Towering among the mountains and river valleys, Chongqing is also called "mountain city". To the west, it is Daba Mountain; to the east, it is Wuling Mountain; to the south, it is Dalou Mountain. Yangtze River, Jialing River, Wu River and Pei River pass through this city. The world-renowned Three Gorges of Yangtze River are located at the border of Chongqing and Hubei province.
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Dazu Grottoes |
Located 163km northwest of Chongqing, Dazu Grottos include more than 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian rock carvings and 100,000 characters of inscriptions dotted around Dazu. |
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Northern Hot Springs |
The park complies with its natural terrain and all the pavilions are in graceful disorder. Clear water and green forests, they add charm to each other. All these make the park picturesque and springs in the park make visitors enjoyable. |
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Former Residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell |
Only 4.5 about kilometers southeast of the downtown, the residence of Joseph W. Stilwell is worth a visit. General Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946) was chief commander of US forces in the China-Burma-India Theatre during World War II. |
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Arhat Temple (Luohan Temple) |
"Luohan" is the Chinese rendering of the Sanskrit "arhat" which is a Buddhist term referring to people who attained enlightenment, while he postponed his entry to nirvana to assist others. |
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Ciqikou Ancient Town |
Located at the Sapingba District of Chongqing, Ciqikou is a 1000-year-old small ancient town standing on the west bank of Jialing River. In history, Ciqikou was a commercial dock by land and water from Ming Dynasty. |
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Chongqing Photo Gallery
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