Things to do in Chongqing, China

As we hurtle into the last month of 2024, it seems like many are scurrying to get their work done in time to board a China-bound plane for the holidays. Just look to IG, which is plastered with pics of your friends and relatives’ trips to the largest country in East Asia, whether it’s hanging with the pandas in Chengdu or tackling the rides at Universal Studios Beijing.

If your FOMO’s already kicking in, then we’ve got just the destination for you. Chongqing’s probably one of the hottest spots in China right now, and is proving to be a potent tourist magnet with its Cyberpunk-ish architecture that plays around the city’s unique mountainous terrain. As some itinerary inspo for your upcoming visit to the 8D city, here are some things to do in Chongqing.

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How much are flights to Chongqing?

Chongqing is located in Southwestern China, and much like its other major cities like Shanghai and Beijing, getting there from the Little Red Dot isn’t too much of a hassle.

A couple of airlines have direct, 5-hour flights from Singapore’s Changi Airport to the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, such as Air China, Chongqing Airlines, and Singapore Airlines. Roundtrip flights from Singapore to Chongqing start from S$444, so the prices aren’t too exorbitant even if you’re planning a last-minute holiday.

1. Kuixinglou Square

Expansive plaza that’s actually 22 floors above ground level

Probably the spot which shot Chongqing to the top of everyone’s TikTok FYP earlier this year, Kuixinglou Square is undoubtedly one of the best locations that portrays the city’s peculiar topogra...