Shereen Shabnam Rising from the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing is a city like no other. It is a sprawling, vertiginous metropolis where tradition and modernity coexist in a constant dance. Known as China’s “Mountain City,” Chongqing captivates visitors with its dramatic skyline, mist-shrouded hills, and an energy that pulses through every neon-lit street and teahouse-lined alley. For centuries, Chongqing has been a gateway to the country’s vast western hinterlands, but in recent years, it has emerged as one of China’s most exciting urban destinations. Towering skyscrapers and ambitious infrastructure projects share space with centuries-old temples and … Continue reading Chongqing: China’s Mountain Metropolis Rising Above the Clouds