Dafo, the Leshan Giant Buddha – Sichuan Province
The 71m (233 feet) high Leshan Giant Buddha, known as Dafo by the Chinese, is carved into the side of a hill overlooking the meeting of three rivers.
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Porcelain Port – CiQiKou Ancient Town, Chongqing
CiQiKou Ancient Town lies on a steep hillside, about 14km west of the centre of Chongqing. CiQiKou translates as “Porcelain Port”, and was the source of much of the famed Qing and Ming dynasty porcelain.
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Party approved cab driver, Chongqing
It can be difficult to find a taxi in Chongqing - we struck very lucky and got the best one!
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Walking tour of Chongqing, China’s largest city
A walking tour of Chongqing, taking in the historic Diaojiaolou stilt houses and the Eighteen Steps area leading down to Chaotianmen Docks.
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Chongqing Hot Pot at Qi Qi Catering
Being a lover of hot pot, and discovering that Chongqing lays claim to having invented the dish, I had to try the local speciality whilst in town.
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