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About Chongqing Views: 98 Comments: 0
Chongqing is the economic hub of southwest China and the fourth municipality in China (after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin). Chongqing became the fourth municipality in 1997, when it began to undergo accelerated development. It enjoys an average annual GDP increase of 9.5%, which is higher than the national average. Chongqing is situated in the east of south ... More
01 Sep 06

Attractions Views: 100 Comments: 3
CHONGQING CITY Night Lights By night Chongqing looks like a giant fairyland. The entire city is lit up by a sea of coloured lights reflecting in the waters of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers. There are several vantage points for observing this mountain city by both day and night: the Red Star Pavilion in the Pipa Shan Park and the Kan Sheng Pavilion in E Ling ... More
15 Sep 06 (Last comment: 19 Oct 07. By superbam_)

Bars Views: 140 Comments: 5
Soho 苏荷 This appears to be the main bar in the city's "bar street", Soho was, on the Friday night in October when we visited, absolutely packed - and it's a very big venue! There is a long winding bar as well as a huge dance floor - definitely the place to go and see and be seen. Address: Yu Zhong District, De Yi Shi Jie A1 – 6 (De Yi Shi Jie is a co ... More
22 Aug 07 (Last comment: 27 Apr 08. By welinkar)

Cafes Views: 52 Comments: 0
Good Mood Coffee 良木缘咖啡西餐厅 Features: The beef is imported from America with an equal proportion of fat and meat. And it is favored among white collar workers because of its precious original materials and good tastes. Attractions: Grilled Angus Top Rib Eye Steak; Grilled Angus Top Short Rib; Grilled Fillet Steak with “Marsala” Sauce; Spicy ... More
22 Aug 07

China's National Flag, Emblem and Anthem Views: 12 Comments: 0
China's National Flag and Emblem was unanimously adopted by the First Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference held on the eve of the birth of the New China. They were first formally used on October 1, 1949 with the founding of the People's Republic. The national flag has five gold stars on a red background. The stars are in the upper left-hand cor ... More
29 Jan 07

Chinese Cuisine Views: 8 Comments: 0
Chinese cuisine is known for its taste and philosophical and aesthetic qualities. It is closely tied to the development of the 5,000-year-old Chinese civilization. It is also related to the development of tourism in China--- well-known scenic spots are associated with well-known famous dishes named after the spots. There is, for example, "fried Yellow River ... More
29 Jan 07

Chinese Festivals Views: 38 Comments: 0
Spring Festival The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. It's tradionally the time to return home and is the busiest time for transportation systems for several weeks during the Spring Festival. Airports, railway stations and long-distance bus stati ... More
29 Jan 07

Chinese Tea Views: 11 Comments: 0
China is the homeland of tea. It is believed that China has tea-shrubs as early as five to six thousand years ago, and human cultivation of the tea plant dates back two thousand years. Tea from China, along with her silk and porcelain, began to be known the world over more than a thousand years ago and has since then been an important Chinese export. At pres ... More
28 Jan 07

Chongqing Cuisine Views: 70 Comments: 3
Chongqing Hotpot (重庆火锅) Chongqing Hotpot has long been the symbol of Chongqing's food culture. The most famous thing in Chongqing is the hotpot. With the spicy and hot characteristic, Chongqing Hotpot can be regarded as one wonder of Chinese food. Chongqing Hotpot is mainly divided into two kinds - one is red soup and the other is clear soup. The red sou ... More
08 Nov 07 (Last comment: 27 Apr 08. By welinkar)

Chongqing Maps Views: 378 Comments: 1
Chongqing in China (Click to enlarge) Chongqing map in English (Click to enlarge) Chongqing map in Chinese (Click to enlarge) ... More
02 Dec 07 (Last comment: 27 Sep 08. By hr123456)

Chongqing the Invisible City Views: 37 Comments: 0
Chongqing is the fastest-growing urban centre on the planet. Its population is already bigger than that of Peru or Iraq, with half a million more arriving every year in search of a better life. And yet so frequently is this story repeated in China, that outside the country its name barely registers. Jonathan Watts spends 24 hours in the megalopolis you've ne ... More
08 Nov 07

