- The principle city of Sichuan, China's most populated province,
Chongqing is one of the country's oldest settlements. The city is located at the junction
of Yangtze River (Changjiang) and Jialing Jiang. Today's Chongqing is a busy and lively
commercial and cultural centre of the entire upper Yangtze regions, and provides a wealth
of attractions for visitors.
Airport Information
- Name of airport: Chongqing Jiang bei Airport
- Distance to city: 30 km
- Taxi fare: CNY 150, takes about 45 minutes
- Airport tax: CNY 90
Flying hours from Hong Kong on direct flights
- Flight
Schedules from/to Hong Kong
- 2 hours
Visa
- Home entry permit required for HK Chinese.
- Visa is required for foreigners.
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more details
Embassies and Consulates
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Customs
- Customs allowance
- Tobacco: 400 cigarettes
- Liquor: two 75cl bottles of alcoholic beverages
- Customs rules require an accounting of all valuables including
watches, jewellery, cameras and currency that you are taking in. A copy of this is
surrendered on departure and anything missing may well be treated as imported and duty
required accordingly. Therefore make sure you obtain a police report for any goods stolen
during your stay.
- Recorded video-tapes must be declared and may be viewed by the
Authorities on arrival.
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Currency
- Renminbi (RMB)
- Approximately RMB1 = HK$0.9297 = US$0.12 (updated 27 Aug 1997)
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Tax
- Airport Tax
- - International: RMB 90
- - Domestic: RMB 15
Time Zone
- GMT: + 8
- Difference from Hong Kong: + 0
Accomodation
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Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Tourist Attraction
- The Stone Carvings
built during late Tong Dynasty and scattered across 40 different places, comprises of more
than 500 stones in buddhas image or as stories of Buddha.
- Chaotianmen Dock modern river transport mingling with
traditional junks and sampans, illustrating the importance of modern Chongqing as an
industrial and transport centre.
- Chongqing's North Hot Springs Park
located next to the Jialing Jiang, major scenic areas include ancient view parks, stone
carvings park, fish viewing pool and lotus pool with lots of Ming and Qing architectural
designs.
- Chongqing's South Hot Springs Park
built during the Ming Dynasty and located at the south of Yangtze River. The most famous
ones are the "Lung Quan" (Dragon Spring), " Yu Quan" (Jade Spring) and
the "Wuhu Quan" (Five Lakes Spring).
- Chongqing Animal Park
comprises of different exhibition halls of more than 150 kinds of animal species including
pandas, goldfish, birds, water animals, buffalos, elephants, lions and tigers, camels and
monkeys.
- E-ling Park
located at E-ling Hill, the park was built in 1909, which was originally the home of Lee,
a rich businessman, also known as "courteous park", with special plant species
and a newly built tower "Lian Jiang Ting" providing the view of the entire city.
- Jialing Bridge - 150 metres long bridge completed in 1996
- People's Assembly Hall
architectural symbol of Chongqing built in 1951 and designed in the traditional
symmetrical and beautifully-proportioned style of Ming and Qing Dynasty palaces,
containing a 4000-seat auditorium.
- Pipa Shan (Loquat Hill)
Chongqing's highest point rises 208 metres, the tower "Hong Xing Ting" built on
the top of the hill, provides an excellent view of the city, the rivers and the surrouding
area.
- Red Crag Village
home of the former Premier Zhou Enlai and the wartime headquarters of the Chinese
Communist Party and the 8th Route Army.
- The Three Gorges
The Three Gorges along the Yangtze River include Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge
on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It extends from White King City in Fengjie,
Sichuan Province in the west to Nanjing Pass, Wuchang, in the east, with a total distance
of 189 km. Along the route are strange mountains and rivers, while its two ends link
Chongqing and Wuhan.
Major scenic spots include:
- Changbanpo
- Gezhouba Dam
- Shibao Stockade Village
- the Three Lesser Gorges
- the Twelve Wu Peaks
- White King City
- Zhangfei Temple
- Zhaojun Village
Tours and Activities
- Tours
from Hong Kong
- Sightseeing at Pipa Shan during evening time
Museums & Art Galleries
- Chongqing City Museum
Chongqing's local history from the ancient Kingdom of Ba to World War II and Chinese
Revolution.
Shopping Guide
- Chongqing Antiques Shop
- Chongqing E-ling Park Art Gallery
- Chongqing Factory with Imitations of Chinese Arts and Crafts
- Chongqing Overseas Tourist Arcade
- Chongqing Three Golden Gorges Art Gallery Services Company
- Eagles Department Store
- Parkson Department Store
- Qingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Arcade
- Swan Tourist Department Store
Weather
- Spring (Feb - Apr)
- Summer (May - Sept): 36 C
- Temperature
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- Precipitation
- Five Day City Forcast
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Language
- Official Languages: Mandarin
- Language of Business and Administration: Mandarin and English
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Electricity
- 220 volts, 50 cycles
Public Holidays
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Emergency and Useful Tel. No.
- S.O.S. Worldwide Alarm Centres: Please click
here
- Ambulance: 120
- Emergencies: 110
- Fire: 119
- Tel No. Enquiry: 114
- Police: 110
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