4-Day Private Chongqing and Wulong Karst Tour with Two Rivers Cruise

4 Days Round trip from Chongqing (CKG / Chongqing North Railway Station) Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Chaotianmen Square and Raffles City at the 'kilometre zero' where the Jialing and Yangtze rivers meet.
02 Sail on a Two Rivers night cruise past the illuminated Hongya Cave and Qiansimen Bridge.
03 Enjoy a Chongqing Hot Pot Culture Banquet with a talk on the nine-grid pot and beef-tallow craft.
04 Walk the spiral Eling Cliff Walkway and climb Guan Sheng Tower for a 360° view over the two rivers and Yuzhong.
05 Explore TESTBED2 Art Park and watch the Liziba monorail pass through a residential building.
06 Take a full-day trip to Wulong to marvel at the UNESCO-listed Three Natural Bridges, a film location for Transformers: Age of Extinction and Curse of the Golden Flower.
07 Breathe in the alpine meadows, grasslands, and pine forests of Fairy Mountain (Xiannüshan).
08 End the journey in Chongqing's old town at Eighteen Steps, Jiefangbei, and Bayi Road food street.

Film-scene photo spots, a 360° viewpoint over Chongqing's two rivers, a monorail that slices through a residential building, a Two Rivers night cruise, and the city's lively night scenery come together on this 4-day private journey. You'll also escape to the UNESCO-listed Wulong Karst to see the Three Natural Bridges, famous from Transformers: Age of Extinction and Curse of the Golden Flower, before heading up to the alpine meadows and pine forests of Fairy Mountain. With arrival and departure transfers, downtown hotel stays, and guided sightseeing built in, this trip balances Chongqing's urban energy with one of southwest China's most dramatic natural landscapes.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Chongqing

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Chongqing and Mountain City Night Views

Arrival: Meet and greet at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport or Chongqing North Railway Station - look for the name board - and transfer by private vehicle to your downtown hotel.
Hotel: After check-in, the evening is free and easy. Step out for a gentle stroll and take in Chongqing's celebrated night scenery: riverside lights, a neon-draped skyline, and the lively hum of the streets, all within easy reach of your hotel.
Note: No sightseeing is arranged today, so you can unwind and start the trip at your own pace.
Tip: Not sure where to go? Ask your guide for easy-to-reach night-view spots and riverside viewpoints near the hotel.
Meals: -
Overnight: Chongqing

Day 02

Eling Views, Creative Districts and Two Rivers by Night

Morning: Walk the Eling Cliff Walkway - the spiral Banshan Yaxian route with its suspended walkway (closed Mondays for maintenance) - then climb Guan Sheng Tower in Eling Park for a 360° view over the two rivers and all of Yuzhong.
Afternoon: Stroll to TESTBED2 Art Park (former Printing Factory No. 2, a filming location for The Road to Success, full of industrial-retro vibes and indie shops), then continue to the Liziba viewing platform to see the monorail run through a residential building.
Late afternoon: Visit Chaotianmen Square and Raffles City (Chongqing) - the city's 'kilometre zero' and the best place to see the Jialing and Yangtze rivers converge.
Dinner: Enjoy a Chongqing Hot Pot Culture Banquet at a hot pot museum or flagship restaurant, with a short talk on the nine-grid pot, the beef-tallow frying craft, and the history of 'offal' ingredients.
Evening: Board a Two Rivers night cruise to admire the illuminated Hongya Cave and the Qiansimen Bridge night view, with both riverbanks glowing on either side.
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: Chongqing

Day 03

Wulong Karst Escape to Three Natural Bridges and Fairy Mountain

Morning: Depart early from Chongqing for Wulong (approx. 2.5-3 hours by private vehicle). Visit the Three Natural Bridges (Tianshengsanqiao) - the UNESCO-listed karst arches and a film location for Transformers: Age of Extinction and Curse of the Golden Flower.
Afternoon: After lunch, head up to Fairy Mountain (Xiannüshan) for its alpine meadows, grasslands, and pine forests (optional sightseeing train, self-paid).
Evening: Drive back to Chongqing (approx. 3 hours), followed by a group dinner. Overnight in Chongqing.
Meals: B, L, D
Overnight: Chongqing

Day 04

Old Chongqing Flavours and Departure

Morning: Explore Eighteen Steps (Shibati) and Jiefangbei, then graze the Bayi Road food street for a snack-style lunch.
Afternoon: Transfer to Jiangbei Airport or Chongqing North Railway Station for departure. The tour ends here.
Meals: B, L
Overnight: -

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Chongqing (CKG / Chongqing North Railway Station) 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
3 nights' comfort-category hotel, twin share (all in downtown Chongqing)
3 breakfasts + 5 main meals (private dining; hot pot banquet included; drinks excluded; Day 1 has no meals)
Two Rivers night cruise ticket
Chongqing highlights admissions as listed (Eling Park, Liziba, TESTBED2, etc.)
Wulong day-trip admissions: Three Natural Bridges (including scenic shuttle) and Fairy Mountain
All transfers (arrival and departure) at Jiangbei Airport
Bottled water daily
Arrival/departure transfers are private and included (name-board meet and greet).

What's Not Included

Flights or train tickets to and from Chongqing
Drinks and meals not listed (including Day 1 meals)
Optional Wulong extras (Fairy Mountain train, Furong Cave, Longshuixia Fissure)
Recommended paid add-ons (Chuan Opera Museum, Yangtze Cableway)
Personal expenses and gratuities

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
A light jacket

Know before you go

Vehicle: Private vehicle sized to the group with 1 seat per person; arrival and departure transfers are private and included.
Day 1: An easy arrival day with a private transfer, check-in, and a free evening to enjoy the night views at leisure; no included meals or sightseeing. The full city programme runs on Day 2.
Wulong day: A long day with approximately 5-6 hours of total road time and considerable walking on karst trails - wear comfortable shoes. Fairy Mountain is cooler and changeable, so carry a light jacket. The order of Wulong sights may be adjusted to suit timing and weather.
Closures: The Eling suspended cliff walkway is closed on Mondays for maintenance; the order of stops may be adjusted.
Liziba: The monorail viewing platform is a free public spot and can be crowded at peak photo times.
Meals: Private dining; the per-person standard is fixed and drinks are excluded.
Children: Under 1.2 m: seat and meals only (admissions and hotel self-paid). Under 12 counts as a child; travellers 70+ must be accompanied by their children and sign a disclaimer.
Itinerary: The itinerary is fully customizable; times are approximate and may be adjusted for weather, traffic, or local conditions. In case of force majeure (typhoon, storm, maintenance, policy), a sight may be replaced with an equivalent.