Why rivers have always defined Chongqing - SilverKris

"Inhabited for more than four millennia, this riverside town grew wealthy as a trade hub for silk, tung oil, paper and salt and later served as training grounds for the Huangpu Military Academy during World War II; many Ming- and Qing-era buildings remain, including guild halls and temples, while streets bustle with modern hawkers selling spicy noodles. Preservation efforts by local figures have restored period furniture and antique interiors in key buildings, and the town today is a clear example of how river trade shaped local urban development through merchant shops, trade associations and temples." - Chris St Cavish