Chongqing - Wikipedia
WEBAs the provisional Capital of China for almost ten years (1937 to 1945), the city was also known as one of the three headquarters of the Allies during World War II, as well as being a strategic center of many other wars throughout China's history. Chongqing has many historic war-time buildings or sites, some of which have since been destroyed.
Chongqing | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Chongqing, city and provincial-level municipality, southwest-central China. The leading river port, transportation hub, and commercial and industrial center of the upper Yangtze River basin, the city is located some 1,400 miles from the sea, at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.
Chongqing 2024: Your Ultimate Guide to the Top 21 Activities
WEBNov 5, 2023 · Chongqing is a major city located in the southwestern part of China. It is situated in the Sichuan Basin at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River. Known for its unique geography, Chongqing is surrounded by hills and mountains, making it a city with dramatic landscapes.
Chongqing Travel China: City Map, Tours, Attractions, Weather
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Chongqing is the largest municipality in southwest China. It is a modern port city on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. With an area of 31, 800 square miles (82,400 square kilometers), it shares borders with provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi.
Things to Do in Chongqing, China - Chongqing Attractions
WEBThings to Do in Chongqing, China: See Tripadvisor's 54,715 traveler reviews and photos of Chongqing tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chongqing. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Chongqing - New World Encyclopedia
WEBChongqing (Simplified Chinese: 重庆; Traditional Chinese: 重慶; pinyin: Chóngqìng; Postal map spelling: Chungking; Wade-Giles: Ch'ung-ch'ing) is the largest and most populous of the People's Republic of China 's four provincial-level municipalities.
Chongqing City travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia
WEBThe most important city in western China and the economic engine of the upper Yangzi, Chongqing City (重庆; Chóngqìng) is a massive and enthralling urban sprawl.
Chongqing - Ancient City, Warlord Capital, Megacity | Britannica
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Chongqing - Ancient City, Warlord Capital, Megacity: According to ancient accounts, Chongqing was the birthplace of the consort of the legendary Yu emperor, founder of the Xia dynasty, about 4,000 years ago.
Chongqing Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Chongqing - China Highlights
WEBChina Highlights tells travelers how to combine the Yangtze cruise with tours to Chongqing with complete Chongqing travel information.
Top 10 Things to Do in Chongqing - TravelChinaGuide
WEBSep 14, 2023 · The best 10 things to do in Chongqing are as follow: exploring Jiefangbei CBD, Hongya Cave, Bayi Food Street, Ci Qi Kou; having a night cruise on the Yangtze River or along Yangtze cruise to Yichang; visiting Wulong Karst Geology Park, Dazu Rock Carvings; trying Yangtze River cableway and the hot pot.
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