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Chongqing has reinvented the mall experience again! The brand-new Halo Garden City on Central Avenue went viral the moment it opened—like stepping onto the edge where the Amazon rainforest meets another dimension. Giant trees weave through metal structures, and when the light spills in, even the air feels charged with mystery! 🌟 Must-see spots guide 1. Dragon tunnel: An 18m-high sky corridor wraps around the tree trunk. Wide-angle shots capture an incredible sense of motion, like exploring inside a mechanical dragon. 2. Gene sprout pod: Plant seeds hide inside glowing incubation tanks. The shimmering “tree sap” light effects deliver epic, cyberpunk-worthy photos. 3. Mechanical snail castle: An 8m-tall mechanical snail that’s irresistibly cute! Kids can crawl into the cockpit to play with the periscope, and there’s a 10m slide too. 4. Eye of the world: A water-circulation waterfall at the heart of the tree paired with immersive lighting effects—pure sci-fi vibes. 📷 Photo guide: 🔸 Shoot upward: From the lowest level of the World Tree atrium, circle around it and use a wide-angle lens for striking, high-impact frames. 🔸 Shoot downward: Head to different floors to discover fresh angles. 🔸 Fish Dream Path: The circular blue aquarium is super photogenic, with all kinds of fish inside. 🔸 Mechanical-style plants and animals, plus seed test tubes—maximum tech vibes. 📍 Yubei, Chongqing · Halo Garden City Block B 🚇 Rail transit lines 9 and 10 (direct to Central Park East)

Starting December 24, 2025, Air China will launch the Chongqing ⇌ Urumqi ⇌ Tashkent route (CA779/80). The outbound flight CA779 will operate every Wednesday and Friday, and the return flight CA780 will operate every Thursday and Saturday. The flight schedule is as follows: Flight CA779 (every Wednesday and Friday) Chongqing → Urumqi: Departs at 4:45 PM, arrives at 9:05 PM Urumqi → Tashkent: Departs at 11:00 PM, arrives at 11:40 PM Flight CA780 (every Thursday and Saturday) Tashkent → Urumqi: Departs at 1:00 AM, arrives at 7:05 AM Urumqi → Chongqing: Departs at 9:05 AM, arrives at 1:20 PM.

Recently, a pair of graceful mandarin ducks arrived in the green waters and secluded valleys of Wulong's Three Natural Bridges, adding a touch of lively tenderness to the karst landscape. Wulong's Three Natural Bridges is a typical karst landform, a rare geological wonder and tourist area, and a filming location for "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction." It consists of three natural stone arch bridges—Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge—spanning the Yangshui River Gorge, creating the unique spectacle of "three bridges over two dolines." Visitors can take a sightseeing elevator down to the bottom of the tiankeng (giant doline), then stroll along a quiet path. The area is lush and green, with streams flowing by, and looking up reveals towering cliffs and cascading mountain springs. The Tang-style "Tianfu Inn" in the tiankeng near Tianlong Bridge is a popular movie set, and the scenic area also features models of the mechanical monsters from the film. Now, this pair of ducks has become the newest sensation, and a nationwide contest is being held to find them a catchy name. Come to Wulong to see this lively pair of mandarin ducks, experience the unique charm of the karst landscape, and maybe the name you choose will make them even more famous.

To promote the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and boost winter cultural and tourism consumption, Wulong Scenic Area has launched the "Chengdu-Chongqing-Deyang-Meishan-Ziyang Scenic Area Benefit Tour" event. During the event, tickets to Wulong's four major scenic areas will be half-price. Wulong Scenic Area is famous for its unique karst landforms and rich natural landscapes. In winter, Fairy Mountain is covered in snow, with its alpine meadows resembling a fairytale world, making it a great place for skiing and enjoying the snow. The Natural Three Bridges consists of three magnificent stone bridges, showcasing the masterful work of nature. Longshuixia Fissure Gorge features deep valleys, steep cliffs, and cascading waterfalls, allowing visitors to feel the magical shock of nature. Inside Furong Cave, various stalactites, stalagmites, and stone pillars create a breathtakingly beautiful sight. During the event, the scenic area will optimize services, strengthen safety management, increase facility investment, improve supporting services, enrich product offerings, and launch more unique routes and projects. Visitors can not only enjoy the stunning scenery at a discounted price but also receive high-quality service for a relaxing experience. Come to Wulong Scenic Area to appreciate the unique natural scenery and start an unforgettable winter journey.