2025-03-30T13:54:44+00:00
Shafaq News/ Shafaq News documented the distinctive
cityscape of Chongqing, a mountainous metropolis in southern China often
referred to as the “City Close to the Sky.”
Defined by steep hills, dense forests, and
winding rivers, Chongqing’s rugged terrain shapes its dramatic skyline and
distinctive urban layout. As one of China’s largest industrial and commercial
centers, the city hosts a broad spectrum of heavy and high-tech industries,
driving economic growth in the southwest.
With a population exceeding 30 million,
Chongqing ranks among China’s most populous urban areas. Its expanding
infrastructure and diversified economy have established it as a major hub for
innovation, manufacturing, and trade.
Shafaq News captured scenes from the
city’s elevated zones, highlighting the sharp contrast between its natural
landscape and rapidly developing urban core.
