Taking a monorail ride in #Chongqing, dubbed “8D Magic City” in southwest China, feels akin to riding a rollercoaster, but with more twists and fewer anticipated drops. #AmazingChina | People's Daily, China

China’s Chongqing, often called the “8D City,” is known as one of the strangest cities in the world. Built across steep mountains and intersected by rivers, it feels like a maze where floors never end. Buildings are constructed in unique ways one structure’s 8th floor might connect to another’s ground floor. Roads run above apartments, and railways pass directly through skyscrapers. This unusual design amazes visitors and has made Chongqing a global curiosity. Tourists call it a real-life optica