The annual average temperature is 18 C (64 F) to 20 C (68 F) with a low temperature of 4 C (39 F) in winter and a high temperature of 40 C (104 F) in summer. Chongqing receives abundant rainfall, averaging about 1000 to 1400 millimeters (39 to 55 inches) annually. It has plenty of evening rain all year round but it's best to visit the city during spring, autumn and winter.

• Ci Qi Kou
• Dazu Rock Carvings
• Diaoyu City
• Jinfo Mountain
• Jinyun Mountain
• Night Scenery of Chongqing

As one branch of Sichuan cuisine, Chongqing cuisine is noted for its distinctive spicy and pungent flavors. Different from Chengdu cuisine, Chongqing dishes are spicier and stronger in taste. Chili pepper, sesame, fermented black beans, scallions, ginger, garlic, wine, soy sauce and an array of flavorings are used in almost 40 different cooking methods. These methods include drying, salting, spicing, pickling, frying and smoking. Color, smell, flavor, shape, and nutrition are all carefully balanced in Chongqing dishes - no wonder people say that Chongqing food is not only attractive but nutritious.

Cygnet Hot-Pot Palace
The decoration here is unique--stone walls and red poles, with winding corridors and brilliant eaves. Shows are put on every night--beautiful songs, graceful dances and some folk dramas all make the dinner special. Here, you can really taste the fervor of the spice and enjoy the flavor from a boiling hot-pot. The specialties are medicine meal hot pot and red and white composite hot pot.
Address: 6th floor of New Chongqing Square, Yuzhong District.

Tao Ran Ju Flavor Restaurant
Locals consider this one of the best restaurants for authentic Sichuan flavor.  The restaurant serves in a cozy environment and the price is reasonable. Dishes are innovative and have received the national award every year. The signature dishes are: Spicy Winkles, Fish with Sour Chili, Crispy Toothpick Rabbit Meat, Steamed Sticky Rice Sparerib, Taoran Chili Chicken with Taro.
Address: Beibin Road

By air
Currently, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) has 58 domestic and foreign city connections and 70 foreign and domestic airlines operate scheduled flights to Chongqing. Except for Hohhot in Inner Mongolia, all the capital cities of China's provinces have connections to Chongqing. With flights between Chongqing and foreign cities such as Seoul, Tokyo, Nagoya, Bangkok, Munich, and Dusseldorf, tourists can easily reach Chongqing by plane.

By train
There are now three large railway stations in Chongqing: one is Chongqing Railway Station (Caiyuanba Railway Station) which is close to Jiefangbei downtown area; the second is Shapingba Railway Station which is located in the Shapingba District; the third is Chongqing North Railway Station which is a newly built station located near Longtou Temple in Yubei District. So pay attention to the station name when buying a train ticket and make sure you know how to get there. Chongqing Railway Station is the center of railway transportation in the Chongqing area. Travelers can go to most cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, and Chengdu.

By bus
There are three bus stations in Chongqing city, which are Chongqing Bus Station, Shaping Dam District Bus Station and Chongqing North Bus Station.
Chongqing Bus Station is located near the Railway Station. There is daily bus service to Chengdu, Luzhou, Neijiang, Yibin, Zigong, Nanchong, Langzhong, Shuining, Bazhong, Yuechi, Fushun, Leshan, Guangaan, Dazu, Changning, Gongxian, Rongxian, and Daxian.  Shaping Dam District Bus Station is next to the Chongqing North Railway Station. Buses set off daily for Nanchong, Quxian, Guangan, Nanchuan, Shehong, Yibin, Luzhou, and Lezhou among other cities. The Chongqing North Bus Station is located in the Red Flag River Ditch. Buses leave daily for Cizhu, Dasheng, Nanchong, Wanzhou Leqing, Jiulong, Baiyan, Shuining, Daxian, Zhongxian, Kaijiang, Gaozui,Dawan, Liangcha, and Neijiang. 

Romantic Bar Street
A terrace area, stretching out to the Jialing River, with Chinese-style buildings housing an array of bars and pubs, with outdoor seating. Ma Bar, A Street Car Named Desire Movie Bar, Ready Made Bar, Hot Sea Bar, and Philadelphia Bar are just some of the venues you’ll find.
Address: near the Modern Book Center
Type: bar

Dee Dee's Bar
Dee Dee's Bar is located in Nanping Economic Development Zone, around 2.5 km from Chongqing's city centre, 3 km from the railway station and 4 km from the Yangtze River cruise docks. It's very close to the Holiday Inn, but away from the majority of other bars - this may be a plus or a minus depending on your inclinations, however if you are new to town it's a "must go". The food and drink is reasonably priced and excellent - western or local dishes. The help however is priceless! Where to go, where to stay, do's and don'ts - all is given freely and in a friendly manner.
Type: bar
Address: Nanping Economic Development Zone
Website: http://www.deedeesbar.com/

Celtic Man Irish Pub
The Celtic Man Irish Pub is located in De Yi World Square downstairs at Nos. 7-2, B1 the first bar next to the skytrain station across from the Marriott Hotel. There are live bands, a pool table, and darts. Variety of music is played with the exception of loud disco music. Cheap beers and drink specials. The Celtic Man is pretty much the only expat hangout bar in Chongqing. It is a nice place to meet other foreigners, a home away from home. 
Type: club
Address: De Yi World Square