Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock - Transportation, Wharves, Embarkation/Disembarkation Guide 2025

Location: No. 19, Yangtze River Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing (重庆市渝中区长江滨江路19号).

Chaotianmen Dock, located in the downtown city, is 24km from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, 10km from Chongqing North Railway Station, 20km from Chongqing West Railway Station, and 15km from Shapingba Railway Station.

It's close to the city center - Jieangbei CBD which is 6km away, and not far from most of Chongqing's hot attractions such as Hongya Cave (2km away), Three Gorges Museum (4km away), Liziba Station (7km away), Ciqikou Ancient Town (18km away), etc.

By Private Transfer of Our Yangtze River Cruise Package

Due to the mountainous topography of Chongqing, the most efficient way to get to Chaotianmen Dock or leave Chaotianmen Dock after completing your cruise trip is by private transfer. You're highly suggested travelling with yangtze-river-cruise.com, which will offer safe, clean, comfortable, non-smoking, and air-conditioned private vehicles with experienced drivers as part of our Yangtze River Cruise packages. Besides, we provide tailor-made Yangtze River Cruise and local tour packages, and English-speaking tour guides to accompany you all the way. With our service, you won't need to worry about the inconveniences of public transportation, such as carrying luggage, making multiple transfers, or waiting for a long time. Our local guide will meet you at the station or Chaotianmen Dock, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

1. Probable Port Change: From July and August (the flood period), and March to April (the dry period), Yangtze Cruise ships may not dock at Chaotianmen Dock. For more detailed information, please check Port Change for Special Events in Chongqing;

2. There are official signs of wharves with indicating arrows at Chaotianmen Dock, guiding you to find your embarkation wharf. If you happen to go to the wrong side, you can always walk through the tunnel underneath Raffles City.

3. The exact number of wharves and boarding times of Yangtze River Cruises may change according to the actual situation. Please follow up on the latest information;

4. Traffic jams appear a lot in Chongqing city, especially during rush hours (8:00-9:00 and 17:00-18:00). You're suggested to leave enough time for your transfer;

5. There are many stone steps and slopes at Chaotianmen Dock. It can be tough for you to carry heavy luggage, and you can ask for a porter service which is offered by the cruise company and needs an extra charge.

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