Best Things To Do in Chongqing China Travel Guide 2026 4K
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The creator explores Chongqing, China, highlighting its reputation as a futuristic, cyberpunk mountain city. The tour begins at Hongyandong, a carved mountainside complex featuring neon lighting and traditional costume rentals. The video showcases unique urban engineering, such as the Liziba monorail that travels through an apartment building and the city's vertical architecture, which the creator describes as being built on stilts. Food is a central theme, with coverage of spicy Sichuan hot pot, street food markets in Jiefangbei, and unusual delicacies like roasted durian with cheese and bamboo rat. The creator also visits historical sites, including the thousand year old Luohan Temple and the ancient City Gate, providing a contrast between ancient traditions and modern skyscrapers. Additional activities mentioned include a night river cruise on the Yangtze, visiting the WFC Observatory Tower for aerial views, and riding a cable car across the river. The video concludes with a visit to Longmenhao Old Street and Nanbin Road, where the creator recommends enjoying riverside barbecue while viewing the city skyline.
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Welcome to Chongqing, China's futuristic mountain city where skyscrapers rise through the clouds, trains run straight through buildings, you get spicy hot pot everywhere you go.
I would hands down say the night river cruise is the best just because the way the city lights up.
I'm actually putting China up there as one of the best countries to travel right now in 2026.
The more I realize just how interesting and appreciative I am to be able to come to China.
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