Chongqing Pipa Mountain Park

　　Introduction      Located in the central part of Yuzhong District, Chongqing Pipa Mountain Park sits at an altitude of 345 meters and is the highest point in the core urban area of Chongqing. There are several theories about how the mountain got its name "Pipa" (Chinese lute). One says it was named after the many loquat trees that once grew on the mountain; another claims its shape resembles the Chinese musical instrument "pipa"; a third legend tells of a beautiful maiden who once lived on the mountain and played the pipa every night to call to her lover across the river in Nan’an District—their moving music impressed locals so much that the mountain was named after the instrument in their memory.       It is widely believed that there is no better place to view Chongqing’s night scenery than from Pipa Mountain Park, and this is not without reason. Built against the rock and spread along the river, Chongqing’s cityscape features overlapping streets and buildings. Atop the mountain stands the famous Hongxing Pavilion, which offers a sweeping view of the city to the east, west, and north. When night falls, the twinkling lights of countless homes layer across the slopes in dazzling array—brilliant, crystalline, and resplendent—a magnificent sea of lights spread out before your eyes.
　　 

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