# Chongqing Tours - An independent travel guide to Chongqing, China covering attractions, day and private tours, night views, food tours, trains, Wulong, Dazu, weather, visas and getting around.

> This is an independent travel guide to Chongqing, China. It covers the city's sights, night views, food, day trips, transport, visa rules and tour comparisons. It is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://chongqing-tours.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: China, south-west region, Chongqing municipality.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy applies to nationals of 57 countries, entered through any of 65 designated ports in 24 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, with the stay capped at 10 days. Source: https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183412/content.html
- Transit travellers need an ordinary passport and an onward ticket with confirmed seat and departure date to a third country or region. Source: https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183412/content.html
- The NIA unilateral visa-free list (as of 17 February 2026) covers 35 countries in Europe, 2 in Oceania, 7 in Asia and 6 in the Americas, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Brazil and Canada. Source: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n794014/n1050181/n1050484/c1731154/content.html
- The UK government says UK nationals can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 December 2026. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china/entry-requirements
- All flights at Chongqing Jiangbei airport use Terminal 3 from 23 December 2025, and Line 10 links T2 and T3 while a free shuttle bus also runs between them. Source: https://www.cq.gov.cn/ywdt/jrcq/202512/t20251223_15262778.html
- Yangtze River Cableway hours are 7:30-22:30 from 1 March to 31 October and 7:30-21:30 from 1 November to the end of February, with 22:30 closing on national holidays. The fare is 30 yuan one way or 50 yuan return. Source: https://english.cq.gov.cn/specials/explore/PhotoPerfectSpots/202608/t20260810_15912630.html
- Three Natural Bridges tickets cost 70 yuan in peak season and 40 yuan off-season, and Furong Cave costs 80 yuan peak and 65 yuan off-season, per the Wulong 2026 A-grade list. Source: http://cqwl.gov.cn/bmjz_sites/bm/wlw/zwgk_98942/zfxxgkml/jczwgkzl/ggwhfwly/ggfw/ggwljgmd/202601/t20260104_15286062.html
- Dazu ticket prices are Baoding 115 yuan, Beishan 70 yuan, combined 140 yuan in peak season, and 100, 50 and 120 yuan off-season. Opening hours are 8:30-17:30 daily. Source: https://whlyw.cq.gov.cn/hdjl_221/xzzq/202601/t20260106_15295212.html
- Chongqing has a humid subtropical monsoon climate with an annual mean of 17.7 C, 1,136.5 mm of rain and only 1,156.4 hours of sunshine, one of the lowest in China. Source: https://www.cq.gov.cn/zjcq/sqgk/cqsq/202412/t20241231_14378522.html
- Chongqing covers 82,400 square kilometres in south-west China on the upper Yangtze, and at the end of 2023 had 31.9143 million permanent residents. Source: https://www.cq.gov.cn/zjcq/sqgk/cqsq/202412/t20241231_14378525.html
- Chongqing's emergency numbers are 110 police, 119 fire, 122 road traffic accidents and 120 medical rescue. Source: https://english.cq.gov.cn/services/EmergencyHelp/
- Since 30 July 2025 Rail Transit fares are by distance: 2 yuan for 0-4 km up to 9 yuan for 40-55 km, then +1 yuan per extra 20 km. Source: https://fzggw.cq.gov.cn/zwgk/zfxxgkml/zcwj/xzgfxwj/sfzggwxzgfxwj/202507/t20250725_14849290_wap.html

## Tours listed on this site
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- Classic Chongqing City Day Tour with the Yangtze Cableway (Pickup in Yuzhong District, operated by Chongqing Xinganxian International Travel) - from $61 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.7 from 159 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-day-tour/#tour-1 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-classic-full-day-tour-history-monorails-magic-t1248692/
- Chongqing 8D Mountain City Small-Group Day Tour (Hotel pickup in Yuzhong District, Jiangbei District or Yubei District, operated by Chongqing Xinganxian International Travel) - from $99 per person, 7-8 hours, rated 4.8 from 72 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-day-tour/#tour-2 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/Chongqing-8D-Mountain-City-Full-Day-Join-In-Tour/d24779-5625787P17
- Chongqing City Highlights Day Tour with an English Guide (Pickup in Yuzhong District, operated by Chongqing Feiyu International Travel) - from $45 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.9 from 10 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-day-tour/#tour-3 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-city-highlights-tour-with-english-speaking-guide-t1456090/
