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Explore the highlights of Southwest China, from historical relics to natural wonders, from cultural experiences to culinary adventures.

Chongqing: The Unique Charm of a Mountain City

Chongqing, one of China's four municipalities directly under the Central Government, is a city built on mountains. It's famous for its unique topography, spectacular night views, and spicy hotpot. Here you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yangtze River Three Gorges and experience the profound heritage of ancient Ba-Yu culture.

Hongya Cave Folk Customs Area

One of Chongqing's iconic attractions, featuring the stilted building style characteristic of Ba-Yu traditional architecture, built along the mountains and rivers. At night, it's illuminated and looks like a fairy tale world.

Wulong Tian Sheng Sanqiao

A World Natural Heritage site known for its spectacular karst landscape. It features majestic stone bridges and peculiar sinkholes, and is the filming location for movies such as "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Transformers 4".

Yangtze River Cableway

One of Chongqing's features transportation methods and a great way to enjoy the beautiful cityscape of the mountain city. Taking the cableway across the Yangtze River, you can overlook the scenery on both sides of the river and the urban landscape.

Hongya Cave
Wulong Tian Sheng Sanqiao
Yangtze River Cableway
Night view of Chongqing

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