Useful experience of independent travel to Chongqing, China

1. Learn some characteristics of Chongqing (China)

Chongqing is a large city located in the southwest of China. It is surrounded by mountains and is located at the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, where it meets the Yangtze River and the Jiangling River, so the climate is quite mild and pleasant.

Thanks to favorable natural conditions, when traveling to Chongqing, China, you will feel the breath of wild, fresh nature blending wonderfully with the modern and dynamic city. Not only that, the beauty of culture - history, traditional cuisine is also what "holds" tourists to Chongqing.

Chongqing attracts tourists by the poetic natural beauty of the Yangtze River embracing the bustling city.

2. What is the best season to travel to Chongqing?

Chongqing has four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of about 18 degrees Celsius, cool weather, and fresh, pleasant air. Therefore, each season has its own interesting points, specifically:

Spring (March to May): Temperatures range from 11 to 26 degrees Celsius, the weather is mild, early mornings and late afternoons are a bit chilly, making it easy for you to take beautiful photos next to the brilliant fields of peach, apricot, plum, etc. flowers.
Summer (June to August): This is not a very suitable time for you to travel to Chongqing, China. Because at this time, the city temperature increases, the air is hot and the phenomenon of thick fog covers.
Autumn (from September to November) : According to Chongqing travel experience, autumn is the most ideal time to come here. This is the bustling orange harvest time along the Yangtze River, especially when the forests begin to change leaves with charming red, orange, and yellow colors.
Winter (December to February): At this time, the city's temperature drops to about 6 degrees Celsius, there is no snow, very suitable for you to travel. At this time, enjoy a hot pot of Chongqing hotpot with your family and friends and admire the romantic night scene of the city.

3. How to get to Chongqing city

Below are some ways to get to Chongqing that you can refer to for your trip.

3.1 How to get to Shanghai

Currently, Vietnamese airlines do not operate direct flights to Chongqing. Therefore, to travel to Chongqing conveniently and quickly, you should book Vietjet 's flight to Shanghai at a good price with many unexpected promotions. After landing at Shanghai International Airport, you can rest here for a day to admire the beauty of the Port City and move to Chongqing the next day.

Vietjet accompanies passengers on their journey to beautiful Chongqing.

3.2 How to get from Shanghai to Chongqing

You can choose one of the following means of transport to travel from Shanghai to Chongqing.

Airplane : This is a fast means of transportation chosen by many tourists. The flight time from Shanghai to Chongqing is about 3 hours and there are often discount programs.
High-speed train: Usually takes about 10 - 13 hours with a second-class seat costing about 558 CNY (About 1,900,000 VND).
Bus: If you want to save money, you can choose this means of transport. It is known that the travel time by long-distance bus to Chongqing is about more than 18 hours with a ticket price of about 418 CNY (About 1,435,000 VND).

3.3 How to get around Chongqing city

To be able to travel to tourist destinations in Chongqing conveniently, you can choose to travel by the following means:

Subway: In Chongqing, the subway system consists of 6 lines with fares calculated based on the distance you travel. So, follow the guide before taking this means of transport!
Bus: This is the most densely populated means of transport in Chongqing (500 routes) with an affordable price of about 2 CNY/trip (about 7,000 VND).
Taxi : This is a suitable means of transport for foreign tourists, because it can help you move conveniently without having to find your way. Taxi fare is about 10 CNY/first 3km (About 34,000 VND) and 2 CNY/next km (About 7,000 VND).

4. Famous tourist attractions in Chongqing

Let's find out some famous Chongqing tourist destinations that you should not miss:

4.1 Ciqikou Ancient Town

Ciqikou Ancient Town was built in 988 during the Song Dynasty of China. Through many ups and downs of history, this place still retains its ancient beauty and traditional architectural houses that arouse the curiosity of visitors. Walking along the streets of the ancient town, don't forget to stop by a tea shop and enjoy delicious street food.

Address: Sa Binh Ba, Chongqing, China.

Opening hours : All day.

Ticket price : Free, you only pay for food or shopping.

Ciqikou Ancient Town is a beautiful traditional town of Chongqing.

4.2 People's Liberation Monument

When traveling to Chongqing, don't forget to visit the 27.5m-high People's Liberation Monument located at the busiest intersection in Chongqing District. Here you can check in at the unique memorial and Jiefangbei Square while shopping "freely" at many famous brand stores.

Address: Jiefangbei Commercial Pedestrian Street, Yuzhong District, Chongqing.

Opening hours: All day.

Ticket price: Free.

