Step into Chongqing – China’s 8D metropolis where neon-lit skyscrapers pierce misty skies and spicy hotpot aromas dance through labyrinthine streets. CGTN reporter Gasthoori recently traded maps for wanderlust, discovering why this city captivates Gen Z travelers and digital nomads alike. 🚶♀️
A Maze of Modern Magic
Imagine a city where elevators open to busy sidewalks 15 floors above ground, and subway trains zoom through residential buildings like scenes from a sci-fi movie. Chongqing’s gravity-defying architecture had Gasthoori rethinking urban design – and reaching for her camera every 5 seconds. 📸
Culture With Extra Spice
Beyond the tech-forward facades lies the soul of Sichuan: street vendors hand-pulling noodles, tea houses echoing with mahjong tile clacks, and the unapologetic heat of mala hotpot that’s inspired TikTok food challenges worldwide. 🌶️
\"It’s like someone merged Blade Runner with your coolest aunt’s kitchen,\" Gasthoori quipped while navigating staircases that double as local lunch spots.
Why It Matters
As China’s hidden gem gains global attention, Chongqing offers fresh lessons in balancing rapid urbanization with cultural preservation – a blueprint cities worldwide could binge-watch. 📈
