Where to buy cameras, computers and phones in Chongqing

Head straight to Shiqiaopu for multi-floor computer malls and camera counters, or visit brand showrooms in MixC and Jiefangbei for new gear and repairs. Use the Chinese names and addresses below to find each spot on your map.

Choose a market or a brand store

Choose your stop based on what you need. Shiqiaopu (石桥铺) gathers computer malls, camera counters and accessory vendors in one neighborhood. It works best when you want to compare several stalls, hunt for used equipment or pick up replacement parts.

For a new phone, camera or laptop, a brand store is more straightforward. Sony at MixC offers hands-on camera and lens testing. Apple in Jiefangbei sits right in the city center. Nikon has dedicated dealers in both Shiqiaopu and Guanyinqiao.

For clothes and standard shopping centers, see our Chongqing shopping guide. For supermarkets and daily essentials, see how to shop like a local.

Start at Shiqiaopu for computers and accessories

Set 石桥铺 as your destination on your taxi app or map. Two major multi-level digital plazas anchor the district:

• Buynow Chongqing (百脑汇重庆店): 科园一路2号. A convenient base if you want computer parts and an official Nikon counter in the same building.
• Cyber Digital Plaza Shiqiaopu (赛博数码广场重庆石桥铺店): 渝州路6号. A classic computer mall across the street for comparing laptops, monitors and cables.

For a brand-new Lenovo laptop, visit 联想专卖店（重庆市石桥铺赛博电脑城1019店）. The store carries standard consumer laptops, YOGA notebooks and Legion (拯救者) gaming machines. It opens daily from 09:30 to 18:30.

When buying a used laptop, check the exact processor model, generation, RAM and SSD size. A sign saying just "i7" tells you very little. Ask stalls for the exact hardware specs so price comparisons make sense. Key search terms are 二手笔记本 for used laptops and 电脑配件 for computer parts.

If you left a charger behind, bring the dead device or a clear photo of the power label. The connector shape, voltage and wattage matter far more than the laptop brand alone.

Try new cameras and lenses at named dealers

For Sony bodies and lenses, visit Sony Store 重庆万象城店 at 谢家湾正街45号，万象城北区NL280号. This official store lets you mount lenses, test full-frame bodies, and try headphones or PlayStation gear.

For Nikon in Shiqiaopu, choose between these authorized dealers:

• 卓群数码: 渝州路19号, right beside Shiqiaopu Metro Exit 1 (石桥铺地铁站1号出口).
• 重庆卓群（康百通）电子科技有限公司: 百脑汇重庆店一层CQA1E10, located at 科园一路2号.

If you are staying north of the river near Guanyinqiao, visit 重庆卓群（康百通）启元光里店 at 观音桥启元光里A馆L2-10、11号.

When testing a used camera or lens, bring your own camera body to confirm autofocus speed and mount fit. When looking at a camera body, switch the system language to English during your test.

For retro CCD and film-camera browsing, add 董家溪跳蚤市场 in Wulidian, at 五里店转盘2号. Start with the third-floor small-goods area. Search CCD相机 or 胶片相机 and ask to try a CCD camera with its battery and memory card. If you want to trade in a body or rent a lens, give the seller your exact model and dates when asking for a quote.

Buy a new phone or Mac in Jiefangbei

Apple 解放碑 is at 邹容路108号, in the central shopping district. Regular hours are 10:00 to 22:00 daily. This is a practical stop for a new iPhone, Mac or Apple accessory while you are already around Jiefangbei.

Show the specialist the model and storage tier you want. If you need mobile data or local navigation set up on a new phone, check our internet and apps guide.

Take repairs to the right service desk

For Nikon camera and lens servicing, go to 重庆渝影影像器材有限公司, the authorized repair center for Chongqing. The desk is at 长江一路29号（两路口国际村）, reachable by phone at 023-63891168.

Bring both the lens and the camera body so technicians can test the pair. State your travel schedule clearly. A helpful phrase to show the counter is 这个镜头不能自动对焦。我在重庆还待七天，什么时候能修好？ ("This lens will not autofocus. I am staying in Chongqing for seven more days. When can it be repaired?"). Adjust the number of days to match your trip.

For Apple devices, book Genius support and select the store. Apple Jiefangbei provides help with device setup, account recovery and screen replacement. Describe the damaged screen or other fault when you request the appointment.

Quick testing checklist

Test any used hardware thoroughly at the counter before paying:

• Used laptops: Turn on the machine, verify the processor, RAM and SSD in system settings, test every key on the keyboard, check battery health and plug in the power cord.
• Used cameras and lenses: Mount your own lens or body, test autofocus in good and low light, and take a test shot to inspect the sensor on-screen.
• Batteries and chargers: Confirm the model code, connector fit and voltage output match your device.

To ask for a live test at a computer stall, show: 我想看二手笔记本，能开机试一下吗？ ("I want to check this used laptop. Can I turn it on and test it?"). Make sure the stall writes the exact model and price on your receipt. See our payment guide for help setting up mobile payment apps.