China

Chongqing and Chengdu are sister cities and they often compete with each other about everything, from their economies to their hot pots. Chongqing is a capital of bridges in terms of the amount and the varieties. It needs these bridges to connect people on both sides of the Yangtze River.

I seldom recommed shopping malls, considering them shallow and similar across all countries. However, this one is actually worth going, because of its fame and prestige across China. Even people we met in Beijing had heard of the great and glorious Paradise Walk, and for good reason.

Chongqing people are famous for their ability to eat spicy food. Following our tradition, we let the kids pick their first dinner in every city. This time they picked a pizza place.