D1 Arrival in Chongqing

Accommodation: Chongqing

Arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport or railway station. Meet the local guide, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free time to rest and adapt to the local environment, no arranged scenic visits today.

D2 Chongqing Downtown Classic Attractions

Accommodation: Chongqing

Visit the core urban landmarks of Chongqing in the daytime, and appreciate the stunning night view of Hongyadong in the evening, experiencing the unique three-dimensional mountain city scenery.

· Morning & Afternoon: 【Shibati】, 【Yangtze River Cableway】, 【Longmenhao Old Street】, 【Chongqing Planning Exhibition Hall】Stroll through this historic old street that witnesses the changes of Chongqing city with unique terraced street scenery. Take the iconic cableway to overlook the Yangtze River and urban mountain scenery (travel time 20-50 minutes according to passenger flow). Wander in this century-old street with western-style buildings and river views. Visit the exhibition hall to learn about the city’s development history and urban layout.Shibati】, 【Yangtze River Cableway】, 【Longmenhao Old Street】, 【Chongqing Planning Exhibition Hall】Stroll through 【Shibati】, a historic old street that witnesses the changes of Chongqing city with unique terraced street scenery. Take the iconic 【Yangtze River Cableway】 to overlook the Yangtze River and urban mountain scenery (travel time 20-50 minutes according to passenger flow). Wander in 【Longmenhao Old Street】, a century-old street with western-style buildings and river views. Visit 【Chongqing Planning Exhibition Hall】 to learn about the city’s development history and urban layout.

· Evening: 【Hongyadong】 Night ViewAppreciate the night view of this famous stilted building complex of Chongqing. The layered buildings with brilliant lights create a fairy-tale scene, known as the "real-life Spirited Away".Hongyadong】 Night ViewAppreciate the night view of 【Hongyadong】, a famous stilted building complex of Chongqing. The layered buildings with brilliant lights create a fairy-tale scene, known as the "real-life Spirited Away".

D3 Dazu Rock Carvings One-Day Tour

Accommodation: Chongqing

Take a full-day trip to 【Dazu Baoding Rock Carvings】, a world cultural heritage and one of China’s four major grottoes. The one-way driving time from downtown Chongqing is about 1.5 hours. The well-preserved carved statues integrate Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism culture, with exquisite carving techniques and vivid details, recording ancient Chinese folk customs and religious culture. Return to Chongqing urban area in the evening.

D4 Chongqing Urban In-depth Tour

Accommodation: Chongqing

In-depth exploration of Chongqing’s characteristic streets, cultural museums and ancient towns, feeling the local customs and humanistic feelings of the mountain city.

· Morning: 【Mountain City Trail】, 【Three Gorges Museum】, 【Liziba】Walk along this unique trail between mountains and cities, experience the scenery, and overlook the urban river view. Visit the museum to learn about the Three Gorges culture, Chongqing’s regional history and folk customs. Check in at this famous train-through-building scenic spot, witnessing the unique traffic landscape of Chongqing.Mountain City Trail】, 【Three Gorges Museum】, 【Liziba】Walk along the 【Mountain City Trail】, experience the unique trail scenery between mountains and cities, and overlook the urban river view. Visit 【Three Gorges Museum】 to learn about the Three Gorges culture, Chongqing’s regional history and folk customs. Check in at 【Liziba】 Station, the famous train-through-building scenic spot, witnessing the unique traffic landscape of Chongqing.

· Afternoon: 【Ciqikou Ancient Town】Wander in this thousand-year-old ancient town on the bank of Jialing River. The old streets are lined with traditional Sichuan-style buildings, full of local snacks, handicraft shops and strong Bashu folk customs.Ciqikou Ancient Town】Wander in 【Ciqikou Ancient Town】, a thousand-year-old ancient town on the bank of Jialing River. The old streets are lined with traditional Sichuan-style buildings, full of local snacks, handicraft shops and strong Bashu folk customs.

D5 Transfer from Chongqing to Chengdu

Accommodation: Chengdu

Take high-speed train from Chongqing to Chengdu in the morning. After arrival, visit Chengdu’s classic cultural attractions to experience the charm of Shu culture.

· Afternoon: 【Wuhou Shrine】, 【Jinli Ancient Street】Visit this most famous Three Kingdoms cultural memorial hall in China, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, a famous strategist in the Three Kingdoms period. Then stroll through this ancient street lined with red lanterns, full of ancient Shu style, gathering a variety of authentic Sichuan snacks and folk customs.Wuhou Shrine】, 【Jinli Ancient Street】Visit 【Wuhou Shrine】, the most famous Three Kingdoms cultural memorial hall in China, dedicated to Zhuge Liang, a famous strategist in the Three Kingdoms period. Then stroll through 【Jinli Ancient Street】, lined with red lanterns, full of ancient Shu style, gathering a variety of authentic Sichuan snacks and folk customs.

D6 Chengdu - Leshan Giant Buddha - Emei Mountain

Accommodation: Emei Mountain

Depart from Chengdu to visit the world-famous 【Leshan Giant Buddha】. Located at the confluence of three rivers, the 71-meter-high giant Buddha is the largest stone-carved sitting Buddha in the world, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese stone carving art. After the 3-hour sightseeing, drive to 【Emei Mountain】 and check in nearby.

D7 Emei Mountain Golden Top - Return to Chengdu

Accommodation: Chengdu

Full-day tour of 【Emei Mountain Golden Top Scenic Area】, a world cultural and natural heritage. Spend 6-7 hours visiting the core scenic spots, enjoying the magnificent alpine scenery, golden Buddha statues and profound Buddhist culture. After the tour, drive back to Chengdu (about 2 hours’ drive) and stay overnight in Chengdu.

D8 Chengdu Classic Urban Tour

Accommodation: Chengdu

Explore the most representative urban landmarks of Chengdu, covering animal ecology, ancient streets and fashionable business districts, experiencing the integration of Chengdu’s tradition and fashion.

· Morning: 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】Visit this world-famous panda protection and breeding base. Get close to lovely giant pandas, watch them eat bamboo, play and rest, and feel the unique charm of China’s national treasure.Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】Visit 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】, a world-famous panda protection and breeding base. Get close to lovely giant pandas, watch them eat bamboo, play and rest, and feel the unique charm of China’s national treasure.

· Afternoon: 【Kuanzhai Alleys】, 【Chunxi Road & Taikoo Li】Wander in these old streets of Qing Dynasty style, feeling the slow life and traditional Bashu culture of old Chengdu. Then visit this core fashionable business district of Chengdu, integrating trendy shopping, characteristic catering and modern urban style.Kuanzhai Alleys】, 【Chunxi Road & Taikoo Li】Wander in 【Kuanzhai Alleys】, the old streets of Qing Dynasty style, feeling the slow life and traditional Bashu culture of old Chengdu. Then visit 【Chunxi Road & Taikoo Li】, the core fashionable business district of Chengdu, integrating trendy shopping, characteristic catering and modern urban style.

D9 Departure from Chengdu

Enjoy hotel breakfast, check out after packing luggage. Transfer to Chengdu airport or railway station according to the departure schedule, ending the wonderful Chongqing-Chengdu-Emei tour.