Chengdu Jiuzhaigou and Chongqing Tour

8-Day Chengdu - Jiuzhai Valley - Chongqing

This 8-day tour covers Chengdu and Chongqing. Start with Chengdu's giant pandas, local teahouses, and Sichuan opera, then head to Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou's natural wonders, finally explore Chongqing's unique landscapes and food, ending with departure from Chongqing.

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Per person based on 2 travelers in 4-star hotels

Highlights

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive in Chengdu and Transfer to Your Hotel
  • Minyoun Chengdu Dongda Hotel 4-star hotel
  • None

Upon your arrival at Chengdu Airport, our professional English-speaking guide and private driver will warmly welcome you at the arrivals hall. They will assist with your luggage and provide a comfortable transfer directly to your hotel

Good to Know

  • This tour does not include international flights. However, we would be more than happy to assist you in booking flights if you contact us.
Meet Your Guide at Chengdu Airport
Meet Your Guide at Chengdu Airport
DAY 2 Panda Breeding and Research Center, Chengdu Kuan-zhai Lane, Local Tea House in People's Park
  • Minyoun Chengdu Dongda Hotel 4-star hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch

Visit Chengdu Giant Panda Base (with battery car service included). As one of the best places to see giant pandas, the reserve provides these cute national treasures with a natural habitat. The battery-powered vehicle included in the tour package lets you easily visit areas where the pandas eat, play, and rest, offering you a close-up view.

Chengdu Giant Panda Base
Chengdu Giant Panda Base

Have an ordinary lunch featuring local snacks such as Long Chao Shou (Sichuan-style wontons). These snacks are full of Sichuan flavor, giving you a taste of the local cuisine.

After lunch, visit People's Park, a classic Chengdu public park where locals gather. Sit in the century-old teahouse, sip Sichuan tea, and watch traditional tea-pouring performances (Biancha) to feel the slow life of Chengdu.

sipping Sichuan-style tea in a tea house
Enjoy Tea at a Local Tea House

Then, take a leisurely walk through the Kuanzhai Alley. Three parallel ancient alleys with Qing Dynasty-style architecture. Explore boutique shops, traditional snack stalls, and old courtyard houses, experiencing the blend of old and new Chengdu.

Kuanzhai Alley
Kuanzhai Alley

In the evening, we arrange a Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show for you. This is a top Sichuan opera performance venue. Enjoy brilliant shows like face-changing (Bianlian), spitting fire (Tuhuo), and Sichuan folk music, with comfortable seating and excellent sound effects.

Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show
Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera Show
DAY 3 Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou by Train, Chengdu Train Station Transfer, Jiuzhaigou Train Station Transfer, Huanglong Scenic Area
  • Grand Rezen Resort Hotel Jiuzhaigou4-star hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take the train to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu, meet your guide and driver at the railway station, and transfer to Huanglong Scenic Area.

The Huanglong Scenic Area (including the Huanglong Cableway for the uphill journey) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its colorful calcified pools, which resemble a golden dragon lying in the mountains under the sunlight. The cableway takes you to the top easily, and battery cars shuttle between key spots to avoid tiring walks.

Huanglong Scenic Areaw
Huanglong Scenic Area
DAY 4 Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve (Sightseeing shuttle bus included)
  • Grand Rezen Resort Hotel Jiuzhaigou4-star hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a world-famous natural reserve. Known for its crystal-clear lakes (like Five-Flower Lake and Mirror Lake), magnificent waterfalls (like Nuorilang Waterfall), and lush forests. The sightseeing bus runs through the scenic area, allowing you to get on and off freely to explore each beautiful spot.

Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley
DAY 5 Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu to Chongqing, Hotel to Train station Transfer (Jiuzhaigou), Hotel to Train station Transfer (Chongqing)
  • Grand Rezen Resort Hotel Jiuzhaigou4-star hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch

We will pick you up from your hotel in Jiuzhaigou and take you to the railway station, where you will catch a train to Chengdu. You will then change trains to Chongqing.

