5-Day Chongqing

The five-day trip to Chongqing was full of surprises from the time you fell asleep to the time you said goodbye to the mountain city. We traveled through historical lanes and alleys, savoring the unique flavor of old Chongqing; explored natural wonders, feeling nature's ingenious workmanship; appreciated the art of stone carvings, indulging in the beauty of ancient charm. Classic landmarks such as the Yangtze River Ropeway, Jiefangbei Monument and Liziba Light Railway through the building witness the magic and modernity of Chongqing. Cuisine, night scenery, culture, all make people linger. With full of memories and reluctance, Chongqing, with its unique charm, will leave a deep and beautiful page in your travel memory.

From $1994
Including flights/High-Speed train fees.

What to Expect

● Go deep into the embrace of nature, explore the geological wonders, and appreciate nature's ingenious workmanship and magnificent scenery.

● In the ancient beauty of Dazu Rock Carvings, the wisdom and artistic talent of the ancients are breathtaking.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Chongqing Arrival
  • Chongqing Arrival
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • None

Welcome to Chongqing, where your trip to the city has officially begun. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by car and taken to your carefully selected hotel, which is not only conveniently located, but also provides you with a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. After checking in, you can either take a break to adjust to jet lag or take a stroll through the neighborhood to get a taste of Chongqing's unique alleyways and cityscape. In the evening, try some authentic Chongqing snacks, such as skewers and hot and sour noodles, at the night market near the hotel to stock up on energy for the rest of the trip.

Chongqing
DAY 2 Chongqing
  • Shancheng Alley - White Elephant Street - Bible Building - White Elephant House - Huguang Hall - Dongshuimen City Wall Ruins - Luohan Temple - Hongyadong
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

Stroll through the unique veins of the mountainous city of Chongqing, starting with the historic Shancheng Lane, where the stone-paved streets are lined with quaint homes and stores that have left their mark on the city over the years, creating a vivid picture of the old streets. Afterwards, lightly turn to White Elephant Street, which used to be a prosperous place for merchants and traders, and every piece of green stone board seems to be whispering about the past splendor. The Bible Building stands quietly, revealing a bit of tranquility in the ancient trees, adding a touch of Zen to the journey.

Continuing on to the White Elephant House, this residential complex surrounded by the spectacle of the light rail running through the building is a perfect example of the fusion of modernity and antiquity, which makes people stop and look up, marveling at the unique magical charms of the mountain city. Immediately after that, step into the Huguang Guild Hall, where the ancient architectural complex tells the epic poem of the immigrants who filled Sichuan with Huguang, and every brick and tile carries a heavy historical memory.

Stroll to the Dongshuimen City Wall Ruins, the mottled walls witnessed the vicissitudes of Chongqing City, as if you can travel through time and feel the resilience and unyielding. Subsequently, the morning bells and evening drums of Luohan Temple rang out, adding a bit of religious solemnity and peace to this cultural journey.

Finally, at nightfall, arrived at Hongyadong, the lights, hanging footstools built on the mountain, layers upon layers, like a bright night pearl inlaid in the Jialing River, this is not only a sea of food, but also an excellent place to experience the culture of Bayu. A day of Citywalk, from the morning dew to the night low, the charm of Chongqing's mountain city is slowly unveiled, leaving a deep and unforgettable memory.

Huguang Guild Hall
DAY 3 Chongqing
  • Three Natural Bridges + Ground Seam / Fairy Maiden Mountain + Wujiang River Viewing Platform
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

After breakfast, we will take you to drive to Wulong, where you will first see the Three Natural Bridges, a World Natural Heritage Site. Stepping into the scenic area, you can follow the winding walkway, weaving under the bridges, looking up at the towering stone walls and feeling the majesty and power of nature. Here, we can not only enjoy the unique karst landscape, but also leave our footprints at the location of the movie “Transformers 4”, and experience the wonderful feeling of being in the same frame with Hollywood blockbusters.

At lunch time, we will head to a local restaurant to taste the specialties of Wulong. Whether it is the delicious mutton soup pot or the authentic farmhouse dishes, your taste buds will be greatly satisfied and refueled for the afternoon trip.

After a short rest, we will head to Longshui Gorge Earth Slit. This is a deep and long canyon with two chiseled walls and a glimmering sky, as if it were a crack carefully carved by nature. Descending slowly along the trail, we will be in a cool and moist world, feeling the magic and mystery of nature.

