Chongqing, China Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

Beautiful Chongqing, China, lies in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and is waiting to make your vacation a once in a lifetime experience.  It has a population of 30.9 million residents that call this place home. This modern city engulfs a wealth of water reserves, dense forest and an abundance of flora and fauna. The climate here is appealing all year around and is waiting for you to experience the visit of a lifetime.

When you arrive in Chongqing and get settled at one of the many accommodations that are offered you can grab a bite to eat at one of their restaurants before you start out exploring this wonderful city. You can cruise on the Yangtze River and explore the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges. Here you will also see the most awesome project since the Great Wall of China, which is the world's largest dam. You can also see the Shennong Stream.

Another must see is the Dazu Rock Carvings, which was built in 650 in the Tang dynasty and continued to the Ming dynasty in 1368 to 1644. Among these rock carvings there are more than 5000 carvings and is a spectacular sight for anyone to view. Here you will also see Fishing Town, which is one of three ancient battlefields in China.

On the banks of the Jia Ling River, you will find the ancient village of Ci Qi Kou formerly known as Long Yin. You will not find the changes here that have taken place in other cities of China. This place holds onto its history and portrays what China was like in the past and is classed as a protected cultural site. Here you will find houses that date back to the Ming and Qing dynasty which are periods when many masterpieces of Chinese architecture were created. Visit their tea bars, artist studios and Embroidery workshops for a glimpse into China's past. Here you can meet the heart of China by chatting with the local people.