Layover Trip-2Days Chongqing Culinary Tour

ChongQing

Chongqing, China’s “8D Magic Mountain City”, captivates with its vertical landscape and vibrant street culture.Blending nature’s grandeur, street-life energy, and futuristic architecture, this “cyberpunk” city is a must-visit for adventurers and foodies—once you arrive, you’ll never want to leave.

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Overview

Where the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers meet, the city rises in layers—buildings cling to cliffs, roads curve skyward. Hongya Cave glows like a fantasy realm at night; the Yangtze Cableway offers panoramic views of glittering riversides. Spicy hotpot and savory noodles fuel the city’s fiery soul. Natural wonders like Wulong’s karst bridges and cultural treasures like Dazu Rock Carvings add depth. By day, ride a looped monorail through skyscrapers; by night, cruise past illuminated HongYaDong.
Transportation & Accommodation Tips

Transport: Light rail covers downtown areas at CNY 2-7 per trip. Recommend one-day (CNY 18) or three-day (CNY 45) tickets. Taxis start at CNY 10, but avoid peak hours due to traffic. For distant attractions like Wulong, consider chartered cars or group tours.
Accommodation: Jiefangbei/Linjiangmen subway area offers prime convenience (walkable to Hongya Cave, cableway). Nanbin Road offers scenic river views at higher prices. Guanyinqiao business district balances cost and nightlife.

Avoiding Pitfalls

Hongya Cave lights up from 19:30-23:00; Qiansimen Bridge closes 20:00-23:00 for photos. Ignore taxi drivers pushing "commission restaurants".
Avoid overpriced specialties in Ciqikou; explore authentic lanes like Shibati or Shancheng Lane for city walks.
Wear comfortable sneakers! Chongqing's "8D magic" terrain easily exceeds 20,000 steps daily—high heels are discouraged.

This 4-day itinerary balances viral landmarks like Hongya Cave and Liziba's light rail spectacle with historical depth (Ciqikou, Baigongguan) and culinary highlights, embodying Chongqing's "three-dimensional, tech-savvy, and lively" charm.

Itinerary

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Day 1 City Landmarks & Magic Nightscapes
City Landmarks & Magic Nightscapes
- Morning: Jiefangbei-Hongya Cave Core Area
- Jiefangbei: Iconic landmark of Chongqing. Nearby Bayi Good Food Street offers authentic breakfasts like spicy noodles, sour and spicy rice noodles, and mountain city sweet dumplings.
- Hongya Cave: An 11-story stilted building complex built along the mountain. Arrive around 18:00 to explore Bayu Cultural Street during the day, and witness the enchanting nightscape resembling Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away" bathhouse after dark. Top photo spots include Qiansimen Bridge's second-floor viewing platform (long-focus lens for panorama), Dai Jia Xiang Cliff Walkway (overlooking the illuminated stilted buildings), and Grand Theatre River Beach Park (shooting reflections across the river).
  
  Afternoon: Light Rail Through Building & Cableway Ride
- Liziba Light Rail Station: Experience the "metro through building" spectacle. Viewing platforms at Exit A (classic仰拍perspective) and Exit B (overlooking from the air-raid shelter) offer unique angles, with Garbin River Binjiang Road providing a panoramic view.
- Yangtze River Cableway: CNY 20 per trip. Ride early (before 8:00 AM) to avoid crowds and enjoy the "ying-yang pot" view where the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers merge. North Station connects to Baixiangju, a 24-story elevator-free residential area featured in "Better Days".
  
  Night: Sky-High Observatory & Riverside Night Market
- Raffles City Observatory: At 250 meters high, overlook the two rivers and four shores. Glass-bottom Sky Walk and VR flying experiences deliver adrenaline rushes.
- One Tree Hill Viewpoint: CNY 30 entry fee. At sunset, capture Chongqing's sea of lights; after dark, the riverside glows like a starry river.
Day 2 Ancient Town Flavors & Natural Wonders
Ancient Town Flavors & Natural Wonders
Ciqikou Ancient Town: A thousand-year-old water-land terminal. Must-try: Chen's sesame crisps, chicken giblet noodles, and handmade sour and spicy rice noodles. Venture beyond the main street to discover old teahouses and Sichuan opera face-changing performances.

Wulong Three Natural Bridges: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site with three natural stone bridges spanning a sinkhole, featured in "Transformers 4". A 2-hour drive, ideal for nature enthusiasts.

Evening: Hot Pot Feast & Night Market Finale
- Hot Pot Recommendations: Lianjie Hot Pot (chewy tripe), Guaxixi Hot Pot (Jiefangbei branch, healthy ingredients), CNY 70-100 per person.
- Night Market Choices: Guanyinqiao Good Food Street (300+ stalls, CNY 50 for a full meal), Jiaochangkou Night Market (skewers and barbecue), or Buye Jiu Street (bars and KTV hub).

Cost Info

Price includes

Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
Transportation to and from!!
Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
All the required permits and paperwork

Price excludes

International Airfare
Visa Charges
Hotel Expenses(some packages do include hotel expenses)
Your travel and medical insurance
Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopte

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