Yuzhong District (渝中 Yúzhōng) , a district under the jurisdiction of Chongqing Municipality, is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and is one of the nine districts in the main city of Chongqing. Located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, it is also known as the Yuzhong Peninsula because it is shaped like a peninsula and is surrounded by the two rivers. It covers an area of 23.24 square kilometers. As of September 2024, Yuzhong District has 11 sub-districts under its jurisdiction. As of the end of 2023, the permanent population of Yuzhong District was 576,000.
Yuzhong is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Because of its mountainous geography, streets and attractions are often built at different elevations. Walking between nearby places may involve stairs, steep streets, or escalators.
The district is one of the main commercial and tourist centers of Chongqing. The Jiefangbei area is filled with shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues. The riverside areas around Hongyadong and Chaotianmen are especially popular at night.
Chongqing served as the temporary capital of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and several museums and historic sites in Yuzhong are connected with this period.
Yuzhong is a compact but hilly district, so places that look close on a map may take longer to reach on foot. The Jiefangbei area is the main commercial centre, with shopping malls, restaurants and access to nearby Hongyadong. Chaotianmen, at the meeting point of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, offers river views and access to the Raffles City complex. Around the older streets and hillsides, visitors can experience a more traditional side of Chongqing’s urban landscape.
Yuzhong District has a humid subtropical monsoon climate, with hot and humid summers, mild winters, and abundant rainfall mainly from spring to early autumn. Foggy and cloudy days are also common in Chongqing.
Yuzhong has long been an important urban centre in Chongqing because of its strategic position between the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Its riverfront supported transport and trade, helping the area develop into a commercial and administrative hub.
During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chongqing served as the provisional capital of China, and the city experienced extensive bombing. Yuzhong’s historical streets and landmarks reflect different stages of Chongqing’s development, from its older riverfront settlements to its modern commercial centre.
The journey from the airport takes about 30 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions, and costs about 60 to 100 RMB. Taxis are ideal for travelers with a lot of luggage or who are unfamiliar with the route, but they may encounter traffic jams during peak hours and are more expensive.
The airport bus is an economical choice, the journey takes about 40 to 60 minutes, and the ticket price is 20 yuan. The bus is convenient for passengers who are not in a hurry. Although the fare is low, the frequency is relatively fixed, and there is a bus every half an hour to Jiefangbei in Yuzhong District.
The airport has Rail Transit Line 3, which takes about 30 minutes to reach Lianglukou or Niujiaotuo Station in Yuzhong District, and costs only 5 to 6 yuan. Light rail avoids road congestion and is cheap, but it may be crowded during peak hours and is not suitable for passengers carrying a lot of luggage. These three methods have their own advantages, and passengers can choose the most suitable means of transportation according to time, budget and needs.
Metro:Chongqing Rail Transit is one of the easiest ways to travel around Yuzhong. Important stations include Jiefangbei, Xiaoshizi, Linjiangmen, Jiaochangkou, Lianglukou, Zengjiayan and Liziba.Metro Line 1 and Line 2 are particularly useful for visitors.
Bus:Local buses serve most parts of Yuzhong. Because Chongqing has a complicated mountainous road system, mobile map applications can be useful for finding current routes.
Foot:Walking is a good way to explore Yuzhong. Visitors should expect steep streets, stairs, bridges and changes in elevation.
Taxi:Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available. Traffic can be heavy around Jiefangbei and other tourist areas, especially during the evening.
29.569757106.5840931Chaotianmen Square (朝天门广场), 1 Changjiang Binjiang Road (长江滨江路1号) (many bus routes terminate here), ☏ +86 23-63712870. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A large public square at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Here you can see the importance of the river trade to Chongqing with nice views across the river to the new Chongqing Grand Theatre. Many river cruise ships terminate nearby and the night lights are spectacular to see. Free.
Chongqing Grand hall of the people
29.56445106.550032Great Hall of the People (重庆人民大会堂) (access through pedestrian tunnel from Zengjiayan metro station on line 2). Chongqing's Great Hall of the People (and the People's Square in front of the Hall) is an architectural symbol of Chongqing City. This is where the Chongqing Municipal People's Congress, the legislature of Chongqing Municipality, meets. Its construction began in 1951, but its design is traditional and mirrors those of China's ancient classical dynasties. It somewhat resembles an enlarged version of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The People's Square was only completed in 1997 and is decorated with trees and flowers. The ground of the square is paved with smooth marble tiles; there is magic music fountain; at the southern end of the square stands a stage for performances in the open air. You may see thousands of people dancing on the square in the numerous beautiful lights in the evening. The building is to be seen from the outside, no need to pay the admission fee. If you do go inside, you can read about the history of the building (in Chinese only) and view some old photographs ¥10.
