FIND CHINA introduces Chongqing

Chongqing is the largest and most populous of the People's Republic of China's four provincial-level municipalities, and the only one in the less densely populated western half of China. Until 14 March 1997 Chongqing was a provincial city within Sichuan Province. Chongqing is the biggest inland river port in western China. Historically, most of its transportation, especially to eastern China, is via the Yangtze River.

 Chongqing is also now linked to other parts of the country through several railways namely the Chongqing-Chengdu (Sichuan province) railway, Chongqing-Guiyang (Guizhou province) railway, Chongqing-Xiangfan (Hubei province) railway, Chongqing-Huaihua (Hunan province) railway, Chongqing-Suining (Sichuan province) express railway, Wanzhou-Yichang (Hubei province) railway and Chongqing-Lanzhou (Gansu province) railway.

The following highways also connect Chongqing the Chongqing-Chengdu highway, Chongqing-Wanxian highway and Chongqing-Guiyang highway. The Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, located north of Chongqing provides links to most parts of China and to other countries and regions such as Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Thailand.

The climate is semi-tropical, with the two-season monsoon variations typical of South Asia. It has very hot summers, and the temperatures can reach 43°C. In the winter, it is wet and warm. While it seldom snows, most days are foggy.

 Chongqing is rich with tourism resources. The most famous is the Three Gorges, a scenic area along Yangtze River. The 200-km long area is the most visited canyon in China. Besides its gorgeous natural scene, it is also a culturally rich area. Other tourism sites include Dazu Rock Carvings a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Chongqing is the birthplace of Sichuan Cuisine. As compared with Chengdu‘s Sichuan Cuisine, Chonqing‘s has a stronger taste, spicier and more innovative. Chongqing serves the best Sichuan Cuisine. Its cuisine ranks first in the major cuisine styles of China because of its distinctive characteristics.