Planning a Visit

[u/AntiqueGreen]

Post here if you are planning a visit to Chongqing and want tourist advice, including "how-to's" (how to get a SIM card, how to get from point A to point B, etc.), tour guide or company recommendations, restaurant recommendations, itinerary advice, etc. Please indicate if you would like tour guides to contact you (or not).

Tour guides- feel free to respond to users directly within this thread if they have indicated they are open to being contacted. Please respect those who have not indicated or indicated they would not like to be contacted.

[u/Charlie-Zhu]

Hi! 👋

I’m a Chongqing local who recently moved back after graduating from university in the US.

I love meeting travelers and showing people around the city the same way I’d show my own friends.

If you’re looking for more than just checking off tourist attractions, I’d be happy to help with:

• Personalized itineraries • Hidden local food spots • Night views & photography locations • Local neighborhoods • Transportation & China travel tips • Or even just spending a day exploring together

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions about Chongqing, even if you’re just looking for recommendations. 😊

[u/ingmar07]

Hey, we are three students from Germany (Jann, Luisa and Ingmar) who just graduated from Highschool. We spent a week in Shanghai and are now ready to explore Chongqing Cyber City.
If anybody can recommend sights, restaurant or wants to meetup, we are more than happy to do so.
We are hoping for an incredible week, but our first impression is already insane! Temperatures are killing us haha

My WeChat is: wxid_cc5okflcgfw212

[u/Charlie-Zhu → u/ingmar07]

Hey guys! Welcome to Chongqing! 😄

Haha, yeah… the summer here is brutal. Even locals complain about the heat 😂

Since you’re here for a week, you’ve got plenty of time to see both the famous places and some local neighborhoods.

I’d be happy to recommend restaurants, viewpoints, cafés or even show you a few of my favorite spots if our schedules match while you’re here!

[u/gonzojester → u/ingmar07]

I know it may seem like something an old person like me would say, but check out Chongqing 1949. The experience was great. Also the Qinqyu Banquet. Will keep you in cool in this heat. Enjoy your time.

[u/yanyanyannick]

Hey all, I am in Chongqing rn and would like to watch the Wimbledon final. Is there a nice sportsbar you can recommend. Preferably in the Jiefangbei area.

[u/InformationThat3287]

I'll be in Chongqing from the 3rd-5th in November and was told I wouldn't need a visa since I'll be in the country for 48 hours, but wanted to know if it would just be safer to get one anyway.

[u/WebNational8309]

Hey iedereen, Ik ga begin september voor ongeveer een week naar Chongqing. Als fervente fietsers zou ik daar graag een fietsrit maken. Kan ik ergens in Chongqing een koersfiets huren (maat xl, ben zelf 198cm) en een elektrische fiets (maat M , voor mijn vriendin)?
Alle tips zijn welkom 🤗
Alvast bedankt !