Hongya Cave at night as seen from Qiansimen Bridge
29.56473106.575163Hongyadong (洪崖洞), 88 Jialingjiang Binjiang Road (嘉陵江滨江路88号) (Metro Line 2, Linjiangmen Station, Exit D and Metro Line 1, Xiaoshizi Station, Exits 6 & 9). Near Jiefangbei, a recreation of the old Chongqing, clinging to the side of the mountain with many small shops. A tourist place but you can find recreations of old local crafts here and genuine local food. Free.
Jiefangbei pedestrian zone with the People's Liberation Monument
29.56008106.573314Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street (重庆解放碑步行街, Jiefangbei Shangye Buxingjie), Yuzhong District (渝中区) (Metro Line 2, Linjiangmen Station). The center of downtown Chongqing. Jiefangbei, or the People’s Liberation Monument, formerly known as the Monument of Victory in the War of Resistance (World War II), is a 27.5-meter-high structure. Around the monument is a broad, paved pedestrian square lined by numerous glassy office skyscrapers and highrise hotels, reminiscent of New York's Times Square or Tokyo's Shibuya district. Jiefangbei Shopping Square, completed in 1997, has a 400-by-350-meter footprint. Around the square are more than 3,000 stores of various kinds, including more than two dozen large malls and shopping centers, dozens of star-graded hotels, and offices such as banks, stock markets, trade and finance companies, postal and telecommunication services, and places of entertainment.
Raffles City Chongqing29.568222106.583755Raffles City Chongqing (重庆来福士广场), 8 Jiesheng Road (接圣街8号) (about 600 meters northeast of Xiaoshizi Metro Station on Lines 1 and 6). Completed in 2019, this suite of eight buildings also known as Laifushi is one of Chongqing's newest landmarks. Its most notable feature is the 300-meter long, 250-meter high skybridge named the Crystal, which connects four of the buildings together and which is recognized as the second highest skybridge in the world. Tickets for the observation deck cost ¥180. (updated Aug 2020)
29.554345106.5690946Shibati (18 Stairs) (十八梯) (near Jiaochangkou Metro Station, Intersection of Lines 1 and 2). Open all day. A historic neighborhood on the south side of the Yuzhong Peninsula. This former slum area underwent a major renovation project from 2017 to 2021 and is now fully gentrified and commercialized. The Shibati Memories Museum (十八梯记忆馆) near the northern entrance explains the history of the area. General entry to the area is free. (updated Feb 2024)
View from Chongqing World Financial Centre
29.561944106.5741677Chongqing World Financial Centre (重庆环球金融中心), 188 Minzu Road（民族路188号） (Metro Line 2, Linjiangmen Station), ☏ +86 2363708111. 10:00-22:00. At 339 m tall, the Chongqing World Financial Centre is the city’s third-highest skyscraper, towering above the Jiefangbei skyline. Inside you’ll find the WFC Huixianlou Skyview, an observation deck that arguably delivers the most jaw-dropping panorama of Chongqing’s endless sea of high-rises, rivers, and bridges. Tickets can be bought online or at the lower ground floor, which is also where the high-speed elevators whisk you skyward. Unlike Guangzhou’s Canton Tower, the WFC’s skydeck is refreshingly uncrowded—leaving you plenty of space to soak in the view that many would say is even more spectacular. ¥118. (updated Sep 2024)
Liziba Station29.55555106.533828Liziba Station (李子坝轻轨站), No. 39 Lizibazheng Street. 06:30—23:50. This is where Chongqing’s metro line takes a surreal detour—straight through the middle of a 19-storey apartment block. The train literally whooshes through the building, making it one of the city’s quirkiest photo-ops and proof that Chongqing’s engineers never shy away from creative solutions. Free. (updated Sep 2026)
29.56329106.5698679Datang Plaza (大唐广场). A gravity-defying square perched atop a building—street level on one side, but dropping an astonishing 22 storeys on the other, a true showcase of Chongqing’s wild topography. (updated Sep 2025)
29.56325106.5738510Chongqing Art Museum (重庆美术馆), Guotai Arts Center, 1 Linjiang Road (临江路1号国泰艺术中心) (Metro Line 2, Linjiangmen Station, Exit D), ☏ +86 23 63920631, chongqingmuseum@126.com. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30. Features works by both local and international artists. Mainly focused on contemporary art. Free. (updated Jun 2018)
