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Chongqing is located in the joint area between the east where China's economy develops quickly and the west where there are abundant resources. it is the economic combination of the Yangtze River valley and the southwest region. So, Chongqing becomes the hinge of transportation, post and telecommunication in southwest China. The water, land and air transportation in Chongqing extend in all direction. Chongqing has formed convenient and high-efficient stereoscopic traffic network with all parts of China and even a lot of large and medium cities in the world." It's difficult to reach Sichuan" that has long become the past.
By Air
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is located in the Lianglu town in the Yubei district of Chongqing. It's 23 kilometers away from the urban area. There is a highway directly to the urban area. It cost around 100 yuan to take a ride from the airport to the downtown. There are flights to more than 40 large and medium cities in China. The airport also open a few international flights to Nagoya, Bangkok.
CAAC flight: Tel: 023-63862643;
WAAC flight: Tel: 023-63600444.
Subway
Chongqing Railway Station is the center of railway transportation in the Chongqing area. There are three main national rail lines in Chongqing: the Chuan-Qian Railroad is from Chongqing in the north to Guiyang in the south and the overall length is 463 kilometers; the Cheng-Yu Railroad is from Chengdu in the west to Chongqing in the east and the overall length is 504 kilometers; the Xiang-Yu Railroad is from Xiangfan, Hubei in the east to Chongqing in the west and the overall length is 915 kilometers.
City Transportation
The urban transportation system mainly consists of buses that go everywhere, taxis, and a subway and monorail mass transit system that is still under construction.
City Buses
Most people travel by bus. Since the signs are in Chinese and the routes and streets are often not in straight lines, taking the bus might be confusing. So go with a Chinese friend or be really sure about the bus number and the names of the stops. Tourists in Chongqing are warned that it is easy to get lost due to the many hills and valleys and the two rivers. The layout of the streets is confusing. Ticket prices run between 1 RMB and 2 RMB. The fare for some buses depends on the distance traveled.
If you are going to one of the city centers, here are the names. The four city centers in Chongqing are called Shapingba, Jiangbei, Nanping and Jiefangbei.
Taxis
Taxis are relatively cheap. They start at 5 RMB with an additional 1.8 RMB per kilometer. After mid-night, they start at 5.9 RMB with an additional 2.3 RMB per kilometer. Make sure you know how to say where you want to go to in Chinese, carry the address on a piece of paper, or go with a Chinese person. Few taxi drivers speak English.
Bus/Coach Transport
There are a lot of national highways in Chongqing, such as, Highway 210, 212, 313, 319, 321, etc. These national roads have formed a comprehensive transportation network which have linked Chognqing with other parts of China.
There are many large or small bus stations, such as, the Chongqing Bus Station, the Shaping Dam District Bus Station (Chongqing)... Find information on some important bus station follow:
Chongqing Bus Station
Chongqing Bus Station is located near the Railway Station. There are daily bus services to Chengdu, luzhou, Neijiang, yibin, Zigong,Nanchong, Langzhong, Shuining, Bazhong, Yuechi, Fushun, Leshan, Guangaan, Dazu, Changning, Gongxian, Rongxian, Daxian.
Shaping Dam District Bus Station
Shaping Dam District Bus Station is next to Chongqing North Railway Station. Every day, many buses set off to Nanchong, Quxian, Guangan, Nanchuan, Shehong, Yibin, Luzhou, Lezhou,etc.
Chongqing North Bus Station
Chongqing North Bus Station is located in the Red Flag River Ditch. Every day, many buses set off to Cizhu, Dasheng,Nanchong, Wanzhou Leqing,Jiulong,Baiyan, Shuining, Daxian, Zhongxian, Kaijiang, Gaozui,Dawan, Liangcha, Neijiang, etc.
Waterway
3 Gorges Dam
River travel on the Yangtze just got a boost from the completion of the 3 Gorges Dam in 2008. Before that, big ships could pass, but now there is 7 times more shipping than there was before the dam was built. Before the dam was built, the Three Gorges site handled about 18 million tons of freight. Since the dam was built, the freight capacity of the river increased six times and the cost of shipping was reduced by 25 percent. At present, locks raise and lower ships from the artificial lake behind the dam, and the trip through the locks takes about four hours. But a new ship lift is being built that can handle ships up to 3,000 tons. The vertical distance traveled will be about 113 meters, and it is expected that ships will pass through the ship lift in less than an hour.
