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Chongqing, China

Chongqing is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in Southwestern China. It is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of China and the only one located inland.

Type City

Why go

  • Municipality in Southwestern China.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

History

Chongqing is a provincial-level direct-administered municipality in Southwestern China. It is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of China and the only one located inland.

Where to stay

63rd Floor, Lianhe Guoji, No. 201 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China
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Restaurants & places to go

Bubble Tea, Cafe · Wikipedia: en:en:81200951 · mollytea.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · 148号 03-04 铺 新港东路, 广州市 · starbucks.com.cn
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Steak House, Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-10:00,18:00-22:00; Mo-Fr 12:00-14:30; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00 · mandarinoriental.com
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Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cake, Bakery, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 瓦窑旧前街12号首层, 东山街道, 510080 · facebook.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:30,17:30-22:30 · 5号 珠江西路, 广州市, 510623 · fourseasons.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:00 · 5号 珠江西路, 广州市, 510623 · fourseasons.com
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Chinese/Cantonese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-14:30,17:30-22:30 Features: step-free access · 5号 珠江西路, 广州市, 510623 · fourseasons.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:30-10:30 open "Breakfast", 11:30-14:30 open "Lunch", 17:30-22:00 "Dinner" · 5号 珠江西路, 广州市, 510623 · fourseasons.com
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Airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) 27 km to the centre
Guangzhou (Huadu), 44, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 56 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Hainan Airlines…) · direct flights to 150 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Chengdu… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Hong Kong (144 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 56 airlines, 150 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 39 airlines (Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, West Air China…) · direct flights to 89 destinations incl. Xi'an, Kunming, Guangzhou, Lhasa, Lijiang… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 39 airlines, 89 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) 29 km to the centre
Foshan (Nanhai), 44, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, China United) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Beijing (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • China Eastern Airlines MU (737) · 1 route: Beijing*
  • China United KN (737) · 1 route: Beijing

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Guangzhou East Airfield 2.5 km to the centre
Guangzhou (Tianhe), 44, CN
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Regional airports

Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) 74 km to the centre
Shenzhen, 44, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 31 airlines (Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines…) · direct flights to 86 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Chongqing, Kunming… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Feeder airport · 74 km from Chongqing · Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 31 airlines, 86 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Getting there by ferry

海心沙东区码头
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre
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海心沙西区码头
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre
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广州塔财富码头
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre
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Pazhou Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre
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SYSU Pier
Ferry terminal · 7.6 km from the centre
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Паром
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
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渡轮 S11线:海心沙西区码头 -> 中大码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S11线:中大码头 -> 海心沙西区码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S12线:长洲码头 -> 海心沙西区码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S7线:纺织码头 -> 天字码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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石基-洪安围
Ferry route
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渡轮 S5线:新洲码头 -> 深井码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S5线:深井码头 -> 新洲码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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渡轮 S4线:鳌洲码头 -> 西堤码头
Ferry route · 广州公交集团客轮有限公司
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CKG has direct flights to 89 destinations on 39 airlines (incl. Xi'an, Kunming, Guangzhou, Lhasa, Lijiang…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 海心沙东区码头, 5.3 km); routes include 渡轮 S11线:海心沙西区码头 -> 中大码头, 渡轮 S11线:中大码头 -> 海心沙西区码头, 渡轮 S12线:长洲码头 -> 海心沙西区码头.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chongqing, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.