29.554168106.53626411TestBed 2 (Eling Factory Cultural and Creative Park) (二厂文创园), No. 1 Eling Main Street (鹅岭正街1) (a free shuttle bus is available from Liziba Station on Metro Line 2; you can also catch bus no. 829). A renovation project partnered with Harvard University transformed this Republic-era banknote printing factory into an artsy space that has gained nationwide popularity. Located at a hilltop in Yuzhong District, TestBed 2 is not just another spot for enjoying the mountainous cityscape, but also a great stop for the best restaurants, bars, cafes and designer shops in the city. From here, a short hike up to Eling Park will take you to the highest viewpoint on the Yuzhong peninsula. (updated Mar 2018)
29.56996106.5843712Chongqing Planning Exhibition Hall (重庆市规划展览馆, Chongqing Planning Exhibition Gallery), No.1 Chaodong Road (朝东路1号) (up the stairs opposite ferry terminal 6 at Chaotianmen; Metro 1/6 to Xiaoshizi station), ☏ +86 23 63730777, cqsghzlg2005@163.com. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30. Contains exhibitions concerning the history of urban planning in Chongqing, as well as current and future plans for the city. Features a vast model of the city of Chongqing, with each building modelled in 3D. Entry is free, English tour guides are available for ¥300. Chinese language tour guides cost ¥200. (updated Jan 2020)[dead link]
29.564853106.54698213Three Gorges Museum (三峡博物馆), 236 Renmin Road (人民路236号) (Metro Line 2, Zengjiayan Station, Exit A), ☏ +86 23 63679011, +86 23 63679012. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00). Across the People's Square is Three Gorges Museum, well worth a visit for its exhibits on the Ba culture and the area of the three gorges downriver from Chongqing. Also noteworthy are a series of exhibits on life in Chongqing during the Qing dynasty, the early republic, and the World War II era. Free.
29.56291106.5777215Luohan Temple (Arhat Temple; 罗汉寺), 7 Luohan Temple Street (罗汉寺街7号) (Metro Line 1, Xiaoshizi Station, Exit 6), ☏ +86 23 63814089, chanzhilv@163.com. 08:00-17:00. A Buddhist temple dating from the Song Dynasty, which used to be known as Zhiping Temple (治平寺). During the Qing Dynasty, the temple was extensively renovated and it was during this time that it was renamed Luohan Temple. Luohan (罗汉) is the Chinese word for the Sanskrit term 'arhat', which in the Chinese Buddhist tradition basically means a person who has reached a certain stage along the path of enlightenment. Not surprisingly, the temple is filled with statues of arhats, though these are fairly new, as all the original statues were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. ¥10. (updated Feb 2018)
29.551106.559516Eling Park (鹅岭公园), 176 Eling Main Street (Metro Line 1,Eling Station, Exit 4), ☏ +86 23 63656202. 06:00–22:00. Eling Park is a historic hilltop park in central Chongqing. It gets its name from the shape of the terrain, which resembles a goose's head. It is known for its traditional gardens, walking paths and panoramic views of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Free. (updated Sep 2026)
29.556667106.55416717Pipa Mountain Park (枇杷山公园), 74 Pipa Mountain Main Street (Metro Line 1/10,Qixinggang Station, Exit 3), ☏ +86 23 63512983. 08:00-18:00. Pipa Mountain Park is a hillside park in central Chongqing and the highest point in Yuzhong District. It is known for its green paths, gardens and panoramic views of the city. The Red Star Pavilion at the top offers views of the Yuzhong Peninsula and the surrounding cityscape. Free. (updated Sep 2026)
29.556795106.57207718Chongqing June 5th Tunnel Tragedy Museum (重庆大轰炸“六五”隧道惨案史实展馆), 4/87 Jiaochangkou (较场口87号附4号) (near the Jiaochangkou metro station on Lines 1 and 2), ☏ +86 23 63258441. 10:00-17:30 daily. The museum is at the site of a former air raid shelter where hundreds (some say thousands) of people lost their lives on June 5th, 1941 due to a stampede that occurred during a Japanese bombing raid that day. After visiting the exhibition hall, you can take a guided tour of the tunnel where the tragedy took place. Entry to the exhibition hall is free; ¥50 is charged for the guided tour, which includes both the exhibition hall and the tunnel; flowers are available for ¥10 should you wish to lay some flowers at the site to show your respect for the dead. (updated Sep 2025)
