Don’t do this & must do it when you first come to Chongqing

Prepare in advance:

Don’t buy all kinds of tickets when you are about to leave

Start looking at air tickets/tickets, hotels, etc. at least one month in advance, and make reservations in advance

Do not sign up for a tour group to travel to the main city of Chongqing

Look for more guides to make your own arrangements Itinerary

Don’t go to attractions without planning them

Check in advance whether the attractions require tickets and their opening hours

Don’t wear high-heeled shoes to Chongqing< /p>

Wear flat shoes/sneakers to Chongqing

Do not apply for a physical bus card

Get the bus code from the "Travel" column on the Zib homepage

Don’t come to Chongqing without looking at the odds

Check and adjust your luggage and equipment before departure

Accommodation reservation:

Do not go to the roadside to pick up luggage Hotels for people

Book hotels/B&Bs in advance on regular platforms

Don’t just look at the hotel interior pictures on the platform

Look for hotel facilities, Take a look at the surrounding environment

Don’t just think that the hotel price is cheap

Consider transportation, environment, comfort, etc.

Don’t choose the hotel accommodation location arbitrarily< /p>

You should choose according to the location of the tourist attractions later

Don’t go to the hotel without bringing any daily necessities

Bring your own toothbrushes, face towels and other toiletries< /p>

Don’t just check in without checking

Check door locks, electrical appliances, windows, whether there are cameras, etc. on the first day of check-in

Traffic instructions :

Don’t just pick any stop to get off

Check in advance which one of the North Railway Station, West Railway Station and Shapingba Station is closer and has more convenient transportation between the hotel and the North Railway Station, West Railway Station or Shapingba Station

Don’t get off the plane/high-speed train and take a black car to the hotel

Take a taxi yourself, or take the airport bus, light rail, etc.

Do not rent a car to visit the main city scenic spots

You need to take the subway and take a taxi. The road conditions in the main city are complicated and there are morning and evening rush hours

Don’t follow the navigation completely

Confirm the starting point and end point after the navigation and make sure there are detours< /p>

Don’t ask for directions when you can’t find them

Look for roadside shops, young and middle-aged people to ask for directions, and look for people who can speak Mandarin

Attractions: < /p>

Don’t queue up at Xinhua Street to take the Yangtze River Cableway

Start at Shangxin Street where there are fewer people queuing up

Don’t go to Hongyadong during the day

Go to the Qiansimen Bridge to see the night view from 7 to 10 o'clock online

Don't get off at Eling No. 2 Factory and follow the navigation

Ask the people on the roadside You can find the road quickly

Don’t go to Ciqikou at noon or afternoon

Go early in the morning or at night to see fewer people

Don’t go to Guanyin Bridge There are no paper towels in Haochi Street

It is more convenient to carry toilet paper with you

Don’t go to museums and art galleries on Mondays

Avoid being closed on Mondays. And check the opening hours

Don’t go to remote internet celebrity check-in spots

Go to places directly accessible by subway or not far away by taxi

Food:

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Don’t eat small noodles in “high-end” restaurants

Look for old noodle restaurants on the roadside, especially in residential areas

Don’t underestimate Chongqing’s spicy food

Tell the boss to try to be less spicy and slightly spicy.

Be sure to prepare gastrointestinal medicine when eating spicy food

Don’t just eat hot pot in Chongqing

Try all kinds of Jianghu dishes, noodles and snacks in Chongqing

Don’t buy 10 yuan a bunch of sweet potato skins in scenic spots and commercial areas

Buy 3 yuan a bunch at roadside stalls at night The skewers are authentic

Don’t buy yogurt and fruit at unknown prices in scenic spots

Buy whole fruits at fruit shops or buy fruit in residential areas

Don’t Buy golden prunes and cat's eye ice cream

Go and eat Dragon Claws and drink a sour cow

Recommended:

Jun Zhiwei Cauldron: Chongqing for more than 20 years The old big pot brand has been featured in "A Bite of China". It tastes good and is cost-effective.

Mafangwan No. 66 Jianghu Cuisine: Many locals line up to eat it. The taste is very authentic and the environment is in the nostalgic style of the 1970s and 1980s. It is right next to the colorful lane of Mafangwan.

Gua Xixi Hot Pot: The same hot pot that Xiao Bei and Xiao Gongju had when they were hungry. You must try this place when visiting Guanyin Bridge and Jiujie.

Shancheng Twenty-two Sichuan Restaurant: A very romantic restaurant with many flowers in the store and a rooftop where you can eat in a tent.

Sister Li’s Cauldron: The cauldron served by Chongqing residents downstairs, hidden in a kaka in the alley near Jiefangbei.

There is a barbecue in Nanshan: it is very good to watch the night view and sunrise and sunset. The barbecue is excellent and the dishes are fresh. Remember to make a reservation in advance if you want to go.