Chongqing, often referred to as the Mountain ... to 1945 during the tumultuous times of the Sino-Japanese War and World War II.

During World War II, Chongqing served as China’s wartime capital and was relentlessly bombed by Japan. To protect civilians, the city built an extensive network of air-raid shelters, capable of ...

Chongqing served as China's war capital during World War II. After the war, its underground bomb shelters were repurposed into roads, basements, and buildings, giving the city a unique ...

Covering an area the size of Austria, Chongqing is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of physical size. In China, the megacity has become a tourist magnet. It’s known for its unique ...