Classic 1 Day Plan: Tour around the Top Tourist Attractions in Chongqing
Ciqikou Ancient Town (2 hours) → Yangtze River Cableway (15 minutes) → Jiefangbei CBD (2 hours) → Bayi Food Street (1 hour) → Hongya Cave (1.5 hours) → Chaotianmen Night Cruise (45 minutes)
In the morning, you can head for the Ciqikou Ancient Town first, when there are less tourists. It is a nice place to learn about the culture of Chongqing and form an overall impression of this city. Taking the Yangtze River Cableway is also a popular way to have fun in Chongqing. You will have a bird’s eye view of the city while flying over the Yangyze River. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around Jiefangbei CBD and enjoy some snacks on the nearby Bayi Food Street. When the night falls on, go to the Hongya Cave to appreciate the stunning night scene. Last, enjoy the Chaotianmen Night cruise to finish your one day trip.
3-4 Days Plan: Attractions in Chongqing & its Environs
Day 1: Ciqikou Ancient Town (2 hours) → Yangtze River Cableway (15 minutes) → Jiefangbei CBD (2 hours) → Bayi Food Street (1 hour) → Hongya Cave (1.5 hours) → Chaotianmen Night Cruise (45 minutes)
Day 2: Wulong Karst National Geology Park (one day)
Day 3: Dazu Rock Carvings (one day)
After one day tour in Chongqing, you can extend your trip to its environs. It is advised to spare one or two days for Wulong Karst National Geology Park, where you will see the Fairy Mountain, Furong Cave, and Three Natural Bridges, etc. If you stay overnight in Wulong, do not miss the awesome performance “Impression Wulong”. You will never regret! As there is no direct bus from Wulong to Dazu, in case you want to visit Dazu Rock Carvings, you need to return to Chongqing first and then take a bus to Dazu.
4 Days Plan: Chongqing City Tour & Yangtze River Cruise
Day 1: Ciqikou Ancient Town (2 hours) → Yangtze River Cableway (15 minutes) → Jiefangbei CBD (2 hours) → Bayi Food Street (1 hour) → Hongya Cave (1.5 hours) → Chaotianmen Dock
Day 2 – Day 4: Yangtze River Cruise
Taking this route, you will have a quick tour in Chongqing and then relax on the Yangtze River Cruise, which sails by the famous Three Gorges of China and finally arrives in Yichang.
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