Chongqing Megacity: A Journey Through History and Modern Marvels

The Story of Chongqing | Mega Infrastructure in China

Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation:32 million

Honglin Li2024-01-0819 min

In this video, we discover the stories of Chongqing, which is located in the southwest of China. We look at how this undiscovered region evolved over hundreds of years into a megacity with 30 million citizens and incredible infrastructures today.

We explore the iconic Taiping Gate and the remaining old buildings left at Baixiangjie.

We also look at how Chongqing became a Mega City and revisit a workplace from 4 years ago, experiencing a city walk on a mountain.

The video explores the gap between the impressive mega city and real life.

--- Honglin Li

January 8, 2024, Winter in China

Video Chapters

0:00Intro
1:06Basic info of Chongqing
2:00Taiping Gate
5:40Old buildings left at Baixiangjie
10:40How Chongqing became a Mega City
12:22Revisited my workplace 4 years ago and city walk on a mountain
17:06Outro The Gap between Mega City and Real Life

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Discover the captivating story of Chongqing, a megacity in Southwest China. This video journey explores its incredible transformation over centuries, from an undiscovered region to a sprawling metropolis of 30 million. Witness the blend of ancient history and modern marvels, from the iconic Taiping Gate to the remnants of old Baixiangjie. Explore the city's growth into a mega-city and see a personal revisit to a past workplace, offering a unique perspective on urban life. Experience the contrast between Chongqing's impressive infrastructure and the realities of daily life.