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Chongqing questions
6 questionsHow much is a taxi from Chongqing Airport and do I need to tip?
Metered fare to Jiefangbei: ¥48-80 daytime, ¥55-100 at night; flag-fall ¥11, then ¥2.5 per km.
how to find local restaurants in Chongqing without Google Maps
Install Amap gaode ditu and Dianping before flying; Google Maps fails inside China and a VPN does not fix the coordinate offset.
What are the best things to do in Chongqing during the day?
Visit Luohan Temple (20 yuan, closes 18:00) and Liziba train-through-building station early; both sit a 15-minute walk apart on Yuzhong.
What are some off-the-beaten-path cultural sites to visit in Chongqing?
Visit Chongqing Industrial Museum — about 10,000 artifacts inside a 1930s steel factory in Dadukou, free entry with WeChat reservation.
Is the Jiefangbei CBD area a recommended location for tourists to stay when visiting Chongqing?
Stay in Jiefangbei for first trips: Metro Lines 1, 2, and 6 meet at Jiaochangkou, a 1-minute walk from the Liberation Monument.
When can I see the Chongqing drone show, and how long does it last?
The drone show runs every Saturday evening, plus major holidays, not nightly.