Chongqing Attractions
Chongqing Attractions include a list of top things to do and must-see attractions in Chongqing. Known as a mountain city, Chongqing attracts tourists from home and abroad with its cultural heritage and tourist attractions. Chongqing is featuring mountains, water, forest, springs, waterfalls, gorges, caves and other natural landscapes, owning a total of 300 natural and cultural attractions, including a world cultural heritage and 2 world natural heritages. In addition, Chongqing has many interesting and featured attractions, including the Yangtze river three gorges, geologic wonders, city landmarks, parks, grottoes and museums.
Top Attractions in Chongqing
Just like Chongqing hotpot with its unique ingredients and diverse dishes, Chongqing is a city with a unique and rich temperament, standing in southwest China. You can't miss these places when you come to Chongqing. As follows:
- Hongya Cave
- Dazu Rock Carvings
- E'ling Park(Goose Neck Park)
- Three Gorges Museum
- Three Gorges of the Yangtze
- Wulong Karst Landscape
- Chongqing Zoo
- Ciqikou Ancient Town
- Yangtze River Cableway
- Jiefangbei CBD
- Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
- Night View of Chongqing Mountain City
Ancient Towns in Chongqing
Chongqing is a famous historical and cultural city in China, is the origin of red rock spirit and the birthplace of Bayu culture. In the history of more than 3,000 years, it was the capital for three times. Chongqing was the provisional capital of the national government during the Anti-Japanese War. Due to the long history, there are many ancient towns in Chongqing.
- Pianyan Ancient Town
- Dongxi Ancient Town
- Changshou Ancient Town
- Lukong Ancient Town
- Longtan Ancient Town
- Tanghe Ancient Town
- Songgai Ancient Town
- Xituo Old Town
- Youzhou Ancient Town
- Baisha Ancient Town
- Zouma Ancient Town
- Zhongshan Ancient Town
- Huashi Ancient Town
- Longxing Ancient Town
- Gongtan Ancient Town
- Zhuoshui Ancient Town
- Hong’an Ancient Town
- Anju Ancient Town
- Wanling Ancient Town
- Fengsheng Ancient Town
- Laitan Ancient Town
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Mosques, Temples and Churches in Chongqing
There are five major religions in Chongqing, namely, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Christianity. By the end of 2015, Chongqing had 548 places for religious activities and one religious school (Chongqing Buddhist College). There are 33 places for Taoist activities, 8 mosques for Islam, 66 Catholic churches for Catholicism and 162 places for Christian activities.
- Chongqing Mosque
- Shimen Dafo Temple
- Ciyun Temple
- Tongnan Great Buddha Temple
- Huayan Temple
- Shuanggui Temple
- ZhangFei Temple
- Great Buddha Temple
- Shuanggui Temple
- Fuyin Church
- St Joseph’s Cathedral Chongqing
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Museums in Chongqing
As a city with profound historical background, the number of museums in Chongqing is beyond your imagination. A museum can let us know what happened in past. Every place has its own history, and museums record the historical changes. If you are interested in the history of Chongqing, the museums will be a good choice for you.
