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Make the most of your Chongqing layover with our exclusive private 8-hour tour—no rushed schedules, no generic routes, just a fully personalized experience tailored to YOU. Enjoy seamless airport transfer with a professional driver, insightful commentary from a local English-speaking guide, and flexible access to Chongqing’s top icons (Liziba Station, Hongyadong, Ciqikou & more). Perfect for day or night layovers (we adjust itineraries for evening highlights!), plus optional local upgrades (hotpot, night cruises, specialty walking tours) to dive deeper into the city’s charm. We guarantee punctual airport return, so you can explore stress-free and turn your short stopover into an unforgettable Chongqing adventure.

Unlike other Yangtze River cruises, the luxury Yangtze Wonder was fully upgraded in 2024. With a unique traditional Chinese vintage design and ocean cruise-class hardware, it stands out with strong recognizability. Featuring an all-inclusive pricing with no hidden costs (covering all meals, shore excursions and service fees) and exclusive butler service with a 1:1.93 crew-to-passenger ratio, it’s equipped with all balcony rooms, 4 sightseeing elevators and an outdoor swimming pool. Sailing through the magnificent Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorges by day, you can enjoy the stunning gorge scenery, visit top 4A/5A scenic spots, explore the Three Gorges Dam, 816 Underground Nuclear Project, local culture and in-depth Wushan tours. With barrier-free English services throughout, the Yangtze Wonder offers an unforgettable and all-round Three Gorges journey for discerning foreign high-end travelers and cultural exploration enthusiasts.

Experience Chongqing’s magnificent Dazu Rock Carvings on this private full-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, you can choose between two options for your visit: 1: Explore the world-famous Baodingshan section, the most iconic part of the carvings. 2: Take the in-depth one-day tour covering both Baodingshan and Beishan for a complete experience. Marvel at thousands of impressive statues carved centuries ago, which vividly depict the daily lives and beliefs of ancient people. Enjoy the friendly service of your local guide, who will accompany you throughout the tour and share the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This private tour includes entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, and a private air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door service.

Experience the blend of Chongqing’s traditional culture and red history in this wonderful half-day tour. Start with Ciqikou Ancient Town, a millennium-old riverside gem with bluestone alleys, Ming-Qing architecture, and authentic Bayu folk customs—savor local snacks and admire traditional crafts. Then head to Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre, the world’s largest indoor immersive theater. Enjoy the iconic show Chongqing·1949, which uses a 360° rotating stage and high-tech effects to vividly tell the heroic stories of revolutionaries, bringing the red memory of 1949 to life. A perfect combination of tradition and history.

Experience Chongqing's Yin and Yang: The ancient hustle of Ciqikou meets the modern soothe of Ronghui Hot Springs. Journey from day to night and between two worlds in Shapingba District. Start at Ciqikou Ancient Town (Porcelain Port), a historic Song Dynasty marketplace buzzing with life. Wander its narrow, flagstone paths, savor iconic street food like Chen Mahua(fried dough twists), and feel the pulse of old Chongqing. Just a short trip away, step into a sanctuary of relaxation at Chongqing Ronghui Hot Springs, a cornerstone of the city's "World Hot Spring Capital" status. Its waters, surfacing from 1,800 meters deep, are a rare, high-quality sulfate spring known for skin and wellness benefits. Unwind in over 50 pools, including its famous "Hot Pot" themed pool, blending local culture with perfect relaxation. From the vibrant energy of a thousand-year-old market to the healing embrace of a premium urban oasis, this perfect pairing offers the complete Chongqing experience.

This is a completely customized private trip for you. With the help of an experienced English-speaking tour guide, you can customize your trip according to your time and preferences. You don't need to wake up early. The itinerary includes ancient Chinese history and culture, cuisine, and beautiful scenery, taking you through ancient China a thousand years ago and back to modern beautiful night scenes and unique night market cuisine.

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There are 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in Chongqing, Wulong Karst National Park and Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings, but no tour campany would do them both because they need travellers spend much time in souvenir shops. We now combine the 2 major highlights as a "All-in one World Heritage Package Private Tour", our travellers are now able to learn both of them within just 2 days. Further more, we could make this tour smooth, comfortable and efficient due to the brand new convenient highway system. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. For such a long highway road trip you do need a friendly, sophisticated and safe driver guide to be around, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.

