What to do and see in Chongqing, Chongqing Region: The Best Free Things to do

May 22, 2021 Layne Dawes

Chongqing ([ʈʂʰʊ̌ŋ.tɕʰîŋ] ( listen)), formerly romanized as Chungking, is a major city in southwest China. Administratively, it is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin), and the only such municipality in China located far away from the coast.
Restaurants in Chongqing

1. Ciqikou (Porcelain Port)

14 km W of Chongqing, Chongqing 400030 China
Excellent
29%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,089 reviews

Ciqikou (Porcelain Port)

Reviewed By 281KevinC - Bangkok, Thailand

Ciqikou is an old town which has now turned into a tourist spot. The street is full of shops lining at both sides selling all sorts of things from handicraft, souvenir, food to ear cleaning service. You can actually spend a whole day here if you are looking for things to shop. Just stop at each shop and savor the goodies sample, drink tea at some tea houses, pamper your ear by allowing the expert to clean it for you. Highly recommended for shoppers alike.

2. Chongqing People's Square

Chongqing People's Square,Xuatian Bay, Renmin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400015 China
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 149 reviews

Chongqing People's Square

Reviewed By jamesk699 - Chongqing, China

This area is actually beautiful in its own way. You have the museum on the one side and the Assembly hall on the other side and all the while you are surrounded by wonderful people trying to relax and soak up some culture which you do not see often in China.

3. Chongqing Chaotianmen

Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River, Chongqing 400000 China
Excellent
27%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 231 reviews

Chongqing Chaotianmen

Reviewed By y0urdi - Surfers Paradise, Australia

Where the Jiling and Yangzi rivers meet, one a brown colour and the other green. Also the area where all the river cruises leave from. Can see the concert hall across the river. Of a night is also good to see all the lights CQ is known for.

4. Hechuan Laitan Ancient Town

28 kilometers Northeast , Hechuan County, Chongqing 401520 China
Excellent
35%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 23 reviews

Hechuan Laitan Ancient Town

5. Hongya Cave

Junction of Changbai Road, Yangtze River and Jialing River, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400000 China
Excellent
36%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 796 reviews

Hongya Cave

Reviewed By deanosaur89 - Edmonton, Canada

We hit this attraction during National Week at night so it was very busy. You are surrounded by restaurants, souvenir shops, food stalls and some of the most picturesque views in the city. We thought the crowds were a bit much at the beginning but found some areas were quite secluded and quiet. It is a steep area so bring good shows so you can walk up/down.

6. Jiefangbei Square

Junction of Mingzu Road, Mingquan Road and Zourong Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400000 China
Excellent
33%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 400 reviews

Jiefangbei Square

Reviewed By deanosaur89 - Edmonton, Canada

We thought this would be a quick in and out trip but we spent a lot more time than we had planned to. There are some really nice malls, bookstores and museums in the area. We stocked up on snacks at the Ole supermarket, visited the Chongqing Art Museum for free and got lots of pictures of the interesting architecture.

7. Chongqing Zhongshan Ancient Town

South of Jiangjin District, Jiangjin District, Chongqing 402260 China
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 36 reviews

Chongqing Zhongshan Ancient Town

8. Jiefang Monument

No.177 Minzu Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400010 China
Excellent
27%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 339 reviews

Jiefang Monument

Reviewed By Kchen900

If you can handle spicy food, there are tons of stalls in this area. They have a lot of authentic Chongqing/Sichuan cuisine that you can try for very cheap. Most things are $2-4 each and sharable. Just go to the stalls with people lining up, and you won't go wrong. The only thing is, most things are spicy, so if you can't handle spicy food, I would not recommend it.

9. Three Gorges Museum

No.236 Renmin Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing 400015 China http://www.3gmuseum.cn
Excellent
38%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 483 reviews

Three Gorges Museum

Reviewed By CallanDW - Hong Kong, China

Our kindergarten took a trip to the museum and I went along to chaperone. Very glad I did as the museum was wonderful. Covering prehistoric paleontology, ancient Chinese history, the Sino-Japan war as well as other great parts of Chinese history, this museum is a must for all visitors to Chongqing.

Jiefangbei guotai arts centre,Cathay Arts Centre, Chongqing China
Excellent
18%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
41%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 17 reviews

Chongqing Art Gallery (Jiefangbei Guotai Arts Centre)

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