Cinemas Views: 53 Comments: 0
3D Art Cinema Address: 199 Wuyi Road Tel: 023-63841113 Bachuan Cinema Address: Revolution Road, BaChuan, Tongliang County Tel: 023-45632089 Beibei Cinema Address: Victory Street, Beibei District Tel: 023-68862026 Chongqing Sichuan Opera Academy Address: 76 Jingtang Street, Yuzhong District Tel: 023-63834146 Danzishi Cinema Address: 1 Qunhui Road, South Shore ... More
22 Aug 07

Climate Views: 44 Comments: 0
The climate of Chongqing is semi-tropical, with the two-season monsoonal variations typical of South Asia. It has hot summers, and the temperature can be as high as 40 C (102F). It is known as one of the "three furnaces" of China, the other two being Wuhan and Nanjing. In the winter, it is wet and warm. While it seldom snows, most days are foggy. The typical ... More
31 Jan 07

Culture Views: 50 Comments: 1
Chongqing is a famous city with a long history and a brilliant culture. There are many ancient ruins, ancient tombs, ancient buildings, grottoes, and temples, and tens of thousands of collections of cultural relics. The Chongqing Museum has nearly 500 National Grade 1 relics and 100,000 National Grade 3 relics. The Chongqing Museum of Natural History leads C ... More
01 Sep 06 (Last comment: 15 Oct 07. By YQ)

Dining Views: 72 Comments: 0
When you come to Chongqing, you will not be surprised to hear that the Chinese believe in the saying "People make food their Heaven". It would seem that people in Chongqing are never weary of eating. Thousands of restaurants are scattered throughout every corner of the city, luring customers from home and abroad with their different specialties. Chongqing is ... More
14 Sep 06

Driving in Chongqing Views: 52 Comments: 0
Foreigners interested in driving in China must apply for a Chinese Driver Licence. If you hold a drivers licence from your country of origin you simply need to have this translated and notorized before applying for a Chinese licence. You are only required to sit a written test, not a road test. Basic steps: 1. Get your overseas driver licence translated by a ... More
22 Aug 07

Economy Views: 39 Comments: 1
Historically, Chongqing has been a major trading inland port, transporting goods from the southwestern provinces to eastern China. During the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945), Chongqing was transformed into a heavy industrial city, especially the military industry which continued to thrive for decades after 1949. Since the 1980s, many of these military industry ... More
31 Jan 07 (Last comment: 29 Nov 07. By worldheadquarters007)

Education Views: 67 Comments: 0
Education in Chongqing is comparatively developed. The Municipality's efforts already constitute a quite complete educational system ranging from kindergarten, elementary and vocation education, advanced leading to adult teaching programs with extensive educational teams and multi-faceted schooling methods. The Chongqing's global collection of books for peda ... More
13 Apr 07

Geography Views: 42 Comments: 0
As highlighted in the map, Chongqing is located on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River in southwestern China. It covers 82,000 square kilometers of land, E105"11'-11"11', N28"10'-32"13', adjoining Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shanxi province. Chongqing stands at where the Yangtze and Jialing River converge, featuring numerous limestone caves, hot sp ... More
31 Jan 07

Getting Around from Chongqing Views: 15 Comments: 0
By Air Besides the numerous air connections with domestic cities, the city also has links with international destinations. The Jiangbei International Airport is 21km from the city center and is accessible from the city via expressway. From Chongqing, you can reach to most of the major cities as: Beijing 2.5 hours, Shanghai 2 hours, Guangzhou 1.5 hours, Hong ... More
29 Jan 07

Guide for Foreign Citizens Seeking Permanent Residence in China Views: 72 Comments: 0
Primary documents required for permanent residence application: Valid passport, or other certificate in lieu of passport, and copies. Health Examination Certificate issued by health or medical institutions designated by the Chinese government, or those issued by health or medical institutions abroad and authenticated by a local Chinese Consulate or local Chi ... More
21 Apr 07

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