That’s your perfectly paced, all-inclusive day All-Inclusive Chongqing Summer Escape: Discover a 300‑Year‑Old Hidden Gem & Ride the Monorail Through a Building and Why this is the most unique Chongqing summer tour Feature What you get: True All-Inclusive Private Xiaomi EV, guide, all entry fees, monorail ticket, lunch, dinner, snacks & drinks – everything covered Luxury Ride Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle – quiet, spacious, and Instagram-ready Ride‑Through Experience Not just watching from below – you board the monorail and feel the magic of a train passing through a residential building Deep Culture Stand at the meeting point of two great rivers (Chaotianmen) with a guided story of old Chongqing Exclusive Summer Activity Mahjong lesson in a cool creek at a 300‑year‑old hidden town – only we offer this Local Feast Saturday tours include the legendary Spicy Crayfish "Dam Banquet" – fully included

This is the most comfortable and in-depth way to explore Dazu. Travel in a luxury vehicle and enjoy a full-day guided experience at the UNESCO-listed Dazu Rock Carvings — plus an exclusive visit to the rarely included Dazu Museum. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful resort-style restaurant, then let your local English-speaking guide (with international background) bring the carvings to life through vivid stories and cultural insight. Unlike typical tours, we make sure you see the full picture of Dazu — both its breathtaking art and its rich spiritual history.

See Chongqing's old streets, hillside transit, riverfront skyline, and Yangtze River Cableway in one private day with your own guide and driver. This route is designed for first-time visitors who want an efficient city overview without arranging taxis, tickets, or route planning on their own. Visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, Liziba Station, the Three Gorges Museum area, Jiefangbei, Hongya Cave, and the Yangtze River Cableway, with the order adjusted for traffic, weather, crowds, and your walking pace. Private vehicle service, centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off, and the Yangtze River Cableway ticket are included. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities not listed are not included.

Head out to Dazu County, known for its rock carvings, with this guided tour. Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your Chongqing hotel and take you to Dazu, where you can admire various carvings, the oldest of which date from the 7th century AD. Opt for a self-guided tour or upgrade to a guided tour to include lunch and entrance fees.

Wulong Karst Geological National Park is actually on the way to further deep area of wester China, those attractions covered in this product are not frequently aware of among western travelers, mostly they would stop in big cities without not even trying to get any further touch of this amazing land. Our product offer this opportunity to take a further and deeper touch in our original culture and prominent landscape in western China within just few days, to travel like a local. Meanwhile Howard Johnson hotel also helps a lot to make this happen-a western style safe and comfortable accommodation will always be our priority. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. You also need a friendly and sophisticated guide and a safe driver to do critical help, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.

Experience Chongqing's magic in one day — from sky-high monorails to teahouse chats, ancient alleys, Yangtze river views, and hidden gems that reveal the soul of China’s 8D Magic City. 1) Ride the Liziba Monorail as it thrillingly passes through a residential building 2) Discover Kuixing Tower and feel the magic of Chongqing’s 8D cityscape 3) Take the iconic Yangtze cableway - Chongqing’s sky-high river crossing 4) Stroll through the vibrant Ciqikou Ancient Town, a vital port town 5) Explore Chongqing City Planning Museum: riverside views meet city vision

Dazu is the largest and best preserved ancient Buddhism rock carving site in southern China, an absolute must-go in Chongqing, coolest site for cultural learning,photogaphy and country exploring. You need a right guide for this valuable tour, as a professional guide with over 25 years guiding experiences I could bring all these to you. This tour covers Baoding site which was inscribed on World Heritage List by UNESCO. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. Besides, you also need a friendly and sophisticated guide and a safe driver to do critical help, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.

Discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha and cute panda bears on a full day private tour from Chongqing by bullet train. Greeted by a knowledgeable guide, discover the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of Leshan Giant Buddha, marvel at the world’s largest stone Buddha statue from different view. Spend some leisure time at Chengdu Panda Base to see the Giant pandas including new born babies, teenagers and adult pandas. Learn about the different stages of panda’s life from infancy to adulthood. This private full day tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, train ticket, entrance fee to panda, Giant Buddha boat ride but lunch on own. You can choose to end your tour in Chengdu or return Chongqing.

Get the most out of your time in Chongqing during this two-day private tour. A private tour will enhance your experience, with better access to your guide for questions and a more personalized experience. See the area’s key landmarks between attractions in a comfortable vehicle in first day. Highlights include the People’s Auditorium, Eling Park, Yangtze Cable ride, Crown escalator & Lizaba experience and Hongya Cave. Next day travel to Dazu and explore its thousands of Tang Dynasty-era cliff side statues, a UNESCO world heritage site, then visit Ciqikou, an ancient porcelain-making town, and see its Ming- and Qing-dynasty architecture.

