From Panda Country to a Vertical Mountain City
Chengdu & Chongqing Twin-City Journey · 6 days / 5 nights
Chengdu’s pandas and food, the Leshan Giant Buddha, and high-speed rail to Chongqing’s nightscape and the Dazu Rock Carvings.
Highlights
- Morning visit to the Chengdu panda base and local teahouse culture
- Leshan Giant Buddha day trip
- High-speed rail from Chengdu to Chongqing
- Ciqikou, Jiefangbei, Hongyadong and a Two Rivers night cruise
- Dazu Rock Carvings, Liziba and Chongqing hot pot
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Chengdu
Meet on arrival, stroll through Kuanzhai Alleys and enjoy a Sichuan hot-pot welcome dinner.
Pandas · People’s Park · opera
Visit the panda base in the morning, a People’s Park teahouse in the afternoon and a face-changing performance in the evening.
Leshan Giant Buddha
Take a full-day trip to the Leshan Giant Buddha and return to Chengdu.
High-speed rail to Chongqing
Travel by high-speed rail, then visit Ciqikou, Jiefangbei and illuminated Hongyadong before a Two Rivers night cruise.
Dazu Rock Carvings · mountain city
Visit the Dazu Rock Carvings, then Liziba and Kuixinglou. Finish with a Chongqing hot-pot farewell dinner beside the river.
Depart Chongqing
Enjoy free time according to your departure schedule, then transfer to the airport or railway station.
3, 4 and 5-star hotels
3-star
Comfortable tourist class
Clean, well-located hotels close to transport and dining, with private bathroom, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and daily breakfast. The sensible-value option for budget-led groups.
4-star
Well-located superior class
Larger rooms, fuller facilities (restaurant, gym, business services) and a stronger breakfast buffet. The standard most travelers choose, and the tier we recommend for this tour.
5-star
International deluxe class
International-brand or leading local deluxe hotels with premium locations and top-level service. Best suited to special occasions and travelers expecting a top-end stay.
Included in the price
- ✓ Private air-conditioned vehicle or coach with licensed driver
- ✓ English-speaking licensed local guide on sightseeing days
- ✓ Accommodation with daily breakfast at the selected standard
- ✓ Entrance fees and activities stated in the confirmed itinerary
- ✓ Airport or railway station transfers stated in the program
- ✓ Travel insurance
- ✓ China-side operational coordination throughout the trip
Not included
- – International flights to and from China
- – China visa fees
- – Domestic flights or high-speed train tickets unless stated
- – Meals not listed in the confirmed itinerary
- – Personal expenses, optional activities and gratuities
- – Services required because of flight disruption or other events outside the confirmed program
Customize your trip
Add free time in Chongqing, a Wulong Karst extension or family experiences, and adjust the spice level to your preference.