What Chongqing Eats When It’s Not Eating Hotpot
Chongqing noodles for breakfast, spicy wontons, BBQ skewers, ice jelly and Jianghu cuisine: what locals eat besides hot pot, and exactly how to order it.
Getting Into China in 2026 Is Sooo Much Easier Than It Sounds
China's visa rules keep changing in 2026. This breaks down all three paths (free 30 days, 10-day transit, or a visa) with the full country list for each.
3 Days in Chongqing: The Itinerary I'd Give a Friend
A local's 3-day Chongqing itinerary: the icons on day one, the real city on day two, your pick of a day trip on day three. The Chongqing you can't Google.
Chongqing vs Chengdu: Two Cities, Two Versions of Southwest China
Chongqing or Chengdu for your Southwest China trip? A local's honest comparison of the two cities: food, pace, accessibility, and how to do both in a week.
Is Chongqing Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer From Someone Who Left and Came Back
I left Chongqing for ten years before I came back. Here's the honest answer to the question every first-time visitor types into Google, including who shouldn't come and what the algorithm doesn't show you.