Transportation

Airport – Located 21km north of the city is Chongqing's Jiangbei Airport. There are shuttle buses to and from the city and it's about 45 minutes from the airport to Shangqing Temple. Taking a taxi from the airport to Chongqing costs around RMB 100 and takes about 30 minutes.

Boat – Cruises to the Three Gorges are board at the Chaotianmen Dock in Yuzhong District, tickets require advanced booking. First-class cabins are RMB 1,022 for a double room, second-class cabins are RMB 578 with four people to a cabin, third-class cabins are RMB 270 with six to eight people and fourth-class cabins are RMB 212 with eight to 12 people.

Bus – Buses to Dazu take around 3 hours and depart daily from 6 am to 6 pm. Bus service between Chengdu and Chongqing takes about 4 hours and costs a bit over RMB 100.

Taxi – Taxis start at RMB 5 at flag-fall and rides around the city center rarely cost over RMB 12. Many of Chongqing's outlying districts are spread over hilltops so the meter can add up fast; expect to pay a minimum of RMB 30 when visiting these areas.

Train – Chongqing has good train connections though routes tend to be circuitous because of the mountainous terrain. There are connections to most major cities and the train station is located across from the bus station.