Two of these are hotels I stayed in. In this city, the room is half the experience.
Where to stay in Chongqing
Stay in the centre, around Jiefangbei, Hongyadong and Raffles City. That's where the night views are, and you can walk to most of the places worth seeing.
The hotels I'd pick
What to check before you book
- Ask for a high floor that faces the river or the skyline. Here, the view is the whole point.
- Look at recent guest photos taken from the window, not only the hotel's own pictures.
- Bring good shoes. It's stairs and hills everywhere.
How long to stay
I'd give it four nights. Chongqing is at its best after dark, and there's a lot to see. Here's what I'd do.
Getting there
From Chengdu, it's about an hour by high-speed train. Here's how.
Quick answers
What is the best area to stay in Chongqing?
The centre, around Jiefangbei, Hongyadong and Raffles City. You can walk to the night views from there.
How many nights do you need in Chongqing?
Four if you can. It's a big city and it's best at night.
Is Chongqing worth visiting?
Yes. It's the incredible cyberpunk city, skyscrapers stacked on the hills and neon everywhere at night. It's also a bit chaotic, so it's not the most chill stop.