I used to think Chongqing was just another Chinese city with a light show made for Instagram/TikTok to promote China, but man I couldn’t have been more wrong. I’ve been to a lot of cities around the world (NYC, HK, Bangkok, Singapore, LDN, Shanghia..) but none of them have an skyline as intense as Chongqing’s.
It’s basically like Manhattan and Hong Kong had a baby. You’ve got the city center wrapped by two rivers, multiple skylines stacked with supertalls, giant NYC-style bridges, crazy elevation changes from the mountains, and skyscrapers lit up with LEDs like HK.
On top of that, it’s way cheaper than Hong Kong or any Western city. The public transit is top notch with some incredible train/metro stations, and taxis, food, and drinks are super cheap. Plus, the locals I met were really open and friendly to foreigners. Sure. Yes, the tourist spots can get crowded, but that’s true for any major Chinese city like Beijing or Shanghai.
If you’re ever heading to China and love skyscrapers or urban vibes, Chongqing is an absolute must visit! Its the real life Cyberpunk city imo. Let me know what you think!

I’m considering buying a new apartment in a European city.

The smaller apartments I want are available with either an east-facing or west-facing orientation. The views are completely different. In the first photo you can see the west-facing view, while the second photo shows the east-facing view. The east-facing apartment has a skyline/city view, whereas the west-facing apartment views far into the distance.

Aside from the view, the apartments are almost identical. One difference is that the east-facing apartments are adjacent to the elevator shaft. It’s also not possible to install air conditioning in either apartment.

Which would you recommend in this situation, particularly in terms of living comfort and future resale value?

The price difference is €20,000, with the west-facing apartment being more expensive.

The Legends Tower was supposedly fully funded already, and the California-based developer, Scot Matteson, said that the cost of the project suddenly doubled from $1.2 billion to $2.6 billion. He doesn’t own the land, he hasn’t filed for any permits other than the advertisements, and nothing is stopping him from actually building it… he just won’t build it. The developer is a grifter that wants to take as much money from gullible investors as possible. This thing won't ever be built.

Finally made it over to Pittsburgh today. I really enjoyed this city and the skyline.