Things to Do in Chongqing
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Chongqing, China — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Hongyadong (Cyberpunk 11-story cliff building)
Iconic Ming/Qing-style stilt building — social-media famous for cyberpunk lighting at night. Free. Best 19:00-22:00. Riverside district.
Ciqikou Ancient Town
Ming Dynasty historic town within Chongqing — souvenirs, street food, teahouses. Free walking. 2 hours.
Yangtze Cable Car (over the Yangtze River)
Iconic aerial cable car across Yangtze River — 5 min ride but panoramic views. CNY 20 one-way. Photograph the megacity skyline.
Chongqing Hot Pot experience
Chongqing = birthplace of hot pot. Try any of 100+ local hot pot restaurants. CNY 50-150 per person. Iconic spicy Sichuan flavour.
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Things to do in Chongqing
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Chongqing hot pot (spicy, Sichuan peppercorns). Xiao mian (small noodles, breakfast). Suan la fen (sour spicy noodles). Ma la (numbing-spicy dishes). Sichuan cuisine everywhere. Chinese liquor (baijiu).
Local tip
CKG is 21km NE of Chongqing centre. Metro Line 10 direct to airport (opened 2019) — CNY 6-10. DiDi standard at CNY 80-140. Chongqing is the "mountain city" — vertical topography + iconic skyline + hot pot capital. For 6h layovers: Hongyadong + hot pot. For 12+ hours: Hongyadong + Ciqikou Ancient Town + cable car. Note: Chongqing summer (Jun-Sep) hits 40°C+ with high humidity — one of China's "Three Furnaces."
Where to stay
Hotels across Chongqing — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.