Chongqing University

Chongqing University is a comprehensive university, a national key university, and one of the first batch of key universities in the national "211 Project" and "985 Project".
The campus has a beautiful environment and a quiet atmosphere. You can enjoy lotus flowers in the summer and ginkgo trees in the autumn. The garden-style student apartments are surrounded by large lawns.
Many famous scholars, including Ma Yinchu, Li Siguang, He Lu, Feng Jian, Ke Zhao, Wu Mi, and Wu Guanzhong, have taught at the school.

Attractions Location: No. 174, Shapingba Main Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Contact Details: 023-65102222; 023-65102371

Transportation:
Take bus No. 181, 211, 801, 821, 863, etc. and get off at Zhongdazhongmen Station

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Chongqing University tours

1-Day Itinerary: Campus Beauty & Cultural Touch

Explore Chongqing University’s scenic campus and nearby cultural attractions like Eling Park and the Stilwell Museum.

  • Morning: Visit Chongqing University (Huxi Campus). Enjoy the architecture and campus gardens.
  • Midday: Take Metro Line 1 from Shapingba Station to Eling Station (approx. 20 mins), walk to Eling Park (10 mins).
  • Afternoon: Walk or take a taxi (5 mins) to Stilwell Museum for wartime history insights.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Shapingba (e.g., Chongqing Qingse Youth Hostel). Try campus-area snacks like Liangpi (cold noodles), spicy skewers, and Xiao Mian (Chongqing noodles).

Souvenirs: Chongqing University merchandise, local student art, wartime-themed souvenirs from Stilwell Museum, and Eling Park postcards.


2-Day Itinerary: Urban Views & Old Town Charm

Combine cultural exploration with Chongqing’s urban marvels and ancient architecture.

  • Day 1: Same as 1-day itinerary.
  • Day 2: Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town. Take Metro Line 1 from Shapingba to Ciqikou Station (20 mins), walk 5 mins to town. Explore old tea houses and snack stalls.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Ciqikou for riverside views. Try Maoxuewang (duck blood hot pot) and fried rice cakes.

Souvenirs: Porcelain ware, handmade candy, traditional snacks, and silk fans from Ciqikou.


3-Day Itinerary: Museums, Malls & Light Rail

Combine education, shopping, and fun rail experiences around Chongqing University.

  • Day 1–2: Same as above.
  • Day 3: Visit Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum near People’s Square. Take Metro Line 1 to Lianglukou, then transfer to Line 3 and exit at Niujiaotuo, walk 10 mins. Afternoon at Jiefangbei shopping area via Line 2.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Jiefangbei. Try Hotpot at “Qi Qi Hotpot” and Jiangtuan fish at “Xiao Tian E.”

Souvenirs: Three Gorges postcards, museum-themed crafts, modern clothing from Jiefangbei, local chili oil.


4-Day Itinerary: Parks, Sculptures & Bayu Culture

This itinerary adds the beauty of nature and local Bayu culture alongside urban exploration.

  • Day 1–3: Same as above.
  • Day 4: Visit Huguang Guild Hall (Line 1 to Xiaoshizi Station), then head to the Chongqing Art Museum by taxi (10 mins). Walk around Chaotianmen Square in the evening.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Chaotianmen. Eat Suanlafen (sour spicy noodles) and try Bayu traditional dishes like "Guo Kui."

Souvenirs: Bayu dolls, opera masks, local paintings, riverside-themed crafts.


5-Day Itinerary: Viewpoints & Rail Marvels

Experience the city’s panoramic views and one of the world’s most interesting rail lines.

  • Day 1–4: Same as above.
  • Day 5: Ride the Liziba Light Rail Station where the train goes through a building (Line 2). Visit the nearby Arhat Temple in the afternoon (Line 1 to Jiaochangkou).

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Liziba or Jiefangbei. Try Shaokao (BBQ skewers) at night markets.

Souvenirs: Liziba train models, photos, Arhat Temple incense and prayer beads.


6-Day Itinerary: Mountain Scenery & Relaxation

Delve into nature and experience the serenity of nearby hills and parks.

  • Day 1–5: Same as above.
  • Day 6: Visit Gele Mountain Forest Park. Take Metro Line 1 to Daxuecheng Station, then transfer to a taxi (10 mins). Explore wartime relics and beautiful forest trails.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near University Town or Gele Mountain. Try farm-style chicken and bamboo shoots at a mountain restaurant.

Souvenirs: Nature-themed crafts, wooden carvings, local pickled vegetables.


7-Day Itinerary: Day Trip to Dazu Rock Carvings

Complete your week with a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Dazu Rock Carvings.

