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Qijiang
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Qijiang; one day covers the geopark, Black Mountain Valley and a town visit.
Qijiang District is a rural area of Chongqing with a handful of natural parks and a small town centre. Most attractions are reachable by local bus, and a single day is enough to see the highlights without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Airport
- CKG
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Qijiang110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qijiang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyQijiang is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic, especially buses, and store valuables while using public transport.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCKG Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (From terminal, take bus g02 to Chongqing West Station then high‑speed train to Qijiang East (≈30 min).).
- Getting aroundLocal buses run 06:30–20:00 every 20 min between Qijiang and Wansheng (¥5 (≈ under US$1), ~40 min).Local buses run 6:30 AM–8:00 PM every 20 min between Qijiang and Wansheng (¥5 (≈ under US$1), ~40 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus within Qijiang¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Black Mountain Valley (peak season)¥100 (≈ US$14)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per roomCN¥700 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CKG Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (From terminal, take bus g02 to Chongqing West Station then high‑speed train to Qijiang East (≈30 min).)
Weather and climate
Qijiang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local buses run 06:30–20:00 every 20 min between Qijiang and Wansheng (¥5, ~40 min). Taxis are available; airport‑to‑Qijiang taxi costs ≥¥200.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Black Mountain Valley
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
Bus from Chongqing North Station to Longtou Temple centre, then direct bus 08:00–17:30Bus from Chongqing North Station to Longtou Temple centre, then direct bus 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Nature reserve with gorges, caves and waterfalls; ticket ¥60‑¥100.
Longlin Stone Forest
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus 111 from Wansheng Bus Station to Shilin
Limestone formations, entry ¥80.
Dongxi Ancient Town
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Qijiang Bus Station, ~10 buses daily
Historic town with temples and old bridge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Howard Johnson Puhui Plaza Chongqing
Five‑star hotel, bus routes 202/301 to the city centre, rooms from ¥412.
Meister Hotel
Three‑star, bus 216 from Qijiang East Station, rooms from ¥229.
Wansheng International Hotel
Four‑star, bus 104 from Wansheng Bus Station, rooms from ¥327.
Saint Hotel
Four‑star, near Guoneng Outlets, rooms from ¥195.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–¥500 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600–¥900 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥350 | CN¥700 |
| High‑speed train Qijiang East (second class)2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Local bus fare (city‑to‑city)2 × CN¥5 · check | CN¥10 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥172 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥946 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,892≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi from Chongqing airport to Qijiang | ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ |
| Local bus within Qijiang | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| High‑speed train Qijiang East (second class) | ¥22–¥36 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Entry to Black Mountain Valley (peak season) | ¥100 (≈ US$14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules end at 20:00; plan return trips early.Bus schedules end at 8:00 PM; plan return trips early.
- Ticket prices for high‑speed train to Qijiang East are ¥22–¥36 (≈ US$4–6) (second/first class).
- Black Mountain Valley peak season tickets rise to ¥100 (≈ US$14).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chongqing Airport → Qijiang East (train): ≈¥30 total, 30 min (check)
- Local bus Qijiang ↔ Wansheng: ¥5 (≈ under US$1), 40 min
- Taxi airport → Qijiang: ¥200 (≈ US$30)+
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎ chē)
All phrases use Mandarin; English signage is limited.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qijiang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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