Chengdu & Chongqing: Two Cities in Depth

Move from Chengdu's tea houses and pandas to Chongqing's riverbanks, hillside lanes and night skyline at an unhurried pace.

An early morning visit to Chengdu Panda Base
People's Park tea house and neighbourhood food
See vertical Chongqing from a local river ferry

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Suggested route

Journey Overview

Days 1–3

Chengdu

Panda Base, People's Park, tea houses and neighbourhood food

Day 4

Chengdu → Chongqing

Travel by high-speed rail and meet the mountain city from its riverfront

Days 5–6

Chongqing

Local ferry, old-city lanes, tea houses and night views

Worth the journey

Journey Highlights

Meet the Pandas Before the Crowds

Start early with a local guide who understands the gardens and the animals at their most active.

Read Chengdu Through Tea Houses and Neighbourhood Life

Move from the tea tables of People's Park to nearby streets, following the city's slower rhythm.

See Vertical Chongqing from a Local Ferry

Go beyond a single viewpoint and understand how river, slopes, bridges and daily commuting shape the city.

Read the Mountain City After Dark

When the hills drain of daylight, Chongqing's unusual geography becomes easier to read.

Day by day

Itinerary Quick Look

This is a flexible starting point. We will reshape each day around your interests, pace and travel dates.

Meet your private transfer, settle into central Chengdu and leave time to eat. In the evening, review the journey with your local specialist and fine-tune the pace around the weather and how you feel.

Meals · Meals at your own arrangement

Stay · A centrally located boutique hotel in Chengdu

Before you book

Trip Notes

Every element can be tailored. Tell us what matters to you and we will shape a version that fits.

Extend the Journey

Add one or two days for Dujiangyan or Leshan from Chengdu, or continue from Chongqing to Xi'an, Zhangjiajie or the Yangtze Gorges.

Accommodation

The prototype assumes well-located boutique hotels with dependable service. Your final proposal can move between comfortable, characterful and high-end stays.

Transport

Combine private vehicles with walking in each city and use high-speed rail between Chengdu and Chongqing. Exact train times are arranged after dates are confirmed.

Meals

Listed meals favour small restaurants with a strong local character. Vegetarian, halal, allergy and flavour preferences can all be accommodated in advance.

Private journey pricing

Pricing varies with travel dates, group size, hotel level and the experiences you choose. Your personal travel consultant will return with a transparent, itemised proposal.

Private airport and railway-station transfers
Private local guides in Chengdu and Chongqing
High-speed rail tickets from Chengdu to Chongqing
Activities, admissions and meals listed in the itinerary
24-hour support while you are travelling

International flights to and from China
Meals not listed in the itinerary and personal expenses
Travel insurance, visa fees and personal gratuities

Journey Code: CT-CD-CQ-06

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