29.553239106.52981219Chongqing Flying Tigers Museum (重庆飞虎队展览馆, 重庆友好飞虎队展览馆, 重庆飞虎队陈列馆), 62 Jialing New Road (嘉陵新路62号) (200 m from Fotuguan Station on Metro Line 2, directly opposite the Joseph Stilwell Residence). 09:00-16:40, closed on Mondays. A privately-run museum about the Flying Tigers - a group of volunteer American fighter pilots who fought the Japanese from 1941 to 1942 as part of the Chinese air force. Free. (updated Aug 2020)
29.56382106.5422520Democratic Parties History Museum of China (中国民主党派历史陈列馆), 35 Jialingqiaodong Village, Shangqingsi Subdistrict (上清寺街道嘉陵桥东村35号) (Metro Line 2, Niujiaotuo Station, Exit C), ☏ +86 23 63621155, +86 63608077. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30. A museum about the history of China's minor political parties, three of which were founded in Chongqing. The museum is housed in a historic building known as the Teyuan (特园), where in March 1941, Zhang Lan, Liang Shuming, Huang Yanpei and several other individuals established the League of Chinese Democratic Political Groups, the forerunner of what later became known as the China Democratic League. Free.
29.556841106.49679521Former Site of the CCP Central Committee South China Bureau and the Eighth Route Army Chongqing Office (中共中央南方局暨八路军驻重庆办事处旧址), No. 13 Red Rock Village (红岩村13号) (next door to the Red Rock Village Revolution Memorial Hall; bus routes 210, 215, 219, 261, 262, 318, 501, 503, 808 and Sightseeing Bus T002), ☏ +86 23 63300192, +86 23 63303065, hongyanlianxian@126.com. Scheduled to open to the public in April 2021. The Eighth Route army was a group army formed from the Red Army in 1937 after the Communists and the Nationalists agreed to stop fighting each other and form the Second United Front against Japan. It was nominally part of the national army led by Chiang Kai-Shek, but commanded by the Chinese Communist Party. The army had several offices throughout China to faciliate communications with the Nationalist authorites, including this one in Chongqing. (updated Feb 2021)
29.558655106.56582422Former Site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (大韩民国临时政府旧址陈列馆), 38 Lianhua Pool (莲花池38号) (640 m east of Qixinggang Metro Station on Line 1), ☏ +86 23 63820752, +86 23 63701217. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays. This was the site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1944 to 1945. The site is now a museum. Information is provided in Chinese and Korean only. Free. (updated Aug 2021)
29.555303106.54165823Former Site of US Embassy in Chongqing (重庆美国大使馆旧址), 1 Jiankang Road, Lianglukou Subdistrict (两路口街道健康路1号) (about 300 m west of Lianglukou Metro Station on Lines 1 and 3). The US embassy operated at this site from 1942 to 1946. In 2019, the former embassy site was reopened to the public as a museum. Free. (updated Aug 2020)
29.56575106.5432924Guiyuan (桂园), 65 Zhongshan Si Road, Shangqingsi (上清寺中山四路65号) (600 m from Niujiaotuo Station on Metro Line 2), ☏ +86 23 63862467. 9:00-16:30. The house where the Chongqing negotiations between Mao Zedong and Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-Shek) took place in 1945. Free. (updated Jul 2018)
29.553306106.52926525Joseph Stilwell Residence (史迪威故居, 史迪威将军旧居, 重庆史迪威博物馆 Stillwell Museum), No. 63 Jialing New Road, Liziba (李子坝社区嘉陵新路63号) (200 m from Fotuguan Station on Metro Line 2), ☏ +86 23 63609515. 09:00-17:00. Not far from Red Rock Village is the former residence and office of General Joseph W. ("Vinegar Joe") Stilwell, who headed American operations in China during the Anti-Japanese War. Stilwell is an impressive person, not only for his leadership ability but also for his understanding of China and Chinese culture (he could write in Chinese with a brush). His former residence is a 1930s modernist house with great views overlooking the Yangtze river. The main level is set up as it was during Stilwell's tenure. The lower level is filled with photos and bilingual descriptions of the Chinese front during the Second World War. ¥15.
