Chongqing

The city extends across valleys and mountains along the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, with steep hills and narrow streets connecting multiple levels.

In 1937, Chongqing became China's wartime capital, transforming from a regional trading port into a national center of government, military operations, and industry.

The Dazu Rock Carvings near Chongqing contain more than 50,000 stone sculptures dating from the 9th to 13th centuries, displaying Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian influences.

The Chongqing Rail Transit system operates multiple metro lines through the mountainous terrain, incorporating numerous bridges and tunnels to connect different districts.

The city maintains a network of pedestrian sky bridges and escalators to help residents navigate the 243-meter elevation differences between neighborhoods.

Location: People's Republic of China

Inception: 1929

Capital city: Yuzhong District

Elevation above the sea: 243 m

Reference: 渝

Part of: South Central China

Shares border with: Sichuan, Shaanxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou

Address: Chongqing, China 400000–409900 Chongqing

Website: https://cq.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 29.55000,106.50694

Latest update: November 26, 2025 10:49