Wanzhou (万州区), formerly called Wanxian, was built from scratch and is a district of Chongqing with 1.7 million inhabitants today. We had the opportunity to visit the home of a retired factory employee. The large roof garden suggests that he is more likely to be among the more privileged residents. Please watch the video You are […]
Viennese Waltz on the Yangtze River
During our Yantze River Cruise a Chinese pair surprised us with a Viennese Waltz around midnight. Please watch the video here You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. More Information Unblock content Accept […]
Dazu Rock Carvings – Baoding Shan
The Dazu Rock Carvings ( 大 足 石刻 ) are 62 miles west of Chongqing. In the hillsides around the city of Dazu 50 000 statues were carved in the rocks. Most are located on the North Hill and the Treasure Chest Mountain – Baoding Shan. Please watch the video You are currently viewing a […]
Travel tip for China – Ciqikou
In Ciqikou, a suburb of Chongqing in China you gain an impression of how the city once must have looked. The narrow streets with a multitude of small shops and restaurants invite to stay a little bit longer. Here it’s possible to enjoy the dish Huogou – also known as hotpot, a Chongqing specialty. The […]
People’s Congress Hall in Chongqing – China
Chongqing is the gateway to the western regions of China. The People’s Congress Hall ( 人民大会堂 )with the adjacent square is the center of the city. The Congress Hall is used as a communication center. Modern electronic equipment is used to provide wide segments of the population with the latest news. It is also very enjoyable […]
Chongqing – China
Chongqing is a direct-controlled municipality and thus equal to Peking, Tianjin and Shanghai. With 33 million inhabitants, it is the gateway to the western regions of China. In only very rare cases you can see a clear sky. Chongqing is thus referred to as the City of Smog. Due to its relatively high air humidity, […]