- Bayu Folk Custom Museum
- Stilwell Museum
- Chongqing Municipal Museum
- Shilian Museum
- Museum of Natural History
- Chongqing 3D Magic Art Museum
- Science and Technology Museum
- Baiheliang Underwater Museum
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Parks, Gardens and Zoos in Chongqing
- Liangfengya Forest Park
- Baby Panda Family Park
- Nanmuyuan Forest Park
- Shuanggui Hill Forest Park
- Olympic Sports Park
- Lixiang Lake Wetland Park
- Jiandaoshan Forest Park
- Coral Park
- Shuangqiao Park
- Chaohua Culture Park
- Maoyunshan Forest Park
- Bawenhua Park
- Chinese Virtue Park
- Shimen Park in Chongqing
- Shizishan Sports Park
- Hongchiba National Forest Park
- Jiangbeizui Central Park
- Haishi Park
- Panlonghu Park
- Tianhu Park
- Haitang Yanyu Park
- Linfeng Mountain Country Park
- Yihuali Park
- Wuling Mountain Forest Park
- Huangshui National Forest Park
- Aipingshan Park
- Tangcheng Park
- Dadukou Park
- Tongyuan Gate Park
- Longtousi Park
- Taibaiyan Park
- Xiuhu Park
- Tianshengcheng Park
- Hong’ensi Forest Park
- Lehe Ledu Water Park
- Damu Forest Garden
- Pipa Mountain Park
- Xishan Park
- Caiyunhu City Wetland Park
- Geleshan National Forest Park
- Liziba Park
- Flower Garden
- Shengdengshan Forest Park
- Mushroom Kingdom Park
- Jialing Park
- Tieshanping Forest Park
- Wuzhou Park
- Chongqing Wildlife World
- The Caribbean Water Park
- Hanhai Polar Ocean Park
- Nanshan Botanical Garden
- Longgang National Geopark
- Huaxia Peony Garden
- Guanyintang Wetland Park
- Chashan Zhuhai Forest Park
- Shanwangping Ecological Park
- Longgang Geological Park
- Tiankeng Land Slot Geological Park
Caves in Chongqing
- Pilu Cave
- Xueyu Cave Scenic Area
- Yanjinggou Dragon Cave
- Laolong Cave
- Zhangguang Karst Cave
- Xueyu Cave
- Laojun Cave
- Furong Cave
- South China Karst
Mountains and Rivers in Chongqing
- Yuquan River
- Qian River
- Ayi River
- Goddess (Shennv) Stream
- Tiefeng Mountain
- Laoying Mountain
- Longduo Mountain
- Heishi Mountain
- Wuling Mountain
- Huangguashan Mountain
- Goddess (Shennv) Peak
- Puti Mountain
- Jinyun Mountain
- Simian Mountain
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Gorges and Valleys in Chongqing
- Fengxiang Gorge
- Bawu Gorge
- Xiangmahe Canyon Drift
- Small Three Gorges of Jialing
- Little Three Gorges
- Qutang Gorge of Yangtze River
- Wu Gorge of Yangtze River
- Letian Flower Valley
- Wuling Mountain Great Rift Valley
- Black Mountain Valley
- Damu Flowers Valley
Lakes in Chongqing
- Shengtian Lake
- Chongqing South Lake
- Qinglong Lake
- Chongqing Small South Sea
- Weixing Lake
- Changshou Lake
- Hanfeng Lake
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Historical and Cultural Sites in Chongqing
- Communist Party Delegation Site
- General Zhang Zizhong Mausoleum
- Former Residence of Kong Xiangxi
- Former Residence of Zhao Shiyan
- Former Residence of Chen Duxiu
- Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling
- Former Residence of Laoshe
- Former Residence of Daili
- Wenfeng Tower in Chongqing
- Daning River Ancient Plank Road Relic Site
- The old site of the French Marine Barracks
- Former Residence of Liubocheng
- Qiushaoyun Martyr Memorial Hall
- Chiang Kai-shek’s Residence in Chongqing
- Chongqing War Museum Site
- Chongqing Bombing Massacre Site
- Beishan Stone Carving in Chongqing
- Geleshan Martyrs Cemetery
- Hongyan Revolutionary Memorial Hall
- Zhougong Mansion in Yuzhong District
- Huguang Guild Hall
- Bai Mansion in Shapingba District
- People’s Liberation Monument (Jiefangbei)
- Chiyou Jiuli City in Pengshui County
- White Emperor City in Fengjie County
- Baguo Ancient City Gate
Streets in Chongqing
- Ping'an Pedestrian Street
