Expat standard accommodation in Chongqing is now widely available with a numbers of options ranging from long term stays in leading hotels, serviced apartments, apartments, town houses and villas, on various growing residential areas. These can include golf courses. Many have access to tennis courts, swimming pools and gyms. The main “expat” compounds include Fragrant Garden, Blue Lake, Palm Springs, Polygolf International, Crystal Town and Tiandi.

Fragrant Gardens, Longhu Disrict, is the most sought after among expats. It is a well established compound with Town Houses and Villas (these are highly sought after and difficult to obtain). It has a clubhouse with gym and indoor swimming pool. There are many restaurants, supermarkets, gyms and local amenities within walking distance.

Blue Lake, Yubei District, comprises of town houses and villas. It is built around a large lake with pleasant grounds. It has a large leisure complex adjacent to it. This has an indoor and outdoor pool (open from June to October), squash, badminton, basketball and tennis courts. It also has a few restaurants and small shops nearby.

Palm Springs, Yubei District, is also popular with the expat community. This is a well established compound with both apartments and villas available. It is set in large grounds with a lake. It has a small selection of restaurants and shops on site.

Polygolf International, Yubei District, comprises of a selection of small and large villas. It is set around a 36 hole golf course. It has a large clubhouse (currently in the final stages of completion) which will have a gym, tennis courts and swimming pool. It is set in beautiful well kept gardens, with a small lake and waterfall. It has some restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Crystal Town, Longhu District, is a large apartment complex .This is very well situated as restaurants, supermarkets and all other amenities are within walking distance.

Tiandi (new Hong Kong built towers and entertainment complex on Jialing River. This comprises of very well appointed apartments, built to Western standard, with excellent river views. Walking distances to numerous restaurants, bars and coffee bars. It also offers a swimming pool and gym on site.

There are also a number of International five and four star hotels offering Long Stay packages to guests in one and two roomed serviced apartments. These are very comfortable and are ideal for both short and long term stays. There are number of expat residents who have lived in these for several years. The J W Marriott, The Intercontinental, Harbour Plaza are currently among the most popular.