Chongqing Deep and Interesting Tour

Itinerary:
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, depart for Dazu (estimated 2-hour drive). After a short rest in Changzhou Ancient City, visit the Dazu Baodingshan Rock Carvings Scenic Area. Return to the city after lunch, and in the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll through Ciqikou Ancient Town to see Chongqing's famous “light rail through buildings” landscape. In the evening, explore the folk customs of Hongyadong Folk Area and stroll along the steep cliff trail of Dajiaxiang. After dinner, return to the hotel to rest.

Attractions:
· Baodingshan Scenic Area: Located about 15 kilometers northeast of Dazu City, built under the supervision of the famous Southern Song monk Zhao Zhifeng. A world cultural heritage site, the larger-scale stone cave statue art of late Tang Dynasty in China. The cliff carvings of Baodingshan began during the Southern Song Dynasty, with Buddha statues carved all around within 500 meters, featuring famous works such as the Six Realms of Rebirth, the Grand Treasure Hall, the Huayan Two Saints, and the Thousand-Armed Guanyin, integrating Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism into a single artistic treasure in Chinese stone carving art.
Opening Hours: All year round: 08:30-18:00
Address: No. 7 Beishan Road, Dazu County, Chongqing

· Ciqikou Ancient Town: A nearby ancient town from Chongqing City, with former water and land docks, where you can visit tea houses and taste local snacks. The town has over a dozen streets and alleys lined with Ming and Qing style buildings. It's not a large town, and you can easily explore it on foot following the signs. Although everything in front of tourists has been renovated in recent years, it doesn't affect the experience of feeling the “old Chongqing” here. Zhong Family Courtyard, Tong Family Courtyard, and others are typical mountain dwellings in the ancient town worth visiting. The Bao Lun Temple in town has a history of a thousand years and is a place for offering incense and prayers. There are also many teahouses along the streets where sailors and elderly gentlemen used to frequent. While enjoying tea, you may have the chance to appreciate local folk arts such as Sichuan Opera singing and Sichuan Qingyin music.
Opening Hours: Open all year, all day
Address: No. 1 Cinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing

· Hongyadong Folk Customs Area: Within the mountainous stilted buildings with Ba-Yu characteristics, enjoy the river view and taste local cuisine. The Hongyadong Folk Customs Area consists of four parts: Zhiyan River Bar Street, Tiancheng Lane Ba-Yu Style Street, Feast Food Street, and Exotic City Balcony, with stilted buildings featuring traditional Ba-Yu architectural characteristics as the main body. Built according to the mountain's terrain, using mountain architectural techniques such as terracing, stilted construction, overlapping, and cliff-side construction, these buildings are gathered together, brightly lit at night, making it a scenic spot in the mountain city.
Opening Hours: All year round: 09:00-23:00
Address: No. 88 Binjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing (along the Yangtze River)

· Dajiaxiang Cliff Trail: Leveraging the unique terrain of the cliff, the winding Dajiaxiang Cliff Trail has carefully created multiple scenic spots: Sajin Steep Slope, Stilted Houses, Feixian Rock, Hongyadong City Wall, Cliffside Huangge and River Overlook Cliff, serving as both a trail and a park.
Opening Hours: All year round: January 1-December 31
Address: Approximately 50 meters southwest from the intersection of Binjiang Road and Dajiaxiang, Yuzhong District, Chongqing (north side of Liberation Monument Pedestrian Street)

Dining:
Dinner Recommendation: Mountain City Laotangkou·1636 Chongqing Old Cuisine (Liberation Monument Hongyadong Branch) (at your own expense)
Opening Hours: All year round: 11:00-22:00
Address: No. 88, 51 Tiandi, Bayi Road, Chongqing (150 meters from Liberation Monument)
Different from other Sichuan and Chongqing cuisines, the dishes at this restaurant belong more to the new-style Jianghu cuisine.
Recommended Dishes: Traditional Spicy Blood Curd, Geleshan Spicy Chicken, Sauerkraut Fish, Old Mom Pig's Feet, Steamed Glutinous Rice Ribs... Besides the delicious food, the restaurant's decoration is also noteworthy, with stone carvings at the entrance and shadow play on the roof, recommended for those who love Chongqing cuisine.