  • Day 1–6: Same as above.
  • Day 7: Take a high-speed train from Chongqing West Railway Station to Dazu South (about 1 hour). Then taxi or local bus to Baoding Mountain Rock Carvings.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Dazu for the night or return to Chongqing. Eat locally made tofu dishes and fish with sour soup.

Souvenirs: Stone carving replicas, local crafts, religious icons, handmade tea cups.


User Reviews

By Miss Orangutan |

It's a very quiet school. It's very comfortable. You can relax by strolling around when you're bored. You can rent bicycles outside.

By fincen |

One of the best universities in Chongqing, located in Shapingba District, beside the Jialing River

By PolyGram |

I ate delicious food and passed by Chongqing University, so I took the opportunity to visit it.

By Soaring Tree |

The atmosphere of the university beans is very special, as if I have returned to my college days. The handsome boy on the basketball court, the young girl on the flower path, and the old man who traveled through time, 😂

By Little Creek |

I forgot which campus it was, but it seemed not far from Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

Chongqing University is a must-see place. The climate in this mountain city is humid and the people have very good skin.

By Stay at ease |

The first thing we did this morning was go to Zhongda University, perhaps even reminiscing about our college days. The four of us walked around Tongda, each of us looking so happy. My biggest impression was that kids these days are definitely more stylish than we were back then. There are so many handsome young men.

I borrowed a handsome guy's meal card to eat in the cafeteria. I hadn't eaten in the cafeteria in years, so I was excited. Plus, the food at the school was really affordable. It was a steal.

By Suxian Jinlin |

Great campus, I found that almost no one recommends it. It is in the university town, the scenery is really good, and it is especially good for girls to take fresh pictures.

By Adventurous Dreams |

Chongqing University is a 985 211 double first-class university. After entering, there is indeed a feeling of being immersed in history. I saw the three areas of A, B, C, and C. Area A should be the old campus. After entering, there is a tour bus. It costs one yuan per person and two yuan for a circle. It is really great, especially when it is very hot and you don’t want to walk.

By Top Bunny |

Chongqing University (CQU), a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education, is a high-level, research-oriented, comprehensive university selected as a first-batch priority under the "211 Project" and the "985 Project." It has been selected as a national "World-Class University Construction Program (Category A)." It enjoys the reputation of "Chongqing was born from the confluence of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River, and CQU was born from the integration of humanities and science."

Founded in 1929, Chongqing University became a national comprehensive university by the 1940s, encompassing six colleges: liberal arts, science, engineering, business, law, and medicine. Many renowned scholars, including Ma Yinchu, Li Siguang, He Lu, Feng Jian, Ke Zhao, Wu Mi, and Wu Guanzhong, have taught at the university. In 1960, it was designated a national key university. In May 2000, the former Chongqing University, Chongqing University of Architecture, and Chongqing Architectural College merged to form Chongqing University.

By Karenna |

The campus is lush and green, and the buildings are also red. Standing in this deep green world for a long time, I suddenly felt like I had stepped back in time.

The classrooms at Chongqing University are very interesting. Some of them require you to go down a few steps before entering from the front.

The classroom has a Republican-era feel.

By Xiao Li is not bitter |

Directions: Get off at University Town Station on Metro Line 1

When the weather is good, it is very comfortable to ride a bicycle around Chongqing University. Chongqing University has different flowers blooming in every season, which is very beautiful. You can check online to see if there are any flowers blooming in the season you visit.

By Blue Moon V Sorrow |

Recommended, as the largest university in Chongqing, it has enough influence and a good environment

By Bai Xubo |

Chongqing No. 1 University is also worth exploring.

By Yayue is wandering around in slippers |

Walking in Chongqing is really tiring. A handsome guy from Chongqing University took me around. It is a university with a strong sense of history. That day, some senior students came back to the school to take wedding photos. There are many hot pot restaurants near the school. I ate until my mouth was numb but I still wanted to eat more. Hahaha

By Wind Array Fox |

Speaking of universities, I have a special connection with Chongqing. Over a decade ago, my first choice in the college entrance exam was Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, but I missed the cut by a few points. This evening, I came to Chongqing University, and it felt quite close. However, it's only four kilometers from where I live, so it's not really that close. A taxi cost nearly 70 yuan, and the traffic was terrible. Even here, though, it was bustling with people, which shows that Chongqing is not only big but also very populous. The driver said that traffic in this area could last until 10 p.m., and sure enough, by the time I finished my meal and came out, the traffic was still jammed at 9:30 p.m.

