This is the latest of the travel guides written by John Smither and covers several reasons why you should visit the city of Chongqing and the surrounding area of this municipality. Chongqing city has changed and modernised remarkably quickly from the city I first visited in 2010. Chongqing is known for its spicy dish of hot pot, and its climate is just as fiery. There is lots to see in the city, historically and when you want to escape the city itself you have options to continue your learning experience through a cruise along the mighty Yangtze River or to visit several mountain retreats such as Black Mountain Valley, Simian Mountain or Shenlong Gorge. Back into the city, there are ample opportunities for shopping or visiting attractions such as the stilt house at Hongya Cave. There is so much to see and do here in Chongqing, enjoy your visit.