After nearly three years of pandemic measures, Chengdu is vibrating with energy again! 🎥 Drone footage captured this week reveals packed shopping districts, flowing traffic, and crowds rediscovering public spaces across the Sichuan capital – a symbolic revival as cities across the Chinese mainland adjust COVID-19 policies.
🚇 \"No more QR code scans at subway stations!\" cheered one resident on social media after Chengdu stopped requiring negative tests for public transport and venues on December 2. From the neon-lit MixC City mall to the historic Chunxi Road commercial strip, the city of 21 million is embracing what locals call \"smokey heat\" – that irreplaceable buzz of urban life. 🔥
While masks remain common, the relaxed measures align with China’s recent focus on balancing epidemic control with economic recovery. Analysts note similar reopenings in cities like Beijing and Guangzhou could signal a gradual shift toward normalization. For now, Chengdu’s revived street food stalls and packed bookstores offer a hopeful glimpse of post-pandemic vitality. 📚✨
