15 Best Things to Do in Chongqing

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   Ciqikou, Chongqing

   Neighborhood

   Ciqikou, an ancient town in Chongqing, is a vibrant maze of narrow streets lined with traditional buildings, tea houses, and artisan shops.

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   Raffles City Chongqing

   Landmark

   Raffles City Chongqing is an architectural marvel designed by Moshe Safdie, featuring eight towers connected by a dramatic skybridge called the Crystal.

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   Hongya Cave

   Park & natureFree entry

   Hongya Cave, despite its name, is not a natural cave but a massive, multi-story complex of traditional-style stilted buildings clinging to a cliff face in Chongqing's Yuzhong District.

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   Foreigners' Street

   Entertainment

   Foreigners' Street in Chongqing is a themed entertainment district that recreates iconic landmarks from around the world, such as the Eiffel Tower, St.

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   Chongqing Art Museum

   Museum

   Chongqing Art Museum is a contemporary space that showcases both traditional Chinese art and cutting-edge modern works.

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   Three Gorges Museum

   MuseumFree entry

   The Three Gorges Museum is a premier cultural institution located in the heart of Chongqing, offering a deep dive into the history, archaeology, and folk traditions of the Three Gorges area along the…

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   Jiefangbei CBD

   Neighborhood

   Jiefangbei CBD is the bustling commercial heart of Chongqing, where the iconic People's Liberation Monument stands as a historic landmark amid a sea of modern skyscrapers.

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   People's Assembly Hall

   LandmarkFree entry

   The People's Assembly Hall in Chongqing is a striking architectural landmark located at No.173 Renming Road in the Yuzhong District.

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   Chongqing Zoo

   Park & nature

   Chongqing Zoo is a large wildlife park that offers a chance to see giant pandas, golden monkeys, and many other species in naturalistic enclosures.

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    Porcelain Palace

    Museum

    The Porcelain Palace is a unique museum in Chongqing dedicated to Chinese porcelain. Its exterior and interior are decorated with millions of porcelain pieces, creating a dazzling mosaic.

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    Chongqing People's Auditorium

    Landmark

    Chongqing People's Auditorium is a striking landmark known for its massive traditional Chinese roof and imposing structure.

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    Chongqing People's Square

    LandmarkFree entry

    Chongqing People's Square is a large, open public space located in the heart of Yuzhong District, serving as a central gathering point for locals and visitors alike.

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    Ciyun Temple (Chongqing)

    Religious site

    Ciyun Temple, perched on the banks of the Yangtze River in Chongqing, is a historic Buddhist site known for its picturesque location and classic temple architecture.

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    Luohan Temple (Chongqing)

    Religious site

    Luohan Temple, located in the heart of Chongqing, is a tranquil Buddhist sanctuary renowned for its 500 life-sized arhat statues, each with unique expressions and postures.

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    Stilwell Museum

    Museum

    The Stilwell Museum in Chongqing honors General Joseph Stilwell, a key Allied commander in the China-Burma-India theater during WWII.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.