'I visited Chinese city which is like sci-fi movie with robots and noiseless trains'

China, one of the world's most populous and powerful nations, is a magnet for tourists thanks to its booming economy, vast military, status as a manufacturing powerhouse, and cutting-edge technology. The country's iconic attractions like Beijing's Great Wall and Forbidden City are major draws for tourists.

With its deep historical roots, stunning natural scenery, and dynamic culture, not to mention the delectable Chinese cuisine, China continues to draw visitors from all corners of the globe. Riyan Ruparelia, a content creator known as Bearded Travels, took to TikTok to share his travel experiences in Chongqing, one of China's major central cities. Chongqing is celebrated for its rugged terrain and has earned the nickname 'Mountain City', nestled near the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

In his TikTok video, Riyan exclaimed: "China is living in the future so here's everything that blew my mind on my most recent three-day trip to Chongqing.

"Starting off with the hotels, the majority of which have smart rooms where you can control pretty much everything from the click of a button, including this huge projector screen and they literally have smart toilets everywhere."

He stayed at the ISEYA Panoramic Hotel, where room service is delivered by "an entire robot", which he was amazed by.

The tourist was amazed by the city's "insane" engineering feats, noting that Chongqing was "built on a mountain" and has a population of over 30 million people.

Riyan remarked: "You can be in a main square with shops and restaurants all around you and then realise you're on the 22nd floor and if that's not enough, the engineers actually built an entire train track into a residential building which then proceeds to wrap around a mountain, and believe it or not the train doesn't make any noise whatsoever."

The travel content creator was also impressed by the prevalence of electric cars in China, many of which were unknown brands that offered "super luxurious" features and "absolutely incredible performance".

Riyan continued: "And if you're in two minds you can get a bike slash car but what blew my mind most was the skyline at night time. This city lights up and it feels like you're in some sort of sci-fi movie.

"The drone shows every Saturday are next level so if you want a taste of the future then make sure to pay China a visit because it will really surprise you."

According to travel experts at China Discovery, tourists flock to Chongqing mainly for the Yangtze River cruise which offers breathtaking views of the majestic Three Gorges Dam.

Besides the inspiring landscape, Chongqing is renowned for its local cuisine, most notably, the spicy hot pot.

The clip on TikTok by Riyan has racked more than up over 80 comments. One user said: "Omg I can't get my head over this! This is crazy! I do want to visit China!"

Another user was floored by the advancement, saying: "They are so far ahead it's amazing."