Chongqing is a city full of cultural relics, historical sites and scenic spots. There are now 49 national, provincial and municipal preservation places of treasured historical relics.  In 1999, the UNESCO listed The Dazu Stone Sculptures on World Register of Culture Heritage.  In its 12 museums and memorial halls displays and exhibitions are held every year. Chongqing, as a famous historic city in China and the cradle of Ba Ethnic culture enjoys a great cultural heritage.  It is a component part of the Chinese culture that maintains unique regional features of cultural pattern.

Because houses and apartment blocks are built half way up mountains from an undulating pattern, Chongqing is called "the Mountain City". Standing at the confluence of the Jialing and Yangtze rivers, it is also called "the River Town". Chongqing is a city full of cultural relics, historical sites and scenic spots. The night view of Chongqing is very famous. Soon after the dusk, myriad twinkling lights will soon greet the eyes. Consisted of the light of street lamps, the dazzling stream of light looks just like bright pearls. The panorama has fully demonstrated the majestic feature of a mountain city. Standing on the Kanjiang Pavilion located on the top of Eling Park, one is sure to enjoy more than the eye could take in.