My ItineraryHostel Chongqing - Perfect Time International YH
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Chongqing - Perfect Time International YH
No.2 Zheng Jie Street
Ci Qi Kou (Riverside)
Sha Ping Ba District
Chongqing
China
Tel. +86 23 65477008
cqcznd@sina.com
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews Chongqing - Perfect Time International YH
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01 Oct 2011 Janine, Australia
I only spent 1 night here but it was a great hostel to stay at. It is right in the old town area, had a very comfortable common area and was quiet at night for sleeping. The staff were terrific with very good English. The only down side was that the bathrooms very very basic but they were clean and there was hot water.
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02 Jun 2011 Tomasz, Germany
Of all the hostels I have been to in China the staff in this one was the weirdest. Most of them seemed be walking distant planets in their minds most of the time. When you asked them something they had reaction times of about a minute. I found that quite annoying. The hostel in itself is OK, although it might be difficult to find, because no road leads there directly. It is situated in the Ci Qi Kou-Area of Chongqing, the old town, which certainly is worth a visit. It's quite a busy place, though, so it can get loud.
Hostel Overview
Welcome to Perfect Time to enjoy the atmosphere of the Ciqikou ancient town. We can help you book cost-efficient budget for Three Gorges Cruise, do the application for the entrance permit to Lhasa, and guide you travelling around the "Mountain City".Big Events: 1) Chongqing Perfect Time Hostel is picked up by 2009 Lonely Planet Publications. 2) Chongqing Perfect Time Hostel was once reported by CCTV 1 and CCTV 9 during Chinese National Day in 2008.
Running almost two years since 2007, we have gained great popularity among guests from home and abroad. We will carry forward whatever we do the best to make our guests feel more comfortable.
Chongqing Perfect Time International Youth Hostel is located in Ciqikou Ancient Town, which still breathes the traditional flair of the Mountain City. It's a nice place to relax, meet people and make friends. We offer western and local foods, as well as a range of soft drinks, teas, coffee, beer and other alcoholic beverages. You can sit in the bar and read books, watch DVDs, play pool table, play chess, play guitar in the bar (all are free). On hot summer days you can sit outside on our balcony, facing the river, enjoying some cool beverages and the atmosphere of Ciqikou.
All rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, and a cable TV except dorms. Most of our rooms are facing the river, and some rooms are also equipped with a balcony.
Ciqikou is strongly recommended by Lonelyplanet because it is the only ancient town located in the downtown of Chongqing, in Shapingba District, dating back to the late Ming Dynasty. The buildings have been restored and preserved for tourists, and the main street is lined with shops and restaurants. Ciqikou is one of the key places of interest in Chongqing.
Chongqing is situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in southwest China. So it is the best place to take the Yangtze River Cruise. It's downstream towards the Three Gorges, more convenient and enjoyable than going upstream. Three Gorges are well-known for their spectacular natural sceneries, attracting many tourists from home and abroad. Our hostel on the basis of ample experience, can help you book correct budget Three Gorges Cruise. We offer one-day, three-day and four-day tours to Three Gorges. For Domestic Cruises the price is from 380RMB to 1556RMB, for Luxury Cruises from 2000RMB to 5000RMB. If you want to know any details, please email us. In addition, we can book train tickets and discounted flight tickets for you.
Since you have a short period of time in China, we help you arrange your trips within Chongqing and tours more far away as following: * Three Gorges Cruise * Apply permit for Tibet (processed within 7 days, CQ is a great gate to Tibet) * Dazu Stone Carvings (recommended by LP, with Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian influences) * Wǔlóng Tours (one of South China Karst, and World Natural Heritage Values) * Panda visit in Chongqing Zoo * Hot Spring Tours (CQ is famous for many hotsprings which can help you relax after a long trip) * Ancient Town Tours (Ciqikou Ancient Town, Laitan ancient village, recommended by LP) * Nightly Chongqing Two Rivers Tour * Chongqing city tours * And more (you can get more information about these tours at front desk )
For travellers who want to visit Lhasa, we can help you do the application for the entrance permit and nowadays train to Lhasa goes every other day from Chongiqng Train station. In addition,Chongqing is the most convenient way to Guiyang which shows the original ecology of ethnic minority custom. The bus takes you only five hours.
There are also many places of interest nearby the hostel. Other historic and cultural sites and museums can easily be reached by bus. Buses from Ciqikou and Shapingba will take you to most places in downtown. Just tell us where you want to go and we’ll be glad to offer our help.
We provide some services for FREE as following:* DVD * Billiard * Luggage storage* 24 Hour Reception * Wifi and free access to the Internet * Travel information consultation service * Games: Chinese chess, Poker, Halma, Gobang * A large collection of books and magazines, free to read Other services we provide: * Book swap * Towels hire * Bicycle hire * Laundry service * Book train, flight and ship tickets * Booking rooms in other hostels * Pickup service from airport, bus and train stations. (by car) * Retail map of Chongqing, soap, tooth-brush/paste, etc
The specialities here:*Ciqikou Ancient town* The town located by the riverside of the Jialing River in Shapingba District, taking its name from porcelain (ciqi in Chinese), for this little town produced large quantities of porcelain products and also served as a trading and transfer port in Ming and Qing Dynasties. During the War of Resistance against Japan, a large number of government departments, schools, banks and munitions factories moved here from coastal areas. Some well-known personages in artists and cultural circles such as Xu Beihong, Guo Moruo, Ba Jin and Bingxin also stayed here in that period. Now this "millennium-old town" is a tourist attraction for local customs and folk arts. Many of the old houses and shops in this ancient town are wooden structures of the Ming and Qing style, and the streets are paved with flagstone. You can sit in a tea–house, enjoying a up of tea while listening to ballad singing, story telling, or the singing of Sichuan opera. Recreation: Cycling on river road Riding speed boats acorss the Jialing River Enjoying the night view along the Jialing River Visiting Gele Mountain Martyrs Memorial and other historic sites Climbing Gele Mountain to have a bird's eye view of Shapingba district
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Opening times (daily/weekly):
24 hour access. Reception open 08.00-24.00 hrs every day
Opening times (over the year):
From January 1st to December 31st (all the year round)
Map & Directions
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Public bus No. 503 to Ci Qi Kou (the front gate); |
| Parking: | Parking place is nearby. |
| Sea port: | 1. Just 2 minutes' walk to Ciqikou wharf. 2. About 25 minutes' bus ride to wharf. |
| Location: | The youth hostel lies at the end of Zheng street, Ciqikou’s most well preserved street, directly next to the Jialing River, about 5-minute bus ride from vibrant downtown Shapingba. |
| Rail: | 1. Chongqing North Train Station( Long Tou Si龙头寺－重庆火车北站): Bus No. 202 to Ci Qi Kou. 2. Cai Yuan Ba Train Station(菜园坝－重庆火车站): Bus No. 503 to Ci Qi Kou |
| Airport: | 1. Public bus: take the airport shuttle to Shangqingsi(上清寺) and transfer to bus No. 261 to Ciqikou the front gate. 1.5hour trip, price: 18RMB. 2. Taxi: to the Ciqikou riverside bridge, 2 minutes' walk to No.2 Ciqikou Zheng Street. 30 minutes' trip, price: 65RMB, suggest not using the meter but bargaining instead. |
Attractions & Facilities
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Forested/wooded area | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Travel/Tour bureau |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Green Hostel |
 | Sports |  | Rates include local tax |
 | Cycle store at Hostel |  | BBQ |