a nutshell:Mor than just cars and air pollution
  • Last visit to Chongqing: Jun 2004
  • Intro Updated Jul 5, 2004
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Map to Seafood restaurant - Chongqing The Best Seafood in South West China Restaurants (6)

Very impressed from the moment we walked in. Typical chinese style seafood restaurant with fish tanks featuring live... more travel advice

Mascots and riot police - Chongqing Football Madness Sports & Outdoors (1)

Football is huge here. If you ever get a chance to go to a football match is Chongqing- GO! The locals really get into... more travel advice

Cages in trees - Chongqing Taking birds for walks Local Customs (1)

This is not a custom but thought I would share with you what funny little people these are. Walking around CQ you will... more travel advice

Flower Restaurant - Chongqing Flower Restaurant Restaurants (6)

This restaurant is amazing. It is themed as a flower restaurant. Most of the dishes come with edible flowers. Female... more travel advice

Comments (3)

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    RickinDutch's Profile Photo
    Apr 8, 2006 at 11:05 AM

    Intersting spot you have chosen to live! Bird walking - could be a business opportunity. Birthday greetings from Alaska!

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    nicolaitan's Profile Photo
    Apr 8, 2005 at 6:23 AM

    happy birthday from the other side of the world. Walking the bird - great.

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    MURRA's Profile Photo
    Apr 8, 2005 at 5:09 AM

    well unique place to live , happy birthday

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