Chongqing, or previously known as Chungking, is one of the major cities located in southwest China. Chongqing is located at the transitional zone between the Tibetan Plateau and the plain on the center and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is also located in the sub-tropical climate zone frequently swept by moist monsoons. Chongqing was a metropolis during the Republic of China (ROC) administration. This city was listed as one of the world's top 4 anti-fascist command centres along with Moscow, Washington, and London. Chongqing is the most populated Chinese municipality and the central direct-controlled municipality in China that contains 26 districts, eight counties, and four autonomous counties according to the 2010 census. Chongqing has a remarkable culture and history. Being one of China's National Central Cities, it assists as the economic centre of the upstream Yangtze basin. It is a leading manufacturing and transportation hub. Chongqing is being described as one of China's "13 emerging megalopolises" by Economist Intelligence Unit on July 2012 report.

Airport in Chongqing

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

The airport is situated in the Yubei District of Chongqing, the People's Republic of China and 19 kilometres north of the city centre of Chongqing. Jiangbei airport is also a 72-hour transit visa-free airport for foreigners from many countries. Airports Council International has awarded the airport top one "Best Airport in the 25–40 Million Passenger Size" category. The airport is operating three terminals which are the Terminal 2 serving domestic flights and Terminal 3A other domestic flights and all international flights while Terminal 1 is now closed. Jiangbei Airport has also been awarded top 8 busiest airports by traffic movements and top 10 busiest airports by cargo traffic in China in the year 2016. The airport's ground public transportation is developing very fast with highways as a transportation hub and airport bus (Airport Express). The airport also provides Chongqing Rail Transit Line 3 that operated from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport's Terminal 2 station through the city center via Lianglukou station and onto its final stop, Yudong, covering a distance of 60 kilometres and it takes around 50 minutes to get to the city center (Lianglukou). There are many flights available to book from Changi Airport, Singapore to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport that can be booked which is from Xiamen Air, Malaysia Airlines, Air China, Thai Airways, and Cathay.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Chongqing?

Spring in Chongqing starts from March until May is a suitable time to travel. Early March is still in a late winter season and most of the days are cold and foggy. The cold air will easily to give you cold so be take caution about the wet and frozen air there. Travellers are recommended to carry some thick clothes because early spring is still cold enough. Next, Summer start from Jun until August, which is, in general, will be hot and humid. During these seasons Chongqing is wettest in China due to the location is in the mountainous area. Summer is a peak season to have Yangtze River Cruise. Next, Autumn seasons start from September to November and it is not as cool as some parts of China. It is suitable to visit Ciqikou Ancient Town. Lastly, the Winter seasons starts from December to February. It is very cold and frozen since it is a city located near the Yangtze River. Travellers are recommended to wear Winter thick coats such as a down jacket and woolen sweater.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Chongqing?

Fengdu Ghost City – It is a large complex of shrines, temples and monasteries dedicated to the afterlife situated on the Ming mountain in Fengdu County, Chongqing. Fengdu Ghost City situated about 170 kilometres downstream from Chongqing on the north bank of the Yangtze River. The town consists of buildings, structures, dioramas, and statues related to Diyu and Naraka, concepts from Chinese mythology and Buddhism that signify the underworld or hell. It is exhibited to look like Youdu, which is the capital of Diyu.

Three Natural Bridges – These are a series of natural limestone bridges located in Xiannüshan Town, Wulong District, Chongqing. It situated in between the Wulong Karst National Geology Park and part of the South China Karst-Wulong Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bridges are all named after dragons for each of three bridges.

Dazu Rock Carvings – It is famous by the sculptures and carvings of series Chinese religious that located in Dazu District, Chongqing, China. The carvings are from 7th century AD, showing and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs. Some of it is in rock-cut cave shrines, in the usual Chinese Buddhist style. Dazu Rock Carvings also has been listed as a World Heritage Site, because they are made up of 75 protected sites containing some 50,000 valuable statues with over 100,000 Chinese characters forming engravings and epigraphs.