Escape the crowded hotspots and dive into Chongqing’s hidden charm with our Fuling one-day tour! We’ve handpicked three off-the-beaten-path gems in Fuling—816 Nuclear Military Plant (a legendary Cold War tunnel complex), Baiheliang Underwater Museum (the world’s first underwater hydrological heritage site), and Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon (a stunning karst wonderland). The best part? You get to choose any 2 attractions to explore, tailoring the day perfectly to your interests—whether you’re into history, unique cultural relics, or natural scenery. Enjoy seamless door-to-door service: a private driver and guide pick you up from your downtown Chongqing hotel, whisk you to Fuling, and share in-depth stories about each spot. By day’s end, you’ll be safely dropped back, with unforgettable memories of Fuling’s lesser-known but incredible highlights. Don’t miss this chance to experience Chongqing beyond the usual tourist trail!

Experience Chongqing's natural wonders on this UNESCO-listed Wulong Karst tour. Visit Wujiang River cliffs, Fairy Mountain's alpine meadows, and Three Natural Bridges.Stunning vertical cliffs & emerald waters, perfect for sunrise shots.Alpine meadows with forest trains & seasonal horseback shows.12M-year-old karst bridges, featured in Transformers 4.Tang-era historic site with film trivia (Golden Flower).

Get ready to be mesmerized by Chongqing, China's most captivating mountain metropolis! Nicknamed the "Sprawling 3D Maze," this city defies imagination with its jaw-dropping topography. Watch in awe as monorails slice through skyscrapers, navigate dizzying multi-level overpasses, and descend into deep river valleys. As the birthplace of fiery hot pot, prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure like no other—each spicy, numbing bite is a rite of passage. When the sun sets, the city transforms into a dazzling "Fairyland of Mountains and Rivers," with its glittering lights cascading down the hillsides to meet the mighty Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Explore the ancient Ciqikou Old Town, feel the pulse of the vibrant Hongya Cave, and discover a city where ancient history and jaw-dropping modernity collide at every turn. Chongqing isn't just a destination; it's a thrilling, sensory-overloading experience that will leave you utterly spellbound. Come and lose yourself in its magic.

Don’t spend your Chongqing stopover inside the airport, you can simply maximize your time and visit one of China’s biggest cities by booking a private and customizable sightseeing tour. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and you are able to choose the places you want to visit in limited time such as to see pandas, Three Gorges Museum, Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei Square, Ciqikou and so on. The tour proposed is very convenient with the airport, train station or hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel from Chongqing to the Dazu Rock Carvings on a private full-day tour focused on the Buddhist cliff carvings, preserved Song dynasty details, and cultural stories behind this UNESCO-listed heritage area. Your selected-language guide and private driver handle the long round-trip transfer, tickets, and on-site timing, so you can focus on Baodingshan, Beishan, and the most meaningful carvings without arranging transport on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Chongqing, private vehicle service, guide service, and the Dazu Rock Carvings combo ticket are included. This tour is best for travelers interested in Chinese art, religion, heritage, and history at a flexible private pace. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities outside the listed route are not included.

There are 2 UNESCO world heritage sites in Chongqing, Wulong Karst National Park and Dazu Ancient Rock Carvings, but no tour campany would do them both because they need travellers spend much time in souvenir shops. We now combine the 2 major highlights as a "All-in one World Heritage Package Private Tour", our travellers are now able to learn both of them within just 2 days. Further more, we could make this tour smooth, comfortable and efficient due to the brand new convenient highway system. We focus on private tour service, make our clients travel like a local. For such a long highway road trip you do need a friendly, sophisticated and safe driver guide to be around, a driver-guide who knows both Chinese culture and how to do a safe, joyful and professional guiding job will be your choice.

Chengdu & Chongqing: 4-Day All-Inclusive & Semi-Custom Elite Escape Ancient Wonders, TikTok Icons, and Culinary Discovery Experience the perfect fusion of 3,000-year history and neon-lit megacities. This All-Inclusive journey is designed for the discerning traveler, offering a seamless blend of luxury and Semi-Custom flexibility. Why This Journey? Semi-Custom Freedom: Hand-pick your daily highlights—from ancient bronze mysteries to TikTok-viral "Cyberpunk" rooftops. Culture & Wildlife: Early-access the cinematic Wulong Karst and Dazu Rock Carvings by UNESCO. A curated balance of authentic Chinese flavors and familiar home-country favorites—no tourist buffets. Premium Stays: Guaranteed luxury at Hilton and Marriott properties (or the region's premier boutique hotels in remote heritage sites). We cater to various dietary requirements, such as vegan, and gluten-free. After your booking is confirmed, we will send over an à la carte dining survey to customize your menu.