Chongqing University is quiet at night...but there are quite a lot of people coming and going in and out of the school gate. It seems that the students here have a lot of activities at night. The school building is not very new, and the activity center is still a high-rise building. I just walked through the school in a hurry and felt satisfied.

By Domingo |

The historic atmosphere is all in the old campus, with some period buildings. It's truly a good university, with excellent infrastructure and beautiful greenery with towering old trees. There are eco-friendly shuttles available on campus, and you can pay with a QR code for one yuan per person. Nearby restaurants like Lao Ma Pig Flower Soup, Mai Xiang Yuan Hot Pot, and Li Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang are all excellent.

By Bizarre |

The environment is pretty good, the scenery is also okay, you can go and have a look

By Miss 11 |

There's a bus stop right outside the ancient town. My itinerary was almost over when I realized Chongqing University was nearby, so I decided to go and experience the local university atmosphere. It only took five or six stops to get there. The seats on Chongqing buses are still soft leather...

By Lushan Shenglongba |

After wandering around the main campus of Chongqing University, I took a school bus to the Huxi Campus. Then I was hurt in various ways. I really felt what it means to be a school that is not yours. In this huge campus, there is nothing you can't think of, nothing he can't do, a botanical garden, a zoo, even black swans, and of course the grove that is essential for colleges and universities.

By Love Jingjing's Curly |

Chongqing University (CQU), located in the centrally administered municipality of Chongqing, is a vice-ministerial-level national key university directly under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Ministry of Education. Jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the Chongqing Municipal Government, CQU was one of China's most prominent national universities as early as the Republican era. It is currently a high-level, research-oriented, comprehensive university selected as a first-batch priority by the national "211 Project" and "985 Project." It is also a member of the "2011 Project," "111 Project," the "Chinese Government Scholarship Program," the "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program," the "Excellent Legal Talent Education and Training Program," and the Chongqing University Alliance. It is one of China's 31 vice-ministerial-level universities under the central government. Chongqing enjoys the reputation of "Chongqing was born from the confluence of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River, and CQU was born from the integration of humanities and science."

Chongqing University was founded by Liu Xiang in 1929. By the 1940s, it had become a national comprehensive university with six colleges: liberal arts, science, engineering, business, law, and medicine. In 1942, it was renamed National Chongqing University, and in 1960, it became a national key university. In May 2000, the former Chongqing University, Chongqing University of Architecture, and Chongqing Architectural College merged to form the new Chongqing University. Over its eighty-plus years, the university has produced over 40 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Notable figures in the social sciences include Yang Mingzhao, Yan Su, and Qian Rongkun. Numerous academic giants, including Li Siguang, Ma Yinchu, and Wu Mi, have taught here.

As of September 2016, the university covers an area of 5,222 mu (approximately 1,000 acres) and comprises four campuses: A, B, C, and Huxi. With a total building area of over 1.5 million square meters, it boasts a cumulative collection of 4.4 million books, over 6,500 Chinese and international periodicals, and over 100 authoritative databases. The university currently has 34 colleges and offers 96 undergraduate programs across ten disciplines: science, engineering, economics, management, law, literature, history, philosophy, education, and the arts. The university has an enrollment of over 47,000 students, including over 19,000 master's and doctoral students, over 26,000 undergraduates, and over 1,700 international students.

By J |

It feels more like a community with a high green coverage rate, and it hardly feels like a university. It is full of vitality and innocent smiles. However, if it is convenient to stroll around, it is still worth a visit.

By _Mikuづ西 |

Chongqing University is mainly divided into four campuses: A, B, C, and Huxi. Campus B mainly offers architecture and civil engineering majors, while Campus A offers mechanical, electrical and other majors. As for Campus C and Huxi, which are relatively far away, the specific majors of these two campuses are not clear.

In my impression, universities in the south always have green grass and trees that are like spring all year round, endless tree-lined avenues, and are full of vitality.

The afternoon sun shines on the pavilion on campus. I feel like if I were given a recliner, I could spend the entire afternoon rocking on it.

By Vivian_jin |

Chongqing University has three old campuses in the city center, with the new campus being a bit further away. Visiting a local university is now a must-do when visiting a city.

By hallelujah |

Last time I visited the old district of Zhongda University, and this time I'm visiting the new district. Located far from the city center, the new district is truly a great place for studying and cultivating accomplishments. (Seeing everyone here, I'm filled with genuine admiration.)

