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Chongqing 9- Day 7-Night Essence Tour (English Group B- Premium Edition)

【Multicultural Immersion】Discover Chiyou Jiuli City, delving into Miao ethnic architecture and traditions amid vibrant cultural ambiance.
Joining: Chongqing
Leaving: Chongqing
Joining: Chongqing    Leaving: Chongqing
9 days & 7 nights

Price Details

# Depart on Type Price USD per person Remark
1 Daily Jul 10 - Dec 31 Double room $ 1590
2 Daily Jul 10 - Dec 31 Single room $ 1990

Departure Date:Daily Departure

Price:$1,590/person (double room)  $1,990/person (single room) 

Price Explanation: 

1.Double room: 1 room for 2 people; Single room: 1 room for 1 person.

2. This tour requires a minimum of 6 participants. If fewer than 6 people join, a price supplement (calculated based on 6 participants) will apply.

3. The supplement primarily covers basic operational costs such as vehicle rental and guide services to ensure service standards remain uncompromised. We appreciate your understanding.

4. Note: This itinerary is available for private group tours/customized tours (no minimum/maximum group size restrictions). For pricing and itinerary details, please contact our customer service.

5.Note: Peak season surcharge applies from Jun-Aug: $200/person.

Attention:

This itinerary document is for reference only. Our company reserves the right to adjust the sequence and individual attractions in the itinerary based on season and time. All itineraries are subject to confirmation before departure. Last updated: July 1, 2025


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Highlights

⚜️【Multicultural Immersion】

✅Explore Dazu Rock Carvings, marveling at late Tang Dynasty grotto sculptures showcasing Buddhist-Confucian-Taoist syncretism.

✅Discover Chiyou Jiuli City, delving into Miao ethnic architecture and traditions amid vibrant cultural ambiance.

⚜️【Natural Wonders Expedition】

✅Hike Gold Buddha Mountain, witnessing cliffs transform into gilded landscapes under sunset glow during summer/autumn evenings.

✅Trek through Three Natural Bridges Scenic Area, where collapsed caves formed triple stone arches and twin sinkholes—karst geology masterpiece.

✅Cruise Wujiang River Gallery, absorbing cultural heritage and ethnic diversity along the jade-watered tributaries.

⚜️【Urban Charms Discovery】

Chongqing City Tour: Capture the Liziba Train-through-Building and Hongya Cave, experience the unique charm of the mountain city.

✅Wander Ciqikou Ancient Town, blending Ming-Qing commercial vibrancy with historical tea-house culture.

Trace memories at Eighteen Steps Stairway—the connective tissue between Chongqing’s upper/lower cities.


Itinerary

Day 1

Home City - Chongqing

Transport:Airplane
Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner:Not included
Accommodation: On the Plane
Itinerary:

Today you will go to the airport to check in for your flight to Chongqing,China. Recommended to arrive at the airport 3 hours in advance for check-in. Due to the time difference, it is recommended to confirm the local time, the exact time is subject to the arrival time, please choose an early flight to arrive. You will be spending the night on the plane, which may be cold, so it is recommended that you bring warm clothing. We wish you a good night's rest.


Day 2

Arrival in Chongqing

Transport:
Breakfast: Not included
Lunch: Not included
Dinner:Not included
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Chongqing or similar
Itinerary:

Arrive in Chongqing by flight today. Upon arrival, meet the guide and transfer to the hotel. Afterwards, explore Mountain-City Trails - zigzagging paths embodying Chongqing’s rugged terrain. Unlike typical urban alleys, these trails feature steep staircases known locally as "Tikan" (ladder-steps). The most iconic Third Step Trail stretches 1,748 meters along the southern slope of Yuzhong Peninsula, passing: Chongqing Municipal Hospital, Anti-War Memorial Hall, Vajra Pagoda under the Bodhi Tree, Former French Benevolence Hall (1902), Cliffside Walkway overlooking the Yangtze River.

