2-Day Chongqing Highlights Tour (without accommodation), Chongqing Night View Tour

Tour Overview

Discover Chongqing’s hypnotic duality—where vertiginous skyscrapers cascade down misty mountainsides, and ancient alleyways pulse with fiery Sichuan spice. This tour unveils the "8D Megacity" through its gravity-defying architecture, wartime heritage, and riverside labyrinths that layer history like a steaming hotpot. From trains piercing apartment blocks to cliffside villages suspended in time, experience a metropolis where every turn defies expectation.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Chongqing

Activities for today: Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, Chongqing People's Auditorium, Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2, Liziba

Meet your local guide at your hotel at 8:00 am. Begin by driving to the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum (also known as the Chongqing Museum). The extensive collection of over 280,000 precious historical artifacts offers a fascinating overview of the majestic Yangtze River, the formation of the magnificent Three Gorges, and narrates Chongqing's prosperity from 3,000 years ago to its wartime defenses in the 20th century, and its current status as one of China's four prosperous municipalities. After exploring the museum, proceed to admire the Chongqing People's Auditorium, renowned for its elaborate classical exterior design and inclusion in the History of Architecture compiled in London in 1987.

Next, experience the Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 from Huanghuayuan to Liziba Station (a 15-minute ride), enjoying the picturesque cityscape of streets, bridges, flyovers, and the Jialing River. Disembark at Liziba Station to witness the remarkable sight of a train passing through a 19-floor building, showcasing Chongqing's innovative urban planning.

Day 2: Chongqing

Activities for today: Longmenhao Old Street, Kuixinglou Square, WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck, Hongya Cave

Begin by exploring the Longmenhao Old Street, a six-layered mountain-leaning street that preserves approximately 200 historic buildings, offering insights into Chongqing's history. Stroll from the upper gate down the alleys, envisioning the bygone decades and capturing contrasting photos of present-day vibrant urban Chongqing.

Then, visit the popular Kuixinglou Square, a public square integrated with the street and serving as the roof of a 22-floor building, providing a unique vantage point to observe cars and pedestrians moving 65.8 meters below.

Ascend to the open-air WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck, standing at 339 meters high, to admire the breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Chongqing's cityscape. Conclude your tour with a visit to Chongqing's iconic landmark - Hongya Cave, featuring 11 layers of traditional wooden houses nestled against the mountainside, exuding an antique charm.

(Note: Hongya Cave's night view is typically available after 19:30 in summer and 18:30 in winter. If you wish to enjoy the nighttime scenery, please consult your travel expert or tour guide to adjust the itinerary accordingly.)

After the sightseeing, you will be dropped off at your hotel.