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Plan a free trip to ChongqingUpdated: 2026-10-18
Chongqing is a futuristic metropolis nestled on the banks of the Yangtze River, boasting a spectacular urban landscape of skyscrapers, illuminated bridges, and cable cars traversing the city. Visit to experience the charm of a vibrant mountain city, sample spicy Sichuan cuisine, and discover its rich history.
Things to do in Chongqing include Hongyadong, Jiefangbei (Liberation Monument), Ciqikou. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Jiefangbei, the Liberation Monument, is a 24-metre monument tower at the heart of Chongqing's central business district in Yuzhong District, set in a large pedestrian mall among skyscrapers. It was built in 1946-1947 to commemorate victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War and was later rededicated to the liberation of Chongqing in 1949.
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Ciqikou is a subdistrict situated in the Shapingba District of Chongqing Municipality, China. It was originally called Longyin Town and was also widely known as Little Chongqing.
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A unique subway station that passes through a residential building, a popular photo attraction.
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A large zoo famous for its collection of giant pandas, in addition to many other animals.
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A green hillside park with manicured gardens, a traditional tea house, and beautiful views of the city and rivers.
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An impressive architectural structure in traditional Chinese style, serving as a convention and event center.
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A modern museum showcasing the history, culture, and geography of the Three Gorges region and Chongqing.
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An ancient Buddhist temple with a rich history and impressive stone statues, offering a peaceful retreat.
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The Joseph Stilwell Residence, now the Stilwell Museum, is in Chongqing's Yuzhong District, in the former home and headquarters of General Joseph Stilwell. Stilwell held the post of Allied Chief of Staff for the China Theater in World War II.
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Shibati, also called Eighteen Stairs, is a historic district in the south of Yuzhong District in Chongqing, one of five traditional-style districts in the city. Stone steps about 400 metres long link the upper and lower parts of the old city, and the district was restored and reopened in 2021.
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Here is what 3 days in Chongqing look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Hongyadong, Jiefangbei (Liberation Monument), Ciqikou, Liziba Station, Chongqing Zoo, Eling Park and 9 more. Jiefangbei (Liberation Monument): Jiefangbei, the Liberation Monument, is a 24-metre monument tower at the heart of Chongqing's central business district in Yuzhong District, set in a large pedestrian mall among skyscrapers. It was built in 1946-1947 to commemorate victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War and was later rededicated to the liberation of Chongqing in 1949.
Day 1: Liziba Station, Chongqing Zoo, Ciqikou. Day 2: Nanshan Yikeshu Viewing Platform, Yangtze River Cableway, Luohan Temple, Jiefangbei (Liberation Monument). Day 3: Datang Plaza, Hongyadong, Shibati (18 Stairs).
Museums worth visiting in Chongqing: Three Gorges Museum (Yuzhong) and Joseph Stilwell Residence.
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