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Day 3

Dazu Rock Carvings-192km(2.5h)Nanchuan

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Included
Accommodation: Pushine Jinfoshan Resort Hotel or similar
Itinerary:

ItinraryDazu Rock Carvings  

After breakfast, transfer to Dazu District. Visit the Baodingshan Rock Carvings, showcasing late Tang Dynasty cave sculpture artistry. Carved during the Southern Song Dynasty (1174-1252), these cliffside statues span a 500-meter radius, forming a tri-religious masterpiece integrating Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism—recognized by UNESCO as a "monumental legacy of Chinese grotto art".

Proceed to Baodingshan Rock Carvings, the sanctum of Buddhist rock carvings. Celebrated as China’s "Gallery of Guanyin Statues" for its vividly individualized bodhisattva figures, this site is acclaimed the "crowning jewel of Chinese grotto artistry".
Afterwards, return to Chongqing by vehicle.

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Day 4

Gold Buddha Mountain-83km(1h10min)‌Wulong

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Not included
Dinner:Not included
Accommodation: Fairy Maiden Mountain Holiday Hotel or similar
Itinerary:

After breakfast, your guide leads you to explore Nanchuan Gold Buddha Mountain, located in Nanchuan District, Chongqing. During summer and autumn evenings, the setting sun bathes the cliffs in golden splendor, resembling radiant golden Buddhas casting myriad sunbeams—a spectacle both magnificent and beautiful. Cableways operate on both slopes; we recommend ascending via West Slope and descending from North Slope.
Upon entering the West Slope area, choose to hike through the 2.5-kilometer Serene Pool Valley to the cableway base station or take the scenic shuttle directly. After ascending by cable car, stroll along the Golden Turtle Facing Sun Trail, passing bamboo forests and viewing platforms ideal for mountain vistas.

The North Slope features dramatic cliffs. After cableway ascent, explore the ancient Yongling Trail remnant. Natural caves dot this slope, most notably Gufo Cave (Ancient Buddha Cave) housing a colossal chamber with a 500 Arhats Array. Follow the array to the exit—a triple-cliff overlook offering prime sea-of-clouds views on clear days. Opposite the trail lies the Ecological Stone Forest, where living trees intertwine with surreal rock formations in symbiotic vitality. Conclude by descending via cableway and exiting through North Gate. Proceed to Wulong for hotel check-in.

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Day 5

Three Natural Bridges- 62km(1.5h)Pengshui

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Included
Accommodation: Phoenix Hotel Yuesen or similar
Itinerary:

After hotel breakfast, drive via Chongqing-Hunan Expressway to Wulong County. Visit the Three Natural Bridges Scenic Area—location site for Zhang Yimou’s ”Curse of the Golden Flower”, UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, home to the world’s largest natural bridge cluster and second-largest sinkhole group. Formed millions of years ago, these bridges gained global fame after featuring in Zhang Yimou’s film. Three collapsed-cave bridges sandwiching two sinkholes create a "Three Bridges Clamping Two Sinkholes" karst spectacle. The site’s colossal scale delivers awe-inspiring vistas. Descend 100 meters into the valley within seconds via sightseeing elevators.

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Day 6

Jiuli City-68km(1h40min)Gongtan Ancient Town

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Included
Accommodation: Accommodation Youyang Wuling Mountain International Hotel or similar
Itinerary:

Itinerary: Chiyou Jiuli Cultural Tourist Attraction—Night Tour of Gongtan Ancient Town

Chiyou Jiuli Cultural Tourist Attraction centers on the culture of Chiyou, the ancestral progenitor of the Miao people, intensively showcasing traditional Miao architecture and customs. Key structures include: Chiyou Grand Hall, Chiyou Divine Mansion, Jiuli Sacred Pillars, Big Dipper Viewing Pavilion (embodying Miao astronomical beliefs). Miao intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrate traditional skills onsite, alongside exhibitions of ancient cold weaponry.