3 Gorges Scenery
Many people think that the scenery of the Three Gorges was ruined by the dam, but some people who travel up the river and lake say that the view is better from a boat than it was before the dam was built because the walls of the valley used to block the view, but now you can see much more of the mountains and the region on the lake. A trip from Wuhan to Chongqing or Sichuan takes about 5 or 6 days. On a 4 or 5 star cruise ship, you can relax and enjoy the food and the meals.
Chongqing Passenger Dock
Chongqing is the biggest inland river port in western China. In the past, most people went to and from eastern China on the Yangtze River. The Chongqing Passenger Dock (Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock) is located in Chaotianmen at the junction of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. It's the best starting point for a Three Gorges cruise by ship.
If travelers want to enjoy the sights along the Yangtze River and the Three Gorges by ship, they first must choose a cruise ship. There are three categories of passenger ships: the foreign tourist boat, the domestic tourist boat, and the common passenger boat. The foreign tourist boats are graded from one-star to five-star. To enjoy your time, relax and have good meals, it is suggested you sail on a four or five star river cruiser.
The best way is taking light rail # 3 from the train station to airport. it will take you about 35 mins.
It takes around 5 hours' drive by taking bus which is 4 hours faster than taking overnight train. The cost is CNY180 per person more or less and very convenience to take.
Hi Prudy,
You can take the air express, about 30 RMB, from the airport to Shangqing Temple stop, then take a taxi, for about 15-20 minutes, from this stop to the hotel.
Regards,
Coco
Hi Vitaly,
You can take a taxi to Chaotianmen Dock to board on a ship, as for buying a ticket on a normal ship sailing to Yichang, I am not sure whether the tickets are available when you are there. Usually our customers book the tickets ahead of time on the ships we recommend on our website. We may have difficulties booking a local ferry boat.
We have special deals on the ships we recommend at about US$350 per person, check here and see which ship you like best,
http://www.chinahighlights.com/yangtzecruise/president-fleet/
Hi Michael
Do you mean the Linyi in Shangdong province? If so, there is no direct flight from Chongqin to Linyi.
Take flight to Jinnan first, then take bus or taxi at the airport to Jinnan bus station where you could find the bus to Linyi.
William Huo
Travel Advisor
Dear Kevin,
I have checked there is no bus from the airport to Dawan town. It's about 68 km from the center of the city to the town. It takes about 1 hour at least by bus. As Dawan town is not a sightseeing place, we have little of information about it. I am sorry i can't give you more details.
Hi Luccie Lu,
Thanks for your reply. That is good information.
I have some friends who will be in Dawan Town and just wanted to know
travel and hotel options.
Any one please correct me if I am wrong.
I will need to travel from airport or airport hotel in to Chongqing,
then take bus from Chongqing to Dawan Town.
Is it better to stay at airport hotel or stay in Chongqing near bus.
Also can anyone tell me what highway number or road name goes to Dawan Town so I can locate it on Google Earth.
Thanks for reading and the information.
Hi Kevin,
Welcome to Chongqing. As you will go to Dawan Town, I suggest you stay at airport or hotel near around. Daou wan Town is a rural area in Chongqing, it is necessary for you to take a taxi there, half an hour away from airport. The highway to Dawan Town is G65. Hope these information may give you some help. For more details about Chongqing, you can visit IN CQ (www.incq023.com) and ask your question.
Good Luck!
cqtwins
Dear Sher,
You should take a train to Shiyan from Chongqing(it takes about 9-10 hours, ￥280/US$43 per person for soft sleeper), and then take a bus(about ￥15/ US$2 per person) or a taxi(￥50/US$8 per car) to Wudangshan.
As what I checked on internet, there are three buses from Xi'an to Chongqing everyday, and the ticket price is about CNY200. There is no website offers bus tickets reservation. I am afarid you have to buy the ticket at bus station or at some hotel Xi'an.
Hello Lily,
The airport is about 30 kilometers from Chaotianmen Dock, it is suggested that you take a taxi to get there. If you intend to board a Yangtze River cruise, it is advisable that you also book airport-pier transfer service at the travel agency where you booked the cruise, because the piers are not widely published and change frequently. Your ship may be difficult to locate. See more about Yangtze River cruise transportation at http://www.chinahighlights.com/yangtzeriver/transportation.htm
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