By Jinse Little Fairy |

I don't know when it started, but every time I visit a city, I always visit its museums and universities. It's an important way to understand a place's past and future. Chongqing University has two campuses. The old campus is in Shapingba District (I always pronounce it "sha jia bang qu"; it's terrifying for the uneducated). It has three zones: A, B, and C. There's also the new Huxi Campus.

By Lemon Oolong Tea |

I felt like I was back in college, walking on the ups and downs of the road, and having dinner in the cafeteria. It was so comfortable!

By Dugu Xiaoxiaopei |

As a student of architectural environment and equipment engineering, I still have a longing for China University of Political Science and Law, one of the eight oldest architectural schools.

By Potato Girl |

I like it very much, it's beautiful, very suitable for dating and taking pictures

By 5 Xiaochen keeps on going |

My alma mater, the place where my youth began, the intersection where the phoenix flowers bloomed~

By Fallen Leaves |

A city becomes no longer unfamiliar because of certain people or certain things. Perhaps only here can accommodate my magnificent heart.

By Visionary |

Chongqing University is a higher education institution in Chongqing. It has a beautiful campus, not far from Ciqikou. Many TV dramas have been filmed here.

By I'm so embarrassed. |

I don't know which campus this is, I took Exit 1 from Line 1 and then walked there using the navigation.

What impressed me most was that there was a screen showing the vehicle speed on the way to the school gate, and there was also a large LED screen in the teaching building showing the classroom status. The school was established 88 years ago, and they still wanted to make it more advanced.

It’s just that the playground is a bit shabby.

The school is so big that I couldn't find the cafeteria in the end! But I found a coffee shop that seemed to be run by foreigners.

Recommended to go!

By Xiao Jinjin |

It's very big inside, and I didn't know how to get out when I first entered. The environment is also very beautiful, and there are many handsome men and beautiful women, as well as foreign friends.

By 836253557 |

Chongqing University (CQU), located in the centrally administered municipality of Chongqing, is a vice-ministerial-level national key university directly under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the Ministry of Education. It is a member of the first batch of key universities under the national "Project 211" and "Project 985," and a key member of the "2011 Project," "111 Project," "Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program," "Excellent Legal Talent Education and Training Program," "Chongqing University Alliance," and "National Program for Government-Sponsored Graduate Students in Building High-Level Universities." It is one of 31 vice-ministerial-level universities under the central administration of the central government, one of 56 universities approved by the Ministry of Education to establish graduate schools, and one of 34 prestigious universities with independent admission admissions. Jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the Chongqing Municipal Government, it enjoys the reputation of "Chongqing was born from the confluence of the Jialing River and the Yangtze River, and CQU was born from the integration of humanities and science."

By Panda in Guangzhou |

I was having a meeting at Chongqing University, had a quick dinner, and used the extra time to stroll around. I love the tranquility and simplicity of the campus so much that I will never leave it in this life.

By summer grass |

The moment I arrived at Chongqing University, I regretted not being a student there. I fell in love with it instantly. The campus is huge, with several lakes. It's really nice to stroll by the lakes, and you can rent a bike nearby and cycle around the campus!

By Unruly Walker |

The facilities of the new campus are becoming increasingly complete, and the surrounding environment is expanding.

By NIMIUHOUL |

Chongqing University's Biological Garden is huge. I heard there's a wide variety of plants and other things there. I didn't expect they even grow these... It was a bit sunny the day I visited, so I left quickly.

By treedxcy |

The new campus is located in the university town. I took my parents and children there to let my elderly parents feel the changes in the city.

By Yingzi follows the sun |

Chongqing University is quite familiar to me. Over a dozen of my high school classmates attended Chongqing University, so I often visited. Chongqing University has four campuses: A, B, C, and D (I only later learned that the Huxi Campus is actually District D). Districts A and B are both located in Shapingba, right next to the Three Gorges Square, making them incredibly convenient for shopping, dining, and movies. District A is also the old campus, while District B houses Chongqing's School of Architecture, where programs like architectural engineering, civil engineering, and cost estimation are located. I've never been to District C, but District D is the Huxi Campus (I only later learned that the Huxi Campus is actually District D, but I frequently visited it when I first started college).

My most memorable feature of the Huxi Campus is the lotus pond in front of the library. In the summer, the fragrance of the lotus flowers is truly stunning. Also, the wintersweets in the Plum Garden near the dormitory building. My first visit to Chongqing Normal University happened to be on a January evening, and I could smell the plum blossoms before I even saw them. I felt so lucky to live in the Plum Garden. And of course, the ginkgo trees. In the golden autumn, the golden ginkgo leaves flutter in the breeze—it's simply stunning! The ginkgo nuts, however, are a bit smelly when they ripen and fall. And there's also a pavilion on a hill near the Huxi Campus, right across from the Chongqing Normal University pavilion. People jokingly call the Chongqing Normal University pavilion "Wife-Watching Pavilion" and the Chongqing Normal University pavilion "Husband-Watching Pavilion."

