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Chat on WhatsApp →Discover southwest China through two very different cities: Chengdu's archaeology, pandas, food and relaxed neighborhoods, followed by Chongqing's dramatic terrain, river crossings, historic streets and energetic urban scenery.
Discover the archaeological world of the Jinsha Site before moving into contemporary Chengdu at Taikoo Li and IFS — a striking contrast between ancient heritage and modern city life.
Spend time with Chengdu's famous giant pandas, then discover the flavors, ingredients and culinary traditions behind Sichuan cuisine at a dedicated food museum.
Explore Chengdu's Three Kingdoms heritage at Wuhou Shrine, then experience the more relaxed urban atmosphere of Jinli and Kuanzhai Alley through courtyards, teahouses, shops and local food.
Experience Chongqing through the transportation and vertical urban landscape that define the city: cross the Yangtze, explore hillside streets and finish amid the illuminated riverside architecture of Hongyadong.
Visit former detention and memorial sites connected with Chongqing's 20th-century history, then shift to the city's contemporary side at Liziba and the creative spaces of Eling Erchang.
Six days connecting Chengdu's archaeology, giant pandas and relaxed neighborhood culture with Chongqing's dramatic urban landscape and riverside life.
This is a suggested itinerary. We can customize the journey around your arrival schedule, interests and preferred pace.
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Chengdu → Private Airport / Railway Station Pickup → Hotel Check-In → Free Time |
| Day 2 | Jinsha Site Museum → Taikoo Li & IFS → Wuhou Shrine → Jinli |
| Day 3 | Chengdu Panda Base → Sichuan Cuisine Museum → Kuanzhai Alley |
| Day 4 | High-Speed Train to Chongqing → Yangtze River Cableway → Danzishi Old Street → Yangtze River Ferry → Jiefangbei → Shancheng Trail → Hongyadong |
| Day 5 | Ciqikou Ancient Town → Zhazi Cave & Baigongguan Memorial Sites → Liziba Station → Eling Erchang |
| Day 6 | Private Airport / Railway Station Transfer → Departure from Chongqing |
Begin with Chengdu's ancient civilization, giant pandas and relaxed street culture before travelling east into Chongqing's vertical, river-shaped urban landscape.
Arrive in Chengdu by flight or train. Your personal driver will meet you at the airport or railway station and provide a private transfer to your hotel in central Chengdu.
After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Relax after your journey, explore the surrounding neighborhood or begin your Sichuan experience with a local dinner at your own pace.
Overnight in Chengdu.
After breakfast, begin at the Jinsha Site Museum, where archaeological discoveries reveal the sophisticated material culture of ancient Shu.
Explore gold, jade and other excavated objects before moving into a completely different side of Chengdu at Taikoo Li and IFS.
Continue to Wuhou Shrine, closely associated with Zhuge Liang and the Three Kingdoms period.
Finish the day around Jinli, where traditional-inspired architecture, teahouses, shops and food stalls create a lively evening atmosphere.
Overnight in Chengdu.
After breakfast, visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and spend time observing giant pandas in the landscaped conservation and breeding facility.
Continue to the Sichuan Cuisine Museum for an introduction to the ingredients, techniques and cultural traditions behind Sichuan food.
Depending on the confirmed museum program, culinary demonstrations or tasting experiences may form part of the visit.
Later, explore Kuanzhai Alley, a restored historic district of courtyards, teahouses, small shops and local eateries.
Overnight in Chengdu.
After breakfast, take the scheduled high-speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing.
Upon arrival, meet your Chongqing driver and begin exploring the city's unusual relationship with mountains, rivers and vertical transportation.
Experience the Yangtze River Cableway before visiting Danzishi Old Street on the riverside.
Continue with the planned Yangtze River ferry and then head toward Jiefangbei, one of central Chongqing's best-known urban landmarks.
Walk along the Shancheng Trail, where stairways and hillside neighborhoods reveal the city's distinctive terrain.
Finish after dark at Hongyadong, when the multi-level riverside complex becomes illuminated.
Overnight in Chongqing.
After breakfast, visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, where narrow streets, teahouses and local food preserve a different side of Chongqing's urban history.
Continue to the Zhazi Cave and Baigongguan memorial sites, former detention locations associated with Chongqing's turbulent political history in the 1940s.
Later, head to Liziba Station to see the monorail pass through the multi-level building, one of the clearest visual examples of Chongqing's unusual urban topography.
Finish at Eling Erchang, a former industrial site transformed into a creative district with studios, cafes and contemporary city views.
Overnight in Chongqing.
After breakfast, enjoy free time depending on your departure schedule.
At the arranged time, your personal driver will transfer you to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or your scheduled railway station.
Your six-day Chengdu and Chongqing journey comes to an end.
Chengdu–Chongqing high-speed train: the supplied source does not clearly establish whether the train ticket is included in the tour price. Confirm this in your final package.
Sichuan Cuisine Museum: demonstrations, tasting activities and meal components may depend on the program selected for your travel date.
Chongqing transport experiences: Yangtze River Cableway and ferry operations may be adjusted according to local schedules and operating conditions.
Historic memorial sites: the Day 5 visit includes places associated with politically sensitive 20th-century history. Visitor access and exhibition arrangements may vary.
Tour inclusions: a complete Inclusions / Exclusions policy was not supplied, so guide service, hotel category, tickets, meals and inter-city rail costs should be confirmed separately.
Tell us your travel dates, food interests, preferred city pace and arrival or departure schedule. We can tailor this six-day journey around the side of Chengdu and Chongqing you most want to experience.
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