Are you looking for family friendly weekend activities in the Chongqing area? We’re here to help. Listed below are some of Chongqing’s most popular attractions and theme parks enjoyable for the entire family.
Chongqing Zoo
Chongqinq Zoo is home to the world famous Chinese pandas, as well as many other animals, from monkeys to fish to giraffes. This is a perfect place to bring your kids to, especially on a day in the colder seasons where there will be fewer tourists. The Zoo is located at Yangjiaping in Jiulongpo District in western Chongqing.
English Address: NO.1 Xijiao Road, Jiulongpo district, Chongqing, China
Chinese Address: 重庆市九龙坡区西郊1号
Ticket Fee: High season: 30RMB; low season 20RMB
Opening Hours: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Telephone: 023-68422285
Crocodile Center
For an exciting and different activity, try Chongqing’s crocodile center. Here you can also find other species of animal from monkeys to albino kangaroos. You can even feed the crocodiles yourselves. This is a great place to spend a few hours, and is conveniently located in between the airport and the city center.
English Address: No.106 Baoshi Road, Yubei district, Chongqing, China
Chinese Address: 渝北区宝石路106号
Ticket Fee: 28RMB
Opening Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Telephone: 023-67453838
Chongqing Wuling Mountain Forest Park
This area is a bus ride away from Chongqing, however it is well worth it for the spectacular scenery you can enjoy. You can easily spend a few days here before you have seen everything. If you wish to see the views without all the physical activity, an elevator has been installed allowing you to skip the most strenuous portion of the walk.
English Address: Fuling district, Chongqing, China
Chinese Address: 重庆市涪陵区
Ticket Fee: 55 RMB
Opening Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Telephone: 023-72712080
Local Joy
This is a national topic park in southwest China also the largest wild animal park in China. It is located on top of a hill on the southern bank of the Yangtze River. The park has a variety of rides aimed at visitors of all ages and is the ideal place for a family day out.
English Address: Yongchuan district, Chongqing, China
Chinese Address: 重庆市永川区
Ticket Fee: 220 RMB for both parks
Opening Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Caribbean Water World
Caribbean Water World is the largest water theme park in Chongqing. It has various water entertainment facilities including a surfing area, diving platform, and joy island. Some outdoor restaurants and cafés are also provided. In summer, you can see many local Chongqing families surfing, swimming and having fun here.
English Address: Yongchuan district, Chongqing, China
Chinese Address: 重庆市南岸区文崇路35号
Ticket Fee: 130 RMB
Opening Hours: 10:30 am-8:00 pm
Telephone: 023-86969999
Ciqikou Ancient Town
This is the most famous ancient town near Chongqing and was involved in “New Bayu 12 Sights”. It was built during the Song dynasty, thus you can see very special ancient Chinese architecture here. You can have a drink in the special teahouse near the river, where you can also find delicious traditional Chongqing food.
English Address: No.25, Jiaoyuan Road, Shapingba district, Chongqing, China
Chinese Address: 重庆市沙坪坝区教院路25号
Ticket Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All day
Have a great time!
Chongqing has many beautiful sites and places to see both for children and for adults. It is the perfect combination of Chinese culture and nature. Many places can be visited for free, especially in the low season. Be sure to take your kids to the location above to ensure they have the best time in Chongqing possible.
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