Chongqing is a sprawling municipality in southwest China built on hills and cliffs at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. Often called a '3D city' for its stacked roads, sky bridges, and buildings that appear to grow directly out of cliffsides, Chongqing is famous for its spicy hotpot, dramatic river views, and a public transit network that runs through the middle of an apartment tower at Liziba Station. As one of China's four direct-administered municipalities, it functions as both a city and a province-level region covering a vast, mostly mountainous territory.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City
Part of the Moshe Safdie-designed Raffles City Chongqing complex at the Yangtze-Jialing confluence, with rooms looking directly over the river meeting point at Chaotianmen.
The Lixury Hotel Chongqing, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
174 rooms and suites beginning on the 69th floor of the WFC Global Financial Center tower above Liberation Square, one of Chongqing's tallest hotel addresses.
Conrad Chongqing
A Hilton luxury flagship on the Yangtze's south bank facing the Jiefangbei skyline, with an indoor pool, spa, and multiple restaurants.
Vignette Collection Chongqing Jiangbeizui (TFT Chongqing)
A high-floor IHG property from the 61st floor of a Jiangbeizui tower, with rooftop pool and skyline views over Chongqing's newer financial district.
JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing
A central Jiefangbei CBD luxury hotel with an indoor pool, spa, and full business facilities close to the pedestrian shopping street.
Kempinski Hotel Chongqing
A European-heritage luxury brand on the Nan'an riverside with an indoor pool, spa, and multiple restaurants near the Nanbin Road promenade.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Family Li Imperial Cuisine
The world's first two-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant, opened in Chongqing in January 2025 at Metropolitan Oriental Plaza in Jiefangbei, serving refined imperial-style cuisine built on classical technique.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Five-Star Yangtze River Cruise from Chongqing
Multi-day five-star sailings from Chongqing's eastern docks to Yichang through the Three Gorges, with deluxe cabins and private balconies.
Business-Class High-Speed Rail to Chengdu
Business-class seats on the Chengdu-Chongqing high-speed line cover the roughly 300 km route in about two hours, making a same-day pairing of the two Sichuan-basin cities practical for luxury travelers.
Private Car Transfer Service
Private car and driver services handle airport transfers, railway station pickups, and city touring across Chongqing's hilly, tunnel-heavy road network, an easier option than self-driving or public transit for time-limited visitors.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Kempinski Hotel Chongqing Spa
A full-service hotel spa on the Nan'an riverside with massage and body treatments alongside an indoor pool.
Conrad Chongqing Spa
Spa treatment rooms paired with an indoor pool at the riverside Conrad, facing the Jiefangbei skyline across the Yangtze.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Overview
- Chongqing's luxury transport centers on private cars for the hilly city grid, business-class high-speed rail for regional connections, and five-star Yangtze cruise ships for the Three Gorges route east.