Hotel: Chongqing InterContinental Hotel or similar

Itinerary:
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, check out, and bring along light luggage for the journey to Wulong (estimated 3-hour drive), which is the filming location for “Curse of the Golden Flower” and “Transformers 4”. After lunch, visit the Three Natural Bridges Scenic Area and the Longshuixia Fissure Gorge Scenic Area. Then, proceed to check in at the Fairy Mountain Joya Hotel. In the evening, enjoy a VIP seat to watch the large-scale landscape song and dance show “Impression Wulong”.

Attractions:
· Wulong Three Natural Bridges: Spectacular stone bridges and sinkhole, filming locations for “Curse of the Golden Flower” and “Transformers”.
Wulong Three Natural Bridges consists of three natural stone arch bridges - Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge, making it one of the largest natural bridge groups in Asia. The three bridges span over the Yangshui River Gorge, with spans and distances from the bottom of the gorge exceeding one hundred meters. The three stone bridges connect the mountains on both sides of the gorge, forming the unique landscape of “three bridges sandwiching two pits”. The pits between the stone bridges are also known as “sinkhole”.
Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00, January 1 to April 30
Address: Tourist Reception Center, Fairy Mountain Town, Wulong District, Chongqing

· Longshuixia Fissure Gorge: Traverse through the fissure, look up to see a glimpse of sky, surrounded by cascading streams, creating a refreshing and tranquil atmosphere.
Formed by mountain-building movements millions of years ago, with steep walls and deep gorges, it is a typical karst geological wonder where you can experience the fun of underground passage.
Opening Hours: All year round: 08:30-17:00
Address: Longshuixia Fissure Gorge Scenic Area, Fairy Mountain Town, Wulong County

 · “Impression Wulong” Live Performance: The live performance in the canyon allows you to experience the charm of the intangible cultural heritage of Chuanjiang Haozi. Impression Wulong live song meeting is advised by the "Iron Triangle" of Impression, Zhang Yimou as the artistic consultant, Wang Chaoge and Fan Yue as the chief directors, with over 100 featured actors singing live on stage with genuine emotions, focusing on the disappearing "Haozi," allowing the audience to personally experience the magnificent natural landscapes and unique customs of the Bashu region in a 70-minute performance.
Opening Hours: 20:00-21:10, September 15-October 28; 19:30-20:40, October 29-March 31
Note: Tickets can be checked in 30 minutes before the performance, and the performance lasts for 70 minutes. Depending on the weather conditions, there may be temporary changes, please refer to the on-site announcement on the day.
Address: Taoyuan Grand Canyon, Xianv Mountain Town, Wulong County, Chongqing.

Dining:
Breakfast: InterContinental Club Lounge
Address: 9th floor, InterContinental Hotel, 101 Minzu Road, Jiefangbei (near Wangfujing Department Store)

Hotel: Fairy Mountain Joya Hotel or similar
Address: Inside Fairy Mountain National Forest Park
Stay: the “Luxury Fragrant Garden King Suite” 92㎡
Recommended Reasons:
The hotel is hidden in Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, adjacent to Three Natural Bridges Longshuixia Fissure Gorge, Furong Cave, and Furong River, nestled in the embrace of forests and grasslands, with beautiful environment, fresh air, and away from the city.
10 naturally integrated local Tujia-style stilted villas, blending a strong rural life atmosphere into exquisite simplicity.
Exquisite, warm and private rooms, independent courtyards, equestrian training grounds, wine cellars, exotic spas, viewing platforms, exclusive butler services, allowing you to enjoy natural warmth without leaving home, away from the hustle and bustle, letting go of all mental burdens, and freely breathing in the beautiful sunlight.

Itinerary:
Today, wake up naturally and enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace. At noon, we will take a small train to visit the Fairy Mountain Forest Park, also known as the “Little Switzerland”. The iconic small wooden houses and the wavy roads are great spots for photography. In the afternoon, we will return to the city center of Chongqing to enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the Yikeshu Observation Deck. In the evening, we recommend indulging in a hotpot feast. Tonight, you will stay at the Niccolo Hotel.

