A metro train runs through a residential building in Chongqing, a scene that has been viewed by millions online.

Must-do activities in the city include catching the signature cable car across the Yangtze River and savoring delicacies, chaoshou (a type of dumplings) and hotpot.

The Hongyadong complex is one of the best sites to experience the local nightlife in Chongqing.

A perfect day in Chongqing begins with a bowl of chaoshou (a type of dumplings) with spicy chili oil sauce, delivering a bite that balances tenderness with heat.

At Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, which is also known as Chongqing Museum, an exhibition delves into the Three Gorges' history, showcasing navigation, mythology, poetry, heroic tales with stone sculptures, bronze objects and tablet inscriptions.

The museum recently launched a special exhibition about the city's Dazu Rock Carvings, Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu province, and other ancient Chinese grotto art masterpieces. The exhibition features sculptures and offers a cultural immersive experience enhanced by advanced technology.

Tourists walk around the city to catch the signature cable car across the Yangtze River, which can be captured between residential buildings and above a bridge with photos.

Renovated from an old printing factory, Testbed 2, a popular cultural and creative park, blends industrial buildings with contemporary design, offering a vibrant experience of art, culture, shopping, dining and design.

At the summit, visitors can relax with a cup of coffee, explore various shops, and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city, with the Yangtze River and bridges spanning it.

After that, they can descend stairways through residential communities, winding down until arriving at the next destination.

It's not uncommon to climb up and down at the "the mountain city", where architecture clings to the slopes.

A dedicated viewing platform allows enthusiastic tourists to admire the magic sight of Line 2 metro trains running through a 19-story residential building at the Liziba Station.

Short videos of this scene went viral online previously, catapulting the station to national fame.

Today, visitors wait patiently to capture the iconic moment with their cameras.

The night view of Chongqing captivates tourists with mountainside architecture, shimmering river scenes and neon-lit bridges, such as the Hongyadong complex.

Every Saturday night, the city holds a spectacular drone light show above the core areas where the Yangtze River meets its tributary, the Jialing River.

Thousands of drones light up the sky, creating amazing pictures that showcase the city's landmarks and delicious food, intertwining the dazzling lights of skyscrapers and drawing numerous visitors along the banks.

The show is worth watching multiple times as the drone patterns change to commemorate special dates and festivals.

Chongqing locals relish fiery hotpot year-round — even in sweltering summers. On the Nanshan Mountain, food enthusiasts gather at tables beside the lotus pond, waiting for the crimson ox tallow to dissolve into a bubbling broth. An intoxicating haze of chili and beef fat aromas end the city trek.