| Chongqing is a port city with the largest municipal area and population in China. it overs an area of 82,400 square kilometers. Besides the Han ethnic who form the majority of its total population of 31.2 million, numerous ethnic groups reside in Chongqing, including Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Qiang, You and Tujia. |
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Situation and Weather
Located in the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers in southwest China. Known as a "Mountain City", Chongqing was constructed on the mountain slopes and along the riversides. It has the sub-tropical Climate, with an annual average temperature of 18 degree Celsius, a frost-free period of 320-340 days. It's well known for foggy weather. |
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History & Today
Founding at 3000 year ago, Since the Qin Dynasty, many dynastie had set up administrative institutions that have endowed the city with brilliant cultures. Perched beside the Yangtze, the "Golden River," Chongqing symbolizes Yangtze River civilizations and is the cradle of Bayu culture. Within its borders Chongqing encompasses a wealth of water reserves, mineral resources, dense forests, and abundant flora and fauna. |
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Travel in Chongqing
Chongqing has a variety of places to interest tourists. The focal point of the unique Yangtze Three Gorges Dam, The top attractions is Yangtze River Cruise, which explores the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges. Other attractions include the Dazu Rock Carvings , valuable works of art carved during the Ninth Century, Gold Buddhist Mountain, a rich repository of diverse animals and plants. |
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Transportation
By Air - Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) has 58 domestic and the foreign city connections and 70 foreign and domestic airlines operate scheduled flights to Chongqing city. Except Hohhot in Inner Mongolia, all the capital cities of China's provinces have connections to Chongqing. Learn More Chongqing Airport
By Ship - Experience on the Yangtze River, Taking a cruise ship from Chongqing down the Yangtze River to Wuhan Yichang is now a popular tourist trip. The Chongqing Chaotianmen Dock, at the junction of the Yangtze River and the Jialing River, is one of the busiest ports in China. |
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| Chongqing has become one of the significant city not only it's tourist attractions, but also for its hot Sichuan cuisine and world - famous hotpot dishes. Now, Chongqing City into a modern metropolis with the largest foreign market oriented industrial base in West China. |
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