Chongqing’s World Heritage Sites: A Local’s Guide for Foreign Travelers
Hey there, fellow travelers! As a born-and-bred Chongqing local who’s been helping foreign tourists plan their trips for 8 years, I can tell you that Chongqing is way more than just its famous 8D cityscape and mouth-numbing hot pot. It’s home to some incredible world heritage sites that often fly under the radar for international […]
One-Day Hike to the Summit of the Three Gorges from Chongqing – Yes, It’s Possible!
You’ve heard of the Three Gorges.But you think it takes days on a cruise ship to see them. Wrong. Thanks to China’s high-speed rail, you can leave Chongqing at sunrise, hike to the top of the Three Gorges (Sānxiá Zhī Diān, 三峡之巅), and be back in Chongqing by midnight—all in one day. I’ve done this hike […]
Beyond Dazu: The Secret Stone Carvings of Anyue You’ve Never Heard Of (But Should Visit from Chongqing)
You know Dazu Rock Carvings (Dàzú Shíkè, 大足石刻)—the famous UNESCO site near Chongqing. But have you heard of Anyue Rock Carvings (Ānyuè Shíkè, 安岳石刻)? They’re just as old.Just as detailed. And way less crowded. A Irish traveler once told me: “Dazu felt like a museum. Anyue felt like stepping into a hidden temple—just me and 1,000-year-old Buddha […]