Just got back, really don't recommend going - once you're there, you won't want to leave!

Chongqing Highlights: Culinary Specialties • Chongqing Hotpot: "Spicy, numbing, fresh, and fragrant" with unique broth ingredients and diverse ingredients offering rich, mala flavors. • Chongqing Noodles: Chewy noodles in a spicy, savory broth with abundant toppings and varied flavors. • Chongqing Jianghu Cuisine: Boldly innovative with intense flavors; representative dishes include spicy chicken. Attraction Highlights • Hongya Cave: Built along cliffs in traditional stilt-house style, great for views and learning about Bayu culture. • Liberation Monument: Chongqing's landmark witnessing history, surrounded by bustling commercial areas and diverse food options. • Dazu Rock Carvings: Famous Buddhist cultural relics with exquisite carvings and profound historical value. Cultural Highlights • Bayu Culture: Originating in Chongqing, it's diverse and inclusive, blending multiple cultures. • Architectural Culture: Stilt houses are unique wooden structures suspended above ground, showcasing local wisdom and charm. • Folk Culture: Features performances like Sichuan Opera face-changing and traditional festivals like temple fairs with strong local character. Xi'an Highlights: Xi'an Culinary Specialties • Noodles: Biangbiang noodles are hand-pulled and chewy; saozi noodles are thin with sour-spicy broth; youpo noodles are drizzled with hot oil for aroma. • Breads: Roujiamo features braised meat in crispy bread; yangrou paomo involves crumbling bread into lamb and vermicelli soup. • Snacks: Liangpi comes in rice or wheat versions, chewy and refreshing; zengao is sticky rice cake; persimmon cakes use Lintong persimmons. Attraction Highlights • Historical Sites: Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum (Terracotta Army) is grand with lifelike figures. • Architecture: Xi'an City Wall reflects 13-dynasty history, ideal for cycling; Bell and Drum Towers are magnificent downtown. • Cultural Shows: "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" at Huaqing Palace depicts imperial romance; "12·12" recreates the Xi'an Incident. Cultural Highlights • Folk Culture: Qinqiang opera has passionate vocals; paper-cuttings often depict auspicious themes. • Traditional Crafts: Fengxiang colored sculptures are vibrant; replica terracotta warriors and Tang tri-color pottery showcase exquisite craftsmanship. • Academic Culture: Xi'an boasts many universities like Xi'an Jiaotong University, excelling in various fields. Dali Dali's Culinary Specialties: • Dishes: Sour-spicy fish is appetizing; claypot fish has rich broth and ingredients. • Snacks: Xizhou baba comes sweet or savory with crispy crust; grilled rushan (cheese) is golden with milk aroma, served with sugar or rose jam. Suzhou Suzhou Highlights: Garden Art Suzhou gardens like Humble Administrator's Garden represent China's ancient garden art peak, listed as UNESCO sites. Water Town Scenery Ancient towns like Zhouzhuang feature canals and bridges, presenting "small bridges, flowing water, and households." Historical Sites Hanshan Temple is famed in poetry with ancient architecture; Panmen's land-water gates are majestic. Traditional Crafts Suzhou embroidery is among China's top four, with fine stitches; jade carving has a long history of exquisite craftsmanship.