Notes: There is no direct trains from Jiuzhai Valley to Chengdu, the most efficient way is to take a train from Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu, and then transfer to a train from Chengdu to Chongqing.

DAY 6 Xiahaoli Old Street, Yangtze Cable Car, Jiefangbei shopping street, Hanging Village(Hongya Cave)
  • Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing4-star hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pick up from your hotel in the morning, first go to experience the Yangtze River Cableway (one-way) – an iconic transportation tool in Chongqing. Take the cableway to enjoy the panoramic view of the Yangtze River, the two banks of the river, and the unique mountain city skyline.

Yangtze River Cableway
Yangtze River Cableway

Then, to Longmenhao Old Street (including one local dessert or coffee, 50 yuan per person), A renovated old street with a history of over 100 years. Walk on the bluestone roads, visit old buildings with Western-style and Chinese-style architecture, and enjoy a sweet local dessert (like brown sugar glutinous rice cakes) or a cup of coffee in a niche shop.

Longmenhao Old Street
Longmenhao Old Street

Hongyadong is a must-visit attraction in Chongqing. Modeled after the stilted buildings of the Bashu region, it looks like a "fairyland on earth" when the lights are on at night. Walk on the different floors, visit shops and restaurants, and enjoy the night view of the Jialing River.

Hongyadong
Grand View from Hongyadong

Dinner at Pipayuan Hot Pot – A famous hot pot restaurant in Chongqing, known for its spicy and fragrant soup base and fresh ingredients.

Hotpot
Chongqing Hot Pot

Visit Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street after dinner, which is a commercial center of Chongqing. Admire the Jiefangbei Monument (a landmark of Chongqing), shop in large malls, and taste local street snacks.

Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street
Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street
DAY 7 Liziba Light Rail Station(Station in the middle of a building), Mountain City Footpath, Ring Mall, Ciqikou Old Town, Kuixing Building
  • Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing4-star hotel
  • Breakfast

Start your morning with a trip to the 1,000-year-old Ciqikou Ancient Town. Walk along the stone streets, visit ancient temples such as Baolun Temple, buy local specialties such as Ciqikou peanut candy and handmade noodles, and sample street snacks. After soaking up the old-town charm, head to Shancheng Lane, a short drive away.

Old Ciqikou Ancient Town
Food Street in Old Ciqikou Ancient Town

Shancheng Lane is a narrow lane built into a mountain. It has a history of over 80 years and features old bungalows, small gardens, and unique shops. Walk up the lane to enjoy the unique mountain city landscape – the gentle climb is the perfect way to warm up for the day's explorations. Next, take a 20-minute taxi ride to the iconic Liziba Light Rail Station.

Shancheng Lane
Shancheng Lane

Liziba Light Rail Station is a world-famous 'railway in a building' attraction. Watch the light rail train pass through a residential building – a unique sight in this mountainous city.

Liziba Light Rail Station
Liziba Light Rail Station

Kuixing Tower is a landmark building in Chongqing. It boasts a distinctive architectural style, and you can climb to the top to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area, where elevated walkways, old neighborhoods, and distant skyscrapers converge. To end the day with a touch of modernity, take a 30-minute subway ride to Guanghuan Shopping Park.

Kuixing Tower
Kuixing Tower

The last stop is Guanghuan Shopping Park is a modern shopping mall with a unique 'indoor forest' design. It has a large indoor green space and a Ferris wheel, as well as various brand stores. It's an ideal place to relax or pick up last-minute souvenirs after a day of historical and cultural exploration.l.

Guanghuan Shopping Park
Guanghuan Shopping Park
DAY 8 Hotel to Airport Transfer (Chongqing), Chongqing Departure
  • Breakfast

Your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at your appointed time and take you to Chongqing Airport.

What's Included

Notes

Price is based on a 2-person tour with 4-star hotels in low season.

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