4.3 Ronghui Hot Spring

The hot spring water source at Ronghui Hot Spring was discovered during the Ming Dynasty and is surrounded by a wild and poetic mountain forest landscape. Coming here, you will be able to relax in the warm hot water and visit the ancient Qing Dynasty architecture nearby.

Address: Ronghui Hot Spring resort, Chongqing, China.

Opening hours: All day for guests using the resort's services.

Ticket price: Room price includes hot spring bath service or bath service can be purchased separately.

4.4 Chaotianmen Bridge

This is a bridge located across the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, with modern architecture and a solid foundation. Chaotianmen Bridge is considered an engineering masterpiece and is the longest arch bridge in the world, becoming the pride of Chongqing people. When crossing this bridge, you will admire the majestic beauty of the river in China and enjoy the fresh air.

Address : Chaotianmen Bridge, Na'an, Chongqing, China.

Opening hours: All day.

Ticket price : Free.

Chaotianmen Bridge at night is full of brilliance, highlighting the unique architecture and creating a distinctive beauty for Chongqing city.

4.5 Three Gorges Mountain

Three Gorges Mountain is famous for the pristine and pure beauty of Chongqing's nature. This place not only has overlapping mountain ranges, but is also adorned by soft winding rivers at the foot of the hills. Especially in the early morning, Three Gorges Mountain is covered in a magical mist and drifting clouds, creating a beauty like a fairyland.

Address: Pinghu W Rd, Wushan Xian, Chongqing, China.

Opening hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm daily.

Ticket price: 250 CNY (about 860,000 VND).

5. What delicious food to eat in Chongqing (China)?

Besides the beautiful places, don't miss out on enjoying the following delicious dishes when traveling to Chongqing:

Kung Pao Chicken : This dish will fascinate you with its full range of flavors. With a simple preparation method of fried chicken cooked with secret Kung Pao sauce, it creates a harmonious salty, sweet, and spicy taste.
Suan La Fen Noodles : This is a famous street food in Chongqing with a characteristic flavor of the spicy taste of chili mixed with the sweetness of sweet potato noodles and the sour taste of vinegar.
Mapo Tofu: Known as a traditional dish on the daily dining table of Chongqing people. Mapo Tofu is made from soft tofu soaked in a special sauce made from chili oil, fermented soybeans, fermented black beans cooked with minced meat.
Dan Dan Noodles : A dish originating from street stalls, Dan Dan noodles have soft, chewy noodles mixed with a special chili oil satay sauce, a little sweet and sour taste of pickled vegetables and rich minced pork, making you remember it forever after just one bite.
Chuan Chuan Skewers Hotpot : A famous hotpot dish with the spicy taste of traditional hotpot broth served with skewers made from a variety of foods such as shrimp, meat, beef balls, fish balls, lotus root,

Chuan Chuan Spicy Hot Pot is an extremely attractive dish for those who love spicy dishes and strong flavors.

6. Where to stay in Chongqing safely and economically?

When traveling to Chongqing on your own, to save on accommodation costs and ensure safety, you can refer to some locations such as Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei Hotel, Glenview ITC Plaza Chongqing Hotel, Mont Mirage Hotel, 1314 City Scenic Hotel,... Room rates will range from 33 USD - 298 USD/room/night (about 800,000 - 7,000,000 VND) depending on the hotel and room type.

7. How much does it cost to travel to Chongqing, China?

The cost for a trip to Chongqing ranges from 19,500,000 VND/person with the items you can refer to in detail:

Visa fee : If you do not have a passport, you need to make a regular passport with a fee of 200,000 VND. Then go to the Chinese Embassy to make a visa with a fee of about 1,500,000 VND.
Cost of travel to Chongqing : Round-trip airfare from Vietnam - Shanghai by Vietjet is about 4,000,000 VND - 9,000,000 VND (varies by flight time and ticket class). Airfare/train/bus to Chongqing is about 2,000,000 VND/ticket.
Inner city travel cost : About 500,000 VND/person for 4 days 3 nights.
Accommodation cost : About 2,500,000 VND/room for 2 people (33 USD/room).
Food cost : About 2,500,000 VND/person (60 CNY/meal/person).
Tour cost : About 2,000,000 VND.
Additional expenses : For activities such as shopping, entertainment,... about 1,000,000 VND.

Above is all the experience of independent travel to Chongqing from tourist destinations to estimated costs that you should not miss. To have a convenient and economical trip, do not forget to book Vietjet's flight tickets to China at a good price and receive many attractive incentives. What are you waiting for without making a plan with your best friends to travel to beautiful Chongqing in the near future.

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