Culinary Adventures
Chóngqìng is a culinary paradise. Delve into a world of weird and wonderful ingredients and flavours with specialties such as the trademark Chóngqìng hotpot, mayuan, liang mian and chao shou.
Chóngqìng will take you on an unforgettable journey through peculiar grottoes and breathtaking gorges, to porcelain villages that have outlived the Ming Dynasty and the heaving central metropolis. Home to an urban population of over 18 million, Chóngqìng is one of China’s emerging megacities. Attractions include the Dazu Rock Carvings, Chóngqìng Amusement Park and Fengdu Ghost City.
Lose yourself in a whirlwind of contemporary urban swag and the ancient allure of the Ba Kingdom with cheap flights to Chóngqìng. Chóngqìng is home to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), which is a 35-minute drive to the city centre.
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Chóngqìng is a culinary paradise. Delve into a world of weird and wonderful ingredients and flavours with specialties such as the trademark Chóngqìng hotpot, mayuan, liang mian and chao shou.
With a history that spans millennia and powerful dynasties, traces of ancient times can be found in the architecture of Tushan Temple and along the streets of Ciqikou Ancient Town.
Wander along natural bridges and shimmering underground streams between the gargantuan gorges and caves of Wulong Karst. Or experience absolute tranquillity amongst bamboo groves and bonsai gardens in Eling Park.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | China |
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Currency | Chinese Yuan |
Language | Mandarin |
Hub Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International (CKG) |
Airline | China Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT +8 |
Travel Adaptor | Standard type A, C & I |
Chóngqìng experiences a subtropical monsoon climate. Chóngqìng earned its status as one of the ‘Three Furnaces’ because of sweltering weather that grips the city in summer (mid-May to September). Humidity is stifling and temperatures can reach highs of 42 degrees Celsius, while rainfall frequently soaks the city streets. Winter (December to February) is mild, with temperatures reaching highs of 11 degrees Celsius and lows of 6 degrees Celsius. Occasional flurries of snow descend during winter. Autumn (October to November) in Chóngqìng is pleasant and cool, with average highs of 22 degrees Celsius and average lows of 16 degrees Celsius. The autumn months experience moderate rainfall. Spring (March to May) is considered the best time to visit Chóngqìng. The city becomes a colourful quilt of magnolia, plum, cherry, peach and begonia blossoms, while temperatures reach average highs of 22 degrees Celsius and average lows of 15 degrees Celsius.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | 5.6°C | 6.9°C | 10.9°C | 15.1°C | 19°C | 21.5°C | 24.5°C | 24.5°C | 20.4°C | 16.2°C | 11.5°C | 7.2°C |
High °C | 9.5°C | 11.6°C | 16.8°C | 22.2°C | 25.9°C | 28.1°C | 32.2°C | 32.8°C | 26.5°C | 21.3°C | 15.7°C | 10°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 20 | 21 | 37 | 102 | 159 | 166 | 171 | 138 | 149 | 96 | 53 | 26 |
The city of Chóngqìng is a unique Chinese metropolis. Bustling streets fuse contemporary urban façades and gleaming futuristic skyscrapers together with traditional hillside villages and sacred temples. Chóngqìng has outlived the Zhou, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties.
Ancient history, alluring art, scintillating cultures, delectable culinary experiences and beautiful natural landscapes coalesce on the banks of the Yangtze River.
Journey to the city in spring and delight in the bright pink hues of cherry blossoms, or slip into steaming Ronghui hot springs for a little relaxation. Visit Fengdu Ghost City and the iconic Dazu Rock carvings for a taste of ancient history, or witness the city blaze to life with lanterns during the Lantern Festival in March.
Experience the trademark razzle-dazzle of China without the frenetic hustle and bustle of other major Asian cities. Chóngqìng is a seamless fusion of history, culture and cuisine.
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