- Chongqing Cyber City Private Day Tour (Exit 1 of Linjiangmen metro station, or a hotel close to it, operated by Guoer Chen) - from $120 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.9 from 77 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/private-chongqing-tours/#tour-4 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-cyber-city-in-1-day-t1057759/
- Chongqing 8D Hidden Highlights Private Day Tour (Skymatz Travel) - from $114 per person, 9-10 hours, rated 4.9 from 16 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/private-chongqing-tours/#tour-5 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-8d-magic-hidden-gem-highlights-with-secret-view-t1239994/
- Premium Private Chongqing Highlights Tour (Door-to-door pickup, operated by Entourage China) - from $165 per person, 8-9 hours, rated 5.0 from 57 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/private-chongqing-tours/#tour-6 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/Chongqing-private-city-tour-Must-sees-All-in-One/d24779-481988P1
- Chongqing Night View Tour to Hidden Viewpoints (中国重庆市江北区朝天门重庆俊豪国际商业金融中心 邮政编码: 400025, operated by Chillax Tour) - from $99 per person, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 44 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-at-night/#tour-7 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-magic-night-view-and-secret-viewing-spots-tour-t1043379/
- Two Rivers Night Cruise with VIP Seats and Live Show (Chaotianmen Dock, HH7Q+8PJ, Chang Jiang Bin Jiang Lu, Yu Zhong Qu, Chongqing, 400013, operated by China Tours Direct) - from $58 per person, 50 minutes, rated 4.5 from 10 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-at-night/#tour-8 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-vip-two-rivers-night-cruise-with-live-show-t1329782/
- Yangtze Night Cruise and Illuminated Chongqing Private Tour (Hotel pickup in Chongqing, exact area not stated, operated by Unique Beijing Tours) - from $138 per person, 3-4 hours, rated 4.7 from 16 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-at-night/#tour-9 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/Chongqing-Yangtze-River-Cruise-and-Illuminated-Night-Tour/d24779-19099P666
- Chongqing 1949 Grand Theater Show Ticket (Chongqing·1949 Grand Theater, 54 Ciqikou Zhengjie Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, operated by TalkToMe) - from $43 per person, 75 minutes, rated 4.8 from 226 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-at-night/#tour-10 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-1949-grand-theater-immersive-show-ticket-t1155199/
- Chongqing Food Tour with Night Views (Linjiangmen Subway Station, Exit 2, street level (one option lists Exit 1), operated by Lost Plate) - from $63 per person, 3.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 7 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-food-tour/#tour-11 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/Chongqing-Local-Flavors-Night-Views-and-Mountain-City-Tour/d24779-7494P46
- Private Chongqing Food Tour and Night View (Entrance/exit 1 of Linjiangmen metro station (Line 2) near Jiefangbei (Monument of Liberation), central Chongqing, operated by Chillax Tour) - from $106.50 per person, 4 hours, rated 5.0 from 10 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-food-tour/#tour-12 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/Chongqing-Food-Tour-Old-Blocks-and-Magic-Night-Views/d24779-5582675P4
- Wulong Karst Small-Group Day Tour from Chongqing (Pickup in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, operated by Chongqing Xinganxian International Travel) - from $100 per person, 12 hours, rated 4.9 from 29 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-to-wulong/#tour-13 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-wulong-karst-join-in-day-tour-with-english-guide-t1244505/
- Wulong Three Natural Bridges with Longshui Gorge or Fairy Mountain (Hotel entrance pickup, tour ends at Jiefangbei in downtown Chongqing, operated by Chengdu Guangda International Travel) - from $122 per person, 13 hours, rated 4.7 from 115 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-to-wulong/#tour-14 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/tiansheng-three-bridges-longshui-gorgefairy-mountain-t1051353/
- Wulong National Park Private Day Tour from Chongqing (Legend Tour) - from $299 per group, 10-11 hours, rated 5.0 from 115 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-to-wulong/#tour-15 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/250-USD-Per-Group-Wulong-Private-Tour/d24779-111778P18
