Chongqing China Night Safety & Infrastructure: A Mountain City's Future
How Safe is China at Night? (USA is FAR Behind)
Destination:ChinaCity:ChongqingPopulation:32 million 
Welcome to Chongqing, China — a sprawling megacity with a population of over 32 million! Often flying under the radar for most tourists, Chongqing is a hidden gem packed with deep history, lively culture, and breathtaking scenery — from the mighty Yangtze River to the energetic streets of Yuzhong.
This city is known for its unique geography, built on steep hills and surrounded by rivers, earning it the nickname "mountain city." Chongqing also boasts the world's largest monorail transit system and is one of the only places where trains pass directly through residential buildings. And if you're a foodie, you're in luck — Chongqing is the birthplace of the fiery hotpot, a local obsession that’s as much a social experience as it is a meal. We will also be exploring how safe is China at night, whilst we indulge in Chongqing's delicious street food.
But perhaps most impressive is Chongqing’s jaw-dropping infrastructure. With layers of highways, towering bridges, sky trains, and futuristic transit hubs, the city's urban design is years ahead — and frankly, it puts most American cities to shame.
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Living in ChinaApril 26, 2025, Spring in
China- 0:00Introduction to Chongqing's unique landscape
- 0:33Monorail passing through residential building
- 1:01Introduction to Chongqing hot pot
- 1:22Questioning safety in China at night
- 1:50Chongqing streets at night are busy
- 2:14China's advanced surveillance system
- 3:15Societal values contributing to safety
- 3:43Crime comparison with UK and US
- 5:43Street food is the 'danger'
- 6:10Exploring Wangfujing food street
- 7:07Trying Chongqing's famous hot pot
- 8:31Tasting scorpion and snake
- 11:33Conclusion on China's safety at night