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Brilliant sister cities: Chongqing and Brisbane

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A view of Chongqing Municipality in southwest China. /IC
A view of Chongqing Municipality in southwest China. /IC

A view of Chongqing Municipality in southwest China. /IC

Established as sister cities in 2005, Chongqing Municipality in southwest China and Brisbane on Australia's east coast both boast rich cultural and tourism offerings.

Hotpot is a must-try when visiting Chongqing. /CFP
Hotpot is a must-try when visiting Chongqing. /CFP

Hotpot is a must-try when visiting Chongqing. /CFP

Covering an area of 82,400 square kilometers, Chongqing is the largest of China's four municipalities, with a permanent population of over 30 million.

Hongya Cave, an 11-story stilt-building complex built into a city hillside, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chongqing. /CFP
Hongya Cave, an 11-story stilt-building complex built into a city hillside, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chongqing. /CFP

Hongya Cave, an 11-story stilt-building complex built into a city hillside, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chongqing. /CFP

Its landscape of rivers and mountains has shaped its unique architecture and transportation systems.

Pandas enjoy bamboo shoots at Chongqing Zoo. /CFP
Pandas enjoy bamboo shoots at Chongqing Zoo. /CFP

Pandas enjoy bamboo shoots at Chongqing Zoo. /CFP

Known for its spicy cuisine and adorable pandas, Chongqing is a celebrated tourist destination in China.

The remarkable statues at the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing. /IC
The remarkable statues at the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing. /IC

The remarkable statues at the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing. /IC

With over 3,000 years of history, Chongqing also treasures ancient sites such as the Dazu Rock Carvings, which date from between the 9th and 13th centuries.

A view of Brisbane, Australia, with its famous Story Bridge. /CFP
A view of Brisbane, Australia, with its famous Story Bridge. /CFP

A view of Brisbane, Australia, with its famous Story Bridge. /CFP

Brisbane is the capital of the state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of over 2.6 million.

The statue of King George V in front of City Hall of Brisbane, Australia. /CFP
The statue of King George V in front of City Hall of Brisbane, Australia. /CFP

The statue of King George V in front of City Hall of Brisbane, Australia. /CFP

The city is renowned for such landmarks as the South Bank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens, King George Square and City Hall, and Story Bridge.

A view of the Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane, Australia. /CFP
A view of the Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane, Australia. /CFP

A view of the Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane, Australia. /CFP

Brisbane has a thriving cultural scene with numerous art galleries and museums, notably the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art.

Brisbane attracts surfers from around the world with beaches that can offer excellent surfing. /IC
Brisbane attracts surfers from around the world with beaches that can offer excellent surfing. /IC

Brisbane attracts surfers from around the world with beaches that can offer excellent surfing. /IC

A city with a range of sport venues and facilities, Brisbane is set to host the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

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