The first and second teaching buildings in Area A are both classically distinctive, with a library steeped in ethnic charm and Democracy Lake framed by willow trees. If you have classmates at CUHK, it's a great idea to take them on a tour of the various campuses.

Another impression I have about CUHK is that there was a mahjong parlor next to the dormitory building in Area A. I forgot which gate I came out of, but the whole street was filled with mahjong parlors, haha~~

By Upstream |

This national 985 and 211 key university has a profound historical heritage. The old campus in Shapingba is very charming.

By Yangming |

Haha, I'm from Chongqing University. Chongqing University is now divided into four campuses: A, B, C, and Huxi. I'm from Huxi, and I go to A every week for classes. The five teaching buildings, the School of Engineering, Wenzizhai, and the College of Arts and Sciences in A are all treasures left over from the Republican era. There's also the Chongqing Bombing Memorial. The campus is quaint, tree-lined, and has a strong academic atmosphere. Huxi is the university town, like a park, with beautiful scenery, excellent facilities, and lots of student activities. It absolutely meets all your university fantasies. It's the best school in Chongqing, so if you're in Chongqing, you should definitely check it out.

By JRight |

Chongqing University, a university where mountains and rivers blend together, has beautiful scenery

By VIOLETing |

I love visiting universities all over the world. Compared with other famous universities in other cities, Chongqing University is a little inferior. But as a mountain city university, it still has its own characteristics.

By Archisun |

Chongqing University is a national 211 985 university with four campuses: Area A, Area B, Area C, and Huxi Campus.

Area A is mainly composed of humanities colleges, Area B is mainly composed of science and engineering colleges, Area C is mainly composed of adult education and technical colleges, and Huxi Campus - the young and handsome students in the lower grades are all here, and several colleges have been completely moved to the Huxi Campus.

Campuses AB are in Shapingba, and Area C is near Yanggong Bridge in Chenjiawan. So it takes about 10 minutes to take bus 805 from Area AB to Area C, 15 minutes to walk from Area B, and more than half an hour to walk from Area A.

Course Connection ABC Huxi Campus

By Amanda Lele |

It's so beautiful! I couldn't attend the summer camp at the University of Science and Technology during the summer because of something else. It's such a shame. The scenery is beautiful, with a lake and fountain, perfect for taking photos. And the library looks so classy, I love it!

By Luvina Liu |

Walking on the campus of the University of Science and Technology, what impressed me most was the black swans in the Jinhu Lake of the University of Science and Technology.

By I thought it was Chen |

It's so beautiful, especially the library, the shape of the piano, and there are several black swans in the pool.

By Anthony |

Now I have this phrase in my mind: walking across the bridge, by the lake, which is not worth mentioning, are weeping willows, the reflection of the lake, and the backs of students riding bicycles in groups of two or three.

Watching the time with envy and longing all the time, Chongqing has a rare good weather during the National Day.

I bought a potted milk tea at Zhongda. Isn't it amazing?

By Sunima |

Chongqing University has four campuses. Area A is the old campus, Area B is home to the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and Area C houses the School of Urban Science and Technology, which is unrelated to Chongqing University. Huxi Campus, located in the University Town, is Chongqing University's newest campus and houses most of its majors. Huxi Campus is incredibly beautiful, with lotus blossoms in the summer and ginkgo trees in the fall. The library is also uniquely designed. Area A of Chongqing University houses some old buildings, which are also beautiful. Overall, I think Chongqing University is more beautiful than Wuhan University. On weekends, especially when the weather is nice, many people come with their DSLR cameras to take photos. All four photos are of the Huxi campus.

By Dawn |

Chongqing University has convenient transportation and is shaded by green trees. Some of the Republican-era buildings inside give you a Wuhan University vibe. The university itself has Chongqing's unique mountain-climbing style, with uphill and downhill slopes, stairs and cliffs being quite common.

By Wang Yafang |

The buildings of Chongqing University are ancient and quaint, and appear to be richer in cultural heritage than the modern university buildings built in recent years.

Chongqing University is a national university with a history of nearly a hundred years. The campus is very large, with lush yellow poplar trees everywhere. It is really nice to walk on the road without getting any sunlight.

By Hoshino Aya |

Only here can you feel the campus life that has gone away, and stroll and chat comfortably after dinner.