Things to see in Chongqing
Chongqing is a city in People's Republic of China, with an urban population of about 6.5 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 12 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Chaotianmen Bridge Landmark
The Chaotianmen Bridge is a road-rail bridge over the Yangtze River in the city of Chongqing, China. The bridge, which opened on 29 April 2009, is the world's longest through arch bridge.
2Three Gorges Museum Museum
The Three Gorges Museum is a museum in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing, about the Three Gorges and Chongqing. It is one of the largest museums in the country.
3Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge Landmark
The Shibanpo Yangtze River Bridge consists of a pair of prestressed concrete box girder bridges over the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China. The bridges carries 8 lanes of traffic on Jiangnan Avenue between the Nan'an District south of the Yangtze River and the Yuzhong District to the north.
4Caiyuanba Bridge Landmark
The Caiyuanba Bridge is an arch bridge which crosses the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China. Completed in 2007, the arch spans 420 metres (1,380 ft) ranking among the longest arch bridges in the world.
5Luohan Temple Place of worship
Luohan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Yuzhong District, Chongqing. It is the site of the Buddhist Association of Chongqing.
6Chongqing Art Museum Art
Chongqing Art Museum is an art museum in Yuzhong District of Chongqing. Its main focus is on traditional Chinese painting, printmaking, and small sculptures.
7St. Joseph's Cathedral, Chongqing Place of worship
The Cathedral of St Joseph is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chongqing, situated on St Joseph Lane, Minsheng Road in Yuzhong District of the city of Chongqing, West China.
8Chongqing Grand Theatre Arts & culture
The Chongqing Grand Theatre (or Theater) is a performing arts venue in central Chongqing, People's Republic of China, located overlooking the Yangtze River.
9Ciyun Temple (Chongqing) Place of worship
Ciyun Temple is a Buddhist temple located at the foot of Mount Lion in Nan'an District, Chongqing.
10Chongqing Science and Technology Museum Museum
The Chongqing Science and Technology Museum is a science museum in the Jiangbei District of Chongqing, China.
11Egongyan Bridge Landmark
The Egongyan Bridge is a suspension bridge which crosses the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China. Completed in 2000, it has a main span of 600 metres (2,000 ft).
12Chongqing Zoo Park
Chongqing Zoo is a zoo in the city of Chongqing, China, about 8 km (5 miles) southwest from the city centre.
13Eling Park Park
Eling Park is a park located on Changjiang Road in the Yuzhong District of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China.
14St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, Chongqing Place of worship
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, Chongqing, also known as Jiangbei St. Thérèse Church, is a Catholic church located in Jiangbei District, Chongqing, southwestern China.
15Nanjimen Yangtze River bridge Landmark
Nanjimen Yangtze River Bridge is a rapid transit cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Yangtze to connect Yuzhong and Nan'an Districts in Chongqing.
16South Mountain Botanical Garden Park
South Mountain Botanical Garden is the largest botanical garden in Chongqing. It is a major urban park of central Chongqing, and it is one of the 8 major civil projects of Chongqing Municipal.
17Dafosi Bridge Landmark
The Dafosi Yangtze River Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning 450 metres (1,480 ft) over the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China. The bridge carries 6 lanes of traffic on the G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway between the Nan'an District east of the Yangtze River and the Jiangbei District to the west.
18Foreigners' Street Park
Foreigners' Street or Yangren Jie was an amusement park and entertainment area in Chongqing, China. It combined various styles of architecture, food, and attractions from around the world.
19Stilwell Museum Museum
The Stilwell Museum is a museum in Yuzhong District of Chongqing that preserves the former residence of General Joseph W. Stilwell, the Allied Chief of Staff in the China Theater during World War II. It opened in 1994.
20Lijiatuo Yangtze River Bridge Landmark
The Lijiatuo Yangtze River Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China. Completed in 1995, it has a main span of 444 metres (1,457 ft), placing it among the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world.
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