Attractions:
Fairy Mountain National Forest Park: A rare high mountain grassland in the south, perfect for horseback riding and barbecue in summer, and skiing and snow viewing in winter.
Opening Hours: All year round. For optional activities: 08:30-16:30
Address: Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, Wulong County, Chongqing

Dining:
Breakfast: Joya Hotel at Fairy Mountain Resort
Address: Joya Hotel, Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, Wulong District, Chongqing
Dinner: Yanshe Hotpot Cuisine (Nanbin Road Branch) (at your own expense)
Opening Hours: All year round: 17:00-23:00
Address: 4th Floor, Sunshine 100, Liangjiang No.1, Nanbin Road, Chongqing Authentic
Chongqing hotpot with a view of the river from the window.
Yanshe is a “hotpot salon” created by the founder of the well-known Chongqing hotpot brand Dezhuang Hotpot, combining Chongqing hotpot with global cuisine. As a 2020 Black Pearl-listed restaurant, it is definitely worth a visit. Wherever you sit, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Chongqing. Soft lighting accompanies the flowing river, and the brightly lit Yuzhong District across the river looks especially stunning.

Hotel: Niccolo Hotel, Chongqing or similar
Address: Building 1, Guojin Center, No.1 Qingyun Road
Stay: the “Explorer Suite” 83m²
Recommended Reasons: The hotel is positioned as a modern urban trendy destination tailored for modern travelers seeking sophistication.
With over two hundred elegant and chic guest rooms, the hotel features three unique restaurants and lounges on the 62nd floor: Xinchu, Yuelang, and Bar 62.
The Sky Fitness Center, Spa, and Sky Pool on the 52nd floor of the hotel allow guests to enjoy leisure activities while admiring the charming mountain city views of Chongqing.
The Niyigeluo Suite offers a spacious and modern living space with panoramic views of the vibrant city of Chongqing. The open layout of the living and dining areas allows guests to enjoy city views from any part of the suite.

Itinerary:
Today, after breakfast at the hotel, check-out. Then we will begin our exploration of the city area. Visit the Yangtze River Cableway to experience the unique cross-river transportation. Leisurely stroll and eat at Danzishi Old Street, Changjiahui Shopping District, and feel the charm of the old streets. In the afternoon, visit the Jiaolou Coffee Shop (only two in the country, one in Beijing and one in Chongqing), and Ciyun Temple. According to your flight or train time, a exclusive car and guide will take you to the airport/station to bid farewell to Chongqing.

Attractions:
· Yangtze River Cableway: Take the cableway from the air to the other side of the Yangtze River, enjoying the steel forest of the mountain city and the scenery on both sides along the way.
Opening Hours: 08:00-22:00, March 1-October 31; 08:00-21:00, November 1-December 31; 08:00-21:00, January 1-February 29
Address: 151 Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing

· Changjiahui Dazhishi Old Street: Invited the famous French architectural designer Paul Andreu to conduct overall planning, combining the century-old port culture with modern urban landscapes, and presenting the scenic area in a three-dimensional manner with nine-level slopes. The scenic area is located on Nanbin Road, known as the “Chongqing Bund”, and is a good place to admire the confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River. The main attractions of the scenic area include Danzishi Old Street, Danzishi Square, Chongqing Madame Tussauds Museum, Chongqing Marine Exploration Center, and the French Navy Barracks, integrating sightseeing, entertainment, and shopping, making it a well-deserved “new landmark of Chongqing's cultural tourism”.
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00, January 1-December 31
Address: 68 Taichang Road, Nanan District, Chongqing

Dining:
Breakfast: Niccolo Chongqing Hotel. The Tea Lounge
Opening Hours: All year round: 06:30-22:30
Address: 1 Qingyun Road, Jiangbei District, Chongqing Golden Center Building 1, 62nd floor Yue Lounge
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain city from a high altitude of 62 floors, with elegant and stylish interior decoration.