Vista Chinesa
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Erected to celebrate of the arrival of the first Chinese immigrants to Brazil.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Vista Chinesa, one of the most celebrated and culturally significant viewpoints in Rio de Janeiro. Perched three hundred and eighty meters above sea level within the vast Tijuca National Park, this spot offers what…
Listen in the app2The Pavilion — An Architectural Tribute
The pavilion of Vista Chinesa is a striking example of Chinoiserie architecture, constructed with a 'naturalistic' approach that mimics the form of bamboo and wood using reinforced concrete. Built between 1902 and 1906, it was…
Listen in the app3The View of Corcovado — Christ the Redeemer
One of the most 'iconic sites visible from Vista Chinesa' is the Christ the Redeemer statue, which stands atop the seven-hundred-and-ten-meter Corcovado Mountain. From our vantage point, you have a side profile of the statue,…
Listen in the app4The Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Looking directly below the viewpoint, you will see the 'Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon,' a 'huge freshwater body surrounded by parks and mountains.' This lagoon is the heart of the South Zone of Rio, and from Vista Chinesa, its…
Listen in the app5Tijuca Forest — The Reclaimed Rainforest
We are standing in the heart of the Tijuca National Park, which is often cited as the 'world's largest urban forest.' However, for the analytical visitor, the most fascinating fact is that this is a reclaimed landscape. In the…
Listen in the app6The Neighboring Peaks — Sugarloaf and Dois Irmãos
Beyond the immediate landmarks, Vista Chinesa offers a line of sight to the 'Deys Hermos Peaks'—the Dois Irmãos, or Two Brothers. These iconic twin mountains frame the end of Leblon beach and are a symbol of the city's rugged…
Listen in the app7The Journey Up — Trails and Ecology
The road to Vista Chinesa is an experience in itself, whether you reach it by 'taxi' or by a 'paved trail that climbs up the hill.' As you ascend, you move through different layers of the forest, observing the changing…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our time at Vista Chinesa, we take with us a visual summary of everything that makes Rio de Janeiro a 'must-sea' destination. We have stood within a century-old 'cultural landmark' and looked out over a landscape…
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What is Vista Chinesa?
Vista Chinesa is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.9733, -43.2495 |
| Last updated |
