China · City Tours

6-Day Chongqing City Tour with Ancient Streets and Modern Marvels

6 Days Round trip from Chongqing Yuzhong District Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Chongqing's ancient city core, including the Eighteen Steps and Bamanzi Ancient Tomb
02 Visit cultural landmarks such as the Three Gorges Museum and Chongqing People's Hall
03 Experience modern marvels including the Liziba subway through a residential building
04 Wander historic streets and alleys in Ciqikou Ancient Town and Shangcheng Alley

Discover the best of Chongqing on this six-day city tour, exploring history, culture, modern marvels, and scenic views. Wander ancient streets and alleyways, visit museums, explore folk customs at Hongya Cave, and marvel at the subway passing through a residential building. Enjoy panoramic vistas from Eling Park, contemporary art at Testbed 2 Arts Center, and walk the Raffles City Skywalk. Conclude with Ming-Qing era Ciqikou Ancient Town and urban alleys. Perfect for travellers seeking architecture, culture, history, and photography experiences.

Witness Chongqing Subway Line 2 passing through Liziba Station, where the train threads through a residential building.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Chongqing

Languages Cantonese, English, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ancient City Core and Heritage Ruins

Wander the Eighteen Steps Traditional-Style Area, where restored stair streets and Shikumen facades showcase Chongqing's architectural heritage.
Stroll along the Shancheng Lane Trail, lined with traditional homes and communal courtyards that reflect mountain-city life.
Explore the Tongyuanmen City Wall Ruins, remnants of Song-era fortifications.
Visit Bamanzi Ancient Tomb, a 2,000-year-old burial site that reveals early regional customs and funerary art.

Day 02

River Confluence and Commercial Heart

Stand at Chaotianmen Square, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet, and browse the wholesale market for seafood and dry goods.
Walk along Jiefangbei (Freedom Monument) Street, Chongqing's commercial heart, known for its skyscrapers and light shows.
Explore the Hongya Cave Folk Customs Area, climb stilt-house balconies, watch craft workshops, and enjoy folk performances.

Day 03

Old Streets and Urban Innovation

Meander through Longmenhao Old Street, featuring Qing-dynasty shopfronts, tea houses, and herbal apothecaries.
Discover Houbao Community in Nan'an District, a revitalized riverside neighbourhood with studios, galleries, and street art.
Witness Chongqing Subway Line 2 passing through Liziba Station, where the train threads through a residential building.

Day 04

Museums, Monuments, and Wartime Legacy

Explore the Chongqing Three Gorges Museum, with exhibits on geology, Ba culture, and the Three Gorges Dam.
Admire Chongqing People's Hall, a grand auditorium inspired by imperial palaces.
Tour old air-raid shelters repurposed as art spaces and performance venues, reflecting wartime resilience.

Day 05

City Views and Creative Spaces

Take the cable car or elevator to Eling Park for sweeping city vistas.
Visit Testbed 2 Arts Center, a contemporary art space in a converted industrial building.
Walk the Raffles City Skywalk, a glass skybridge linking skyscrapers above the retail podium.

Day 06

Ancient Town Charm and Hidden Alleys

Wander Ciqikou Ancient Town, with its Ming-Qing era streets, pottery workshops, and traditional teahouses.
Explore Shangcheng Alley, where narrow lanes are lined with snack stalls and hidden craft shops.
Optional night experience on the monorail passing through a building for a unique urban view.