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When you fly from Muscat to Chongqing with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Muscat International Airport is a rapidly expanding air travel hub showcasing stunning Middle Eastern design influences. As you prepare for your departure, you will find navigating the modern, spacious terminal to be straightforward.
Convenient transport options are available right outside the main terminal. If you are travelling by car, both short and long-term parking are located nearby, with attendants on hand for assistance. Regular buses stop a short walk away on Sultan Qaboos Highway, connecting you efficiently to the city.
Upon entering the departures hall, check the screens to locate your designated check-in desks. You can enjoy a relaxing wait for your flight in the Plaza Premium Lounge, which offers comfortable seating and amenities. The airport also provides essential facilities such as ATMs, Foreign Exchange Bureaus, prayer rooms and shower rooms. For last-minute shopping, browse the duty-free selection opposite Gate 4 or visit a retail outlet near the east entrance for books and magazines. Satisfy any hunger pangs before your flight with a choice of food outlets, including Asian eateries and cafés selling light snacks and coffee.
Chongqing, the Mountain City, is a truly dynamic metropolis in Southwest China that's famous for its unique geography and rapid development. Built dramatically on steep hills at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the cityscape is a marvel of multi-layered urban design.
Be captivated by stunning architectural features, such as the monorail that runs directly through residential buildings, a testament to the city's innovative planning. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich Bayu culture and history by exploring the charming, preserved alleyways and ancient centres. While you're there, you must sample the region’s most iconic culinary delight: the fiery and flavourful Chongqing hotpot, famed for its distinct spicy-numb sensation.
To admire remarkable visuals, visit the stilt building complex of Hongya Cave. It glows with dazzling colours after dark, providing a perfect photo opportunity. Be sure to take a ride on the Yangtze River Cableway for a breath-taking, aerial outlook of the city's towering skyline and the rivers below.
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