Liziba station with Liziba park at the bottom right.
29.554637106.53124126Liziba Park (李子坝公园, 李子坝抗战遗址公园 Liziba Sino-Japanese War Relics Park), Liziba Zheng Jie (李子坝正街) (between Fotuguan and Liziba Metro Stations (Line 2) and downhill from the Stilwell Museum). On the banks of the Jialing River, this park houses many original and relocated historical buildings from when Chongqing was China's wartime capital. It includes old bank buildings, government offices and the residences of local warlords. Some military pillboxes are also preserved here. At the northern end of the park is the viewing point to Liziba station, which is inside a condominium. Free.
29.55644106.4949227Red Rock Village Revolution History Museum (重庆红岩革命历史博物馆, Chongqing Hongyan Revolution History Museum), No. 52 Red Rock Village (红岩村52号) (near Shapingba centre on the road following the river; take bus no. 210, 215, 219, 261, 262, 318, 410, 501, 503, 802, 808 or t002), ☏ +86 23 63303457, hongyanlianxian@126.com. 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30. Incorporates several historical sites and museums spread out along the Jialing River. The main visitor center is located at the Red Rock Village Revolution Memorial Hall (重庆红岩革命纪念馆) where a worthwhile exhibition explains the historical background. Free.
29.5572106.545328Song Qingling's former residence (Soong Ching-ling's former residence 宋庆龄故居, 宋庆龄旧居), 131 Zhongshan San Road (中山三路131号) (about 100 m south of the main entrance to the Hilton Hotel, just north of Lianglukou station at the intersection of Metro lines 1 and 3), ☏ +86 23 63894317, +86 23 63609997. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30. This was Song Qingling's (Song Qing-ling's) residence from the period of the Second World War when Japan occupied much of China and Chongqing was the temporary capital. There were three Song (also spelled Soong) sisters. The eldest married China's richest man. Middle sister Qingling married Sun Yat Sen, the founder of modern China. She was herself an important political figure, especially after his death. The youngest married Chiang Kai Shek. A saying about them is "One loved money, one loved power, and one loved China". Qingling is the one who loved China. There is an interesting movie with an English soundtrack, and a book ("The Soong Dynasty") about the family. This house wedged in between tall, ugly buildings is a nice German design (the original owner was an engineer who studied in Germany) that is not unlike many of the pre-liberation colonial architecture that can be found here and there in and around Chongqing. ¥2.
29.568094106.54672729Zhou Enlai's old residence (周公馆, 周恩来故居), Zhongshan Si Road (中山四路) (Metro Line 2, Zengjiayan Station, Exit C; the house is right outside the station), ☏ +86 23 63862323. 09:00-16:30. Zhou Enlai worked as a member of the Communist Party alongside Mao Zedong. Zhou was well-liked by the Chinese people and his death led to the Tiananmen Incident in the 1970s (not to be confused with the more famous incident in 1989). It is by the Jialing River north west of Jiefangbei, and is now a museum open to the public. It has been preserved as it was the day it was used. Free.
