Chongqing Travel Tips
Area Code: 023
Zip code: 400000
From Jan. 3, 2014, passport holders of 51 countries and regions including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc. have been granted a visa-free stay of up to 72 hours when taking an international transfer via Chongqing Jiangbei Airport.
Money
The Bank of China, offers currency exchanging service.
Address: No.218 Zhong Shan No.1 Road, Yuzhong District
The bank of China other branches:
Da Du Kou Branch
Address: No.624 Ganghua Road
Shuangbei Sub-branch in Sha Ping Ba District
Address: No.10 Shuangbei Laodong Road, Sha Ping Ba District
Post Office
City Center:
Address: No.3 Minquan Road,Yuzhong District
Address: No.142 Jiefang West Road, Yuzhong District
Others:
2nd Floor Modern Plaza, Jiangbei District
Address: No.28 Nanping West Road, Nanan District
Address: No.79 Xiaolongkan New Street, Shapingba District
Emergency Numbers
Fire: 119
Police: 110
Traffic: 68810501
Ambulance: 120
First Aid Hospital: 023-63625529
Useful Numbers
Mayor's Hotline: 63854444
Taxi Complaint: 63864421
Tourists Complaint: 63705525
Air ticket office: 023-63603223
Railway Station Inquiry: 023-63442322
Coach Station Inquiry: 023-63873196
Shapingba Coach Station Inquiry: 023-65336881
Passenger Transport Inquiry at the port: 023-63841342
Tourist Complaint
Address: Municipal Tourism Bureau, No. 50, Jiuchikan, Cangbai Road, Yuzhong District
Tel: 023-63712218
Hospital
The First Affiliated Hospital, Medical University
Address: No.1 Youyi Road, Yuanjiagang, Yuzhong District
The Second Affiliated Hospital, Medical University
Address: No.76 Linjiang Road
The Affiliated Children's Hospital, Medical University
Address: No.136 Zhongshan Er Road, Yuzhong District
University
Sichuan International Studies University: SISU for short, it is the only foreign languages university in southwest China. It has its own International Student's Department, and it's the best place for you to learn Chinese language in this city.
Location: No. 33, Zhuangzhi Road, Shapingba District
Chongqing University
Location: No. 174, Shazheng Street, Shapingba District
Normal University
Location: No. 21, Tianchen Road, Shapingba District
Consulates
1. Consulate General of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Chancery:1902, Building A, No.9, Yang'he Road, Jiangbei District
Tel: 023-89116415 Fax: 023-89111369
Other Districts: Hubei, Hunan, Shanxi
2. Consulate General of Japan
Chancery: 14F, Yang Guang Building, 283 Minsheng Road
Tel: 023-63733585 Fax: 023-63733589
Other Districts: Sichuan
3. Consulate General of the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Chancery: 28F, Metropolitan Tower Zou Rong Road, Yu Zhong District
Tel: 023-63810321 Fax: 023-63810322
Other Districts: Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou
4. Consulate of Canada
Chancery: Suite 1705, Metropolitan Tower Wu Yi Road, Yu Zhong District
Tel: 023-63738007 Fax: 023-63738026
Other Districts: Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan
5. Royal Danish Consulate
Chancery: Metropolitan Tower, 31/F 1, 68 Zourong Rd, Yuzhong District
Tel: 023-63836008 Fax: 023-63704982
Other Districts: Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan
Notes:
▶China's 72-hour visa free transit policy is applied to Chongqing. Foreign travelers who meet the requirements can apply for the permit at Jiangbei International Airport and stay in the city within 72 hours (3 days) without a Chinese visa.
▶Known as one of the "four furnace cities" in China, the weather of Chongqing in summer is incredibly hot and humid. Therefore, if possible, try to avoid the summer months and come in March-May or September-October which are considered to be the best seasons for enjoying our Chongqing tour package.
▶Chongqing is also a paradise for food enthusiasts, being known for its particularly spicy cuisine, including hotpot. While in Chongqing, you can taste some local food at Ci Qi Kou and Jiefangbei CBD if interested.
▶When traveling to Chongqing, a pair of comfortable shoes is recommended as the unique geography can be difficult to tread. In addition, it is necessary to take some warm clothes when visiting Wulong which is located in the mountain area and sees big temperature difference between day and night.