Jiefangbei Square
Chongqing Region · China
You'll taste melt-in-your-mouth fermented rice pudding, refreshingly smooth cold jelly, or rich coconut bean curd. These time-honored desserts are not just treats for your palate but vessels of the city's memory.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jiefangbei Square
Welcome to Jyeh-fang-bay, the Central Business District and the literal zero point of the sprawling metropolis of Chongqing. As we stand in this vibrant urban canyon, surrounded by some of the tallest skyscrapers in Western…
Listen in the app2The People's Liberation Monument: A Vertical History
At the center of the square stands the iconic People's Liberation Monument, or Jyeh-fang-bay itself. This twenty-seven-meter-high tower is the historical anchor of the district, commemorating the victory of the Chinese Communist…
Listen in the app3The Luxury Malls: Mega-Shopping on a Global Scale
As we move away from the monument, we enter the realm of the 'mega-malls.' Jyeh-fang-bay is the number one stop for shoppers in Chongqing, and the scale of retail here is arguably bigger than almost anywhere else in the world.…
Listen in the app4The Apple Store: A Plexiglass Engineering Marvel
A particularly striking piece of modern architecture in Jyeh-fang-bay is the landmark Apple Store. Located at a prominent corner of the square, its entrance is a marvel of plexiglass and transparency. …
Listen in the app5The Art Building: Red Rafters and Infinite Height
Behind the main shopping thoroughfares lies an architectural gem often overlooked by the average tourist: the Art Building. This structure is a profound example of how traditional Chinese motifs can be reimagined in a modern…
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We now move into the financial district of Jyeh-fang-bay, where the architecture shifts from retail glitz to corporate power. Here, the buildings are more sober, representing the banks and financial institutions that drive the…
Listen in the app7The Piano Stairs: Sensory Urbanism
Our final stop in the CBD is a charming and interactive installation: the piano transducer stairs. Located near a major shopping center entrance, these steps are set up like the keys of a piano. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Jyeh-fang-bay CBD concludes here, amidst the neon lights and soaring towers. We have witnessed the transformation of a historic monument into a central anchor for one of the most dynamic cities in the world. …
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What is Jiefangbei Square?
Jiefangbei Square is a place in Chongqing Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Chongqing Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.5573, 106.5771 |
| Last updated |
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