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Due to its classification, the municipality of Chongqing is the largest city proper in the world by population, though Chongqing is not the most populous urban area. The municipality of Chongqing is the only Chinese municipality with a resident population of over 30 million; [ 15 ] however, this number includes its large rural population. [ 16 ]
On November 23, the Sichuan Military Government was established, appointing Zhang Peijue of the Chongqing Revolutionary Alliance as the commander-in-chief and Xia Zhishi as the deputy commander-in-chief, marking Chongqing's entry into the Republic of China era. [14] In 1929, Chongqing was formally declared a city. [8]
Huguang Huiguan, Chongqing: Chongqing Huguang huiguan 重庆湖广会馆: Chongqing 重庆市 6-693 Sculptures in the Great Buddha Monastery, Tongnan: Tongnan Dafo si moya zaoxiang 潼南大佛寺摩崖造像: Tongnan County 潼南县 6-851 Rock sculptures in the monastery of Erfo Laitan: Laitan Erfo si moya zaoxiang 涞滩二佛寺摩崖造像
Among them, the total permanent population of Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing and Chengdu is above 20 million. [7] Shanghai is China's most populous urban area, [8] [9] while Chongqing is its largest city proper, the only city in China with the largest permanent population of over 30 million. [10]
Jiefangbei is the heart of Chongqing city. [1] It is located immediately uphill from the Chaotianmen Port, which is at the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze Rivers . 29°33′38″N 106°34′24″E / 29.560454°N 106.5734°E / 29.560454; 106
Yuzhong District (渝中区) is the central district and heart of Chongqing municipality. It is the capital of the municipality and is also the political, economical, and entertainment center of the city of Chongqing. [1] Located in the central portion of Yuzhong is the Jiefangbei CBD, a leading business and financial center of western China.
Chongqing is known for its wide variety of local food traditions, especially the ubiquitous, spicy "hotpot"; while Ciqikou is one of the best-known places in Chongqing. Jiaoyan Peanut, Maoxuewang, and Qianzhangpi, called the three treasures of Ciqikou, as well as Douban fish, are the most popular. [citation needed]
During the Qin dynasty, the dynasty built Jiangzhou City on the Yuzhong Peninsula after conquering the states of Ba and Shu in 316 BC. The Eighteen Stairs area became one of the earliest residential settlements in Chongqing because it was located on the river terrace of the Yuzhong Peninsula and had convenient access to water.