Flying time from Singapore 4 hours 30 minutes
Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language Mandarin
International dialling code +86
Climate Subtropical, with muggy summers and mild winters. There’s plenty of night rain all year round
Airport code CKG
Airport to city 21km
Airport tax CNY90 for international flights
One of the fastest growing cities in China, Chongqing boasts a host of attractions ranging from scenic (such as majestic mountains, splendid rock formations and tranquil rivers) to historical (such as Great Hall of the People, The People’s Liberation Monument and Red Rock Village Museum). Its climate forms part of its appeal: semi-tropical with hot summers and monsoon rains.