Chongqing 5-Day Tour: 8D Magic City & Internet-Famous Spots

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Overview

  • Duration:5 days 4 nights
  • Travelers:15 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour, Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
  • Language:Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At QgoChina, we design expertly crafted, hassle-free tours that connect you with the true essence of China. Backed by 27 years of local expertise, our journeys cater to every travel style, from 1-to-3-day Quick Escapes in iconic cities like Beijing and Shanghai, to epic 30-day Panoramic Deep Tours that span multiple geographic zones and 5,000 years of civilization.
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Highlights

  • Explore Chongqing’s iconic 8D magic charm: Witness the wonder of Liziba Light Rail Through Building, and admire the fairy-tale night view of Hongyadong.
  • Get up close to giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo – observe their cute behaviors and learn about conservation efforts.
  • Savor an included authentic Chongqing hotpot dinner (Day 4) – highlighting this iconic local cuisine as a key experience.
  • Visit multiple internet-famous spots: Ordovician Scenic Area (geological wonders & exciting activities), Nanan Binjiang Road Bear Night Market, and Graffiti Street.

Includes/Excludes

  • Transportation: Private driver with air-conditioned car, ensuring one seat per person throughout the trip.
  • Accommodation: 4 nights’ stay in 4-diamond/4-star hotels (2 people per room; solo travelers need to pay a single room supplement).
  • Meals: 4 breakfasts (provided by the hotel; no refund if not consumed) + 1 dinner (authentic Chongqing hotpot on Day 4, includes signature ingredients and drinks like local beer or herbal tea).
  • Tickets: Main entrance tickets for the following attractions: Chongqing Zoo, Ordovician Scenic Area.
  • Guide Service: Licensed English-speaking guide accompanying the entire trip.
  • Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance.
  • Customer Service: 7×24H customer service hotline during the trip.
  • Single Room Supplement: Required for solo travelers (only supplemented, not refunded); if one person stays in a designated hotel room alone for the entire trip, a single room supplement must be paid.
  • Meals: All lunches and additional dinners (average cost: USD 8-15 per person per meal; guide can recommend local restaurants).
  • Gratuities: Recommended (USD 3-5 per person per day).
  • Travel Accident Insurance: Strongly recommended to be purchased by tourists themselves.
  • Internal Scenic Transport: Fees for cable cars, eco-friendly buses, electric cars, and other internal transportation within each scenic area (e.g., high-altitude zip lines, glass plank roads in Ordovician Scenic Area).
  • International Airfare: Cost of international flights.
  • Visa Fees: Cost of entry visas.
  • Personal Expenses: Snacks, souvenirs, extra hotpot ingredients beyond the set menu, and other personal consumption items.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Chongqing Arrival & Airport Pick-Up + Free Time

  • Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
  • Meals: None
  • Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel

The guide will confirm the pick-up time and location with you via call before 21:00 one day prior to the trip. Please keep your phone accessible.

Upon arrival at Chongqing Jiangbei Airport, the guide will wait for you at the exit with a sign bearing your name. After meeting, the guide will introduce the upcoming itinerary and take you to the hotel to check in.

The rest of the day is free – you can choose to rest in the hotel or wander around the surrounding streets to get a preliminary experience of Chongqing’s urban style.

 

(photo by Kunkun Zhang)

Day 2: Full-Day Ordovician Scenic Area Tour

  • Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
  • Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
  • Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel

In the morning, depart from the hotel and take a comfortable car to 【Ordovician Scenic Area】. On the way, the guide will introduce the background and characteristics of the Ordovician Scenic Area, allowing you to have a preliminary understanding of the place you are about to visit.

Upon arrival, you can enjoy the spectacular geological wonders, explore the marine fossil relics from hundreds of millions of years ago, and feel the magical craftsmanship of nature. In addition, there are various entertainment projects in the scenic area for you to choose from, such as high-altitude zip lines and glass plank roads, adding excitement and fun to your journey. Lunch will be at your own expense in the scenic area, where you can taste local specialty foods.

Continue to enjoy the tour in the afternoon, gather at the appointed time, and return to Chongqing urban area, ending a fulfilling day.

Day 3: Chongqing Zoo (Giant Pandas) → Graffiti Street → Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street → Xiahaoli Longmenhao → Nanan Binjiang Road Bear Night Market

  • Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
  • Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
  • Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel

Depart from the hotel in the early morning and head to 【Chongqing Zoo】. Get up close to the national treasure giant pandas and learn about their living habits and conservation status.

 

Then go to the artistic 【Graffiti Street】. The walls here are covered with a variety of creative graffiti, showing Chongqing’s unique urban culture and youthful vitality. You can take photos here to remember the moment and feel the charm of street art.