Friendly Reminder:
As a cultural preservation base, Jiuli Park implements indigenous-guide-only policy. Silverware sales pitches by local guides are independent of tour operators; purchase discretion advised.

Gongtan Ancient Town, a AAAA-rated national scenic area, anchors the "Core Scenic Zone & Dazzling Pearl of Wujiang Gallery". Situated at the confluence of Wujiang and Apengjiang rivers facing Guizhou's Yanhe County, this Ming-Qing cargo hub (since 1407) marks the origin of Youyang's "500-mile Wujiang, 100-mile Gallery" prime scenic belt.

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Day 7

Wujiang River Gallery - 310km(3.5h)Chongqing

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Included
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Chongqing or similar
Itinerary:

Itinerary:Wujiang River Gallery - Chongqing

Wujiang River Gallery is a municipal-level scenic spot in Chongqing, covering an area of 240 square kilometers. It includes the Gongtan Ancient Town Scenic Area, Apeng River Rafting Scenic Area, Qingquan Corridor Bridge Scenic Area, Ma'an City Scenic Area, Wanmu Yonghe Temple, Stone Forest Scenic Area, Sanjiaqian Stone Forest, Hanging Burial Scenic Area, and Changxi Valley Ecological Tourism Scenic Area. It is a high-grade tourist destination integrating natural landscapes, historical ancient towns, and folk customs. It boasts a long history and profound cultural heritage, with diverse and splendid ethnic customs.

After lunch, return to Chongqing urban area.

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Day 8

Chongqing Urban Area One Day Tour(Liziba, Hongya Cave)

Transport:
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Included
Dinner:Included
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Chongqing or similar
Itinerary:

Itinerary: City Day Tour (Liziba, Mountain-City Trails, Ciqikou Ancient Town, Eighteen Steps Stairway)
After breakfast, visit Liziba Train-through-Building Spot. Ascend the viewing platform for optimal angles to photograph trains plunging through the residential tower.
Stroll through Ciqikou Ancient Town, immersing in Ming-Qing commercial heritage amid bustling commerce and gourmet bites at traditional snack stalls.
Proceed to Eighteen Steps Stairway, the historic stairway connecting Chongqing’s upper/lower cities—preserving the "Mother City’s" cultural legacy and collective memory.
Conclude with a night tour of Hongya Cave’s illuminated wonder.

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Day 9

Chongqing - Home City

Transport:Airplane
Breakfast: At hotel
Lunch: Not included
Dinner:Not included
Accommodation: On the plane
Itinerary:

After breakfast, take a vehicle to the airport to check-in, ending the trip!


What's Included

1. Full 5-star standard hotels (including breakfast)

2. Lunches & dinners listed in the itinerary

3. Professional commercial coaches and driver (comprehensive insurance)

4. Professional English-speaking tour guide

5. First-entry admission tickets to all standard attractions listed in the itinerary (excluded from complimentary offers)

6. 2 bottles per person per day

Important Notice: The driver and guide's standard working hours are 10 hours. Any overtime, excluding delays caused by traffic or vehicle issues, will be subject to additional charges. This primarily applies to delays stemming from personal behavior oextended use of the vehicle and guide services after the daily itinerary has been completed.


What's Not Included

1. International & domestic airfares, visa fees;
2. Driver-guide service fee: $10/person/day, total $80/person;
3.Additional costs due to force majeure (traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft/mechanical failures, flight cancellations/changes);
4. Customs duties on personal items, overweight baggage fees/storage charges;
5. Personal consumption at hotels (laundry, haircare, phone, fax, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco/alcohol);
6.All personal expenses and any costs not mentioned in inclusions.


Booking Guidelines

Special Notes:

1. The sequence of the itinerary, attractions, flights, and accommodation locations may be subject to temporary changes, modifications, or substitutions. The final itinerary will be confirmed by our company before departure.

2. Our company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and add additional charges due to factors such as airlines, visa issues, government regulations, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances.

