Discover the best of Sichuan with an unforgettable Chengdu & Chongqing adventure! Explore Chengdu’s famous giant pandas, traditional teahouses, ancient streets and vibrant city life, then experience Chongqing’s legendary mountain city scenery, Hongya Cave night views, Yangtze River Cableway, spicy food culture and futuristic urban landscapes. From panda encounters and local markets to high-speed rail journeys, river views and authentic Sichuan flavours, this 8-day tour showcases the must-see highlights of Chengdu and Chongqing.

CHENGDU → CHONGQING → CHENGDU

🍀 Fully escorted tour with an English-speaking guide

🍀 Tailor-made private tour to fit your plan

🍀 No forced shopping stops

🍀 Comfortable transportation to sites 

🍀 Gourmet food of authentic local cuisine 

D1 | CHENGDU AIRPORT → DOWNTOWN HOTEL       

D2 | HST①: CHENGDU → CHONGQING (EG. 10:20-11:42, 01:22HRS)       

D3 | CHONGQING       

D4 | CHONGQING       

D5 | HST②: CHONGQING → CHENGDU (EG. 10:09-12:03, 01:54HRS)      

D6 | CHENGDU       

D7 | CHENGDU       

D8 | DOWNTOWN HOTEL → CHENGDU AIRPORT 

☑ ACCOMM: 7N at deluxe hotels, based on twin-sharing

☑ MEAL: 7 breakfasts

☑ TRANSP: Air-conditioned private vehicle with an experienced driver

☑ GUIDE: Experienced English-speaking local guide

☑ SIGHTS: Entrance fees for all sights listed   

☑ OTHER: Food & lodgings for guide & driver           

☑ COMP: 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day

☒ Chinese visa

☒ International airfare

☒ Meals not specified

☒ Travel insurance

☒ Optional or additional activities

☒ Personal expenditures

☒ Tips for guide & driver

D1 | CHENGDU AIRPORT → DOWNTOWN HOTEL       

● Airport-hotel transfer. Guide will meet you at the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name  

D2 | HST①: CHENGDU → CHONGQING (EG. 10:20-11:42, 01:22HRS)      

● Hotel-Railway transfer in Chengdu

● Railway-Hotel transfer in Chongqing

● Check into hotel to fresh up & take a short rest

● Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street - The vibrant heart of downtown Chongqing and the city’s most iconic commercial landmark

● Bayi Road Food Street - A popular local food street in central Chongqing, famous for a wide variety of authentic Chongqing snacks and street food

● Hongya Cave Night View - Admire the stunning traditional stilted buildings illuminated along the Jialing River, enjoy panoramic views of the city’s mountain-and-river landscape, and experience the magical atmosphere of Chongqing’s unique 3D urban scenery after dark

● Wrap up night tour and transfer back to hotel for rest       

D3 | CHONGQING       

● Chongqing Zoo - Home to adorable female giant pandas including Yu Ai and Qisanmei. Visitors can enjoy a close-up encounter with these charming “Chongqing Spicy Girls”

● Mafangwan Cultural & Creative Area - A trendy cultural and artistic district in Chongqing, blending traditional neighbourhood charm with modern creative spaces

● Liziba Monorail Station - To watch the monorail passing through the building

● Chongqing People’s Auditorium (Excl. entry, outlook only) - A landmark architectural masterpiece in Chongqing, known for its magnificent traditional Chinese design inspired by the Temple of Heaven

● The Ring Mall - A modern lifestyle shopping complex in Chongqing, featuring unique architectural design, indoor botanical landscapes, trendy retail stores, restaurants and entertainment spaces

● Wrap up night tour and transfer back to hotel for rest       

D4 | CHONGQING       

● Guanyinqiao Yeshuigou Morning Market - Authentic local morning bazaar only bustling before noon, filled with fresh farm produce, street snacks and old alley vibes, capturing genuine daily life of Chongqing locals

● Yangtze River Cableway (Incl. one-way) - Iconic river-crossing cable car offering panoramic views of Yangtze River, old residential blocks and city skyline

● Baixiangju Residential Area - Famous vintage 24-storey residential complex without lifts, featuring sky corridors and multi-level exits; classic filming spot with unbeatable photo frames of cableway and river scenery

● Shibati Traditional Street - Ancient stone-stair neighbourhood connecting upper and lower Chongqing, preserving traditional stilt-house architecture, old teahouses and local folk culture

● Golden Impression Foot Massage (Excl. Massage fee, so you can choose different program, abt RMB 200+) - Cinema-style wellness spa integrating foot massage, full-body therapy and on-demand movies; free light refreshments provided inside

● Xiahaoli Night View - Renovated century-old riverside stilt-house alley, with spectacular night scenes with Dongshuimen Bridge lit up across the Yangtze

● Wrap up night tour and transfer back to hotel for rest       

D5 | HST②: CHONGQING → CHENGDU (EG. 10:09-12:03, 01:54HRS)      

● Hotel-Railway transfer in Chongqing

● Railway-Hotel transfer in Chengdu

● Check into hotel to fresh up & short rest

● Dongjiao Memory Cultural & Creative Park - A former industrial heritage site transformed into Chengdu’s trendy cultural and creative district

● New Century Global Center - Visit Asia’s largest single-building urban complex before evening; enjoy a relaxing walk through the plaza and waterfront paths, with Chengdu’s southern city night views

● SKP Tower of Vitality - Visit this trendy landmark during blue hour; enjoy dynamic lighting, water mist art displays and barrier-free viewing areas showcasing modern city night scenery

● Wrap up night tour and transfer back to hotel for rest        

D6 | CHENGDU       

● Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Incl. shuttle) - Enter early to avoid crowds; take the park shuttle for a comfortable visit. Enjoy giant pandas of different ages, Panda Villas & bamboo forest scenery

● Wenshu Monastery  - Explore this thousand-year-old royal Buddhist monastery with peaceful courtyards, greenery & minimal steps. Enjoy free prayer activities, ancient architecture and Chengdu’s slow-paced lifestyle atmosphere

● Yulin Road - Discover Chengdu’s trendy artistic old street; stroll along Yulin West Road and the popular bar area, experiencing local street life, creative vibes and relaxed citywalk atmosphere

● Jinjiang Riverside Walk - Evening stroll along the river with night views of Jiuyan Bridge & Anshun Bridge 

● Wrap up night tour and transfer back to hotel for rest   

D7 | CHENGDU       

● People’s Park - Stroll through one of Chengdu’s classic urban parks and visit the century-old Heming Teahouse to experience authentic covered-bowl tea culture

● Tianfu Square - Visit Chengdu’s central landmark and admire views of the city’s central axis. Stop for photos at the Mao Zedong Statue Landmark 

● Taikoo Li & Chunxi Road Area - Explore Chengdu’s vibrant modern shopping district while discovering its cultural highlights. Visit Daci Temple, an ancient temple surrounded by the bustling city, and take photos at the iconic IFS Panda Sculpture 

● Jinli Ancient Street Night Stroll - Enjoy an evening walk through the lantern-lit ancient street, featuring traditional West Sichuan architecture, local shops and intangible cultural heritage snack streets

● Wrap up night tour and transfer back to hotel for rest and luggage preparation   

D8 | DOWNTOWN HOTEL → CHENGDU AIRPORT       

● Hotel-Airport transfer