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World's BIGGEST city you've never heard of: Chongqing Vlog

Expat NattChongqingLink checked 25 Oct 2026

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What you will see

Expat Natt makes the case for Chongqing as China’s most cinematic city: neon-lit cliffside streets, Hongyadong, the monorail station at Liziba, a noodle shop and a temple in the middle of downtown. The description lists every stop, so you can copy the route.

In this video

  1. Xiahaoli and Longmenhao old street
  2. Hongyadong
  3. A local noodle shop
  4. Luohan Temple
  5. Liziba monorail station
  6. Zhonglou Square
  7. A rooftop bar at night

From the creator’s description and chapters.

About this pick

Picked by the Popular in China desk. The video belongs to Expat Natt and plays on YouTube; we do not copy or host it. Made this video and want it removed or updated? Tell us.

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