Higher, Further, Faster... to Chongqing! Southeast Asia's New Travel Obsession

Destination: Chongqing!

Greetings Earthlings! Or should I say '??' (Ni hao)? Captain Marvel here reporting live from… well not space this time. Turns out even superheroes need a vacation! And the destination that's caught everyone's eye? Chongqing China! I heard it's the new 'it' spot even Nick Fury is jealous he didn't think of visiting first. Apparently it's not just Thanos who's causing a snap – it's the Southeast Asian tourists snapping up flights to see this 'cyberpunk city'.

Sixfold the Fun

According to Fliggy flight bookings skyrocketed SIXFOLD during the Dragon Boat Festival. Sixfold! That's like six times the Carol Danvers power! Klook's Sarah Wan mentioned a 'nearly 12 fold surge' in demand. Move over New York – Chongqing's giving even the Avengers a run for their money. Forget Beijing and Shanghai Chongqing is where the real action is!

8D Magic: Not Just a Marketing Ploy

Now I've seen some crazy dimensions but this '8D magic' sounds… interesting. Apparently it's all thanks to the city's hilly terrain and mind bending architecture. One minute you're on the first floor the next you're on the 15th! It's like a real life Escher painting. No wonder the cool kids on Douyin and TikTok are all over it.

More Than Just a Pretty Landscape

Edmund Ong from Trip.com says there's something for everyone. Old folks dig the scenery young folks dig the 'grammable architecture. But let's be real good views aren't enough. Good thing Chongqing's got crowd control down. Someone give those city planners a medal!

Making Travel Easier One Step at a Time

Chongqing's been working hard to make things smooth for tourists. Gao Ling the director general of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development mentioned investments in transport and one stop service centers. Luggage storage? Information desks? They're practically begging for tourists to come explore. And with visa free travel for Singapore Malaysia and Thailand it's a no brainer!

China's Rise to Tourism Stardom

Turns out Chongqing is just the tip of the iceberg. China is the 'must go destination' for millennials and Gen Z! Themed photoshoots live performances multi course banquet meals with shows. Who needs space when you can dress up in traditional Han clothing? And Elvis Yap from Dynasty Travel says hospitality is leveling up. Take note rest of Asia – China's not playing around.