THE MOUNTAIN CITY
CITY FOCUS | CHONGQING
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Situated at the confluence of the famed Yangtze and Jialing rivers , Chongqing lives up to the majesty of its aquatic associations . According to World Atlas , Chongqing is the third most populous city in China with 25.2mn residents in the metropolitan area , while Shanghai and Guangzhou take second and first place respectively . Britannica noted that the climate of the city and surrounding areas is “ mild and intensely humid ”, though this supposed inhospitable quality has not limited its explosive growth and wealth of opportunities . It is the capital of one of China ’ s four municipalities alongside Beijing , Tianjin and Shanghai , as well as a national logistics hub and a hotspot for tourism . Rich with history , the ancient Ba people originated from Chongqing and it served as the seat of the Chinese government during the Second Sino-Japanese war .
THE MOUNTAIN CITY
Built amongst and on top of a mountain range , Chongqing is nicknamed the Mountain City . Its characterful topography means
SEPTEMBER 2019