Chongqing is a modern city, with an ancient history spanning more than 3,000 years. It is the nation's fourth municipality after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. It encompasses within its borders, a great wealth of water reserves, mineral resources, dense forests and abundant flora and fauna. Being the focal point of the unique Three Gorges tourist industry, Chongqing is a tourist attraction as well as being a commercial city.

Situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River - at the confluence of Yangtze River and Jialing River, in southwest China, Chongqing is a port city with the largest area and population in China. It has an area of 82,400 square kilometers and share borders with the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shaanxi. Besides the Han people that forms the majority of its total population of 30.90 millions, there are numerous ethnic groups residing in Chongqing, such as Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Qiang, You and Tujia.

The world famous mountain city, Chongqing, attracts visitors from home and abroad for its cultural heritage and tourist attractions. Amazing and wonderful scenery of the Three Gorges is the main attraction, and Chongqing is the best starting point for a sightseeing river cruise. Other attractions includes Dazu Grottoes, carved during the ninth century, which are valuable works of art and not to be missed; the Gold Buddhist Mountain, reputed as a rich repository of diverse animals and plants; and the Fishing Town, which is one of the three ancient battlefields in China. Traveling in Chongqing, you will feel fortunate to be able to taste delicious local food, such as Sichuan cuisine and the world-famous hot pot dishes. Also the handicrafts made from bamboo have been enjoying great popularity among the visitors.