Chongqing

Chongqing Municipality, also named “Yu” in mandarin or nicknamed Mountain City, is a conglomeration of cities, counties and townships under direct administration of Chinese central government. Its 32 million inhabitants are mostly Han Chinese with small percentage of ethnic minorities like Tujia, Miao (Hmong) and Hui. It is a hub of industry and transportation. It is one of mega cities in China, and one of the biggest in west China. It even served as Chinese capital in war years of 1940s. For a long time, Chongqing was under administration of Sichuan Province. It gained its status of independent municipality in 1999. In many ways, such as culture, customs and language, Chongqing shares similarities with rest of Sichuan Province. Mandarin with Sichuanese dialect is commonly used. Chongqing is considered the birthplace of the famous and mouth numbing hot pot. Its nicknamed Shancheng (Mountain City), as the main city area is built on hilly terrains. It is also known as fog city. Due to its unique geological feature and huge amount of moist from Yangtze River, there are on average 104 foggy days in a year. It is a major hub on Yangtze River water transport. 


Impression Wulong Real Scene Show

Impression Wulong revolves around Chuanjiang Haozi (work songs of boat trackers in Chongqing). Besides, the live-action show is on the verge of disappearing. This real-scene show features local haozi, a kind of work songs sung to synchronize movement, which is on the verge of extinction.

Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot

The Yunduan Covered Bridge built on the cliff of 1,010 meters above sea level in Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot, with petals of the "Sky Flower" as the shape, you can enjoy the surrounding scenery at 720° on the bridge. Its cantilevered length is 26.68 meters, the covered bridge is 718 meters above the ground, making it the world's longest cantilevered glass covered bridge.

Jiefangbei Walking Street

In the comparison of nationwide pedestrian streets, the biggest characteristics of Chongqing Jiefangbei Commercial pedestrian street can be summarized as two points. First, with a historical and political symbol sandwiched in the center. Second, present it in a Hong Kong style.

Chongqing Two River Cruise

The best way to learn about Chongqing is the Two River Cruise, with an unforgettable experience viewing Chongqing’s cityscape, especially at night. “Not seeing the night view, not having been to Chongqing”. It is definitely a big regret not to enjoy the night view of Chongqing.

Baidi City

There are many cultural landscapes such as Baidi City, Eight Array figures, Du fu Cottage, Tang City, Song City, Yidoumen Ancient City Gate, Kuimen Ancient Elephant Museum, Covered Bridge of Wind and Rain, etc. There are abundant natural landscapes such as Chijia Mountain, Baiyan Mountain, Kuimen Mountain and Swan Lake.

Wujiang River Gallery

Wujiang River Gallery is a high grade scenic area setting natural landscape, historical town and folk customs in one. Wujiang Hundred Li(50km) Gallery is located in the junction area of southeast Chongqing and northeast Guizhou, covering the main stream and tributaries of the Wujiang River in Youyang County and Fuling City of Chongqing and Yanhe County of Guizhou Province.

Fengdu Ghost City

Fengdu Ghost Town is also known as the Capital of the Ghost State. It is said to be the home of the dead. The ghost town is famous for their various buildings and shapes in the underworld.

Shi Bao Zhai

Shibaozhai is a rocky and craggy hill with extremely steep sides and is about 200 meters tall. On the river side is a red pavilion which leans against the side of the hill providing a walkway to the temple at the top. The red pavilion built against the rock face is one of the largest wooden temples of the kind with nine floors. A yellow entrance at the base of the pavilion provides access.

Hongyadong Folk Custom Scenic Area

You can visit the old streets in the hilly city, enjoy local culture, taste hot pot or other local food while appreciating the confluence of the two rivers. Hongyadong reflects the Bayu culture and leisure form. It forms a unique "three-dimensional aerial pedestrian street" and becomes an urban scenic spot and commercial center with layers and texture.

Three Gorges Museum

Three Gorges Museum, also known as Chongqing Museum, is one of the first batch national first class museum and national comprehensive museum jointly built by the central and local government. Located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing Municipality.

Jinfo Mountain

There are 37 species of rare animals and poultry, accounting for about 22 percent of the total number of protected animal species in China. Jinfo Mountain is a typical karst geological landform with dozens of peaks range strentch in the valley and standing more than 100 steep peaks. The area is dotted with natural karst caves and the most famous is the Gufo Cave.

Wansheng Black Valley

Black Valley, a national 5A(top level) scenic spot, national forest park,national geological park, China's best leisure mountain, China's best green Low carbon tourism and leisure resort, the most attractive scenic spot in China,Chongqing "New Twelve Sights of Bayu", Chongqing's first environmental protection demonstration scenic spot.

Furong Cave

Furong Cave is a large limestone cave formed in the Quaternary Pleistocene (about 1.2 million years ago) and developed in the dolomitic limestone of the ancient Cambrian system. Deep inside the cave, the stable temperature is 16.1 degrees. Furong Cave main cave is 2,700 meters long, tour path 1860 meters, bottom width 12-15 meters above, the widest 69.5 meters.

Fairy Mountain

The combination of Xiannu Mountain, the magical Furong Cave, the beautiful Furong River and the world's largest Three Natural Bridges group geological wonder has become the best tourist resort in Chongqing. The combination of Xiannu Mountain and Shisun Mountain in Shimen Town, Jiangjin District can be called the two wonders in Chongqing.

Longshuixia Fissure Gorge

It is a typical karst landscape formed by the orogenic movement tens of millions of years ago, the valley is 200 to 500 meters deep, the scale is grand and majestic. The scenic area is exquisite with beautiful scenery. Deep valley, steep cliffs, original vegetation, flying waterfalls and springs, strong current river and deep pools is the characteristics. The Milky Way Waterfall, nine beaches and eighteen ponds, Dragon Cave are the iconic landscapes.

The Three Natural Bridges

The Three Natural Bridges are a rare geological spectacle and ecological tourist area in China and a typical karst landform. Tianlong(Sky Dragon) Bridge, Qinglong(Blue Dragon) Bridge and Heilong(Black) Dragon Bridge are three majestic stone arch bridges in the scenic area, which are the largest group of natural bridges in Asia.

Youyang Taohuayuan scenic area

Taohuayuan National Forest Park, Taohuayuan Square, Taohuayuan Town, Eryou Mountain Arcadia Cultural Theme Park, Dream Arcadia Live Show, etc. It integrates karst geological wonders, Qin and Jin Dynasty farming culture, Tujia nationality folk custom culture, natural ecological culture, leisure and health culture and sports and health culture.

Dazu Rock Carvings

There are 19 spots which are more concentrated such as those in Baoding Hill, Beishan Hill and so on. Among them, cliff statues on Baoding Hill are in the largest scale and the most beautiful. In addition to the Buddhist and Taoist statues, there are also statues of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in the same caves hanging from the walls and the Buddhist statues account for the largest proportion.

Ciqikou Ancient Town

Ciqikou ancient town is located at the bank of Jialing River, Shapingba District, Chongqing. Built in the Song Dynasty, it has a unique landform of "one river, two streams, three mountains and four streets". It forms a natural harbor and is an important land and water wharf along the Jialing River. It is an ancient folk culture town with a history of more than 1000 years.