Chongqing

With an area of 82,400 square kilometers, Chongqing is the largest of the four direct-controlled municipalities (the other three are Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin). Located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, Chongqing is target="_blank" title="China">China atmosphere remains around the river docks and the hillside alleyways that link them to the rest of the city.

Chongqing has a number of historic and scenic attractions, including Eling Park, a bea...