Chongqing is one of the four
municipalities administered directly by
the central government of China (the
others being Beijing, Shanghai and
Tianjin).Surrounded by water on 3 sides,
Chongqing is situated at the confluence
of Changjiang River and Jialing River.
With beautiful hills and mountains the
"Mountain City" has long been reputed
for its wonderful scenery. To its east,
you may enjoy a sightseeing tour to the
Three Gorges on the Changjiang River; to
its west, you will acclaim the 50, 000
stone figures sculpted on the cliffs
during the Tang and Song Dynasties as
the acme of perfection; in its south,
the stone forests in Wansheng District
seem superlatively made, yet they were
created by nature; and in its north you
cannot help meditating on the dinosaur
fossils of 180 million years ago. The
Fishing Fortress in Hechuan has long
been widely known. The waterfalls,
stones, forests, springs, and outdoor
games in Simianshan Mountain in
Jiangjing are fascinating. In the city
proper. there are attractive Eling Hill,
Loquat Hill, Night Scene of the Mountain
City, Flowers in the Nanshan Park
decorating the mountain city. The East,
South, West, North, and Tongjing Hot
Springs are like five pearls scattered
in the suburbs. The Anti-Japanese
Remains present the combat achievements
in Chongqing by the Anti-fascist Allies
during the Second World War. and the Red
Crag Village and Geleshan Martyrs’
Cemetery bear the glorious loyalty of
the revolutionary seniors. For the city
itself, it came into being three
thousand years ago and got its name 800
years ago. On December 8, 1986, it was
appointed one of the Historical and
Cultural Cities of China by the State
Council.
With 7 districts, 11 counties and 3
county-level municipalities under its
jurisdiction at present, Chongqing is
the industrial & commercial centre and
foreign trade port in the upper reaches
of the Changjing River. It is also the
hub of water, land, and air
transportation in Southwest China with
busy rivers and highways radiating in
all directions. The three railways
connect Chongqing with all other parts
of the country. Airliners here fly to &
from 39 domestic cities and charter
flights fly directly to and from
Hongkong and Nagoya of Japan. Chongqing
rich and diversified tourist facilities
include over 96 travel agencies, 23
tourist hotels which are entitled to
receive foreign guests, 50 other
appointed institutions and units that
are foreign-related, over 360 deluxe
tourist coaches of various kinds,
Sichuan dishes, huoguo, and over 100
local snacks. Chongqing is a place every
tourist desires to visit. Honorable
guests and dear friends, make a trip
here and you’ll be warmly received by
the hospitable Chongqing people. |