The Story Of Chongqing - China’s Megacity | Documentary

There exists a city in the heart of China, its landscape defined by rugged mountains. This city, known as the "mountain city," holds a remarkable claim - it proudly boasts the title of being the world’s largest city proper. Yet, chances are, you've never heard of it. Welcome to Chongqing, a metropolis teeming with over 30 million inhabitants.
Unlike the majority of the world's largest cities that are by the sea, Chongqing is situated far inland, defying the conventional norm. How did this city, surrounded by mountains and distant from the sea, manage to ascend the ranks to become one of the globe's largest urban centers? Its journey is nothing short of intriguing.
Compared to a country, it would be the 33rd-largest economy and the 45th most populous] These impressive statistics prompt us to question: What factors propelled Chongqing's growth despite its challenging geographical context?
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - History
3:47 - Drivers of Growth - Manufacturing
7:45 - Drivers of Growth - Trade
9:49 - Drivers of Growth - Transportation
12:00 - Drivers of Growth - Strategic Development & Conclusion
Sources:
- Wang’s record: • [4K] Walk in the eveni...
- China Street: • The living environment...
- 中国街景 Chinese Street View: • 重庆驾车之旅-这是全中国交通最复杂的一座城市
- Aerial China: • Aerial China:Chongqing...
- www.britannica.com/place/Chon...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chongqing
- study.cqu.edu.cn/HOME/ADMISSIO...
- www.britannica.com/place/Chon...
- www.ichongqing.info/culture/h...
- www.theatlantic.com/science/a...
- www.insider.com/how-chongqing...
- oec.world/en/profile/subnatio...
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ba_(state)

[@zaroes]

It always annoys me when someone calls it a megacity and the largest city proper in the world. Chongqing is a municipality, a large amount of that population is spread out. The actual main big city where we see photos of videos filmed at is only 7 million people. It'd be the same as calling the Czech Republic a city of 10 million, when it isn't, it has different urban areas.

[@banana_._.]

Well I have been there twice absolutely love the city and people. Especially hotpot.

[@STRONGandLOUD]

Wow... This looks better than every U.S. city ive been to. Holy crap

[@easterneconomics]

The US has some beautiful cities