- Mandarin Immersion (Part 1)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 2)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 3)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 4)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 5)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 6)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 7)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 8)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 9)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 10)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 11)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 12)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 13)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 14)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 15)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 16)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 17)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 18)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 19)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 20)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 21)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 22)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 23)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 24)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 25)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 26)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 27)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 28)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 29)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 30)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 31)
- Mandarin Immersion (Part 32)
May 27, 2023
Mandarin Immersion (Part 13)
By Simon J. Lau
I went on a river cruise along the Jialing River, which took us around parts of Chongqing. I managed to capture these stunning views of the city from the river. I didn’t expect to enjoy the tour as much as I did, but I did, and the photos turned out beautifully.
In coming here, I also noticed the unusually low river levels. It appears China is suffering from a severe drought, causing some rivers, including the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, to dry up. This has created a serious issue for China’s hydroelectric power grid.
After, I visited Hongya Cave. It’s a traditional Chinese stilt house where deep caves were built into the mountainside. Created during the Ming dynasty, and rebuilt several times, it has also served as a military fortress. It’s now a commercial area and popular tourist destination.
Earlier in the day, I visited Liziba. As I mentioned previously, Chongqing is a mountainous city, which has forced urban planners to think creatively. One such example is this: A subway stop located inside a commercial and residential building. Although unorthodox, it’s very convenient for residents and workers!
Finally, one stereotype of Sichuan women (which includes women from Chongqing) is that they have beautiful skin. My wife, Jean, is Sichuanese, and she has flawless skin. Now that I’ve spent more time here, I can definitely see where that stereotype came from.
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