Chongqing travel guide
Chongqing Tourism | Chongqing Guide
You're Going to Love Chongqing
With a population of 7.46 million, Chongqing is the largest city in Chongqing, China by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chongqing has to offer.
When to visit Chongqing
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chongqing in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Chongqing, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Chongqing
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Chongqing. Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) is the closest to the city centre (19 km). Chongqing Xiannvshan (CQW) is located 111 km from city centre of Chongqing, while Chongqing Wulingshan (JIQ) is 220 km from the centre. The shortest flight to Chongqing from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 4h 35m.
Train
Located 226 km from the city centre, Chongqing Bei is the busiest station in Chongqing. Another popular train station is Chongqing Xi, located 13 km from the centre.
Airports near Chongqing
Airlines serving Chongqing
Where to stay in Chongqing
Average rates range from around RM 179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 427 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Chongqing, with prices from RM 38 to RM 1,048 per night. Yuzhong is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Chongqing are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Nan'an - DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing - Nan'an, Sheraton Chongqing Hotel and Kempinski Hotel Chongqing have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Nan'an will cost you about RM 211 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Chongqing
Most booked hotels in Chongqing
Hiring a car in Chongqing
Expect to pay RM 5.65 per litre in Chongqing (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 67.72 and RM 90.29. The most frequently booked car type in Chongqing is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.