29.559671106.5654830Ba Manzi’s Tomb (巴蔓子墓), Basement Level 2, Yuhai Building, 299 Minsheng Road, Lianhuachi, Qixinggang (七星岗莲花池民生路299号渝海大厦B2层) (about 600 meters northwest of Jiaochangkou Metro Station at the intersection of Lines 1 and 2). 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:30, closed on Mondays. Ba Manzi was an army general of the ancient Ba kingdom. He is best remembered for the manner of his death. History records that he hired some troops from the kingdom of Chu to put down a rebellion, promising to reward the Chu king with three Ba cities. However, when the Chu king came to collect his reward, Ba Manzi refused to cede the land and offered the king his severed head instead. A museum built around the tomb documents Ba Manzi’s life and times. Free. (updated Sep 2026)
29.56068106.5830931Huguang Guild Hall (湖广会馆), 1 Bajiaoyuan, Changjiang Binjiang Road (长江滨江路芭蕉园1号) (Metro Line 1, Xiaoshizi Station, Exit 8), ☏ +86 23 63914697. 09:00-17:00. Built in 1759 and expanded in 1846, the Huguang Guild Hall is a complex of buildings that were formerly used as meeting centers for merchants from other parts of China. ¥30. (updated Feb 2018)
29.554055106.54266232Roosevelt Library (罗斯福图书馆), Changjiang First Road (长江一路) (about 170 meters west of Lianglukou Station at the intersection of Lines 1 and 3), ☏ +86 23 63030090. 10:00-16:00, closed on Mondays. Originally founded in 1938 as a branch of China’s National Library, the library was renamed the Roosevelt Library in 1946 in honor of US president Franklin D Roosevelt. In the 2020s, the library underwent major restoration work. It reopened to the public in 2026 as a branch of the Chongqing Library. The rooms have been restored to their original mid-20th century appearance and there is an exhibition on the history of the library. Free. (updated Sep 2026)
29.55474106.546131Huangguan Escalator (皇冠大扶梯) (next to Chongqing Railway Station & Lianglukou Metro Station), ☏ +86 23 63856688. 07:00-22:00. Claimed to be the second longest single escalator in Asia, it saves travelers having to climb the steep steps, hundreds of metres up or down between the train station & Chang Jiang Yi Road. Curiously it is a paid service in both directions. ¥2.
29.56067106.579772Yangtze River Cableway (长江索道), 151 Xinhua Road (新华路151号), ☏ +86 23 63834147. 07:30-22:30. This cableway, which is operated by the Chongqing Passenger Cableway Company Ltd (重庆市客运索道有限公司) takes one across the Yangtze River and provides a great view of the city. The trip covers a distance of 1166 meters and takes about 5 minutes. ¥20 one-way, ¥30 return.[dead link]
29.5527106.56493Shancheng Footpath (山城第三步道). A suspended walkway clinging to the cliffside, this trail connects historical sites like the Kangjian Hall and the Bodhi Vajra Pagoda. It provides a quiet escape and unique angles to view Chongqing's mountainous urban landscape, away from the crowded tourist hotspots. (updated Oct 2025)
29.56971106.586084Liangjiang Evening Cruises (重庆两江夜游), Office address: China Youth Travel Service Chongqing, 7-19/97 Zhongshan Yi Road (中山一路97号7-19重庆中国青年旅行社) (all the boats depart from the 5th and 6th piers of the Chaotianmen dock, which is at the northeast extremity of Yuzhong District), ☏ +86 23 63108939, lvyou@xiailvyou.com. 19:30-22:20. A 1-hour trip on the Yangtse (Chang Jiang) and Jialing rivers gives you a night view of Chongqing's modern skyline. ¥95-118 or more depending on class.
29.57557106.58325Drone show "Glamorous Chongqing”. Sat 20:30-20:50. Each Saturday night (and on major holidays), Chongqing’s skies become a canvas for a spectacular drone show, with thousands of synchronized drones dancing above the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. In June 2025, the show even set a Guinness World Record with 11,787 drones creating the largest aerial image ever seen. Pro tip: the best views are from a bar or restaurant at level 6 of the 29.580875106.5823121Riverside Park Mall or from 29.570256106.5843342Chaotianmen Square - arrive early to grab a good spot. Free.
