This 7-day journey connects two of China’s most fascinating cities with a natural wonderland in between. From Chongqing’s vibrant hillsides and ancient streets to the dramatic Wulong Karst and the iconic pandas of Chengdu, the trip blends nature, history, and culture. Highlights include a ride through a building, a walk through underground cave palaces, spiritual carvings, and a taste of Sichuan spice — making this one of southwest China’s most unforgettable adventures.
Meet your private guide and driver at Chongqing Airport or train station and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Settle in and prepare for a deep dive into the city's rich culture and vibrant energy.
Meet your guide and driver at Chongqing Airport or train station
Start your journey at the Huguang Guild Hall to learn about the Yangtze River’s role in regional history. Visit Hongyadong, a lively shopping area with traditional stilt houses. Stroll through Goose Neck Park and spot locals playing Mahjong. Discover colonial-era architecture and Chiang Kai-shek’s former residence. Catch a light-rail train as it cuts through a building, then take a thrilling cable car across the Yangtze. Wrap up the day with a walk on Longmenhao Old Street and a night view from a city skyscraper — after a spicy hotpot dinner.
Liziba Station visit (train through building experience)
Yangtze River cable car ride
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street shopping
Hongya Cave night visit
Chongqing hotpot dinner
Travel to Wulong in the morning to explore the magnificent karst landscape. Admire three colossal natural stone bridges and two vast sinkholes on a 3-kilometer scenic walk at the valley’s base. The Wulong Karst is considered the world's largest natural bridge complex.
Tiansheng Three Bridges visit
Longshuixia Fissure Gorge exploration
Furong Cave tour
Enter Furong Cave, a vast underground network of vertical shafts and horizontal passages. Recognized alongside Mammoth Cave (USA) and Clamouse Cave (France), it’s one of the world’s most spectacular cave systems. After the cave visit, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Furong River before heading back to Chongqing.
Dazu Rock Carvings tour (Baodingshan and Beishan sites)
Discover the artistic and spiritual beauty of the Dazu Rock Carvings — a massive collection of 50,000 Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian statues carved into rock since 650 AD. In the late afternoon, board a bullet train to Chengdu for the next chapter of your journey.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding visit
Kuanzhai Alley stroll
People's Park tea experience
Sichuan opera performance at Shufeng Yayun Opera House
Start early to beat the crowds at Chengdu’s panda base, where you may see pandas of all ages — including baby pandas if traveling in late summer. In the afternoon, visit Wenshu Monastery to observe monks and temple rituals. End the day exploring Jinli Ancient Street for street food and a giant panda statue photo op.
Wuhou Shrine tour
Jinli Ancient Street exploration
Chengdu hotpot lunch
Du Fu Thatched Cottage visit
Enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your onward flight or return journey.
Airport/train station transfer
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