China's Chongqing intensifies environmental protection efforts

Tourists visit the Liziba sightseeing platform in Chongqing, southwest China, Jan. 7, 2026. Acting as a crucial ecological gateway for the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, Chongqing has intensified its environmental protection efforts in recent years.

The city has effectively conserved areas along its riverbanks, enhancing their function as protective green corridors. Leveraging these environmental improvements, the city has developed new cultural tourism attractions and landmarks.

This integration of ecological conservation and tourism development has promoted local tourism, contributing to improved resident wellbeing and quality of life. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)