Every Saturday evening along the meeting point of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers in southwest China's Chongqing, the night sky transforms into a dazzling stage. Thousands of drones take flight, painting neon patterns that spotlight the city's iconic skyscrapers, riverside bridges, and fast-growing role in the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. ✨🚁
What started earlier this year as a special weekend attraction has quickly become a must-see show. Locals and visitors gather on the riverfront to catch the 10-minute performance, complete with synchronized music, eye-popping colours, and messages celebrating Chongqing's development achievements. It's like watching your favourite K-pop group's light show—only up in the sky! 🎶🌌
On a recent Saturday, the audience included a delegation of European researchers from the Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation in Hungary. Kitta Gergely, director for Institutes, said: ‘The drone show is so vibrant… It reflects the dynamism and energy that I can find in China.’ 🌟
For travelers on a quest to explore hidden gems in Asia, Chongqing offers more than hotpot and steamy skyscrapers. This weekend spectacle shines a spotlight—literally—on a city that's redefining urban charm and cutting-edge tech.
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, a tech lover, or simply curious, mark your calendar: Saturday nights in Chongqing are about to get a glow-up you won't forget! 🌠
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Chongqing's 'must-see' drone light show: visiting European researchers
cgtn.com
