Name: China's metro stations offer free cooling spots as heat wave hits
Uploaded: 2026-07-27T17:39:36+08:00
Duration: PT15.12S
Description: As scorching summer temperatures grip southwest China, metro stations in Chongqing and Chengdu are opening free air-conditioned cooling areas for the public. Residents can escape the heat, read, relax, chat and even play cards in designated spaces inside

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As scorching summer temperatures grip southwest China, metro stations in Chongqing and Chengdu are opening free air-conditioned cooling areas for the public. Residents can escape the heat, read, relax, chat and even play cards in designated spaces inside the stations. The people-first initiative is winning praise online, turning public transit hubs into community shelters during the hottest days of the year.

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