{"id":1586,"date":"2026-02-22T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T08:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=1586"},"modified":"2026-02-22T08:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T08:00:10","slug":"i-was-invited-into-chinas-hidden-luxury-world-not-what-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/99chinatravel.com\/?p=1586","title":{"rendered":"I Was Invited Into China\u2019s Hidden Luxury World (Not What You Think)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this video, I explore one of China\u2019s most surprising luxury experiences in Chongqing \u2014 from Michelin-level restaurants to incredible night sky drone shows! \u2728<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f China\u2019s Michelin Dining Scene (Chongqing Edition)<br \/>\nChongqing may not be as famous worldwide as Beijing or Shanghai for Michelin stars, but the city has begun to flourish with high-end gastronomy that rivals some of the best culinary destinations in China. In recent years, world-class fine dining restaurants like Fu Hao Restaurant (Michelin 1 Star), Changben Japanese Cuisine (Michelin 1 Star), Aleia Restaurant (Michelin 1 Star), and even the groundbreaking Family Li Imperial Cuisine \u2014 the first 2-Star Michelin Chinese restaurant in Southwest China \u2014 have opened in the heart of the city\u2019s bustling Jiefangbei district at Metropolis Oriental Plaza. These establishments offer everything from refined Cantonese delicacies and omakase sushi to Spanish-inspired seafood and exquisite imperial-era dishes rooted in Qing-dynasty tradition.  \ufffc<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf03 Chongqing\u2019s Drone Light Shows \u2014 A Sky Full of Wonders<br \/>\nAfter dark, Chongqing\u2019s skyline becomes a canvas for one of the most impressive drone shows in the world. The \u201cCharming Chongqing\u201d drone light show debuted in 2025 and now runs regularly \u2014 especially on Saturdays and major holidays \u2014 along the scenic waterfront where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet. Tens of thousands of state-of-the-art drones paint stunning aerial visuals above the city, depicting cultural themes, iconic landmarks, and dazzling animations that captivate crowds of locals and visitors alike. One special performance even set a Guinness World Record with 11,787 drones forming the largest aerial pattern ever recorded.<\/p>\n<p>#china #chinatravel #chongqing #otwd<\/p>\n<p>February 2026 | Vlog 585 | Chongqing, China <\/p>\n<p>21\/34 Province<\/p>\n<p>When we finally started our adventure<br \/>\n17\/07\/2021.<\/p>\n<p>Buy us a beer and I will toast to you on the next video. Cheers \ud83c\udf7b <\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/OTWD<br \/>\n________<\/p>\n<p>For business inquiries, email<br \/>\ndridger@icloud.com<br \/>\n_________<\/p>\n<p>Hello and welcome to our channel,<\/p>\n<p>We are Reanne and Ben living in Portsmouth, England. We have been together from the age of 15.<br \/>\nWe brought our first house together at 23, got married at 25 and Reanne started her own business at 27.<br \/>\nWe have been wanting to travel the world so<br \/>\nThe day has finally come we have sold our business and and our house to explore as much of the world Full Time. <\/p>\n<p>We created this YouTube channel to share our adventure with everyone who wants to explore but don\u2019t know how. 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