Chongqing Rail Transit

<p><strong>Chongqing Rail Transit</strong></p>
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<p>The Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT) is pretty different from the other railways because it runs through mountains, river valleys, and a lot of steep hills. Because of this, the CRT makes use of very advanced monorail tech in order for it to take the steep slopes and the sharp turns.</p>
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<p><strong>Cost</strong></p>
<p>The cost would depend on distance. Refer to the table below:</p>
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<p>6 kilometers or less</p>
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<p>CNY2</p>
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<p>6 kilometers to 11 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY3</p>
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<p>11 kilometers to&nbsp; 17 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY4</p>
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<p>17 kilometers to 24 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY5</p>
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<p>24 kilometers to 32 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY6</p>
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<p>32 kilometers to 41 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY7</p>
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<p>41 kilometers to 51 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY8</p>
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<p>51 kilometers to 63 kilometers</p>
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<p>CNY9</p>
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<p>63 kilometers or more</p>
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<p>CNY10</p>
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<p>Take note that a day pass costs CNY18.</p>
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<p><strong>Operating Hours</strong></p>
<p>There are 6 lines in total and all of them operate from 6:30 in the morning to 10:30 at night. Take note that they may close earlier on holidays such as Christmas and New Year.</p>
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<p><strong>How/Where to Buy Tickets</strong></p>
<p>If you want to buy a single journey ticket, then you may buy it at the station through the ticket vending machine or the ticketing window.</p>
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<p>However, most people, locals in particular, choose to buy a Transport IC card instead. This card costs CNY25 and allows you to store credits which you can use in this public transportation. Another great thing about this card is that it allows you to have a discount of 10% on all public transportation modes. Other than that, you get 5 to 15% discounts on selected restaurants.</p>
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<p><strong>Connections to Train Stations/Airports</strong></p>
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<li>Loop Line: Loop line has 18 stations from Chongqing Library to Haixia Rd.</li>
<li>Line 1: Line 1 has 23 stations from Xiaoshizi to Jiandingpo.</li>
<li>Line 2: Line 2 has 25 stations from Jiaochangkou to Yudong.</li>
<li>Line 3: Line 3 has 39 stations from Yudong to Jiangbei Airport. It also has a branch line from Bijin to Jurenba.</li>
<li>Line 4: Line 4 has 8 stations from Min&rsquo;an Ave. to Tangjiatuo.</li>
<li>Line 5: Line 5 has 9 lines from Dalongshan to Garden Expo Center.</li>
<li>Line 6: Line 6 has 28 stations from Chayuan to Yuelai.</li>
<li>Line 10: Line 10 has 18 stations from Liyuchi to Wangjiazhuang.</li>
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<p><strong>Major Tourist Landmarks of the City Near Stations</strong></p>
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<li>Ciqikou located near Ciqikou station of Line 1</li>
<li>General Stilwell museum near Fotuguan station of Line 2</li>
<li>Chongqing Zoo near Dongwuyuan of Line 2</li>
<li>Jiefangbei Square near Xiaoshizi station of Line 6</li>
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<p><strong>Other Major Stations of Note</strong></p>
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<li>North Railway Station- Linked to Jiangbei Airport</li>
<li>West Railway Station- Linked to Chengdu High Speed Railway</li>
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<p><strong>Future Development Plans</strong></p>
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<li>The East Railway Station, which would run from Xi&rsquo;an, Kunming, Changsha, and more, is scheduled to run by 2022.</li>
<li>Southern Section Phase 1, which would run from Dashiba to Tiaodeng, is scheduled to run by 2020.</li>
<li>Southwestern Section will run from Erlang to Chongqing Library.</li>
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<p><strong>Other Interesting Information</strong></p>
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<p>Some lines have themes about local culture in the area. Some stations also have murals and artworks. For example, Line 1 has the theme of folk culture while Line 2 is about civilization&rsquo;s journey.</p>

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