Treasure of China: Chongqing Bashan Yushui

Author: Zhang Li
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The city of Chongqing is surrounded by rivers on three sides and mountains on one. Built against the mountains, the city's buildings are layered and stacked, with winding roads ascending, creating a unique urban landscape over the years, giving rise to a magnificent night view. The Qian Tang Gate, located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers in northeastern Chongqing, is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the city. It is a symbol of Chongqing's tourism. The ancient stone steps, gnarled yellow cypress trees, and residential houses with blue tiles and white walls epitomize the charm of the ancient Sichuan and Shu towns. These ancient buildings surrounded by mountains and rivers convey many heartfelt messages of the local culture. This seemingly tranquil scene, with its enclosed spaces of village-style wood and stone, and the serene halls within courtyard houses, along with the eaves that seem to yearn for flight, tell stories of the passage of time. Turning the corner of the winding cobblestone street, one is greeted with dark-tiled roofs, red eaves, and fireproof walls, all bearing the glory of civilization. Through the dense shade of the yellow cypress trees, one can glimpse another scene: a peaceful rural atmosphere, where everything thrives, converging into a rhythmic melody!