Lizhi Travel Guide

City City in Chongqing, China

Lizhi perches amid Chongqing’s rolling hills and river gullies. Travelers come for hot, oily Sichuan food, ferry rides along tributaries, narrow streets of teahouses and the raw, industrial-to-rural transition that defines Chongqing’s outskirts.

Costs

Affordable - $25-55/day

USD 25-55 daily for simple hotels, meals, and local buses in Chongqing area.

Safety

Relatively safe with usual urban risks

Generally safe; normal urban precautions apply, especially in rural outskirts.

Best Time

March-May, September-November

Spring and autumn avoid peak summer heat and winter fog in Chongqing region.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

11:20 AM

GMT+8

Weather

71°F

Overcast

Population

156,753

Infrastructure & Convenience

Good road links to Chongqing city; limited English signage and few tourist facilities locally.

Popularity

Not a major destination; visited by regional travelers and hikers.

Known For

river valleys, rural Chongqing scenery, local cuisine, farming communities, karst hills nearby, markets, hiking, hotpot cuisine influence

Lizhi is a township within Chongqing Municipality set among Chongqing's rugged river valleys and farmland.

Why Visit Lizhi? #

Set within Chongqing municipality, Lizhi offers a mix of riverfront life and hilly countryside typical of the region, minus the crowds of the urban core. Riverside neighborhoods and tea terraces climb nearby slopes, creating an intimate backdrop for strolls and market visits. Hotpot restaurants provide a bold culinary entry point to local flavors, while boat trips on tributaries reveal limestone outcrops and working waterfronts. Expect a low-key, regional experience of Chongqing’s food and landscape.

Best Things to Do in Lizhi

Lizhi Bucket List

Don't Miss

Local Lizhi township market - Market selling fresh produce, lychees in season, and everyday household goods.
Lizhi Riverside Promenade - Short riverside walk offering local fishing scenes and riverboat activity views.
Traditional teahouse on the main street - Small teahouse serving regional teas and snacks frequented by longtime residents.

Hidden Gems

Village courtyard performances - Occasional local music or opera performances held in village squares and community halls.
Family-run lychee orchards - Small orchards offering seasonal lychee picking and direct fruit sales to visitors.
Backstreet calligraphy and brush shops - Independent shops selling brushes, inks and regional paper used by calligraphers.

Day Trips

Fuling or Wulong karst areas - Karst landscapes and caves reachable from Chongqing for geology-focused day excursions.
Chongqing city centre - Major metropolis with museums, riverside walks and hotpot restaurants a train ride away.

Best Time to Visit Lizhi #

Lizhi sits in Chongqing's humid subtropical zone with hot, wet summers and cool, damp winters. Aim for spring or autumn (March-May or September-November) for milder weather and clearer skies.

Winter

December - February · 4 - 11 °C (39 - 52 °F)

Chilly, damp and often foggy mornings; sightseeing is brisk but dampness can feel penetrating in older buildings.

Hot Season

June - August · 26 - 36 °C (79 - 97 °F)

Oppressively hot and humid afternoons; bring water and plan indoor or evening activities to escape the heat.

Monsoon

May - September · 22 - 30 °C (72 - 86 °F)

Heavy rains and high humidity dominate - expect wet streets, frequent downpours, and limited views from river valleys.

Best Time to Visit Lizhi #

Climate

Lizhi's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1208 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberMayJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-7°

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

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

5° – 10°

82%

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 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°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

10° – 16°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 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. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 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 (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

163 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

13.5h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

183 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

186 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 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

144 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 (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 27°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

1.2 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. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

16° – 21°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

12° – 16°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 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°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

How to Get to Lizhi

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Lizhi #

Budget

Town centre - CNY 60-150/night

Lizhi (Chongqing area) is a small township with very basic guesthouses. Online information is sparse-expect simple rooms and arrange stays through local contacts.

Mid-Range

Near transport hub - CNY 150-400/night

Mid-range options are few; travelers often stay in larger nearby urban centers in Chongqing municipality for more comfortable hotels and booking options.

Luxury

Limited - use Chongqing centre - CNY 500+/night

No notable luxury hotels in Lizhi itself. For premium chains and full amenities, plan to base in central Chongqing and travel out for day visits.