Chongqing 5-Day Semi-Independent Tour: Wulong & Chongqing Discovery

Experience UNESCO Karst Landscapes with the Flexibility to Explore Chongqing at Your Own Pace

Enjoy the perfect balance of guided sightseeing and free time on this five-day private journey. Explore the UNESCO-listed Wulong Karst Scenic Area before discovering Chongqing independently at your own pace. Visit the city’s iconic landmarks, experience local transportation, and enjoy exclusive cultural experiences, including a traditional Bayu Banquet and a Chinese massage.

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Tour Highlights

• Explore the UNESCO-listed Three Natural Bridges
• Visit Fairy Mountain National Forest Park
• Enjoy flexible free time in Chongqing
• Walk along the historic Mountain City Trail
• Visit the famous Liziba Monorail Station
• See the People’s Assembly Hall
• Explore Hongya Cave
• Ride the Liangjiang Ferry
• Wander through Longmenhao Old Street
• Experience the Yangtze River Cableway or Crown Escalator
• 90-minute traditional Chinese massage
• Experience the immersive Bayu Banquet cultural dinner

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Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Chongqing

Arrive in Chongqing and meet your private driver at the airport or railway station.

Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Chongqing

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Day 2 | Fairy Mountain & Three Natural Bridges

08:00–10:30 | Transfer to Fairy Mountain

Travel from Chongqing to Wulong Scenic Area.

Fairy Mountain National Forest Park

10:30–12:00

Discover Fairy Mountain, renowned for its rolling alpine meadows, lush forests, and refreshing mountain climate. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while riding the sightseeing train through the park.

12:00–13:00 | Lunch Break

Free time for lunch.

13:00–13:30 | Transfer to Three Natural Bridges

Three Natural Bridges

13:30–16:00

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Three Natural Bridges, one of China’s most spectacular karst landscapes. Walk beneath three magnificent limestone arches spanning dramatic canyons and admire the breathtaking scenery featured in Transformers: Age of Extinction.

16:00–18:30 | Return to Chongqing

Massage Experience

After returning to the city, enjoy a 90-minute traditional Chinese massage and sample local Chongqing snacks.

Overnight: Chongqing

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Day 3 | Free Morning & Chongqing City Highlights

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning at leisure.

13:00–14:00 | Transfer to Mountain City Trail

Mountain City Trail

14:00–14:30

Walk along one of Chongqing’s most historic hillside pathways, offering a glimpse into the city’s traditional neighborhoods and mountain landscape.

14:30–15:00 | Transfer to Liziba Monorail Station

Liziba Monorail Station

15:00–15:30

Watch the famous monorail pass directly through a residential building, one of Chongqing’s most iconic attractions.

15:30–15:50 | Transfer to People’s Assembly Hall

People’s Assembly Hall

15:50–16:10

Admire one of Chongqing’s landmark buildings, inspired by traditional Chinese palace architecture.

16:10–16:30 | Transfer to Hongya Cave

Hongya Cave & Liangjiang Ferry

16:30–17:10

Explore Hongya Cave’s famous stilt-house architecture before boarding the Liangjiang Ferry for scenic views along the river.

17:10–17:30 | Transfer to Longmenhao Old Street

Longmenhao Old Street

17:30–18:20

Stroll through this beautifully restored historic district overlooking the Yangtze River, where traditional architecture blends with cafés and boutique shops.

18:20–18:30 | Transfer to Yangtze River Cableway or Crown Escalator

Yangtze River Cableway or Crown Escalator

18:30–19:00

Choose between riding the famous Yangtze River Cableway for spectacular skyline views or experiencing the Crown Escalator, one of Asia’s longest public escalators.

Overnight: Chongqing

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Day 4 | Free Day & Bayu Banquet Experience

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Spend the day exploring Chongqing at your own pace or relaxing at your hotel.

17:00–17:30 | Transfer to Bayu Banquet

Bayu Banquet Experience

17:30–20:50

Experience an immersive cultural banquet featuring traditional Chongqing cuisine, ceremonial welcomes, folk performances, and authentic Bayu hospitality.

Overnight: Chongqing

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Day 5 | Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or the railway station according to your departure schedule.

Your Chongqing journey comes to an end.

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What’s Included

• Admission tickets (Fairy Mountain admission ticket, sightseeing train, Three Natural Bridges admission ticket, sightseeing shuttle bus, sightseeing elevator, exit shuttle bus, Liangjiang Ferry ticket, Yangtze River Cableway or Crown Escalator ticket)
• Four nights’ hotel accommodation
• Daily hotel breakfast
• Private air-conditioned vehicle (during scheduled itinerary)
• Chinese-speaking driver providing basic travel assistance
• Fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees
• Bottled drinking water
• Travel insurance
• English online customer support
• Driver gratuities

Optional Upgrade

• English-speaking tour guide service (if selected at the time of booking)
• Bayu Banquet cultural dinner
• 90-minute traditional Chinese massage

The standard package includes a Chinese-speaking driver. The driver provides transportation and basic travel assistance but does not accompany guests inside the attractions.

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What’s Not Included

• Lunches and dinners (except for some group tours; please contact customer service for details).
• International airfare and visa fees
• Personal expenses

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Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Departure

Chongqing