A trip to Chongqing in the eyes of foreigners: a marvelous encounter with the mountain city.
Chongqing, a charming city located in Southwest China, is like a glittering pearl, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore its mysteries with its unique flavor. Many foreigners have gained unforgettable experiences after setting foot on this piece of land, so let’s go into their stories together and enjoy the different flavors of Chongqing.
When he first arrived in Chongqing, David from France was shocked by the city’s unique topography. “It’s like a real-life three-dimensional labyrinth!” he marveled. He marveled. While riding the Yangtze River Ropeway, David looked down on the Yangtze River at his feet, with its mighty waters rushing endlessly. The staggered buildings on both sides of the river, built on the mountains and standing in front of the river, reflected each other with the vast river, forming an atmospheric and unique and stunning picture. David’s eyes glittered with excitement, and the shutter sound of the camera in his hand rose and fell, he wanted to keep this picturesque scenery forever. At night, David came to Hongyadong, and the scene in front of him made him feel like he was in a dream world. The layers of buildings were lit up by bright lights, neon flashes, like a dream. He was excited to walk through the crowd and enjoy the various specialties. When he tried to order a hot and sour noodle in his not-so-fluent Chinese, the stall owner enthusiastically greeted him and not only listened patiently, but also thoughtfully adjusted the spiciness according to his taste preference, which warmed David’s heart.
Amy, an American girl, fell in love with Chongqing’s food at first sight. “Chongqing hot pot is simply the best flavor on earth, although the spiciness of my lips straight numb, but that tongue stimulation and satisfaction, so I simply can not stop!” Amy still looks mesmerized as she recalls the experience of tasting the hot pot. In an old hot pot restaurant, Amy looked at the red oil rolling in the pot, in which chili peppers and peppercorns were floating up and down, emitting an appetizing aroma. She plucked up the courage to pick up a slice of tripe and gently swished it around in the boiling hot pot for a few seconds, and the moment she put it in her mouth, the spicy and fresh flavor blossomed in her mouth in an instant. The Chongqing people at the next table saw her face red and sweaty, smiled and handed a bowl of sesame oil dish, enthusiastically taught her: “Eat hot pot should be dipped in sesame oil dish, so that it can not only cool down the temperature, but also to relieve the spiciness.” Then, everyone also shared various tips for shabu-shabu hotpot, tripe should be “seven up and eight down”, duck intestines should be quickly shabu-shabu …… In the laughter, Amy really felt the boldness and enthusiasm of Chongqing people.
German Tom, on the other hand, is full of enthusiasm for the human history of Chongqing. He walked into the old town of Maguikou, where the green stone road meandered, and the ancient streets were lined with uniquely styled Bayu buildings. Flying eaves and arches, carved beams and painted buildings, every detail tells the story of the years. Tom strolled in between, as if traveling through time and space, back to the past. In an elegant teahouse, Tom ordered a cup of Chongqing’s special Gai Bowl Tea. See the tea master holding a long-spouted copper kettle, body posture, movement of clouds and water, water column such as a silver snake accurately fall into a small bowl of tea, interpretation of the wonderful and wonderful pouring tea stunts, so Tom can not help but clap their hands. Here, Tom also made the acquaintance of a few local elders. Despite the language barrier, through simple gestures, rich expressions and cell phone translation software, they chatted about Chongqing’s past and present, from the ancient dock culture to today’s bustling city, Tom’s understanding of the city has become more and more profound.
The personal experience of these foreign friends is only a small microcosm of Chongqing’s attraction to global tourists. In Chongqing, foreign tourists can not only enjoy the unique natural scenery and cultural landscape, but also truly feel the hospitality of the Chinese people and the deep cultural heritage. Chongqing, with its unique charm, is opening its arms to welcome friends from all over the world, starting one amazing and extraordinary trip after another.