Visit Chongqing , China's mountain city with futuristic cyberpunk vibes. Experience hot pot cuisine, Three Gorges scenery, and unique urban landscapes. Find travel tips and local recommendations. Explore Chongqing with our ultimate Chongqing Travel Guide: maps, top attractions, scenic city walks, travel tips, food, and more! Chongqing is one of the world’s most complex cities, known for its layered ground floors, efficient transit, and innovative high-density urban planning. Following the Yangtze River Crossing campaign, the KMT capital of Nanjing was conquered by the Communists in 23 April. The KMT decamped first to Guangzhou, then Chongqing . Chongqing served as the KMT capital until late November 1949, when the Nationalist KMT government withdrew from the city by air. [44]