Chongqing, the largest city in China, is also known as "The Mountain City", "The City of Fog", or "The River Town". This is because Chongqing is located at the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers and surrounded by mountains, giving a beautiful natural landscape.
Chongqing city is hot and rainy in summer, so it is sometimes called "The Furnace".
In ancient history, Chongqing was originally the capital of the State of Ba three thousand years ago. This China city was renamed for many times till it got the name Chongqing, meaning Double Celebration, eventually. In 1997, Chongqing became the fourth municipality directly under the Central Government, together with Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin.
Chongqing covers an area of 82,400 sq kilometers with a population of 30 million. There are many famous spots in the city, including the Beiwenquan, Nanwenquan, the Longevity Lake. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang moved from Nanjing to Chongqing and made it a war-time capital. This has resulted in many commemorative sites such as the Red Crag Village, the Chongqing Office of the Eighth Route Army, and so on.
Chongqing is also the starting point for a cruise on the Yangtze River, where many historical and scenic spots flank its bank. Visitors to Chongqing can enjoy a boat ride down the famous Yangtze River for an unforgettable experience.
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