China Then & Now Chongqing 中國重慶 過去和現在 City Of Bridges
We go back in history to show you the massive change in Chongqing China. Chongqing also known as the bridge capital of China, this commercial and industrial hub boasts more than 14,000 bridges and deep tunnels. Despite its mega-size, it's highly functional, modern and efficient, connecting people and china, where transportation is the backbone for this rapidly expanding and growing urban city.
In 1929, Chongqing was officially established as a municipality, and in 1937, Chongqing became the wartime capital of China during the Sino-Japanese war. Chongqing remained the capital of China for eight years and five months. With a history stretching 3,000 years, Chongqing has been an important political, economic and strategic center in China's west. It is known as a “mountain city” owing to its rugged terrain and steep gorges. The rest of the country also calls it one of China's four “furnaces” as it becomes hot and humid in summer.
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