Misty Chongqing river confluence, bridges and hillside city lights at blue hour

Chongqing guide

A city best taken slowly.

Useful routes and local notes for a first stay in the hills, bridges and river light of Chongqing.

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Four guides
for your first stay.

Four practical guides to routes, neighbourhoods, food and moving through Chongqing are now in preparation. Please check back soon.

Stone steps leading down through Chongqing toward the river at sunrise

01 · First visit

36 Hours in Chongqing

Starting from Nancy's Home, take 36 hours to meet a different Chongqing—found in river air, hillside paths and the spaces between the usual stops.

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Chaotianmen river confluence and layered hillside neighbourhoods at blue hour

02 · Where to stay

Where to Stay in Chongqing

A practical look at Chongqing's neighbourhoods and how to choose a convenient base for your stay.

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Steaming food stall in a steep Chongqing neighbourhood lane at dusk

03 · Food & neighbourhoods

Food & Neighbourhoods

A local guide to everyday flavours and the streets and neighbourhoods worth slowing down for.

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Monorail, layered roads and hillside stairs in misty Chongqing

04 · Moving through the city

Getting Around

A clear guide to Chongqing's rail lines, bridges, slopes and walking connections.

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