Are there many tourists in Chongqing during May Day?

Many.

Take 2023 as an example. During the May Day holiday, the city's 120 tourist attractions included in key monitoring received 6.4126 million tourists, an increase of 67.2% over the same period last year and a year-on-year increase of 17.9% in 2019.

Among them, urban tourism is particularly popular. Ciqikou Ancient Town received 737,900 tourists, and Hongyadong Folk Customs Area received 519,100 tourists. 5A scenic spots are still the first choice for inter-provincial and group tours. Wulong Karst Tourist Area received 352,100 tourists, and Qianjiang Zhuoshui Scenic Area received 181,900 tourists.

Theme park scenic spots are popular among young people and families. Maxim’s Wine Town Scenic Spot received 563,000 tourists, and Chongqing Happy Valley received 124,900 tourists. The popularity of historical and cultural venues is high, with the Three Gorges Museum receiving 78,200 visitors and the Dazu Rock Carvings receiving 64,200 visitors.

The best season for traveling in Chongqing

Chongqing’s climate is characterized by unstable temperatures in spring and large temperature differences between day and night. The summer is hot and dry, hence the name "stove". Autumn is rainy and cool. In winter, there is less rain and snow and more fog. As summer is extremely hot and autumn is often rainy, spring and winter are the best seasons to travel to Chongqing in terms of weather.

In spring in Chongqing, the temperature is suitable and the birds are singing and dancing. It is very suitable for viewing natural scenery. Recommended attractions include Dazu Rock Carvings, Diaoyu City, Baidi City, etc. In winter, there is less rain and snow, so it is also a good time to travel. In winter in Chongqing, the wintersweet flowers in Nanshan are in bloom, and you can smell the fragrance when you stand on the mountain.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Chongqing