Chongqing - Move over, mountain vistas and spicy hotpot! International YouTubers spotlight Chongqing's lesser-known identity as a tech hub for innovation and new energy. British couple @OnTourWithDridgers#OTWD recently swapped London fog for the innovation hubs of Yongchuan, diving headfirst into China’s smart mobility revolution. Their adventure began with Apollo Go, China’s pioneering autonomous taxi service, where riders input destinations via an app and watch as AI navigates Chongqing’s famously complex roads. "It's like the car has a driver in it," they remarked, capturing the seamless blend of 5G connectivity and sensor tech. Next, they test-drove Great Wall Motors' freshly minted Tank 300 Hi4T at its "intelligent factory," marveling at laser-welding robots and a production line where 60% of tasks are automated.
Meanwhile, train enthusiast @SuperalbsTravels and @Nonstopeurotrip shifted gears to explore the city's secret monorail factory, which was behind the viral "train-through-a-building" phenomenon. At CRRC's Chongqing monorail factory, he dissected how the city's iconic Line 2 – famous for Liziba Station and riverside view. For every global audience, it's a wake-up call that China’s mountain metropolis isn't just a photogenic or foodie paradise, it's engineering the future.