 

 

Next, come to the bustling 【Guanyinqiao Pedestrian Street】. It is a good place for shopping and leisure. You can wander around freely, pick out some favorite souvenirs, or taste authentic Chongqing snacks in the small shops on the street.

 

In the afternoon, go to the historic 【Xiahaoli Longmenhao】. It retains many ancient buildings and traditional market styles. Wandering here seems to take you back to the old days.

 

Finally, when night falls, come to 【Nanan Binjiang Road Bear Night Market】. There are many food stalls here. You can enjoy delicious midnight snacks while admiring the bright night view on both sides of the Yangtze River, drawing a perfect end to this day.

 

Day 4: Liziba Light Rail Through Building → Changjiahui → Danzishi Old Street → Ciqikou Ancient Town → Jiefangbei → Bayi Road Food Street → Hongyadong + Included Chongqing Hotpot Dinner

  • Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
  • Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel), Dinner (Chongqing hotpot, included)
  • Accommodation: Chongqing 4-star hotel

Depart from the hotel in the early morning and take a car to 【Liziba Light Rail Through Building Viewing Platform】. Witness the wonder of the rail transit train passing through the building and feel the unique charm of the integration of mountain-city architecture and transportation.

 

 

Then go to visit 【Changjiahui Viewing Platform】. Overlook the magnificent scenery of the confluence of the two rivers and feel the unique charm of Chongqing as a “city of mountains and waters”.

 

At 【Danzishi Old Street】. Feel the century-old Bayu culture. Wander along the bluestone road and appreciate the unique style of the integration of tradition and modernity.

 

 

Then head to 【Ciqikou Ancient Town】. Taste the strong folk atmosphere and enjoy authentic local snacks.

 

In the afternoon, go to 【Jiefangbei】. As a landmark building in Chongqing, feel the prosperity and vitality of this city. Then wander to 【Bayi Road Food Street】. The dazzling array of specialty foods is mouth-watering, allowing you to enjoy the temptation of the delicious food in the mountain city.

 

 

In the evening, arrive at 【Hongyadong】. The stilted buildings are built along the mountain, and they are brilliantly lit at night, just like a fantasy world in Hayao Miyazaki’s works. You can take photos of the bright night view here and feel the charming scenery by the Jialing River.

 

 

Then enjoy the included authentic Chongqing hotpot dinner at a local well-known hotpot restaurant. Your guide will introduce the history of Chongqing hotpot and help you adjust the spiciness level (options: mild, medium, spicy) to suit your taste.  After dinner, return to the hotel to rest, ending a fulfilling and wonderful journey day.

 

 

Day 5: Chongqing Airport Drop-Off

  • Transportation: Private air-conditioned car
  • Meals: Breakfast (provided by the hotel)
  • Accommodation: None

The guide will arrange the airport drop-off service in advance according to your flight time. Please keep your phone accessible to confirm the specific departure time. After breakfast, gather in the hotel lobby at the agreed time.

 

Take a car to the airport. Thus, your pleasant 5-day Chongqing tour comes to a successful end. May this trip leave you with beautiful memories, and we look forward to meeting you again on this magical land.

Frequently asked questions

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Hat
Umbrella
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Cash
- Jacket

Do I need a visa to participate in your tours?

Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter China. However, recent visa-exemption and 144-hour transit policies apply to several countries. We provide all the necessary itinerary documentation, such as hotel confirmations and official letters, to seamlessly support your visa application process.

How should I handle money and payments during the trip?

China operates as a highly cashless society. While major hotels accept international credit cards, standard daily transactions are handled via mobile devices. We recommend downloading Alipay or WeChat Pay and linking your international credit card prior to arrival for seamless payments.

How flexible are the daily itineraries?

Our private tours are structured to optimize your time at major historical and cultural sites, but they are not rigidly locked. Because you are traveling with a private guide, reasonable on-the-ground adjustments can be made to accommodate your pacing, interests, and schedule preferences each day.

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Seamless, private pick-up and drop-off services to keep your schedule on track and ensure a stress-free start and end to your trip.

$30.00/person

Childcare services

Trusted, professional local care for your children, giving you the freedom to attend meetings or enjoy a quiet evening with complete peace of mind.

$65.00/person

Photography

Hire a professional local photographer to capture high-quality images of your journey, perfect for preserving personal memories or building your personal brand.

$22.00/package

Souvenir package

A curated selection of premium, authentic Chinese keepsakes, saving you time spent shopping while guaranteeing excellent quality.

$30.00/package
from$1,099.00 /person
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