Chongqing People's Square

　　   Chongqing People's Square was established in June 1997 alongside the founding of Chongqing as a municipality directly under the central government. Covering an area of approximately 30,000 square meters, the square is paved with granite, features a musical fountain, and boasts lush greenery and blooming flowers year-round. Behind the square lies the world-renowned Chongqing People's Grand Hall, which was decided to be constructed by Deng Xiaoping and He Long, who were then in charge of the Southwest Bureau, and designed by the renowned architect Mr. Zhang Jiade. Its construction began in September 1951 and was completed in January 1954, taking two years and four months.

　　   The Chongqing People's Grand Hall adopts a traditional Chinese symmetrical axial layout, complemented by north and south wings along the axis. Its exterior is resplendent and majestic, with a harmonious layout, ornate carvings, and upturned eaves; inside, there is a large stage, a four-story auditorium with a total of 5,000 seats, making it the main attraction in the square as well as a key venue for large celebrations, ceremonies, and performances, earning widespread praise from domestic and international visitors. Every evening, citizens spontaneously organize group dances and aerobics with thousands of participants on the square, creating a vibrant scene of urban life.

　　   The under-construction Three Gorges Museum and the third phase of the square project, with a total investment of 630 million yuan, will more than double the square’s area. Once completed, the square, the grand hall, and the museum will form a cohesive trio, complementing each other to become the largest cultural and sightseeing complex in the urban area.