Chongqing is the gateway to the renowned Three Gorges, one of the natural wonders of the world. Take a boat down the route taken by boatmen over the centuries, through steep rugged gorges, turbulent waters, sheer cliffs and soaring peaks. The city of Chongqing is famous for its night views beside the Yangtze River as the slopes of the mountains are lit up by the city skyscrapers.