Chongqing
New Tier 1 · Chongqing · Pop. 32.1M

Study in Chongqing

City Overview

Chongqing is a massive Yangtze-river municipality famous for hot pot, its dramatic mountain cityscape and rapid technology growth. The city is a national center for automotive, electronics manufacturing and Yangtze trade. Chongqing offers very affordable living, a vibrant nightlife and food scene, hot humid summers and a growing international student community. It is a high-value option for students who want a big-city Chinese experience at low cost.

Cost of living
$380/mo
Accommodation
$250/mo
Safety
Safe; bustling mountain city with vibrant night life.
Weather
Subtropical, very hot humid summers (one of China's 'furnace cities'), mild winters.

Transportation

Extensive metro, monorail, high-speed rail, Jiangbei Airport.

Student Life

Affordable living, vibrant night scene, hot pot culture, growing international student community.

Jobs & Career

Automotive, electronics manufacturing, logistics, Yangtze trade.

Attractions

Hongya CaveCiqikou Old TownThree Gorges MuseumDazu Rock CarvingsYangtze Cableway

Food

Hot pot capital, spicy Sichuan cuisine, street snacks.

Universities

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