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5 Days Magic Chongqing Tour
Tour highlights: Dazu Rock Carvings | Ciqikou Ancient Town | Three Gorges Museum | Three Gorges Museum | Raffles City 131m Observation Deck | Eling Park, Mountain City Footpath, and Shibati | Yangtze River Cableway | Danzishi Old Street | Two-River Night Cruise | Guanyinqiao Snack Street, and Jiefangbei Commercial Street
English‑speaking local guide
Small Groups or Private Tours
Price of tour: $746*
* (Price can be 10% lower or higher depending on the season.)
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5 Days Magic Chongqing Tour
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Experience the extraordinary contrasts of Chongqing on the 5 Days Magic Chongqing Tour!
This 5-day Chongqing China Tour offers an immersive journey through one of China’s most fascinating and dynamic cities. Discover the rich cultural heritage of the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings and the historic charm of Ciqikou Ancient Town.
Explore Chongqing’s unique urban landscape through iconic landmarks such as Hongyadong, Liziba Metro Station, and the Raffles City Observation Deck.
Experience authentic local life while strolling along the Mountain City Footpath, Shibati, and traditional old streets. The tour also includes unforgettable river views from the Yangtze River Cableway and a scenic Two-River Night Cruise, showcasing the dazzling skyline of the famous Mountain City.
Chongqing city tour: Combining history, culture, local cuisine, and breathtaking cityscapes, this tour provides a perfect introduction to the vibrant spirit of Chongqing.
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Tour Itinerary
Tour Table of Contents
Day 1: Arrival in Chongqing
Welcome to Chongqing, the famous “Mountain City”! Upon your arrival at the airport or train station, you will be transferred to your hotel.
The rest of the day is yours to relax and start soaking in the unique atmosphere of this vast, layered city built on hills. Perhaps take an evening stroll to sample your first taste of Chongqing’s famously spicy hotpot.
Day 2: Dazu Rock Carvings + Ciqikou Ancient Town
You will visit Baodingshan Rock Carvings and Beishan Rock Carvings. As world cultural heritage sites, they feature exquisite ancient stone carvings and profound Buddhist culture.
Listen to the guide to learn about local history and stories, then enjoy an authentic local lunch in Dazu. Afterwards, head back to downtown and tour Ciqikou Ancient Town, wandering along stone lanes and visiting old shops and traditional dwellings.
Day 3: City Culture & Iconic Landmarks
You’ll visit the Three Gorges Museum to learn about the history of the Three Gorges and Bashu culture through its abundant collection of cultural relics, followed by a stop at Luohan Temple, a time-honored and peaceful Buddhist temple in the city center.
You’ll enjoy a typical Chongqing-style lunch, then head to Liziba Metro Station to watch the unique sight of a metro train running through a residential building and take photos.
Continue to Hongyadong, a distinctive stilt-house complex showcasing traditional Bayu architectural style, and finally ascend to the Raffles City Chongqing 131m Observation Deck to overlook the urban landscape and the confluence of two rivers from the high-altitude platform.
Day 4: City Trails, River Experience & Night Cruise
You’ll start at Eling Park, a classic urban park with lush greenery and nice city views perfect for a relaxed walk.
Then, take the Mountain City Footpath, walking along old paths to experience the authentic style of old Chongqing, followed by a visit to Shibati, a landmark that connects the upper and lower parts of the city and is full of local folk customs.
Enjoy a local lunch, then ride the Yangtze River Cableway, a famous cross-river cableway offering panoramic views of the river and the city skyline.
Next, explore Danzishi Old Street, a riverside old street with excellent views towards Hongyadong and Raffles City.
Finally, take a Two-River Night Cruise to admire the spectacular night scenery along the Yangtze River and Jialing River.
Day 5: Leisure Tour & Departure
You will begin at Longmenhao Old Street, a century-old street with an elegant atmosphere and fantastic river views.
Then, head to Guanyinqiao Snack Street to taste a variety of authentic Chongqing snacks, followed by a visit to Jiefangbei Commercial Street, where you can see the city’s landmark monument and stroll through the bustling business district.
You will then be transferred to the airport or railway station according to your flight or train schedule, marking the end of the tour.
Included in the price
Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
Professional licensed English-speaking local guide
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfasts, twin-sharing room basis
Transportation as listed in the itinerary
Admission tickets (Baodingshan + Beishan combo ticket, Baodingshan shuttle bus, Luohan Temple, 131 Platform, Yangtze River Cableway, Liangjiang Night Cruise), activities, and meals mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Accident insurance
Full tour service from planning and operation to the completion of your trip
Excluded from the price
International airfare
China entry visa fees
Personal expenses
Single room supplement
Optional/recommended activities
Arrival and departure flights or train tickets on the first and last day
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
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