Chongqing
A vertical megacity of cliffs, bridges and neon, and the start of the Yangtze River cruise.
Highlights of Chongqing
Built on steep hills where two rivers meet, Chongqing has trains that run through buildings and streets on top of other streets.
Hongyadong
Stilt houses stacked up a cliff, glowing at night.
Yangtze River cruise
Three or four nights downstream through the Three Gorges to Yichang.
Dazu Rock Carvings
UNESCO-listed Buddhist carvings, about 90 minutes away.
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chengdu | High-speed train | about 1–1½ hours |
| Guilin | Flight | about 1½ hours |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Tips from our guides
- Chongqing hot pot is even spicier than Chengdu's. You've been warned.
Nearby and nicely paired
2–3 daysChengdu
Giant pandas, teahouses and the spiciest, most addictive food in China.
2 daysLeshan & Mount Emei
The world's largest stone Buddha and a sacred mountain of monasteries above the clouds.
2–3 daysJiuzhaigou
Turquoise lakes, waterfalls and mountain villages in a forested valley.
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