- Dazu Rock Carvings and Ciqikou Small-Group Tour (Pickup in Chongqing, Yuzhong District, operated by Chongqing Xinganxian International Travel) - from $148 per person, 7 hours-1 day, rated 4.5 from 8 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/dazu-rock-carvings/#tour-16 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/chongqing-l959/chongqing-dazu-rock-carvings-ciqikou-old-town-day-tour-t1216432/
- Dazu Rock Carvings Private Tour to Baoding and Beishan (Hotel pickup and drop off, operated by Legend Tour) - from $260 per group up to 3, 8-9 hours, rated 5.0 from 31 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/dazu-rock-carvings/#tour-17 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/Group-Priced-Private-Dazu-Rock-Carvings-Tour-Extention/d24779-111778P5
- 4-Day Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang (Happy China Tours) - from $1,200 per person, 4 days, 3 nights, rated 4.5 from 13 reviews on Viator. Page: https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/yangtze-river-cruise-from-chongqing/#tour-18 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Chongqing/3N4D-Yangtze-River-Cruise-from-Chongqing-to-Yichang-by-Century-Legend-Cruise/d24779-40944P216

## Guide pages
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chengdu-to-chongqing/ - Trains from Chengdu to Chongqing in 2027 run over 140 times a day, fastest 1h 2m. Check the classes and compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-at-night/ - Chongqing at night in 2027: Hongya Cave lights on around 7 pm, two-river cruises, the 1949 show and rooftop views. Compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-day-tour/ - Chongqing day tours in 2027 run 7 to 10 hours with free cancellation 24h ahead. See what each covers and compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-food-tour/ - Guided Chongqing food tours in 2027: 3.5 to 4 hours of hotpot, noodles and night views. See what you eat and compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-to-wulong/ - Wulong day tours from Chongqing in 2027: the fast train takes 38 minutes. See which tours carry the park ticket and compare.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/chongqing-weather/ - Chongqing weather in 2027: mild spring and autumn, hot humid summers, an annual mean of 17.7 C. Pick your season, then compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/dazu-rock-carvings/ - See the Dazu Rock Carvings in 2027: 50,000 statues, 165 km from Chongqing. Find out which tours include the ticket and compare.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/hongya-cave/ - Hongya Cave in 2027: free entry, 11 floors on a 75-meter cliff, lights on around 19:00. Metro Line 1 or 6 to Xiaoshizi, Exit 9. Check dates.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/how-many-days-in-chongqing/ - How many days in Chongqing in 2027: 3 is the minimum, 4 is ideal, 2 works at a fast pace. Check dates and compare tours for your trip.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/is-chongqing-safe/ - Is Chongqing safe in 2027? Yes. Violent crime against foreigners is very rare and nights stay busy and lit. Skip taxi touts and use DiDi.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/is-chongqing-worth-visiting/ - Is Chongqing worth visiting in 2027? Yes for night views, spicy food and steep cityscape, plan 2 to 4 days with 3 the sweet spot. Compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/private-chongqing-tours/ - Private Chongqing tours for 2027: 8 to 10 hours with your own guide and car. See what each covers and check dates.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/things-to-do-in-chongqing/ - See Hongya Cave, Liziba and the Yangtze Cableway in 2027, with light-up times and the best order for the day. Compare tours.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/where-to-stay-in-chongqing/ - Jiefangbei CBD is the best base in 2027: walkable to Hongya Cave and on metro lines 1, 2 and 6. Compare areas and check dates.
- https://chongqing-tours.com/guides/yangtze-river-cruise-from-chongqing/ - Chongqing to Yichang in 4 days and 3 nights for 2027, through the Three Gorges and the dam locks. See the route and check dates.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere
- "240-hour visa-free transit covers 54 or 55 countries and 60 ports." → The current NIA figure is 57 countries and 65 ports. Source: https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147413/c178106/content.html
- "Chongqing's unilateral visa-free page lists 47 eligible countries." → The NIA list dated 17 February 2026 shows 50 countries, which supersedes the older Chongqing figure. Source: https://english.cq.gov.cn/services/entryandexit/FacilitationPolicies/202606/t20260609_15739619.html

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