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The Imprint of Centuries: Ancient Chongqing Fortress

Standing majestically at Chaotianmen, the Ancient Chongqing Fortress once served as the strategic throat of the Bayu region. Amidst its mottled stone walls, the majestic demeanor of the former military stronghold remains visible, while the roaring waves of the two rivers it once controlled still seem to echo nearby. Today, it stands silently at the heart of a modern square, facing the towering silhouette of Raffles City across the river. This fortress, having witnessed a millennium of Chongqing's transformations, is like an unwritten history book carved into stone steps, narrating the epic journey from an ancient garrison to an open port. #hellohalloween
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