The city of Chongqing is located in the southwest of China and has about 32 million inhabitants. In terms of area, the city is comparable to the Republic of Austria. The city is located in the southeast of the Sichuan Basin, at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
The center of Chongqing is situated at the end of the Huaying Mountain range and is surrounded by water on three sides and mountains on four sides. Therefore, the city is also called the "Mountain City."
Chongqing has beautiful mountains, clear water, and a fascinating nightlife. Numerous attractions include relics from the Three Kingdoms, the fine stone sculptures in Dazu, and the magnificent Three Gorges of the Yangtze.
In Chongqing, tourists now enjoy a 72-hour visa-free transit stay if they can show an international onward flight. Further information can be found here: Visa
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is the largest airport in Chongqing and was the second most busy in China in 2022. In 2017 and 2018, it was internationally recognized as one of the best airports in the world and was further expanded with the newly opened Terminal 3B. Over the past decade, the airport has significantly increased its direct flights to many European hubs and serves as a hub for many Chinese airlines, including China Southern, China Express Airlines, and Chongqing Airlines.
Subway lines 3 and 10 connect the airport to the city center or Chongqingbei Railway Station in just 50 minutes. Additionally, with the opening of the new station in 2022, high-speed trains now also stop at the airport. There are also many bus lines in service.
