Can I still enjoy the 72 Hour visa in Beijing if I have a short connection in Chongqing

We are flying from LA to New Delhi and have a 2 hour layover in Chongqing and then fly to Beijing. We are buying a separate flight to New Delhi and plan on staying in Beijing for 2 days. Does this still qualify for the 72 hour vise even though we have a layover in Chongqing? Thanks!