29.5655106.58771Raffles City Chongqing (重庆来福士广场), No. 8 Jiesheng Street,, ☏ +86 23 6398 6398. 10:00–22:00. A landmark shopping complex at Chaotianmen, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. It has fashion shops, restaurants, lifestyle stores and entertainment facilities. (updated Oct 2026)
29.558106.5772Chongqing Times Square (重庆时代广场), No. 100 Zourong Road, ☏ +86 23 6374 1188. 10:00–22:00. An upscale shopping mall in the Jiefangbei commercial area, with fashion brands, accessories and lifestyle shopping. (updated Oct 2026)
29.557106.5763Metropolitan Oriental Plaza (大都会东方广场), No. 99 Bayi Road, ☏ +86 23 6372 6271. A shopping destination near Jiefangbei, offering retail shops, dining and leisure facilities. It is convenient for visitors exploring the central commercial district. (updated Oct 2026)
29.538106.5174Longfor Times Paradise Walk (龙湖重庆时代天街), No. 174 Changjiang 2nd Road, ☏ +86 23 6033 3006. 10:00–22:00. A large shopping and entertainment complex in Daping. It contains fashion stores, restaurants, cinemas and other leisure facilities. (updated Oct 2026)
29.558106.5775Metropolitan Plaza (大都会广场), No. 68 Zourong Road, ☏ +86 23 6369 5171. A long-established shopping mall on Zourong Road near Jiefangbei. It offers clothing shops, international brands, restaurants and entertainment. (updated Oct 2026)
29.563106.55151Yuwei 360 Bowl Food Experience Store (渝味360碗美食体验店). As part of the official "Yuwei 360 Bowl" initiative to promote Chongqing cuisine, these designated stores offer a curated tasting experience of the city's diverse and authentic local dishes in one place. (updated Oct 2025)
29.5557106.56282Xiaofeng Noodle Restaurant (小凤面馆) (down Lingshi Alley from the top of the Shancheng Footpath, on the right). 07:00-15:00. Eat delicious Chongqing-style noodles on the street. ¥14-18. (updated Apr 2026)
29.553682106.5792783Wenliang Hot Pot (文亮火锅·解放碑店), No. 116 Wenhua Street, ☏ +86 173 8822 7589. 10:30–23:00. Wenliang Hot Pot offers a chance to experience Chongqing's famous hot pot culture in the busy city centre. Diners cook thinly sliced meat, vegetables and other ingredients in a bubbling broth seasoned with chilli and Sichuan peppercorns. The combination of rich aromas, rising steam and the lively atmosphere makes hot pot a memorable meal to share with friends or family. Its location near the Jiefangbei commercial area also makes it a convenient stop after sightseeing. (updated Oct 2026)
29.552324106.577084Chunhong Hot Pot (春红火锅·解放碑店), No. 98 Kaixuan Road, Nanji Gate Subdistrict. 11:00–23:00. Chunhong Hot Pot serves traditional Chongqing-style hot pot, known for its bold chilli flavour and the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. Diners can cook meat, tripe, vegetables and other ingredients at the table, adjusting the meal to their own tastes. The bubbling red broth and informal, bustling atmosphere offer a taste of the city's everyday dining culture. It is a good choice for travellers who want to try Chongqing hot pot while exploring the central district. ¥87. (updated Oct 2026)
29.559722106.5671615Junyan Cloud Hot Pot (君宴·云端火锅), Floors 60–61, Poly International Center, No. 235 Minsheng Road, ☏ +86 16212449999, toll-free: +86 2366677777. 13:00–05:00 the following day. Located on the upper floors of Poly International Center, Junyan Cloud Hot Pot combines a hot pot meal with an elevated view of the surrounding city. Guests can enjoy a selection of hot pot ingredients while looking out over Chongqing's dense urban landscape. The high-rise setting offers a different experience from the small, street-level hot pot restaurants found throughout the city. It may appeal to visitors planning a special dinner or hoping to enjoy the cityscape while sampling local cuisine. ¥260. (updated Oct 2026)
29.565702106.5874196Jingli Seafood Buffet (井里海鲜自助旗舰店·来福士江景店), L3, Raffles City, No. 8 Jiesheng Street. 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00. Located inside Raffles City near Chaotianmen, Jingli Seafood Buffet offers a buffet-style meal with seafood and a range of other dishes. The format allows diners to sample several foods in one visit, making it suitable for groups with different tastes. Its location in one of Chongqing's major shopping complexes is convenient for visitors exploring the riverside, shopping or sightseeing around the meeting point of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. ¥140. (updated Oct 2026)
29.564777106.5886257Jishang Wanshan Japanese Buffet (極上萬膳·日料放题·来福士江景店), L4, Shops 100–101, Raffles City, No. 8 Jiesheng Street, ☏ +86 23 6033 2828. 11:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 (some listings report closing at 23:00). Jishang Wanshan specialises in Japanese-style buffet dining, with dishes such as sushi, sashimi and other seafood options listed among its offerings. A buffet allows diners to try a variety of dishes in one meal, making it a possible alternative to Chongqing's characteristically spicy hot pot. Located in Raffles City, the restaurant is convenient for visitors spending time around Chaotianmen and the riverside shopping district. ¥247. (updated Oct 2026)
