Chongqing, the largest municipality directly under the Central Government in southwest China, is a dynamic modern port city nestled at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers on the upper reaches of the Yangtze. Spanning an area of 82,400 square kilometers (31,800 square miles), it borders five provinces—Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Shaanxi—serving as a vital transportation and economic hub connecting southwest China to the rest of the country.

As China’s fourth municipality after Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin, Chongqing balances rapid economic growth with the preservation of its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural roots. Dubbed the “Mountain City,” its terrain is characterized by undulating hills and valleys, where skyscrapers cling to slopes and elevated roads wind through mountains, creating a unique urban skyline that blends nature and modernity. It is also known as the “Fog City” for its misty mornings, which lend an ethereal charm to the rivers and hills.

Blessed with abundant natural resources, Chongqing boasts lush forests, diverse wildlife, and numerous rivers and lakes, alongside valuable mineral deposits. Beyond its natural allure, it is a city steeped in history: from ancient Ba and Shu civilizations to its role as a wartime capital during World War II, it preserves a wealth of cultural heritage, including ancient towns, traditional courtyard residences (known as “diaojiaolou”), and historical sites.

A premier tourist destination, Chongqing draws visitors worldwide with its natural wonders and cultural treasures. It is a popular starting point for Yangtze River cruises, offering access to the breathtaking Three Gorges—renowned for their towering cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and poetic scenery. Additionally, the city’s vibrant food culture, centered around spicy hot pot, and its lively night views (especially along the two rivers) add to its irresistible appeal.

 

重庆，中国西南部最大的中央直辖市，坐落于长江上游、长江与嘉陵江交汇处，是一座兼具现代活力与自然灵秀的港口城市。辖区面积8.24万平方公里，与湖北、湖南、贵州、四川、陕西五省接壤，是连接西南地区与全国的交通枢纽和经济重镇。

作为继北京、上海、天津之后的中国第四个直辖市，重庆在保持经济高速发展的同时，完好留存了得天独厚的自然风貌与深厚的人文底蕴。它素有“山城”之称，地势起伏错落，群山环抱间，高楼依山而建，轻轨穿楼而过，立体交通网络与山水景观交融，造就了独一无二的“3D魔幻都市”风貌；又因常年多雾，被誉为“雾都”，晨间薄雾缭绕江面与山峦，尽显朦胧之美。

重庆的自然资源极为丰富，森林覆盖率高，珍稀动植物种类繁多，江河纵横交错，矿产储量可观。历史文脉同样厚重：从古代巴渝文明的印记，到抗战时期的陪都记忆，这座城市沉淀了无数故事——古老的古镇、吊脚楼建筑群、抗战遗址等，都在诉说着它的过往。

作为享誉中外的旅游目的地，重庆的景点兼具自然奇观与人文魅力：

- 长江三峡：从重庆出发的长江游轮之旅，可饱览瞿塘峡、巫峡、西陵峡的雄奇险峻，两岸峭壁林立、江水奔腾，是大自然的鬼斧神工；
- 洪崖洞：以吊脚楼为特色的民俗风貌区，夜晚灯火璀璨，依山傍水的建筑倒映江中，宛如童话世界；
- 武隆喀斯特旅游区：世界自然遗产，拥有天生三桥、仙女山、芙蓉洞等景观，峡谷、峰林、溶洞相映成趣，尽显喀斯特地貌的奇幻；
- 磁器口古镇：千年古镇保存着老重庆的市井气息，青石板路、老茶馆、特色小吃（如陈麻花），让人感受传统巴渝风情；
- 解放碑：重庆的商业地标与城市象征，周边高楼林立，是购物、美食与都市夜景的绝佳打卡地；
- 长江索道：跨江而过的空中交通设施，乘坐索道可俯瞰两江汇流的壮阔景色，感受“空中看重庆”的独特体验。

此外，重庆的麻辣火锅、小面、酸辣粉等特色美食享誉全国，热辣鲜香的口味与这座城市的豪爽气质相得益彰，让每位游客都能在山水之间，品味地道的巴渝风情。