If you want to experience China, you can't avoid Chongqing. This megacity is growing at a blistering place. But beware, it is not a place for anyone with a fear of heights, or a sensitive stomach.

The cherry blossoms in Qianli Yingyuan, on the western outskirts of Zhongxian county in Chongqing, recently burst into vibrant colors, thanks to the rise of spring temperatures. [Photo by Yu Hong ...