29.557001106.561528Chen Pangzi Hot Pot (陈胖子火锅总店), 2F, No. 32 Hanwei Road, Qixinggang, ☏ +86 153 2049 1238. 11:00–23:00. Chen Pangzi Hot Pot is a traditional-style hot pot restaurant in the Qixinggang area of Yuzhong District. Like many local hot pot restaurants, the meal centres on a shared pot of simmering broth, into which diners cook meat, vegetables and other ingredients at the table. The rich chilli-and-peppercorn flavours associated with Chongqing hot pot make this a good option for visitors eager to explore the city's distinctive food culture beyond its major shopping streets. ¥50. (updated Oct 2026)
29.559255106.5719929Tao Popo Hot Pot (陶婆婆火锅·解放碑店), Shops 1–4, No. 4 Dajing Lane, near Linjiangmen, ☏ +8619923729440. 11:00–23:00. Tao Popo Hot Pot is located in the lanes near Jiefangbei and Linjiangmen, an area where restaurants and small businesses sit alongside the busy central streets. It serves Chongqing-style hot pot, in which diners cook their chosen ingredients in a shared pot of seasoned broth. The restaurant can be included as an option for travellers looking to try a local hot pot meal while exploring the older streets and commercial neighbourhoods around the city centre. ¥81. (updated Oct 2026)
29.556657106.54917410Dongting Hot Pot (洞亭火锅·防空洞店), No. 149 Zhongshan 3rd Road, ☏ +86 02363861085. 10:00–02:00 the following day. Dongting Hot Pot is notable for its unusual setting in a former air-raid shelter. Rather than dining in a conventional street-front restaurant, guests eat hot pot in an underground space that reflects one aspect of Chongqing's distinctive urban history. The restaurant serves familiar local favourites, including spicy hot pot broth, sliced meat and traditional ingredients such as tripe. The combination of a shelter-style setting and Chongqing's signature hot pot makes it an especially distinctive dining stop for visitors interested in both local food and the city's layered past. ¥87. (updated Oct 2026)
29.5572106.572121Semi underground entertainment centre (west of Jiefangbei War Memorial, at the same place as the CRT Jiaochangkou Station). (updated Jul 2016)
29.56195106.584381Yangtze River International Youth Hostel (瓦舍玺院国际青年旅舍), 80 Changbin Road (长江滨江路80号), ☏ +86 23 63104208 (English speaking). Possibly the best option for budget accommodation in Chongqing. Centrally located, exceptionally clean and has great and helpful staff. Offers a range of rooms. Also offers a range of budget tours. ¥30-180.
29.56437106.550942DLT Hotel (重庆大礼堂酒店), 173 Renmin Road (人民路173号) (behind the Great Hall of the People), ☏ +86 23 86527666. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Completely renovated in 2007. From about ¥320.
29.56365106.580593Sheng Ming Hotel (重庆圣名大酒店, formerly known as the Chung King Hotel 重庆饭店), 45-47-Xinhua Road (新华路45-47号) (Metro Lines 1 and 6, Xiaoshizi Station, Exits 2 and 3), ☏ +86 23 63916666, +86 23 63992700. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 14:00. Prices are not overly expensive, rooms are slightly on the small side but on the whole well decorated and furnished. Rooms come with pay-per-view and regular satellite TV. A couple of the channels are in English. Even better, room service will happily provide you with one of the best club sandwiches east of Britain. Somewhere in the hotel is a Western restaurant which will provide you with one of the biggest spaghetti bolognaise you have ever seen. The friendly staff in the lobby can provide you with currency exchange, luggage holding and travel tickets. From ¥279.
29.56378106.576244Somerset JieFangBei Chongqing (重庆盛捷解放碑服务公寓), 9F, Block B Hejing Building, No 108 Minzu Road (民族路108号重庆合景大厦B栋9楼), ☏ +86 23 8677-6888, fax: +86 23 8677-6999, enquiry.chongqing@the-ascott.com. Each of its studios to two-bedrooms apartments features separate living and dining areas, an ensuite bathroom, a kitchen, home entertainment system, scenic views and Wi-Fi access. Daily rates starts from ¥350.
29.560523106.5774685Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing, No. 151 Changjiang Binjiang Road, ☏ +86 23 6399 7888, enquiry.china@the-ascott.com. Overlooking the Yangtze River, the property offers studio, one, two and three bedroom serviced apartments. Each apartment is equipped with a home entertainment system and living areas. (updated Aug 2017)
29.55936106.573886Yudu Hotel (渝都酒店), 168 Ba Yi Road (八一路168号) (50 m south of Jiefangbei), ☏ +86 23 63828888. Has a rotating restaurant on top. ¥180 single, ¥280 double.
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