Stilt Houses
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A monorail that threads clean through the middle of a 19-storey apartment block — only in the mountain city. Watch from the platform across the street.
It sits in Chongqing, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best daytime from the dedicated viewing platform; avoid commuter rush.
Good to know
- Best time — Daytime from the dedicated viewing platform; avoid commuter rush
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: David290 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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