A Chinese influencer left many online users stunned after attempting to locate the “real” ground floor in Chongqing, a city known for its mountainous landscape and unique multi-layered urban design. In Chongqing, buildings often have multiple ground floors, with trains and buses operating on elevated roads.
“You might live your whole life without touching the ground floor in the city of Chongqing. Today, my friend and I will try to find the true ground floor in Chongqing,” said influencer Jackson Lu in the video. Lu, who frequently shares content about life in the city, embarked on this unusual quest with his friend.
The duo began their search at what appeared to be “street level,” where cars were driving by. They navigated through a maze of shops and reached another street, only to realize they were still not at the actual ground level. Looking over the edge of the road, they discovered there were still multiple levels below. As they descended several flights of stairs winding through the area, Lu’s friend asked, “This must be the ground floor, right?” However, Lu pointed out that the ground floor of an 18-storey building they encountered was actually on the 12th floor, with several more storeys beneath it.
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When they finally arrive at what seems to be the ground floor beneath a flyover, Lu points out that they are so far below the surface that the underside of the flyover has clouds painted on it to resemble the sky.
Netizens react
The video left social media users stunned, as many were fascinated by the city’s intricate, maze-like architecture.
“How is heavy furniture taken up to the top floor, or what happens in case of a medical emergency? How does the ambulance reach in case a person is unable to move on their own?” one user questioned.
Another user proposed a creative idea, saying, “Hear me out. A thriller film, almost like Squid Game, where the characters play Hide and Seek in this city.”
Meanwhile, a third user commented on the challenges of navigating such a place, stating, “The problem isn’t finding the bottom, it’s climbing back up all the stairs when you’re done. How does Google Maps work in this place? I would never want to live here, but I would want to just explore this amazing architecture.”