Chongqing Tiandi is a large-scale development project in western China, by Hong Kong's Shui On Land, and a key venture by the city government to turn an old district into a modern business and residential centre.
Covering an area of 3.6 million square metres, Chongqing Tiandi is being built on a 2km bend of the Jialing River in the northwestern part of Yuzhong district.
Construction of the project started in October 2005 and is expected to be completed by about 2018. When finished, the project will include residential areas and a commercial district comprising offices, hotels, food and beverage outlets, and retail and entertainment facilities.
Chongqing Tiandi is connected to the north and south of Chongqing city by a network of highways and bridges, and is a 15-minute drive from the centre of Chongqing. The plans for Chongqing Rail Transit's No 9 line include provisions for a stop at Chongqing Tiandi. The residential development of Chongqing Tiandi covers 1.5 million square metres. This includes the development of three residential 'villages' - Riviera, Riviera II and Riviera III - in phases.
The Riviera, which has already been completed and sold, covers an area of 50,000 square metres, with a gross floor area of 100,000 square metres and 784 units in its 12 blocks.
The Riviera II is partially completed and sold, while Riviera III will be completed about the middle of next year. Amenities within the residential areas will include green zones, clubhouses, supermarket, bank, post office, an international primary school and a kindergarten.