- LuanHou Street
- Yubei Pedestrian Street
- Yangjiaping Walking Street
- Bayuming Snack Street
- Zhongshan 4th Road
- Nanbin Road
- Xiahao Old Street
- Wenfeng Old Street
- The Graffiti Street
- The Foreigner Street
- Hongyadong Commercial Street
- Guanyinqiao Walking Street
- Baiyefang Old Street
- Nanping Pedestrian Street
Best Places for Holiday
- Dingshanhu Scenic Area
- Xiaoxi Scenic Area
- Liyindong Sceneic Area
- Longmenzhen International Tourism Resort
- Baitianchi Ski Resort
- Dianjiang Peony Ecological Tourism Zone
- Mowei Mountain Scenic Area
- Huayan Scenic Resort
- Tongjing Scenic Area
- Nantianhu Scenic Area
- Shennv Lake Scenic Area
- Tiankeng Zhaizi Scenic Area
- Nanshan Scenic Area
- Xiaozha Sky Hole Scenic Area
- Baoding Mountain Scenic Area
- Tianci Hot Spring Resort
- Longshui Lake Tourist Resort
- Dafengbao Scenic Area
- Nanquan Park Hot Spring Club
- Jinfo Mountain North Slope Scenic Area
- Bolian Resorts & SPA
- Tongjing Hot Spring Resort
- Kanggu Scenic Area
- Taohuayuan Scenic Area
- Gujianshan Mountain Scenic Area
- Jindao Gorge Scenic Area
- Shenlongxia Scenic Area
Other Attractions in Chongqing
- Overseas Chinese Contemporary Art Gallery
- Chongqing Art Gallery
- Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Galley
- Wujiang Gallery in Youyang County
- Yangtze River Bridge in Fengdu County
- Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge
- Qiansimen Jialing River Bridge
- Shi Guangnan Grand Theatre
- Chongqing Grand Theater
- Guoxuanchang Sculpture Gallery
- Motan Waterfall in Chongqing
- Wanzhou Grand Waterfall in Chongqing
- No.3 Bridge of Wujiang River
- Colorful Xiangyun Happy Farm
- Yu’ao Bridge of Jialingjiang River
- Kuimen Bridge in Fengjie County
- Caiyuanba Changjiang Bridge
- 720 Degrees Through The World Theme Park
- Taohuayuan Scenic Spot
- Chongqing Qianye Grassland Scenic Spot
- Zhou Jun Ji Hotpot Food Industry Park
- China Democratic Parties History Exhibition Hall
- Nie Rongzhen Exhibition Hall
- Nan Hot Spring Cableway
- Shuangjiang Town in Chongqing
- The Three Gorges Ladder City
- Fairy Mountain Town in Chongqing
- Kui Gate of the Qutang Gorge
- Tianfu Official Station in Chongqing
- Liangjiang Happiness Square in Chongqing
- Hongyancun Village in Chongqing
- Bayu Folk Culture Village in Chongqing
- Phoenix Flower Field in Chongqing
- Minnan Chongkan Rapeseed Field
- Chongqing International Circus City
- Magic Dream Aquarium in Chongqing
- 816 Nuclear Plant in Chongqing
- Tea Mountain and Bamboo Forest
- Meixin Wine Town in Fuling District
- Liantian Walkway in Fengdu County
- Chongqing Crocodile Breeding Center
- Museum of Korean Provisional Government Site
- The Sky Corridor in Qianjiang District
- Chongqing Happy Magic Water Cube
- Jihuayuan Extreme Sports Center
- Three Gorges Plaza in Chongqing
- Huangqimen Multicolored Dream Garden
- Creative Industry Park in Yuzhong District
- Longlin Stone Sea in Wansheng District
- Wulingshan Grand Rift in Fuling District
- The Crown Escalator in Yuzhong District
- Shengming Universal City in Yubei District
- Liangjiang International Film City
- Hua Sheng Yuan Dream Castle
- Longli Shihai Scenic Spot
- The Great Hall of the People in Chongqing
- Mountain Town Trail in Yuzhong District
- Nanshan Tree Viewing Platform in Nan’an
- Chaotianmen Square in Chongqing
- Chongqing Happy Valley
- Tiansheng Three Bridges
- Qianye Grassland in Shizhu County
- Shibaozhai in Zhongxian County
- Fengdu Ghost City in Chongqing
- Wansheng Stone Forest in Chongqing
- Chongqing Garden Expo Park
- Jingang Monument in Chongqing
- Jinyuan Fangte Science Fiction Park
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