Bachuan Travel Guide

City City in China, part of Chongqing municipality

Perched in Chongqing’s folds, Bachuan draws visitors with steep streets, river valley views and heavy Sichuan-style food - hotpot joints and smoky tea houses. People come for province hiking trails, local markets and the odd riverside temple, less polished than Chongqing proper but more immediate.

Costs

Budget traveler: $20-$40 per day

Low-cost local guesthouses and street food keep expenses down.

Safety

Generally safe, typical Chinese city norms

Low violent crime; watch belongings in crowded markets.

Best Time

Best: March to October

Spring through autumn is most pleasant.

In This Guide

Why Visit Bachuan?
- Who's It For?
Top Things to Do
Where to Go in Bachuan
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat
Nightlife
Shopping

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Weather

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Population

208,520

Infrastructure & Convenience

Moderate bus coverage, Chinese signage; limited English services.

Popularity

Mainly serves local residents and regional industry.

Known For

Rural Chongqing scenery, local markets, hotpot cuisine, tea houses, agriculture, river valleys, small factories, hillside villages

Bachuan lies within Chongqing's vast municipality, an administrative area larger than many countries.

Why Visit Bachuan? #

Who's Bachuan For?

Couples

Nature Buffs

Families

Business

Top Things to Do in Bachuan

All Attractions ›

Dazu Rock Carvings

Large Buddhist grottoes famed for intricate stone carvings

Archaeological Site

Plan Your Visit to Bachuan #

Dining

Chongqing-style spicy food

Local hotpot and mala snacks dominate.

Nightlife

KTV and small bars

Evening KTV, teahouses, and low-key bars.

Accommodation

Local mid-range hotels

Basic city hotels and district guesthouses at fair prices.

Shopping

Local markets and shops

Street markets, small malls, and hardware outlets.

Best Time to Visit Bachuan #

Visit Bachuan in spring or autumn when humidity falls, skies clear and temperatures are pleasant for riverside walks and outdoor eating. Summers bring intense heat and heavy rain; winters are overcast, chilly and damp.

Winter

December - February · 5-12°C (41-54°F)

Gray, damp, and cool with persistent drizzle and fog - sightseeing feels sluggish, but crowds are smaller and prices drop if you can tolerate the gloom.

Spring/Autumn

March - May, September - November · 12-26°C (54-79°F)

Mild, clearer days and blooming parks make walking around pleasant - best time for river views, street food and exploring without summer humidity or winter gloom.

Summer

June - August · 28-38°C (82-100°F)

Oppressively hot, humid and rainy; frequent downpours and heatwaves make afternoons uncomfortable - go only for festivals or to brave spicy food and steamy hot-pot evenings.

Best Time to Visit Bachuan #

Climate

Bachuan's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1126 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

AprilMaySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

44°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 10°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

7° – 12°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

131 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.5h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

167 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (211 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

211 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

20° – 27°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

154 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

16° – 21°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

7° – 11°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

How to Get to Bachuan

By Air

By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Bachuan

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