Following the Yangtze River Crossing campaign, the KMT capital of Nanjing was conquered by the Communists in 23 April. The KMT decamped first to Guangzhou, then Chongqing . Chongqing served as the KMT capital until late November 1949, when the Nationalist KMT government withdrew from the city by air. [44] Explore Chongqing with our ultimate Chongqing Travel Guide: maps, top attractions, scenic city walks, travel tips, food, and more! Complete Chongqing travel guide: from mountain city to hot pot paradise. Real traveler insights, visa info, transport tips, and authentic experiences. No tourist traps, just real Chongqing . Chongqing (重庆; Chóngqìng), (formerly spelled Chungking), is an economically important municipality in West China and is the biggest inland municipality of the country with plans for even more massive growth. The term " Chongqing " can refer to either the city of Chongqing (urban area with a population of approximately 8,518,000) or the Chongqing municipality (much large administrative area including non-city areas and a population of over 30 million). Chongqing is also the launching ...
