5 Days Chongqing Tour with Dazu Rock Carvings & Wulong Karst

Morning – Nanshan Tree Viewing Platform

Drive to Nanshan Tree Viewing Platform, one of the highest and most famous panoramic viewpoints in Chongqing. From the observation deck, enjoy a full 360-degree view of the city’s layered skyline, winding rivers, suspension bridges, and dense high-rise clusters built across mountains. This location is especially popular for sunrise and night view photography.

Afternoon – Longmenhao Old Street

Explore Longmenhao Old Street, a historic hillside district with over 200 preserved heritage buildings. The street system is built along steep slopes with multiple elevation layers connected by narrow alleys and stairways. The area reflects traditional Chongqing lifestyle while integrating modern cultural and artistic renovations, creating a strong contrast between old and new urban identity. Visitors can explore ancient residential structures, small museums, cultural cafés, and riverside viewing terraces.

Evening:
Transfer to Wulong region via scenic highway (approx. 3–3.5 hours). The route passes through mountain tunnels, river valleys, and rural landscapes before arriving in the karst region. Check in at hotel in Wulong / Fairy Mountain Town.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Hotel in Wulong

Morning – Wulong Karst Geopark & Three Natural Bridges

After breakfast, enter Wulong Karst Geopark, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site known for its giant limestone formations and underground cave systems. Visit Three Natural Bridges, the largest natural bridge cluster in Asia. Descend into the valley via sightseeing elevator and explore massive limestone arches, sinkholes, underground caves, waterfalls, and deep canyon landscapes formed by long-term geological evolution. The area is also a famous filming location for international movies due to its dramatic terrain.

Afternoon – Longshuixia Gorge

Continue to Longshuixia Gorge, a narrow karst canyon featuring vertical cliff walls, dense forest vegetation, hanging waterfalls, and deep ravine landscapes. Walk along suspended wooden paths and narrow trails inside the gorge, where sunlight enters through rock fissures creating dramatic light and shadow effects. The environment is rich in biodiversity and represents a classic “natural oxygen bar” ecosystem within the karst region.

Evening:
Return to Chongqing city via expressway and tunnel system for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: 4★–5★ hotel in Chongqing

Morning – Dazu Rock Carvings

After breakfast, depart from Chongqing and drive toward Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site located in the western suburban area. The journey passes through expressways and rural landscapes before reaching the cultural heritage zone. Dazu Rock Carvings are one of the most important examples of ancient Chinese cliff-side religious art, combining Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian themes in one unified artistic system.

Afternoon – Baodingshan Scenic Area Exploration

Enter Baodingshan Scenic Area, the core highlight of Dazu Rock Carvings. Explore thousands of finely carved stone statues that depict ancient philosophy, daily life scenes, and religious storytelling. Key masterpieces include large-scale reclining Buddha sculptures, intricate thousand-hand figures, and narrative stone reliefs representing moral teachings and spiritual beliefs. The site is designed as an open-air museum carved into cliffs, offering a continuous walking route through different artistic zones and historical layers.

Evening – Hongya Cave Night Experience

Return to Chongqing city and visit Hongya Cave, a cliffside architectural complex built along the riverbank. The multi-layer wooden structure is illuminated at night, creating one of the most iconic night views in China. Visitors can walk through elevated corridors, riverside platforms, and commercial streets offering local food and cultural products. The area provides excellent photography opportunities with reflections of neon lights on the river surface.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: 4★–5★ hotel in Chongqing

Morning – Three Gorges Museum & People’s Assembly Hall

After breakfast, visit Three Gorges Museum, a major cultural institution showcasing the history of the Yangtze River, the development of the Three Gorges region, and the evolution of Chongqing as a major municipality. The museum contains large-scale exhibitions, historical relics, and immersive displays of regional civilization.

Continue to People’s Assembly Hall, an iconic architectural landmark representing classical design blended with civic function. The building is one of the most recognizable symbols of Chongqing, reflecting traditional symmetry and grand structural design.

Afternoon – Liziba Monorail Station & Ciqikou Ancient Town

Experience Liziba Monorail Station, where a modern rail transit system passes directly through a residential building, demonstrating the city’s innovative adaptation to extreme mountainous terrain. This engineering feature is one of the most photographed urban highlights in Chongqing.

Continue to Ciqikou Ancient Town, a historic riverside settlement with over 1,000 years of history. The town features traditional architecture, stone-paved alleys, local handicrafts, tea houses, and street food culture. It is one of the best places to experience old Chongqing lifestyle and cultural heritage.

Evening – Departure from Chongqing

After sightseeing, transfer to Chongqing airport or railway station for departure. End of service.

Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Not included