As a new trend in tourism and cultural development, the integration of culture and tourism is capturing the zeitgeist with its unique charm. In this context, various regions have explored distinctive cultural tourism resources and created unique tourism brands through in-depth exploration and innovation of local culture. Chongqing, with its unique geomorphological features and distinctive architectural style, retains the deep flavor of traditional Chinese culture while cleverly integrating the futuristic sense of modern technology. This combination aligns perfectly with today’s popular Chinese cyberpunk style, making Chongqing an ideal place for the development of cyberpunk cultural tourism. This article investigates the history of cyberpunk culture and its current development status in Chongqing through a literature review. It then discusses the feasibility of developing cyberpunk cultural tourism in terms of social and cultural development needs and market demand. Based on a survey of cyberpunk tourists’ experiences, the article deeply analyzes the existing problems of cyberpunk cultural tourism in Chongqing and proposes corresponding experience enhancement strategies, aiming to provide references for the development of cyberpunk cultural tourism in Chongqing Municipality.
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