4 Days Chongqing 8D Magic City Tour

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Chongqing Arrival
   Explore Zen Temple and Shop in Nature

   Hello! Welcome to China's 8D Magic City - Chongqing! Upon your arrival, you will be picked up at the airport and then directly start your guided Chongqing tour to Guanyin Temple. This is the main Buddhist activity site in Chongqing, with 40,000 followers. The main building of the temple is 30 meters high, with red walls and yellow tiles, and 11 layers of halls, magnificent and spectacular.

   Afterward, head to Halo Shopping Center. Unlike typical shopping malls, it combines an ecological park with over 70,000 natural plants, a 25 meter high waterfall, and numerous rare fish species. After the visit, be transferred to the hotel to check in.

   Meal: N/A

   Accommodation: in Chongqing

   

2. Day 2: Chongqing Highlights
   Marvel at Rail-Passing-Buildings, Savor Vibrant Nightscapes

   After breakfast, the tour guide will pick you up in the hotel lobby and go to visit "Little Chongqing" - Ciqikou Ancient Town. Built along the mountains, the town has a long history dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1127). Here, you can see old buildings, among which the most prominent is Yinglong Gate. Continue to explore the ancient temple, Baolun Temple, also known as Longyin Temple, with exquisite double-eaved wooden structure.

   Leaving Ciqikou, transfer you to Liziba Station to witness the view of the light rail shuttle through residential buildings. Afterward, head to the Great Hall of the People. Completed in 1954, it is an antique ethnic architectural complex and a cultural symbol of Chongqing. Follow your guide to view the hall from the outside, with its roof of peacock blue glazed tiles and shimmering lines of gold foil, blending the design of Chinese palace buildings with Western architectural styles.

   

   The next stop is Kuixing Tower, which was built in the third year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1725 AD). It was a place where ancient scholars sought literary fortune. A major feature of the tower is the unequal width of its eight sides. The Qiansimen Bridge is one of the landmarks of Chongqing, and you can take some nice photos.

   Finally, visit the nearby Hongya Cave, which has 11 floors and a height of 79 meters. Its main attractions consist of stilted buildings, antique commercial streets and other landscapes. Here, you can taste specialty cuisine, enjoy leisure and entertainment activities, and choose folk crafts. The night view of Hongyadong is definitely worth watching.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Chongqing

3. Day 3: More Exploration in Chongqing
   ‌Appreciate Giant Art, Stroll Bustling Streets, Soar over Rivers

   Continue your Chongqing tour today to appreciate a huge art - Chopstick Tower. Rated as one of the top ten landmarks in Chongqing, it resembles a "UFO" in appearance and is inserted by many red "chopsticks". Walk to Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, the first commercial street in western China. There are lots of commercial facilities such as shopping centers, department stores, restaurants, and coffee shops, making it a popular place for Chongqing citizens and tourists to shop, relax, and entertain.

   Baixiangju is a famous residential building in Chongqing, from which people can clearly see the 360 degree city view and the Yangtze River cableway landscape. Are you craving a skyline adventure? You will then take a one-way Yangtze River cable car to see the magnificent confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River, as well as the busy river traffic.

   

   After getting off the cableway, we go to stroll around Xiahaoli Old Street. Before the 1980s, this was a bustling street on the south bank of the Yangtze River. Do you know that it was once hailed as 'another world' by National Geographic USA Magazine. Strolling in the alley is like stepping into the charm of old Chongqing. After all visits, drive you back to your hotel.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Chongqing

4. Day 4: Departure from Chongqing

   This is morning is free for you at leisure. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and send you to the airport / train station to see you off. Your 4-day Chongqing group tour ends here.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: N/A