Afterwards, we will go to Fairy Mountain National Forest Park. Characterized by alpine grasslands and forested landscapes, it is known as the “First Pasture in South China” and the “Switzerland of the East”. You can enjoy the freshness and tranquility of nature as you travel between the grasslands and forests on a small sightseeing train. Climbing to the top of the mountain, overlooking the entire grassland and distant mountains, as if in a beautiful painting, let a person relaxed and happy, forget to come back.

As the sun sets, our trip comes to an end. But before that, there is still a beautiful scenery that you can't miss waiting for you - Wujiang Observation Deck. Here, you can not only enjoy the magnificent scenery of Wujiang River, but also feel the tranquility and harmony of nature.

As the night falls, our 1-day Chongqing tour comes to a successful end. We hope this wonderful memory will stay in your heart forever.

Fairy Mountain National Forest Park
DAY 4 Chongqing
  • Dazu Baodingshan - Beishan Rock Carvings
  • 4+stars Hotel
  • Breakfast

In the morning, we will drive you to Dazu District and the first thing we will explore is the stone carvings on Baodingshan. Baoding Mountain, a mountain range famous for the art of stone carving, is renowned for its grand scale, exquisite carvings and rich themes. Walking into the Baodingshan stone carving scenic area, the first thing that catches your eye is the famous Guanyin statue with a thousand hands. This Guanyin statue is as high as 8 meters and has thousands of arms, each holding a different magic weapon or treasure in different and lifelike forms, showing the extraordinary carving skills and rich imagination of ancient craftsmen.

After lunch, we will head to the Beishan Rock Carvings to continue our art exploration journey. Located in the northern suburbs of Dazu County, Beishan Rock Carvings are not far from Baodingshan Rock Carvings, but they have very different styles, each with its own unique characteristics. Walking into the Beishan Rock Carving Scenic Spot, you will feel like traveling back to that distant era. There are a large number of stone carvings here, with a wide range of subjects, including Buddhist stories, Taoist gods and goddesses, as well as historical figures and scenes of secular life. In the Beishan stone carvings, it is especially worth mentioning those exquisite Guanyin statues.

As the sun sets, our 1-day tour of Chongqing comes to an end. We hope that the beauty and shock of Dazu Rock Carving will always remain in your heart.

Dazu Rock Carving
DAY 5 Chongqing Departure
  • Yangtze River Cableway - Eighteen Stairs - Jiefangbei - Eling No. 2 Factory - Liziba (light rail through the building) - Ciqikou
  • None
  • Breakfast

First, we stepped onto the Yangtze River Cableway, a heart-pounding journey through the air. As the cable car slowly slides out of the station, the Yangtze River shimmers beneath your feet, and the scenery on both sides of the river unfolds like a scroll.

After getting off the ropeway, you will enter the Eighteen Stairs, which is full of historical flavor. The stone paths here have gone through vicissitudes of life, and each piece of green stone plate records the stories of the past. The small stores along the street are bustling with all kinds of handicrafts and local snacks, and the air is filled with tantalizing aromas.

Afterwards, we will take you to Jiefangbei, one of the commercial centers of Chongqing and a symbol of the city. You can stroll through the busy streets, admire the various stores and billboards, and feel the fashion and vitality of the city.

In the late afternoon, we will take you to the Eling No.2 Factory, a creative park full of artistic and literary flavor. The park retains the industrial look of the old printing factory while incorporating modern design elements to create a unique artistic atmosphere. You can walk through the park, visit various art exhibitions and creative stores, and feel the perfect fusion of art and life.

Then, we will bring you to the scene of the spectacle of the Liziba Light Railway passing through the buildings. This incredible sight is breathtaking as the LRT train slowly passes through the residential buildings.

Finally, as night falls, we will take you to the old town of Ciqikou. The town is full of lights and people, and is filled with a rich historical and cultural atmosphere. You can stroll along the green stone road and admire the ancient buildings and the wide range of handicraft stores. Taste the authentic Chongqing snacks in front of the food stalls in the ancient town and feel the unique spicy and fresh aroma.

This day of Citywalk in the laughter in the curtain, you will be full of harvest and unforgettable memories left this beautiful mountain city.

Ciqikou

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