The development of Chongqing

On the world map hanging in the United Nations Hall, only the names of four cities in China are marked, one of which is Chungking. Chongqing is located in the southwest of China, on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and on the eastern edge of the Sichuan Basin, with a land span of1051'-110' 28 10' north latitude. The border borders Hubei and Hunan in the east, Guizhou in the south, Sichuan in the west and Shaanxi in the north. It is 470 kilometers long from east to west and 450 kilometers wide from north to south, with a total area of 82,400 square kilometers, which is 2.39 times the total area of Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai. It is the largest city in China, with a built-up area of 647.78 square kilometers.

The towering mountains and low-lying valleys bear the civilization history of Chongqing for 3,000 years. In the long history, Chongqing has become an ancient regional military and political center and an important commercial material distribution center with its great cohesion and radiation. It has been enduring for thousands of years, calmly devouring everything and gestating vitality. Over the past century, Chongqing has experienced the development path of Shang Yexing, Chongqing, inland relocation and reform. From an ancient military pass, it has developed into an open strategic hub connecting the central and western regions of China. From the ancient regional commercial center to the economic center in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River; From a single entrepot trade city in19th century, it has developed into the largest multifunctional modern industrial and commercial city in western China. From a port city located in the east of Sichuan Basin, it has developed into a central municipality directly under the central government based on the inland of China and facing five continents and four seas. The rapid rise of Chongqing in the western part of China, whether it is the glorious course in the past or the rapid development today, has left a deep mark on the history of the development of the Chinese nation and attracted worldwide attention.

At the important moment at the turn of the century, history once again pushed Chongqing to a new starting line. The construction of the Three Gorges Project and the development of immigrants in the reservoir area, which attracted worldwide attention, have injected new vitality into the development of Chongqing. The establishment of a municipality directly under the central government has opened a new world for the development of Chongqing. The implementation of the western development strategy has opened a new chapter in Chongqing's accelerated development. Today's Chongqing is forming an increasingly strong magnetic field in the geographical, cultural and social environment, generating irresistible gravity, and increasingly highlighting its magnificent and passionate charm! A historic city with 3,000 years of Bayu culture is graceful! One of the youngest municipalities directly under the Central Government in China is gestating endless modern myths! A world's largest inland landscape city is constantly creating miracles on earth! A new Chongqing, the economic center of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, is developing to the world! Chongqing is a beautiful mountain city. 12. Food culture Sichuan cuisine is the main food in Chongqing. Sichuan cuisine has many flavors, ranking first among the major cuisines. Today, Sichuan cuisine has 24 flavors, which are divided into three categories.

The first category is spicy, in which fish flavor, dried tangerine peel and strange taste are the unique flavors of Sichuan cuisine, which is difficult to cook. Dishes include fish-flavored shredded pork, dried tangerine peel beef, boiled beef and kung pao chicken. The second category is spicy flavor, and the representative dishes are smoked ribs, phoenix tail with sesame sauce, spiced smoked fish, fried mutton with sauce and so on. The third category is salty, fresh, sweet and sour, which is widely used, and there are many dishes, such as dry-baked shark's fin, hibiscus chicken slices, chicken tofu pudding, crispy rice slices and so on. As a cultural phenomenon, Sichuan cuisine, one of the four major cuisines, has profound connotations. It is composed of local famous dishes in Chongqing, Chengdu, northern Sichuan and southern Sichuan. Sichuan cuisine has been paying attention to "harmony of five flavors" and "taste-oriented" since ancient times. There are 24 kinds of snacks in Sichuan cuisine: Mazuan, Baling, Shancheng Xiao Yuan, Dandan Noodles, cold noodles with shredded chicken, hot and sour rice noodles, spicy noodles, tofu and porcelain mouth.

Attractions in the main city: shopping circle: Jie Fangbei, Three Gorges Square, Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street, Yangjiaping Pedestrian Street, Nanping Pedestrian Street: Chaotianmen Square, Nanbin Road, Hongyadong, Yi Shu Street, Shancheng Trail, Central Peninsula Hot Spring, Haitang xiao yue Hot Spring, Baishi Yitian Temple Hot Spring, North Hot Spring and South Hot Spring Historic Sites: Chongqing People's Hall, Huguang Club, ciqikou ancient town and Tongyuanmen. Red tourism of 200,000-year-old human site in Longgupo: Hongyan Village, Baigongguan, Zhazidong, No.50 Zengjiayan, Huangshan Anti-Japanese War Site Museum in Chongqing, Guiyuan and Stilwell Museum. Culture and art: Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing Planning Exhibition Hall, Tanku Art Center, Chongqing Art Museum, Painter Village, Temple Taoist Temple of Chinese Painting Academy: Luohan Temple, Huayan Temple, Laojundong Taoist Temple and Tushan Temple's former residence;

Natural scenery: Three Gorges of Yangtze River, Little Three Gorges, Little Three Gorges, Wujiang Gallery, Baidicheng, Zhangfei Temple, Tiankeng Rift Valley, Black Valley, Shi Baozhai, Tiansheng Third Bridge, fairy mountain Grassland, Hongchiba Grassland, Qiancaochang, Dongquan, Xiquan, China Longquan, Tongjing Hot Spring, Osmanthus fragrans Hot Spring, Cold Spring, Shengdengquan, Lanhai Tian Yun Hot Spring, Wanqingquan and other Daning Rivers. Huangshui National Forest Park, Shizhuanshan National Forest Park, Shengdengshan National Forest Park, Furong Cave, Yuxuedong, Wansheng Stone Forest, Jinfo Mountain, Simian Mountain, Yuxuedong, Jiangnan Dragon Palace, Fishing City and Fengdu Ghost Town. Qin Liangyu Mausoleum, Tomb, Yanyan Tomb, the former site of Red Army Headquarters, Chen Duxiu's former residence, Temple and Yang's former residence Taoist Temple: Big Buddha Temple, Shuangguitang, Ginkgo Hall, Luoguan Mountain and Ciyun Temple (the only buddhist nun in China) Historic sites: Dazu Stone Carving, Baiheliang Inscription, Longjiang Hanging Coffin, Small Three Gorges Hanging Coffin, Jiangjin Lotus Stone Characteristic Ancient Town. Dachang Ancient Town, Shuangjiang Ancient Town, Xituo Ancient Town, Hanfeng Ancient Town, Baisha Ancient Town, Hongan Ancient Town, Longxing Ancient Town, Sanjiang Ancient Town, Huanglong Ancient Town, Tanghe Ancient Town, Houxi Ancient Town, Land and Air Ancient Town, Qingquan Ancient Town, Songguan Ancient Town, Tanghe Ancient Town, Shuangjiang Ancient Town, Zouma Ancient Town Folklore: Tongliang Dragon Lantern, Yi Ancient Town. Chongqing is the only mega-city in western China that collects water, land and air transportation resources. On June165438+1October 19, 2008, "Smooth Chongqing" was launched, speeding up the traffic in Chongqing. Chongqing is an important economic growth pole in western China and one of the six industrial bases in China. Its comprehensive economic strength is ahead in the west. According to the economic aggregate of Chongqing municipality directly under the central government, it ranks fifth among the western 12 provincial-level regions and the main city ranks first. At the same time, Chongqing is a combination of big cities and large rural areas, with a vast rural area and a large agricultural population.