5 Days Chongqing Tour with Dazu Rock Carvings & Wulong Karst

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Chongqing Arrival

   Welcome to Chongqing, an 8D magic city for our 5-day nature and culture tour! Upon the arrival, a local driver will pick you up and then escort you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you.

   Meal: N/A

   Accommodation: in Chongqing

2. Day 2: Chongqing Nature Discovery
   Enjoy Fairy Mountain's meadows, Awe at Stone Bridges

   In the morning, meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby and then drive east for about 3 hours to the Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, located in Wulong District. The park is famous for alpine grasslands, forest sea, unique peaks, and snowy landscapes. The scenic area is characterized by free-range cattle and sheep, beautiful natural scenery, and is known as the "Little Switzerland of Chongqing". It offers over 20 outdoor activities such as horseback riding, grass skiing, paragliding, etc. In winter, visitors can experience the professional ski resort. We have arranged a sightseeing train for you.

   

   Then transfer you to another must see natural scenery in Chongqing - Three Nature Bridges, located in Xiannvshan Town, which is a typical karst landform wonder. Composed of three natural stone arch bridges, Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge, it spans the Yangshui River Canyon, forming a unique landscape of "three bridges sandwiching two pits".

   The tour guide will take you on an eco-friendly car to the scenic area, and then take the sightseeing elevator directly to the valley floor to explore along the trail. Surrounded by streams at the bottom of the valley, towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and dense vegetation, it was once the filming location for "Transformers 4".

   Finally, go to the largest glass observation deck in Chongqing, still located in the Three Nature Bridges Scenic Area. Standing here, you can overlook the magnificent scenery. After the visit, escort you to check-in at the hotel in Wulong.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Wulong

3. Day 3: City Highlights
   Marvel at Rail Wonder, Grand Hall, and Historic Stairway

   After breakfast, we drive back to Chongqing downtown area for the amazing view of the light rail shuttle through residential buildings. Then, your guide will transfer you to see the Great Hall of the People from the outside. Completed in 1954, it is an antique ethnic architectural complex and a cultural symbol of Chongqing. Take pictures of the hall, featuring its roof of peacock blue glazed tiles and shimmering lines of gold foil.

   As a century-old stone staircase alley connecting the upper and lower half of Chongqing City, Eighteen Ladder is the most lively city museum in Chongqing. On both sides of the steep and winding stone road, there are remnants of old Chongqing symbols such as shaver stalls and tea houses, which collide with the modern Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street. 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. Today's Chongqing tour ends here.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Chongqing

   

4. Day 4: Dazu Stone Carving Exploration and Night View
   Learn about Ancient Stone Art and Cliffside Nightlights

   This morning, drive for 2 hours to reach Dazu Rock Carvings, the most brilliant masterpiece in the history of Chinese grotto art from the 9th century to the 13th century. It was included in The World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1999.

   Today, your guide will mainly show you around Baoding Mountain Scenic Area. First, you will watch a film about Dazu Rock Carvings to get a general understanding. Then, take a sightseeing bus to Dafo Bay, a horseshoe shaped mountain bay. More than ten thousand stone statues are carved on cliffs about 500 meters long and 15-30 meters high. Afterward, follow the sightseeing route and visit Xiaofo Bay and Shengshou Temple. Dazu Rock Carvings Museum is the last stop, where you can learn about the basic information of Dazu Rock Carvings and the cave art.

   

   Return to the city center and head to Qiansimen Bridge, an ideal location for capturing panoramic views of Hongyadong and the urban landscape. Then walk to the top of Hongya Cave, featuring traditional stilted houses along the mountain. The scenic area has a total of 11 floors, where you can go catering, shopping, and sightseeing. The night lights are dazzling here.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: in Chongqing

5. Day 5: Chongqing Departure
   Stroll Downtown's Pulse, Hunt Trendy Treasures

   Before leaving Chongqing, spend half-day exploring more essence of Chongqing. Jiefangbei is the heart of downtown Chongqing. It boasts many restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers. You will also find food stalls in the nearby streets. In the evening, this is one of the main places for nightlife in Chongqing. 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".

   

   Next is the art toy experience. A few minutes' walk to POP MART store, a must-visit spot for trendy enthusiasts! The store displays a dazzling array of blind boxes, limited edition figurines, and co branded merchandise, with popular IPs readily available. You can experience the surprise of the "box", or take photos with the giant trendy toys.

   Kuixing Tower is built to worship Kuixing, the ruler of literary luck. In ancient China, this building was built in various places for students to worship and pray for the imperial examination.

   Your 5-day Chongqing small group tour ends here! Then you will be escorted to the airport / train station for your departure.

   Meal: Breakfast

   Accommodation: N/A