Fifth Timezone Travel
Enchanting Mountain City · Chongqing & Wulong 4 Days
魔幻山城 · 重庆武隆 4 日
Hongya Cave nightscape, Liziba monorail threading through a building, Yangtze River Cableway and Two Rivers Night Cruise, then into Wulong to see the Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge—the perfect way to experience this 9D magical city, capped off with a hot pot feast.
Chongqing, dubbed the '9D Magic City' by netizens: Day 1 features the Hongya Cave stilted building nightscape and Qianximen Bridge, followed by a Yangtze River Cableway ride across the river in four minutes; Day 2, watch the monorail thread through an 8-story residential building at Liziba, explore Ciqikou Old Town for maoxuewang, and enjoy a Two Rivers Night Cruise to see the peninsula's lights; Day 3, drive into Wulong's Karst landscape (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)—the Three Natural Bridges form the world's largest cluster of karst bridges, and it's where 'Curse of the Golden Flower' and 'Transformers 4' were filmed, followed by a walk along the bottom boardwalk of Longshuixia Gorge; Final day, climb the Mountain City's steps, enjoy a bowl of tea at a local teahouse, and cap off with a nine-square-grid hot pot.
The package includes entrance fees, shuttle buses for the Three Natural Bridges and Gorge, plus a private car and guide throughout. Perfect for food lovers, city photography enthusiasts, and urban explorers seeking to experience a multi-dimensional landscape.
Tour highlights行程亮点
- Hongya Cave nightscape and Qianximen Bridge
- Liziba monorail threading through a building viewing spot
- Yangtze River Cableway crossing the river
- Two Rivers Night Cruise to see the city lights
- Wulong Three Natural Bridges (filming location for 'Transformers 4')
- Longshuixia Gorge bottom boardwalk
Day-by-day itinerary每日行程
D1Arrive in Chongqing · Hongya Cave · Yangtze River Cableway
After airport pickup by private car (30-40 minutes drive from Jiangbei Airport), check into a hotel near Jiefangbei. In the evening, visit Hongya Cave: its 11-story stilted buildings cling to a 75-meter cliff, and when lit up, they create a 'Spirited Away' nightscape. The best photo spots are on Qianximen Bridge and the opposite Jiangbei Peninsula, with lights on until about 23:00. Then, take the round-trip Yangtze River Cableway (about 4 minutes per ride) to enjoy panoramic views of the Yuzhong Peninsula and the river's banks. Dinner at a nine-square-grid hot pot—choose from split pot or mildly spicy options. Pair it with a bowl of soy milk if you can't handle the spice. Practical tips: GPS navigation in Chongqing can be unreliable; stick with your guide. The city has many slopes and steep steps, so wear comfortable sneakers. Accommodation: Chongqing.
D2Liziba · Ciqikou · Two Rivers Night Cruise
Morning at Liziba Station's viewing platform: Metro Line 2 passes between the 6th and 8th floors of a 19-story residential building. Trains run about every 10 minutes—the best spot for filming the 'threading through building' shot is on the descending side. Next, explore Ciqikou Old Town—a historic Ming-Qing water and land port lined with shops selling chenmahua (twisted fried dough sticks) and maoxuewang restaurants. Spend about 2.5 hours here, with lunch in the town featuring maoxuewang and sour and spicy noodles. Return to the hotel to rest during the afternoon heat. In the evening, board the Two Rivers Night Cruise at Chaotianmen Pier (about 45 minutes) to see the lights of Hongya Cave, the Chongqing Grand Theatre, and Dongshuimen Bridge reflected on the river. Practical tips: It gets windy on the river—bring a light jacket. Night cruise tickets are by deck level; arrive early in peak season to secure a good spot. Accommodation: Chongqing.
D3Wulong Three Natural Bridges · Longshuixia Gorge
After breakfast, drive about 2.5 hours to Wulong Karst (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Morning at the Three Natural Bridges—Tianlong, Qinglong, and Heilong Bridges form a series of natural stone arches, each around 300 meters high. Tianfu Guanyi at the canyon bottom was a filming location for 'Curse of the Golden Flower,' and 'Transformers 4' was also shot here. The shuttle bus and sightseeing elevator are included; the visit takes about 3 hours. Lunch features Wulong bowl bowl mutton. Afternoon at Longshuixia Gorge: walk down the 200-meter-deep geological fission along the valley's boardwalk for about 2 hours. The Milky Way Waterfall and the narrow 'sky slit' are the most photogenic spots. Check into a hotel in Wulong city in the evening. Practical tips: The steps in the gorge can be slippery—wear non-slip shoes. The mountain area is 4-6°C cooler than the city, so bring a light jacket. Accommodation: Wulong.
D4Mountain City Steps · Transport Teahouse · Airport Transfer
Early return to Chongqing (about 2.5-hour drive). Morning at the Third Step of the Mountain City Steps: walk along the cliff-hanging boardwalk to see the Yangtze River and skyscrapers on the opposite bank, passing historic buildings like Houlu and Ren'ai Tang. Experience the city's unique 'climbing slopes and steps' terrain for about 2 hours. Next, visit the Transport Teahouse—a local teahouse since 1987, where you can enjoy a bowl of tea with fried melon seeds while watching old Chongqing life in a scene featured in 'Crazy Stone'. Lunch concludes with xiao noodles or mixed pea noodles, followed by transfer to Jiangbei Airport (about 30 minutes). Practical tips: Recommended souvenirs include hot pot base, chenmahua, and Hechuan peach slices. For your return from Wulong, depart early as advised by your guide to avoid evening traffic. Accommodation: None (returning home tonight).
What's included费用包含
- 3 nights in 4-star hotels (2 in Chongqing city + 1 in Wulong)
- Breakfast + 3 lunches (including Wulong bowl bowl mutton)
- Round-trip Yangtze River Cableway tickets
- Two Rivers Night Cruise tickets
- Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge entrance fees (including shuttle buses)
- Private guide and dedicated car throughout
- Airport transfers
Photos from the road实拍照片
