Chongqing Travel Tips

When to Go
Known as one of China’s “Three Furnaces” (along with Wuhan and Nanjing), Chongqing gets unbearably hot during the summer, especially July and August (up to 43.8℃). The surrounding mountains seem to just trap the city’s heat. Visiting during any other season is recommended.

If you like the mysterious ambience created by heavy mists, consider a spring or autumn visit. Also known as “FogCity” in addition to “Furnace”, Chongqing averages sixty-eight days a year of fog and mist, usually in spring or autumn.

Airport Information

Name of airport: ChongqingJiangbeiAirport
Distance to city: 30 km
Taxi fare: CNY 150, takes about 45 minutes

Time Zone

GMT: + 8
Difference from Hong Kong: + 0

Useful Telephone Number

Ambulance: 120
Emergencies: 110
Fire: 119
Tel No. Enquiry: 114
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Emergencies: 110
Fire: 119
Tel No. Enquiry: 114
Police: 110

Language

Official Languages: Mandarin
Language of Business and Administration: Mandarin and English

Climate :
Warm winter, hot summer, early spring and short autumn.

Average temperature:
The average annual average temperature is around 18℃. With an average winter low of is 6-8℃ c and average summer high of is 27-29℃. Frost and snow are extremely rare.