CITY FOCUS | CHONGQING
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72-metre Sujiaba Flyover as being reminiscent of a rollercoaster .
To the north of the city , beginning in Baidi , Chongqing Municipality and ending at Nanjing Pass , Hubei Province , are the naturally stunning Three Gorges of the Yangtze . The gorges , adjacent to each other and running from west to east , have the highest possible classification from the China National Tourism Administration as a ‘ scenic area ’, with a 5A status . Other sites across the country to be classified as 5A include ( but are not limited to ) the Great Wall Tourist Area , Baiyang Lake , Mount Wutai , and the Shenyang Botanical Garden .
While the majority of Chongqing remains rural , the city proper caters to the retail needs of both locals and tourists alike . Traditional Chinese medicines , exotic fruits , high quality tea , bamboo-based products and Chongqing ’ s iconic paper fans are all available , and each is representative of local culture and the enduring commitment to cultural tradition in the city .
Offering incredible views of Chongqing ’ s unconventional skyline and the surrounding scenery , tourists would be
SEPTEMBER 2019