Oct 9, 2007 - Bao Guo Monastery to Chongqing

Today was another travel day as we made our way eight hours by local bus from The Bao Guo Monastery to Chongqing, China's largest city which has in excess of 30 million people when you consider all its suburbs. ... The trip took us up thru the mountains over washboard roads, past numerous villages and with toilet stops that left us wishing that they hadn't bothered to stop.Today was another travel day as we made our way eight hours by local bus from The Bao Guo Monastery to Chongqing, China's largest city which has in excess of 30 million people when you consider all its suburbs. ... The trip took us up thru the mountains over washboard roads, past numerous villages and with toilet stops that left us wishing that they hadn't bothered to stop....

Sep 9, 2007 - Wulong

Got to Wulong early this morning on the sleeper train- actually pretty comfortable (BR could learn a thing or two!)We helped pack all the gear and got treated to a meal out by the local government, who are also being really helpful with transport of a tonne or so of our gear up the hill to Tian Xing tomorrow.Got to Wulong early this morning on the sleeper train- actually pretty comfortable (BR could learn a thing or two!)We helped pack all the gear and got treated to a meal out by the local government, who are also being really helpful with transport of a tonne or so of our gear up the hill to Tian Xing tomorrow....

Jun 29, 2007 - Holiday Inn heaven

Would you believe that I got the room all to myself all night! I can't believe it. The staff member came to let me know that we were almost at Chongqing and to switch the ticket back. ... I got off the train and joined the masses heading out.Would you believe that I got the room all to myself all night! I can't believe it. The staff member came to let me know that we were almost at Chongqing and to switch the ticket back. ... I got off the train and joined the masses heading out....

Jun 21, 2007 - The 3 day Yangtze River trip from Chongqing to The Three Gorges Dam, near Yichang

I arrive in Chongqing and am met by the Yangtze River tour company representative, along with John and Brian, two American's who have travelled the Silk Road from the Pakistan border. ... The first day is spent wandering around Chongqing and visiting the the Stillwell Museum, which memoralizes the contribuion of the US General Stillwell to the US-China effort against the Japanese in WWII. ... The Yangtze River trip isnt't bad but its best years are behind it, and it would certainly have been much more impressive 5 years ago or more.I arrive in Chongqing and am met by the Yangtze River tour company representative, along with John and Brian, two American's who have travelled the Silk Road from the Pakistan border. ... The first day is spent wandering around Chongqing and visiting the the Stillwell Museum, which memoralizes the contribuion of the US General Stillwell to the US-China effort against the Japanese in WWII. ... The Yangtze River trip isnt't bad but its best years are behind it, and it would certainly have been much more impressive 5 years ago or more....

Jan 21, 2007 - Chongqing - Yangsi River Cruise

We arrived in Chongqing really early in the morning and although we planned on spending a little time here in the end we ended up catching a bus out of town a few hours later. ... Chongqing baby. ... If you need me I will be at the MacDonald's down in Chongqing, eating my big mac and sipping on my starbucks. ...

Oct 22, 2006 - Chongqing to Yichang ~ Yangzi River Trip & The Three Gorges Dam

From Xian, we took a 15 hour train to Chongqing. ... The most interesting thing we noticed about the city is that it has no bikes (very unusual for China).From Xian, we took a 15 hour train to Chongqing. ... The most interesting thing we noticed about the city is that it has no bikes (very unusual for China)....

Sep 18, 2006 - CHONGQING

For some unknown reason we really enjoyed Chongqing. ... There was nothing spectacular about it but we felt very comfortable there.For some unknown reason we really enjoyed Chongqing. ... There was nothing spectacular about it but we felt very comfortable there....

Sep 12, 2006 - Food Heaven and August tomorrow

After Billie and Luan's epic nap, we went to the public part of the China CLub for dinner. We flew to Chongqing today. ... IT's a two hour flight and we got to eat Lychees on the plane, very fun.After Billie and Luan's epic nap, we went to the public part of the China CLub for dinner. We flew to Chongqing today. ... IT's a two hour flight and we got to eat Lychees on the plane, very fun....

Sep 6, 2006 - The Three Gorges

The Three Gorges was one of my must sees for our trip to China.The Three Gorges was one of my must sees for our trip to China....

Aug 31, 2006 - Yangtze River

I flew from Lhasa to Chongqing, the departure point for cruises down the Yangtze River. ... The Yangtze between Chongqing and Yichang winds through the famous Three Gorges and the cruise culminates in a trip to the Three Gorges Dam Project, which, when completed, will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. ... In addition to supplying much of China with electrical power, the dam will also raise the level of water upstream significantly.I flew from Lhasa to Chongqing, the departure point for cruises down the Yangtze River. ... The Yangtze between Chongqing and Yichang winds through the famous Three Gorges and the cruise culminates in a trip to the Three Gorges Dam Project, which, when completed, will be the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. ... In addition to supplying much of China with electrical power, the dam will also raise the level of water upstream significantly....

Aug 22, 2006 - The Size of Canada

Welcome to Chongqing. ... On the way, he told me that Chongqing is so big that there are two airports, and it takes over 30 minutes to fly between them, both of which are relatively urban. ... Chongqing is famous for Chinese hot pot but it was really not what we expected. ... Anyway, the next day, those of us who were healthy went to the Chongqing zoo to see the pandas. ... All in all, Chongqing is just a gigantic huge mess of a place with not many redeeming features. ...

Aug 6, 2006 - Chongqing (Three Gorges Cruise)

Started the tour to Chongqing watching Arnie movies on bus in chinese! Hilarious and as you would expect pretty easy to follow! Chongqing is our starting point for visiting the famous Three Gorges on the Yangzi River. ... For us, we see it as an easy way to get away from the hustle and bustle of overland travel! Booked first class tickets, but not sure what that really means in China, as we know we are not on a luxury liner!! Chongqing is exceptionally hot. ... We had a pretty good room, nothing flash but at least it was on the top floor (4th), had some essential AC, our own bathroom, and even a TV (all chinese channels though!) There were awesome views as the boat pulled out of built up Chongqing late that night, it was a great place to be. ...