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One of China’s biggest cities, with a population of 32 million, the first thing you’ll notice about Chongqing is its fascinating topography. On the dramatic confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers and built across steep mountain slopes and deep valleys, it is a city of vertical levels, where neighbourhoods cling to cliffs and metro lines rumble through both mountains and skyscrapers. A stopover in Chongqing is certainly an adventure, one that blends contemporary urban with traditional, with the rivers, forests springs, waterfalls, gorges and caves of its setting thrown in.
Fun to explore by making use of the world’s longest and busiest monorail, this sprawling metropolis has plenty to keep you entertained. Surrounded by mountains, Chongqing is close to dramatic landscapes like the Three Gorges and Wulong Karst National Geology Park, don’t miss the charms of Ciqikou Ancient Town. Here, late Ming Dynasty buildings have been beautifully restored and a visit to the temple will reveal a main building that is more than 1,000 years old. Set on the river, it is also a beautiful place to just wander atmospheric streets.
See the famous Chongqing Light Railway, known for its unique route weaving through the city’s hilly terrain - and even passing through a residential building.
The city where this fiery culinary tradition was born. Gather around a bubbling pot of rich, spicy broth and cook fresh meats, vegetables and noodles to your taste.
A vibrant cliffside complex showcasing traditional wooden architecture, bustling food stalls, and boutique shops. By day, wander its historic pathways; by night, watch neon lights reflect on the river.
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