Taxi from airport

Question

Can you please tell me how much will a taxi charge from Chongqing airport to Liberation monument midnight for 4 persons we are senior citizens worried if Alipay dies not wirk how will we go by Didi will Didi take cash? Please help unable to download Alipay from India

Answer

Taking a taxi from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to the Liberation Monument (Jiefangbei) area around midnight is quite straightforward, though there are a few considerations for senior travelers.

Fare estimate:

The airport to Jiefangbei is approximately 30–35 km. A standard taxi fare is around 100–130 CNY (≈13–17 USD), including the initial flag fall and night-time surcharge (usually after 11 PM there is an extra 20% surcharge).
Travel time is typically 40–60 minutes depending on traffic; late at night it may be closer to 40 minutes.
Ensure the taxi is a licensed one (usually green or yellow plate, marked “出租”).

Payment considerations:

While most taxis in Chongqing accept mobile payments like Alipay or WeChat Pay, cash is still accepted. Carry small denominations of CNY for safety (50 CNY or two 100 CNY bills may suffice).
Didi (China’s ride-hailing app) is convenient, but typically requires linking a Chinese bank card. Some drivers accept cash, but this is less common, and Didi may not allow foreign users to pay with international cards. If Alipay is not working for you, a standard taxi with cash is the most reliable option.

Additional tips:

Ask your hotel in advance for a printed address in Chinese to show the driver.
Keep your hotel phone number handy in case the driver gets lost or you need assistance.
If you prefer a more secure option, the airport also has official airport shuttle services and hotel pickup options, though these may operate less frequently at midnight.

In short, a licensed taxi with cash payment is your safest and most straightforward option for late-night travel from Chongqing airport to Jiefangbei for four senior travelers.