2 Days Chongqing & Dazu Rock Carvings Tour

Highlights

Visit:

Three Gorges Museum

Ciqikou Old Town

Chongqing Zoo

 

Dazu Rock Carvings

Hongya Cave

Experience:

Visit the world's cultural heritage "Dazu Rock Carvings";

Have close contact with the lolvey Giant Pandas in Chongqing Zoo;

Explore the Mountain City leisurely to absorb some history and culture.

Sampling Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1 Chongqing (L)

The only stop of today is a visit to the magnificent Dazu Rock Carvings, located 80 kilometers west of Chongqing City. In 1999, China declared a World Heritage only approved, which is the world’s cultural heritage “Dazu Rock Carvings”. This is our heritage like stone carves in the Mogao Caves in 1987 after the second selected. Dazu steep cliff on the preservation of a unique series of rock carvings, the time spans from the 9th century to the 13th century. The rock carvings are high authentic, have high aesthetic qualities and rich diversity of subject matter, and show the coming together of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Visit rock carvings on the North Hill and Baoding Hill.

In the late afternoon, drive back to your hotel in Chongqing.

Day 2 Chongqing (B, L)

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. First drive to Chongqing Zoo which has more than 240 species of animals and over 4,200 in total. In the Panda House, you can have a memorable time and close contact with the lovely giant pandas and red pandas. Besides, you can see the rare South China tiger and white tiger, the Asian elephant and more animals.

Next will be an interesting visit to the thousand-year-old Ciqikou Ancient Town, a famous business harbor in ancient time. Reputed as “Little Chongqing”, Ciqikou is a heaven-like place where you can leisurely wander along the bustling old streets with Ming and Qing architectures standing by, visit the featured shops, taste delicate local snacks, or enjoy a cup of at the old teahouse.

Later drive about 13km from Ciqikou to Three Gorges Museum which sits opposite to People’s Assembly Hall. Entering into this large and modern museum, you’ll have a deep understanding about the geography of Yangtze River, the changes of Three Gorges and the world-famous project Three Gorges Dam; know the history of ancient Ba and Yu, as well as learn about every aspect of Chongqing City in 20^th century.

Before the night falls, head to Hongya Cave to end your today’s Chongqing tour. You’ll find yourselves in a world of stilted buildings with old streets lined with featured souvenir stores, elaborate specialty shops and spectacular collection of restaurants ranging from western food to Japanese cuisine to various Chinese favorites. If time permits, enjoy the stunning night view of Hongya Cave at sunset.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred to the airport, train station or cruise port for your departure flight, train or Yangtze River cruise.

Note: All attractions can be customized according to your arrival and departure arrangements. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Recommended Add-on Options

+ 2 more days to visit the largest metropolis in China - Shanghai

Experience the past, present and future of China all at once!

The Huangpu River splits Shanghai into two districts: Pudong and Puxi. The Pudong skyline with stunning tall buildings like Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl TV Tower gives you a flourishing scene of modern Shanghai. On the Puxi side, walk along the Bund to get a taste of old Shanghai. What a huge contrast!

+ 4~5 more days to cruise on the magnificent Yangtze River

Taking a relaxing cruise sailing on the Yangtze River is a popular way to get a short break during your China tour. You’ll not only enjoy many colorful cultural activities and entertainment programs onboard, but also enjoy three to four shore excursions to deeply know the authentic life along Three Gorges and witness the world-famous Three Gorges Dam.

You can take: 1) 4 Days & 3 Night Downstream Cruise from Chongqing to Yichang; 2) 5 Days & 4 Nights Upstream Cruise from Yichang to Chongqing.

Quotation Includes:

• Entrance fees of the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.(Exceptions: If the western breakfast is not available in some of the hotels, breakfast would be either Chinese breakfast or Chinese and western breakfast.)
• Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds or a king size bed; All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast; Please note double bed room is on request basis which is subject to Hotel's availability and re-confirmation upon check-in.
  Service, room facilities and breakfast might be not up to standard in some remote areas.
• Transportation: Flights or train as listed in the itinerary.
• Sightseeing As listed in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide;
• Service of local guide and van is for a maximum of 8 hours during the full day individual tour packages.

* Please note that our English-speaking guide and driver provided for you in each city or area will not fly with you from one city to another.

• Private Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and English-speaking guide as listed in the itinerary.
• Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & Government Taxes.
• Luggage Transfers between airports, trains and hotels.

Price excludes:

• Flights (Economy class) not as listed in the itinerary.
• Accommodation not as listed in the itinerary.
• Visa Fees: Please make sure that you have got your valid passport and visa before your entry to China. We can send you a free official invitation letter to assist you in obtaining your visa after the reservation deposit is received.
• Sightseeing not listed in the itinerary.
• Meals not listed in the itinerary.
• Personal expenses such as room service, internet charge, laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
• Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
• Excess Baggage Charges.
• Life Tourist insurance. Please kindly note that the full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin should be purchased in advance on your own.
• Optional activities.

Read what other travelers think about this China trip / Yangtze cruise trip. We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.

Hello Tracy,

you asked me for a review of our Yangtze cruise.

Over all it was a very nice tour. Especially the staff was friendly and very helpful. The cleanliness in the cabin was very good.

Unfortunately, the pool was in the cellar of the ship and cost extra, which is unusual for a 5 star ship.

Also you could not relax on the sun deck in swimwear. This seems to be a common practice in China and is outside the scope of your influence

The land excursions were well organized and very informative.

Thanks again for the beautiful tour and a heartfelt thanks to the crew

Best regards

Klaus

Klaus - September 3, 2017‚ , 

Hi Lyn,

we are in Beijing now. Had an amazing trip. So great, had so much fun!Wonderful tour, everthing went so smooth and wa organised. Thank you so much. Iwill give 5 stars! I am so happy to have you arranging everything.

Helen

Helen - August 28, 2017‚ , 

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Dazu Rock Carvings

Beautiful Night View of Hongya Cave

Ciqikou Old Town

Three Gorges Museum

Chongqing Zoo