Monday, May 25, 2015

ChaoTianMen Square, Chongqing, China


Chaotian Men means Gate Facing Heaven.  The viewing platform, built in 2000, is at the confluence of the Yangzi and Jialing Rivers.  Cruise boats line the muddy banks.

Jiliang meets Yangzi, note 2009 ChaoTianMen Bridge, longest arch bridge in world (5712 ft)




Yangzi cruise boats



giant retaining wall

note water depth ruler on wall

cruise boats

guide




platform garden



high water mark, 192 m


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