Outdoor Activities in Chongqing

  1. Simian Mountains

    Outdoors, Adventure, Observation Deck, Nature

    Adorned with lush trees with rich leaves that look like emeralds, wonderful waterfalls, clear lakes and a gorgeous 360° view, the Simian Mountains are a 5A tourist spot in Jiangjin. The site forms a transitive zone between the Sichuan Basin and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The Simian Mountains is a scenic blessing to its visitors with various attractions such as – The Wangxiangtai Wat...Read more
  2. Chongqing Peoples Square

    Outdoors, Landmark, Market, Square

    Nestled between the Chongqing People’s Assembly Hall and the Three Gorges Museum is this ever busy area known as the Chongqing People’s Square. Built in 1997, the square is sprawled across an area of 30 thousand square metres paved with granite and forms a prime location in downtown Chongqing. The square especially comes alive in the evening when the sun goes down and the city light...Read more
  3. Luohan Temple

    Religious Site, Temple, Outdoors, Historical Site

    Built about a thousand years ago during the Song Dynasty, the Luohan Temple also known as the Arhat Temple stands in sharp contrast to the high rise buildings surrounding it. Located in the Yuzhong district, the temple was renovated in 1752 but had to be rebuilt altogether in 1945 after the Second World War. Luohan or Arhat literally refers to a Buddhist who has attained Nirvana or freedom from...Read more
  4. Chaotianmen Square

    Outdoors, Square

    Built in 1998, the Chaotianmen Square is another prime location in Chongqing, one where you can appreciate the beauty of the two great rivers Yangtze and Jialing meeting each other. The ship shaped square covers an area of 80 thousand square metres and forms a major location for sightseeing and transportation. The Chaotianmen Gate was built during the early Ming Dynasty. The Chaotianmen square ...Read more
  5. Stilwell Museum

    Museum, Educational Site, Specialty Museum

    Located in the Yuzhong district near the Jialing River, this museum was formerly the residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell, an American army man who helped the Chinese in the war against Japan. The museum honours his memory today and relays another part of the story of World War. A bust of the great General greats you at the courtyard of the museum. At the Stilwell Museum one will find &ndash...Read more
  6. Meixin Foreigners Street

    Outdoors, Educational Site, Square

    Set close to the Yangtze River is this fun place for people’s amusement. The Meixin Foreigner’s Street is a theme park established in 2006 built by the manager of the Meixin Group. The place is full of special businesses, scenes of American and European flavours, snacks and people. The Meixin Foreigner’s Street spans over an area of 3.5 kilometres square. It has various attrac...Read more
  7. Chongqing Wuling Mountain Forest Park

    Outdoors, Forest, Park, Nature

    Chongqing’s natural beauty is beyond compare and a visit to Wuling Mountain Forest Park will prove just that. Located in the Fuling County, and spread over an area of 1633 hectares it is the ideal place to reconnect with nature. The Wuling Mountain Forest Park is green with verdant tress and a diverse variety of flora and fauna. Amongst the fir trees, bamboos and magnolias, at this forest...Read more
  8. Nanwenquan Park

    Outdoors, Park, River, Nature

    When the city air gets hard to breathe, escaping to the Nanwenwuan Park is the best idea. Located in the southern suburbs of Chongqing in the Ba’nan District are these sulphurous hot springs which can make life seem like a beautiful dream. The hot springs were discovered in the Ming dynasty. The Southern Hot Springs Park was constructed in 1927 and has been a great tourist attraction sinc...Read more
  9. Xinan University

    Outdoors, Landmark, Educational Site, Nature

    Spread across an area of 600 hectares, the Xinan University, also known as the Southwest University, is Chongqing’s largest and oldest university in existence. Originally established in 1906 during the reign of Qing Dynasty, it merged the Southwest China University and the Southwest Agricultural University into its present form in 2005. The campus of the university has become an important...Read more
  10. Chiang Kai-sheks Residence

    Outdoors, Educational Site

    Located in the Huangshan Mountains, this place is the former Residence of Chiang Kai-Shek, a Chinese political and military leader. The residence is yet another important landmark in the political history of Chongqing. Spread across an area of 1000 meter square, the property is set in the midst of beautiful gardens. At the Chiang Kai-Shek Residence one will find – Chongqing Historic Site...Read more
  11. Tieshanping Forest Park

    Outdoors, Forest, Park, Nature

    The beauty of nature can be easily realised at this Forest Park. The Tieshanping, with a height of 584 metres belongs to the Huaying Mountain Range. The temperate climate and an arresting beauty, the Tieshanping is absolutely stunning. In recent years, the forest park has been developed into a lovely tourist spot. Over an area of 6.84 square kilometres, visitors can engage in an array of activi...Read more
  12. Louqat Hill Park

    Outdoors, Park, Hill

    At 345 metres the Louqat Hill Park is the highest point in the city of Chongqing. Till the 1950 the Louqat Hill Park also known as the Pipashan Park was a private garden. Today the small, lovely garden has turned into an important landmark for sightseeing and interacting. The Pipashan got its name from a native folklore based in the Pipa village. According to the tale, a girl from the village w...Read more
  13. Pianyan Ancient Town

    Outdoors, Educational Site, Ancient Ruin, Town

    The Pianyan Ancient Town may seem old and broken today but it had its days of glory. With a history of 300 years, this town used to be an important business centre. Located in the Beibei district, the ancient town sits between the Huaying Mountains and the Heishuitan River. The village is simple and rustic, showcasing examples of ancient Chinese architecture and ways of life. The aura of this t...Read more
  14. Jinfo Mountain

    Outdoors, Observatory

    Identified as Marco Polo himself for its strange topography more than 700 years ago, the Jinfo Mountain or Jinfo Shan is located in the Dalou range in the upper reaches of the mighty Yangtze River. Jinfo Mountain is strikingly beautiful and seems like a live gallery of flora and fauna with dazzling azaleas, sub-tropical trees and mischievous monkeys. Also known as the Golden Buddha Mountain, th...Read more
  15. Song Qing Lings Residence

    Outdoors, Educational Site, Historical Site

    Wife of Sun Yat Sen, Father of the nation of China, Song Qing Ling also known as Soong Ching-Ling is considered as the mother of the nation. Her former residence, now a historic site is one of the most famous residences of Chongqing. The house dates back to the era of the Second World War. It bears a historic significance being the residence of Song Qing Ling who was also an important political...Read more