One of the fastest emerging cities in China Chongqing may not be Beijing or Shanghai but it is next big city to emerge on the landscape of China. And it has all the making of big city. The city has an impressive history that dates back to Ba Kingdom. And it has also served as a de facto capital during World War II. Astride River Yangzi, the city is a fine combination of old and new that many travellers find interesting. The recent economic developments made by the city have got it the renewed interest of travellers who are taking business class flight to Chongqing.
Useful Information
- A trip should be planned between March and November.
- For a better understanding of the city one can contact tourist information booths in the shopping street at the Guanyinqiao.
- The city is considered safe for travellers so one should not worry about that part.
Those who have visited the city before vouch for the warm hospitality of the locals. And they find Chongqing a great place given its various business and leisure options. To make travellers city sightseeing more interesting there are excellent means of getting around that includes subway monorail, buses and cars. On arrival the guests will come across several tourism draw cards. The Buddhist Dazu Rock Carvings which are listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the popular draw cards for the city. Zhou Enlai's old residence which has now been converted into a museum gives an interesting insight into the life of the leader who acted on the sides of Mao Zedong. Jiang Jieshi which has served as old military headquarters during World War II is also a place of interest for travellers. The military headquarters was established to Nanshan Mountains to evade Japanese bombing. The former army headquarters is now serving as a museum. HongYaDong which is a replica of the old Chongqing looks beautiful with many shops. Foreigner Street which is an entertainment and amusement park is an ideal place for family vacationers. In addition Great Hall of the People, Three Gorges Museum, Zha Zi Dong and Red Rock Village are other popular attractions that you find interesting.