Beyond Chongqing on the Wu River
A Wu River cruise and Baima Mountain extend the journey beyond the city, alternating river views with mountain visits.
Chongqing Discovery: 5 Days
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Overview
This 5-day, 4-night route covers Chongqing, Fuling and Wulong. From Chongqing, explore Fuling and Wulong with a Wu River cruise, Baima Mountain, Fairy Mountain and the Three Natural Bridges, then return for the city cableway and old streets. It suits travellers who want to pair the mountain city with nearby landscapes and don't mind intercity drives and walking; confirm the compulsory extra-cost package before booking.
Highlights
Wulong's highlands and natural bridges
Fairy Mountain and the Three Natural Bridges showcase Wulong's mountain landscapes, complemented by the Impression Wulong performance.
Chongqing by cable car and old streets
The Yangtze River Cableway, Ciqikou and the revolutionary history sites combine river-crossing views with neighbourhood walks through this multi-level city.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chongqing | Pickup and Free Time
Arrive in Chongqing on your booked flight or high-speed train. Your driver meets you and takes you to the hotel. Check in and enjoy free time; no meals or group sightseeing are included today. Staff will contact you in advance to confirm arrival details and the next day's meeting arrangements.
Day 2Wu River cruise, Dianyi Garden, Baima Mountain and Impression Wulong
After breakfast, travel to Fuling for a cruise of at least 60 minutes on the Fuling section of the Wu River. Visit Dianyi Garden and Baima Mountain, spending at least 120 minutes at the latter. Specialty goods are displayed in Dianyi Garden; purchases are optional. Lunch is included. Enjoy the complimentary Impression Wulong show for at least 70 minutes, replaced by Ba Feng Yu Yun if unavailable. Stay in Xiannvshan Town, Wulong; dinner is at your own expense. The cruise and the following day's Three Natural Bridges transfer and spiral lift form a mandatory CNY 198 per-person package payable separately. Confirm payment arrangements and coverage when booking.
Stops: Wu River cruise (Fuling section), part of a separately paid package · Dianyi Garden · Baima Mountain · Impression Wulong; the Ba Feng Yu Yun show instead if it is not running
Day 3Fairy Mountain and Three Natural Bridges | Return to Chongqing
After breakfast, visit Fairy Mountain for at least 60 minutes, walking or taking the mini train at extra cost. Explore the Three Natural Bridges for at least 120 minutes. The required transfer and spiral lift are payable separately within the CNY 198 per-person package that also includes the previous day's Wu River cruise; the exit electric shuttle costs extra. Lunch is included. Drive back to your hotel in central Chongqing. Dinner is at your own expense.
Stops: Fairy Mountain · Three Natural Bridges
Day 4Chongqing City | Yangtze Cableway, Historic Sites and Ciqikou
After breakfast, enjoy the complimentary Yangtze Cableway ride and Ciqi Changge show; the show depends on venue arrangements and may be cancelled. View the Great Hall of the People, People's Square and Three Gorges Museum from outside. Visit Zhazidong and Baigongguan without indoor commentary; closures or maintenance may mean visits to Zhongshan Fourth Road, Zhou Enlai's former residence or similar revolutionary sites instead. Explore Ciqikou, photograph the train passing through a building at Liziba, then visit Jiefangbei and Hongyadong. Hongyadong is visited by day; night views are not guaranteed. Lunch is included, dinner is at your own expense, and you stay in Chongqing.
Stops: Yangtze Cableway; complimentary · Ciqi Changge show; complimentary · Great Hall of the People and Three Gorges Museum; exterior views · Zhazidong and Baigongguan; alternatives if closed · Ciqikou · Liziba · Jiefangbei · Hongyadong; daytime visit
Day 5Free Time in Chongqing | Departure Transfer
After breakfast, enjoy free time before the departure transfer arranged for your booked flight or train. Staff will confirm the time; hotel checkout is usually before noon. Lunch, dinner and transport during free time are at your own expense. Leave on your booked flight or high-speed train.
Included and not included
Included
- Return economy flights or second-class high-speed train seats between Hunan and Chongqing, selected when booking.
- Local air-conditioned tour vehicle with one seat per person and agreed arrival/departure transfers; groups of 10 or fewer use a passenger van with a driver-guide.
- Four nights: three in central Chongqing in hotels with a four-diamond rating, and one in Wulong in a three-diamond-rated hotel or equivalent.
- Four breakfasts and three lunches; all dinners are at your own expense.
- Main admission to the expressly included attractions, plus complimentary Yangtze Cableway, Impression Wulong and Ciqi Changge experiences; the separately payable package is excluded.
- Mandarin-speaking guide for standard groups; groups of 10 or fewer have a driver-guide and explore attractions independently.
Not included
- A compulsory CNY 198 per-person package for the Three Natural Bridges transfer, spiral lift and Wu River cruise, paid separately.
- Fairy Mountain mini train, Three Natural Bridges exit electric shuttle, Zhazidong transfer and indoor commentary cost extra.
- Optional activities such as city night views, the glass platform, Flying Kiss and Flying over Wulong are paid extras, not included attractions.
- Single-room supplement, personal expenses, all dinners and costs not listed as included.
Cost and booking conditions
A compulsory extra package of CNY 198 per person covers the Three Natural Bridges transfer, the spiral lift and the Wu River cruise (Fuling section). Make sure these items are not charged again separately.
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