Beautiful Yangtze River, Beautiful Chongqing!

The Sichuan section of the Yangtze River is one of the original birthplaces of Chinese civilization, and created China's first "Nongsang Fishing Boat" civilization. Mulberry sericulture, tea, netting, fishing, shipbuilding, sailing, four ancient and sacred totem, all contributed to createSichuan’s development in China's history.

Chinese civilizationspans backfive thousand years. "Gao Tang Fu" article by Mr. Song Yu and "Goddess Fu" article are the earliest and most beautiful texts describing this area and the glory of the history. After that, the history of Chinese literature could not outdo these twoworks of art. Both of which describe the birth of cloud water in the rivers and mountains of eastern Sichuan. Great beauty of the Yangtze River, Wushan Mountain’s great scenery, together with the beauty of eastern Sichuan, allrepresents the great life and historical heritage of the area.

Kuimen Gate Waterway（Photo by Li Yongxin）

Speak not of Lakes and Streams to One who Once has Seen the Sea

If the beauty of mountains and rivers can be injected into our mind and body, how beautifulwould it be? Because there is charm in the heart, you can always feel the great beauty! "Speak not of Lakes and Streams to One Who Once has Seen the Sea" is where the most appropriate description lies. Chongqing’s landscape is with unique natural geographical, cultural,&historical advantages. Four distinct seasons with abundant rainfall, Cloud Mountains, rivers, all forms the warm and sunny place. Here, as long as the seed planted, there will be harvests with infinite energy.

Three Gorges is a collection of the power of the river, on both sides of Wushan Mountain, undulating hills and rivers. There are huge waterfalls and dangerous rapids between the mountains. For this reason, the ancients had issued anexclamation: "Speak not of Lakes and Streams to One Who Once has seen the Sea".The river has shared the waves of thousands of miles attitude with indomitable spirit, giving talents to the vast land of China, and casting on this land for generations!

Walt Disney World Cinerama Theater has always been one of the most popular attractions from the early 1970s, which always circulating just two large circular screen documentaries: one is called the "Chinese," another is "Beautiful American Ami."

Sinkhole cloud （Photo by Luo Xiaoqing）

Every time I see "Chinese" documentary on the movie screen, it made me extremely shocked and tears filled my cheek. One of the most astonishing segments of the Yangtze River documented in the file is the Chongqing section. It not only shows the background of the Yangtze River in Chongqing Mountain, but also the risk of capturing and harness of the Yangtze River on a heavy load of wooden boats. Commentary final says,“The great things will be never forgotten."It is most common to describe the unique geography and the people of Chongqing for their unique powerful brave and fearless spirit.Imagine people and a nation given such a strong united spirit and very courageously spirit, it will create their epic to a new world and a prosperous economy.

The Most Beautiful Place, Full of Scholars

Since ancient times, the Yangtze River in Chongqing is the hometown to beauties and knowledge. Chongqing, with its moist landscape, has offered the perfect environment for beautiful women and virtuous knowledge.

"Goddess Fu", the ancient article described the ancient beauty of the city and the charm visual obsession. It is the earliest Chinese civilization depictedthe most elaboratedwords.Chongqing and eastern Sichuan people's decisions are based not only on strong wills, but also traditionally strong sense of family values ​​which is very homely and affectionate. The family value coming from the Yangtze River creates the cheerful ethnic groups with distinct characteristics.

Jinfo Mountain

Eastern Sichuan is China's most abundant rainfall portion of the mainland, which owns more than 60% of the rain at night.Rain provoked thoughts, adding more to the family and friends emotions.

The people here, with the hard work and the true emotion, are enough to make one unique world. When looking back, we will always treasure and take emotional attachment to Chongqing and eastern Sichuan villages in ancient culture and the long history.

The Backbone of the Chinese Nation and Blood

Sichuan is in the intersection of Chinese history and geography. Most notably, before and after the expedition when the Mongolian army swept across Eurasia, Sichuan was hit by stiff resistance and put off for forty years.When the Mongolian army crashed repeatedly and cannot succeed. In the history of the world, it wrote the song of "God Whip Off" story. Later on, China, as the nation on horseback formed the Mongolian Yuan dynasty, completing the Chinese territory unification. Tibet became an integral part of China's territory, with the geography and history of Chuanshu.

Dazu Rock Carving

The people in Sichuan territory built up Diaoyu and other 80 hilltop castles, and finally forced the Yuan army to bypass east of Tibet Yunnan. They set up the military Marshal Office and particularly in the province of Tibet, which fully implemented the administrative jurisdiction over Tibet. Tibet was officially incorporated into the Chinese territory, formally determined the meaning of "China". Ming Dynasty emperor continued to implement the policy of the Central Division set up by a Tibetan temporal and sent the Resident Minister toadminister the overall leadership and management of Tibetan affairs.

In the twentieth century, the most critical time also showed the tough side of Chongqing people. The Eight-year war shows so much history and story looking back to Chongqing. Just a few years, Chongqing was built into the rear area of the national war of resistance. Especially the people of Chongqing in the mountains are the most generous spirit warriors, who fought to a steady stream of front-line soldiers.

Baoding mountain of Dazu Rock Carving

Beautiful Yangtze River with the Most Beautiful Chongqing

In today's world, people are concerned about sustainable development, focusing on harmony between man and the nature. People are concerned about quality of life, as well as the physical and mental health. Contemporary Chongqing, in these areas, is especially remarkable. Its natural geological features, mountains and valleys, rivers and clouds, never-ending forests, historic sites, remote rural areas, distinct contrast between ancient and modern, and cultural heritage, all of these have become distinctive tourism features and new expectations for travelers.

The territory of Chongqing Yangtze River has more than 360 branches, becoming the country's first water resources and forest resources in the country. Especially the Three Gorges Project, a significant and amazing piece of work, is the miracles of nature and reflects the efforts of human ecology in harmony.

Chongqing Three Gorges project and the development model, with a new look, new economic and ecological, shows the new advantages of convergence, new social momentum and growth flashpoint of effectiveness of China's reform and opening. Chongqing in Western Chinahas become the brightest shining star in China to make the best interpretation.

We can say that Chongqing is the most beautiful and the most recommended major tourist destination. Chongqing is thriving and everyone in the city will have to feel the joy. When you think of Chongqing, whether the mountain, the water, the city, or the countryside, it is enough to surprise you with its beauty and glory.

Some images are provided by Fengjie Tourism Bureau, the text is provided Lvyou Ren.