Day trips

Day trips from Chongqing

The trips worth the ticket from Chongqing — with honest travel times.

Photos for Chongqing are still on their way. Every listing below is real.

Dazu Rock Carvings (~165 km)

Getting there: Bus/tour (~2h30).

The UNESCO Buddhas: the essential Chongqing day.

Getting there: Bus/tour (~3h).

The natural bridges: the long but spectacular day.

Getting there: Car/tour (~2h30).

The 'Ghost City' on the Yangtze: the temples of the afterlife.

What's the single best day trip from Chongqing?

The first one above — it's the trip the town is known for.

Can I do these without a car?

The entries say how: trains and tours cover most; a couple need wheels.

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