Friday, April 10, 2026

CHINA ~ Chongqing Monorail ~

... Beautiful postcard of the iconic "🌸Train to Spring🌸"... the Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 offers a stunning view as the monorail glides through blooming plum flowers, attracting many residents and visitors eager for a scenic experience... it feels like traveling through a painting... this breathtaking view, where trains weave through a stunning canvas of pink blossoms, has become a beloved symbol of spring... the area’s charm lies in its layered beauty: the monorail above, a sea of flowers in the middle, and a walkway below... also a famous section of Line 2 is where it passes through the 8th floor of a 19-story residential apartment building, creating a top tourist photo spot... Thanks a lot Sam! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

The Chongqing Rail Transit (CRT) system operates the world's longest monorail network, with lines 2 and 3 spanning over 98 km combined. Line 3 is the world's longest single monorail line at 67.1 km, while Line 2 (31.4 km) was China’s first heavy straddle-beam monorail, designed to navigate the city’s mountainous terrain. Opened in 2005, these straddle-type, Hitachi-designed monorails offer high-capacity transport, acting as a major, efficient transit solution in the city. 

Stamp:

Wild Life - Antelopes
(Issued 16-03-2001)

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