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A tourist from abroad visits the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024pennfierceiiispinningreel.

Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

Tourists from Indonesia enjoy snacks at Jiefangbei, a core business area in southwest China's Chongqing, July 17, 2024.

Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

Tourists from Indonesia visit Jiefangbei, a core business area in southwest China's Chongqing, July 17, 2024.

Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

A tourist from abroad shoots a video at the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024.

Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

Tourists from abroad visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024.

Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

Tourists from Indonesia visit Jiefangbei, a core business area in southwest China's Chongqing, July 17, 2024.

Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)