Stone Carvings & Mountain City · Chongqing & Dazu 5-Day Tour

Experience the magical mountain city at Hongya Cave, Liziba Station, and the Yangtze River Cable Car; read a thousand-year epic of stone carvings at Baodingshan's Thousand-Hand Guanyin and Beishan; and conclude with a cruise on the two rivers and a nine-square-grid hotpot feast.

Tour highlights行程亮点

• ◆Baodingshan's Thousand-Hand Guanyin and Hell Transformation
• ◆Beishan's Song Dynasty statue masterpieces
• ◆Hongya Cave night view and Qiximen Bridge
• ◆Liziba light rail viewing platform
• ◆Yangtze River Cable Car and two rivers night cruise
• ◆Mountain City Trail and classic tea house

Day-by-day itinerary每日行程

1. D1Arrive in Chongqing · Hongya Cave

   Private airport pickup from Jiangbei Airport and check-in at a hotel near Jiefangbei. In the evening, visit Hongya Cave: an 11-story stilted building built along a 75-meter cliff, its illuminated nightscape reminiscent of "Spirited Away." Best photo spots are on Qiximen Bridge and across the river at Jiangbei Mouth. The lights stay on until approximately 23:00. Dinner at a nine-square-grid hotpot restaurant—choose from split pot or mild options. Travel tips: GPS navigation in Chongqing can be unreliable; stick with your guide. Wear comfortable walking shoes for the many steep slopes. Rise early tomorrow to visit the stone carvings. Accommodation: Chongqing.

2. D2Liziba · Ciqikou · Two Rivers Night Cruise

   Morning visit to Liziba Station viewing platform: watch Line 2 pass through the 6th-8th floors of a 19-story residential building—the best video angle is from the downward-facing camera. Then, explore Ciqikou Ancient Town, a Ming-Qing dynasty water-and-land port, with its main stone-paved street lined with shops selling Chen's twists and Maoxuewang restaurants. Allow about 2.5 hours, with lunch in the town featuring Maoxuewang and sour and spicy rice noodles. Afternoon return to the hotel to rest. In the evening, board a boat at Chaotianmen Pier for the Two Rivers Night Cruise (approx. 45 minutes), enjoying the lights of Hongya Cave, the Chongqing Grand Theater, and Dongshuimen Bridge reflecting on the water. Travel tips: It's windy on the river—bring a light jacket. Night cruise tickets are by deck level; arrive early during peak season to secure good spots. Accommodation: Chongqing.

3. D3Dazu Rock Carvings Day Trip

   Morning drive to Dazu (approx. 1.5 hours). Visit Baodingshan stone carvings: start at the Dazu Rock Carvings Museum for context, then enter the core area—the Thousand-Hand Guanyin (a national treasure restored over 8 years with 830 hands), the Hell Transformation scene, and the Ox Herding mural, which carve Song Dynasty beliefs and life into the cliff face. Allow about 3 hours; lunch features Dazu You Ting Crucian Fish. Afternoon visit to Beishan stone carvings: the Bead-Hand Guanyin is praised as the "Charming Guanyin," and the Wheel of Dharma Cave's craftsmanship is detailed to the hair strand. Allow about 2.5 hours; return to Chongqing in the evening. Travel tips: Please do not touch the statues at the stone carving sites; the guide's explanations are essential, and headphones are provided. Accommodation: Chongqing.

4. D4Yangtze River Cable Car · Mountain City Trail · Museums

   Morning round-trip on the Yangtze River Cable Car (approx. 4 minutes per trip): enjoy panoramic views of the Yuzhong Peninsula and the surrounding cityscape. Then, explore the Mountain City's Third Trail—a cliffside boardwalk offering views of the Yangtze River and historic buildings, passing through Hou Lu and Ren'ai Tang, experiencing the city's characteristic "climbing slopes." Allow about 2 hours. Afternoon visit to Huguang Guild Hall (a complex of Qing dynasty immigrant guild halls) or the Three Gorges Museum (free, reservation required). Evening free time for dining at Jiefangbei and Bayi Delicious Food Street. Travel tips: Arrive early for the cable car during peak season; museums are closed on Mondays, and the schedule will be adjusted accordingly. Accommodation: Chongqing.

5. D5Eling Erchang · Classic Tea House · Airport Transfer

   Morning visit to Eling Erchang Creative Space: a former printing plant transformed into a rooftop viewing spot and boutique shops, showcasing Chongqing's modern side. Then, visit Classic Tea House—a local teahouse operating since 1987, where you can enjoy盖碗茶 (gaiwan tea) with fried melon seeds while observing old Chongqing daily life in the same setting as the movie "Crazy Stone." Conclude with lunch of noodles or pea and杂酱面 (za jiang noodles) before transfer to Jiangbei Airport (approx. 30 minutes). Travel tips: Consider booking flights after 14:00; recommended souvenirs include hotpot base, Chen's twists, and Hechuan peach slices. Accommodation: None (returning home tonight).

What's included费用包含

• ✓4 nights in 4-star hotels (Chongqing city center)
• ✓Breakfast + 4 lunches (including Dazu You Ting Crucian Fish)
• ✓Dazu Rock Carvings combined pass (Baodingshan + Beishan)
• ✓Round-trip Yangtze River Cable Car tickets
• ✓Two Rivers Night Cruise boat ticket
• ✓Huguang Guild Hall admission
• ✓Private guide and dedicated vehicle throughout
• ✓Airport transfers

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