Chongqing/Chongqing South

Chongqing South is part of urban Chongqing. It includes Dadukou District and Jiulongpo District.It features a mix of mountainous landscapes, traditional towns, local food and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore scenic natural areas, discover local customs and enjoy the distinctive food and lifestyle of southwestern China. The region offers a different experience from the busy urban center of Chongqing, making it a good destination for travelers interested in nature, history and local culture.

Chongqing South is part of urban Chongqing and includes Dadukou District and Jiulongpo District. Located in the southwestern part of the city, it features hills, river valleys, industrial heritage and traditional local culture.

The area offers a mix of natural scenery and urban life. Visitors can explore parks, discover local customs, enjoy Chongqing cuisine and learn about the city's industrial development. Compared with the busy city center, Chongqing South provides a closer look at local neighborhoods and everyday life.

Chongqing South is located in southwestern Chongqing. Dadukou District lies along the Yangtze River, while Jiulongpo District extends north and west of Dadukou.

The region includes riverside areas, residential neighborhoods, hills and former industrial sites. The metro and buses connect many parts of the area with central Chongqing. However, the hilly terrain and complex road network may make journeys take longer than expected.

The history of Chongqing South is closely connected with the development of Chongqing and the Yangtze River. The area gradually developed from traditional settlements into an important part of the city's expanding urban region.

During the 20th century, Dadukou became an important industrial center. In 1938, the predecessor of the Chongqing Iron and Steel Company moved from Wuhan to the area, encouraging industrial growth and attracting workers. Dadukou became a separate district in 1965, and its administrative area was expanded in 1995.

As industrial activity changed, the area began to develop new urban functions. The relocation of the steel industry in 2011 marked an important stage in its transformation.

Jiulongpo also experienced significant industrial and urban development during the 20th century. Today, both districts combine industrial heritage, residential neighborhoods, cultural attractions and modern urban development, offering visitors a glimpse of Chongqing's changing history.

Jiulongpo District is served by Lines 1, 2, 5 and 18.

Dadukou District is served by Lines 2, 5 and 18.

Public transportation is a convenient way to explore Chongqing South. However, the city's hilly landscape and complex road network can make journeys longer than expected.

Metro lines connect many neighborhoods in Dadukou and Jiulongpo with central Chongqing. This is often a convenient way to avoid road traffic.

Local buses serve residential neighborhoods and destinations that may be farther from metro stations. Check routes and stops before departure.

Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available and useful for reaching attractions located away from public transportation stations.

Walking is a good way to explore local streets, markets and neighborhoods. However, steep slopes, stairs and winding roads may make some journeys challenging.

Shared bicycles may be available in some areas, but the hilly terrain and busy roads can make cycling difficult.

• 29.4888106.54011 Huangjueping Piano Stairs (黄桷坪钢琴楼梯) (Near Sichuan Fine Arts Institute). A vibrant public art installation where a long flight of stairs is painted like a piano keyboard. Each step produces a different musical note when stepped on, offering a fun and interactive experience for all ages.  (updated Oct 2025)
• 29.490786106.5413322 Chongqing Air Raid Shelter Bookstore (重庆防空洞书店). This bookstore is uniquely built inside a former air raid shelter from the WWII era. It offers a quiet and contemplative atmosphere for reading, representing a creative adaptive reuse of Chongqing's distinctive historical structures.  (updated Oct 2025)
• 29.5259106.516723 Jianchuan Museum Cluster (建川博物馆聚落), No. 1 Fujiagou, Xiejiawan Subdistrict, Jiulongpo District (九龙坡区谢家湾街道付家沟1号) (15-20 minutes walk from either Yuanjiagang or Xiejiewan stations on Metro Line 2), ☏ +86 23 68960111. 09:00-17:30. This is the Chongqing branch of the museum group established by the industrialist Fan Jianchuan in Chengdu. It consists of eight separate museums built inside a series of World War II bomb shelters. Museums include the Museum of the No. 1 Ordnance Factory, the Sino-Japanese War Relics Museum, the Weapons Development History Museum, the Ticketing Museum, the Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chongqing Story Museum, the Museum of Chinese Wedding Customs, and the Museum of Folk Prayers and Blessings. ¥50.  (updated Jul 2018)

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  29.473323106.4882444 Chongqing Industrial Museum (重庆工业博物馆, 重庆工业文化博览园), 999 Yidu Road, Dadukou District (大渡口区义渡路999号) (take a metro train to Xinshancun Station on Line 2, then walk to the Hong Kong Town (香港城) bus stop on Chunhui Road (春晖路) and catch shuttle bus 207; the bus terminates outside the museum), ☏ +86 23 61843552 (enquiries), +86 19112835615 (bookings), cq_imd@vip.sina.com. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00. Sited on the grounds of an old steel mill, this museum tells the story of how Chongqing became a major industrial city. Visitors are encouraged to make a booking before visiting the museum due to limitations on visitor numbers. Free.  (updated Jan 2020)
• 29.49058106.440295 Huayan Tourist Park (华岩旅游风景区), 151 Huayan Village, Jiulongpo District (九龙坡区华岩村151号) (take bus no. 268, 325, 425, 499, 843 or 891 and get off at the Huayan Temple bus stop; you can catch bus no. 425 from Shiqiaopu Station on Metro Line 1), ☏ +86 23 65254808. 08:30-18:00. A temple complex including a Buddhist monastery and a large golden Buddha overlooking the whole place. Tucked in a green valley on a small lake, surprisingly in the middle of an urban built up area of Chongqing City. Free.  

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  29.50625106.502136 Chongqing Zoo (重庆动物园), No. 1 Yangjiaping Xijiao Yi Village, Jiulongpo District (九龙坡区杨家坪西郊一村一号) (Metro Line 2, Chongqing Zoo Station, Exit B), ☏ +86 23 68422285. Ticket office open 07:00-18:00, Zoo open 08:30-17:00. Normally ¥30, but only ¥20 in December.  (updated Jul 2018)

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