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 […]
Frost Trees & UNESCO Wonders: Your Complete Guide to Wulong Fairy Mountain Rime Ice for Foreign Travelers （Chongqing）
Introduction: “I Thought Chongqing Was Just Hot Pot and Skyscrapers—Until I Saw Ice Crystals on Fairy Mountain” Most foreign travelers think Chongqing is all steamy alleys, neon lights, and spicy noodles.They don’t know that Wulong Fairy Mountain (Xiānnǚ Shān / 仙女山)—just a 3-hour drive from downtown—turns into a frozen dream every winter. Last December, Sofia […]