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重新發(fā)現(xiàn)重慶之美

是時候重新發(fā)現(xiàn)重慶之美了！

當重慶的各種景點、各處城市風貌不斷爆紅網(wǎng)絡(luò)，我們知道：從地理視角看，重慶絕非一時的網(wǎng)紅，而是一座積累了億萬年潛力的城市�，F(xiàn)在及未來，正是它不斷釋放、不斷爆發(fā)的時刻。

它是一座誕生在平行嶺谷上的城市。十余條走向近似的山嶺，從東北向西南縱貫大地，綿延千里，從空中俯瞰，如同鑲嵌在大地上的琴弦，在中國絕無僅有。

它是一片喀斯特的王國。地上有罕見的桌山，地下更有無數(shù)個深不可測的幽冥世界，喀斯特總面積達 3 萬多平方千米，占整個重慶的 1/3 以上。

山水的奇絕之外，它還是一個火爆的人間。在長達數(shù)千年的歷史長河中，重慶不斷地接納四面八方的移民。無數(shù)個普普通通的平民英雄會聚于此，解鎖群山的禁錮，居然把重慶打造成

了中國最火爆的人間之一。

如今，它還是一座大膽前衛(wèi)、敢于突破和想象的城市。重慶地處西部內(nèi)陸，卻是一處開放高地，中國第一條中歐班列線路渝新歐從重慶出發(fā)，直達歐洲，它還向南延伸，通達中南半島，拓展出西部陸海新通道。重慶還與成都共同組成成渝地區(qū)雙城經(jīng)濟圈，聯(lián)手成為中國經(jīng)濟與交通的第四極。

因此，我們愿意用一本書的體量，來呈現(xiàn)重慶的山水奇絕，解讀重慶的前世今生。書中用200 余幅極致攝影作品，沉浸式呈現(xiàn)重慶的山水人間；以幾十幅內(nèi)容豐富的科學制圖，解析

重慶的地理與文化。

希望通過這樣一本書，更多讀者可以讀懂重慶的山河。

星球研究所所長

耿華軍

2023年10月29日

FOREWORD

Rediscovering the Beauty of Chongqing

It is time to rediscover the beauty of Chongqing.

As various attractions and urban landscapes of Chongqing continue to gain viral popularity online, it is important to acknowledge that, from a geographicalperspective, Chongqing is far more than a fleeting internet sensation; instead, it is a city with immense untapped potential accumulated over billions of years. Now and in the future, it is time for this potential to unfold continuously.

Chongqing is a city nestled amidst parallel ridges and valleys, where over a dozen mountain ridges, sharing similar orientations, extend from the northeast to the southwest for thousands of miles. When observed from above, they resembledelicate orchestral strings interwoven across the landscape, presenting an unparalleled spectacle in China.

It is also renowned for its karst landscapes. Above ground are rare table mountains, while below the surface lie countless deep and mysterious underground worlds. The total area of karst formations exceeds 30,000 square kilometers, accounting for more than one-third of Chongqings total area.

Beyond its extraordinary mountains and waters, Chongqing thrives as a bustling metropolis. Over its thousands of years of history, the city has welcomed immigrants from all directions. Countless ordinary heroes have gathered here, transcending the geographical barriers imposed by surrounding mountains and transforming Chongqing into one of Chinas most dynamic communities.

Today, Chongqing is a bold and innovative city unafraid to pursue breakthroughs and envision new possibilities. Despite its inland western location, Chongqing stands as an open gateway. It serves as the departure point for the first China-Europe Railway Express line known as Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe railway, which extends further south to the Indochina Peninsula to form the New International

Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the western region. Together with Chengdu, Chongqing constitutes the Chengdu-Chongqing economic zone and emerges as one of the four poles in Chinas economy and transportation network.

Therefore, we are eager to use this book to present the unique mountains and waters of Chongqing while providing insights into the citys past and present. The book showcases over 200 captivating photographs that offer an immersive portrayal of Chongqings natural wonders and vibrant urban life, accompanied by dozens of meticulously crafted maps that delve into the citys geography and culture.

We sincerely hope that his book will facilitate a deeper understanding of the geographical features of Chongqing among a wider range of readers.

Geng Huajun

Director of the Institute for Planets

October 29, 2023