At Chongqing’s Jiangbei District riverside deck, tourists line up for free forced-perspective photos “eating” passing monorail trains. Viral trend endorsed by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, no weekend surcharge.
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A quirky new viral trend has taken social media by storm in Chongqing, the famed “8D magical mountain city” in southwest China, where crowds of tourists line up to take playful photos and videos that create the optical illusion of them “eating” or “swallowing” passing monorail trains.
The internet-famous shooting spot sits at the riverside observation deck in Jiangbei District, offering a perfect cross-river view of the iconic Liziba Station on Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2. Renowned for its one-of-a-kind engineering design, the station allows monorail trains to glide directly through the middle of a residential high-rise, forming a surreal “train through building” spectacle that has long defined Chongqing’s futuristic urban landscape.
Tourists have invented a creative forced-perspective photography trick to interact with the landmark. By opening their mouths wide and positioning their bodies at the right angle, visitors make the oncoming monorail appear to fly straight into their mouths, creating the hilarious viral effect of “devouring the train”. The amusing “train-eating” clips and photos have spread rapidly across TikTok, Instagram and Chinese social platforms, attracting global attention.
The lighthearted trend has received official recognition and global promotion. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning once shared and recommended the fun Chongqing gimmick on overseas social media platforms, inviting international tourists to experience the unique city highlight. Many overseas media and foreign travelers have joined the discussion, making the quirky monorail interaction a new iconic cultural and tourism symbol of Chongqing.
What was originally an ordinary urban transit scene has evolved into a top viral tourism gimmick. The viewing platform is packed with visitors every day, queuing patiently to capture the perfect funny shot. Netizens have humorously listed the monorail as a special local “snack” on Chongqing’s must-try list, joking that it is the city’s most distinctive zero-calorie delicacy.
The phenomenal trend also injects new vitality into Chongqing’s urban tourism. Breaking the traditional sightseeing mode, the interactive and entertaining gameplay vividly showcases the city’s one-of-a-kind terrain, bold architectural design and imaginative urban charm. It demonstrates how ordinary urban infrastructure can be transformed into a viral cultural IP and a driving force for local tourism growth.
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