3. The flight numbers and times listed in the itinerary are for reference only and may be reasonably adjusted according to actual conditions.

Travel Instructions

① All participants in the tour group must assemble and depart on time. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes in advance. Our company's tour bus will not wait for latecomers. If you fail to join the group at the agreed time and location, or are unable to catch up en route, it will be considered as an automatic waiver of the trip, and no refunds will be given.

② The pick-up and drop-off times indicated in the tour notification are estimated. The specific locations for boarding and alighting will be confirmed by our company. (In case of traffic conditions or other special circumstances that prevent our bus from arriving at the pick-up location on time or if there is a temporary change in schedule, our company will notify you promptly. Please wait patiently.)

③ There are three types of buses: large buses, minibuses, and 9-seater vans. Generally, large buses have dedicated luggage compartments for storing baggage, while minibuses and 9-seater vans have relatively smaller spaces for luggage storage. Given the limited space in the bus compartments, we recommend that you travel with as little luggage as possible. Our company will arrange the appropriate vehicle based on the final group size to ensure that each person has a seat.

④ To avoid excessive congestion at tourist attractions, in most cities, the parking spots for tour buses are located farther away from the attractions. Drivers are not allowed to park indiscriminately, as violations will result in hefty fines. Therefore, the boarding and alighting locations may be a certain distance from the attractions. We ask for the understanding of all group members.

Safety Tips for Traveling by Tour Bus:

① Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the bus.

② Do not carry any prohibited items.

③ Do not tamper with any objects on the bus to avoid unnecessary damage.

④ During temporary stops, please follow the arrangements of the tour guide and do not wander off.

⑤ When getting off the bus for sightseeing, dining, or shopping, please make sure to close the bus windows and take your valuables with you. The travel agency will not be responsible for any loss or theft.

⑥ Given the long travel time and heavy load on the vehicle, if the bus breaks down and affects the itinerary, the travel agency will take prompt remedial measures. Please cooperate fully.

Cancellation and Amendment Policy

Cancellation Terms:

(1) If canceled more than 60 days before departure (including the 60th day), a full refund will be given.

(2) If canceled between 30 to 59 days before departure (including the 30th day), a 10% service charge will be deducted.

(3) If canceled between 18 to 29 days before departure (including the 18th day), 50% of the total amount due on the booking will be charged.

(4) If canceled within 17 days before departure (including the 17th day), all vehicle and hotel reservations have been fully confirmed, and no refund will be given. However, a friend may be substituted to join the tour.

Notes:

(1) The cancellation policy does not apply to packages that include flights and cruises (subject to the policies of the airlines and cruise companies).

(2) If a participant fails to join the tour on the departure date, it will be considered as an automatic waiver, and no refund will be given.

(3) Any additional hotel bookings or services will be subject to the hotel's refund policy.

(4) If your company or the participant withdraws from the tour or fails to join any part of the itinerary due to personal reasons (such as lack of travel documents, visa issues, tardiness, illness, accidents, etc.), no refund will be given, and no alternative compensation will be provided.

Force Majeure Situations:

In the event that travel is disrupted due to weather, war, strikes, or other force majeure factors, our company will prioritize the safety of the guests' person and property. We reserve the right to cancel or adjust part or all of the itinerary. We will not be liable for any direct or indirect losses arising from force majeure, and no refunds will be given for the tour fees already paid.

Additional Payment Information:

(1) If there is a policy change by the airline that affects the ticket price, the difference must be paid according to the regulations. If the ticket is a group fare, it cannot be changed, transferred, or refunded.

(2) If there is a policy change in the destination country that affects the costs of items not included in the itinerary or other related expenses, the difference must be paid according to the regulations.

Warm Reminder: :

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We recommend that everyone purchase overseas travel insurance before traveling abroad. The link above is a commonly recommended insurance purchase link that we often share with our clients, and it is a very secure channel for buying insurance.

Of course, you may also choose to purchase insurance from a company you are familiar with.