Chongqing Vacations, Chongqing Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Chong Qing [pronounced "Chong Ching"}is regarded as one of the climatic "ovens" of China with good reason. Up until 1997, Chong Qing was part of the now neighbouring Sichuan Province. After lobbying the national government for special status, the three county area of Chong Qing separated from Sichuan. The whole area of Chong Qing became a special municipality under the control of the central government. There are another three places in China with similar special status. They are Beijing, Tianjin, and Shanghai. Chong Qing city is rated as the chief industrial city of south-western China. This is where cruises start down the Yangtze River.