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. |