Chongqing: China’s 8D ‘Magic City’ Blending Tech & Culture

Imagine a city where subway trains zoom through skyscrapers, cable cars glide above roaring rivers, and neon-lit streets hum with yellow taxis dubbed ‘Ferraris’ by locals. Welcome to Chongqing – China’s viral ‘8D metropolis’ that’s stealing the spotlight!

Host Gasthoori Manickam recently explored this mountain-hugging marvel, describing it as ‘a real-life sci-fi film set’ where staircases spiral into clouds and highways twist like noodle bowls. But beyond its viral-worthy architecture lies a thriving culture of laid-back teahouses, fiery hotpot feasts, and artists turning old factories into edgy creative hubs.

‘Chongqing proves innovation isn’t just about AI or robots,’ says Manickam. ‘It’s about reimagining how humans live in harmony with crazy geography.’ The city’s 30-million-strong residents navigate vertical neighborhoods and misty horizons with a signature chill – pausing for mahjong games mid-commute!

From its WWII history to its cutting-edge tech parks powering China’s digital economy, this Yangtze River giant offers travelers, entrepreneurs, and culture buffs a wild ride into Asia’s urban future. Ready to get lost in the maze?

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Race to the Future | A Chongqing Fantasy

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