Chongqing Dragon Dance Culture Tour

The tour guide will meet you at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and take you to your hotel. During the journey, the guide will explain the arrangements for this trip. If you have any questions, you can talk to the guide. Take a short break after you get to the hotel to get ready for the trip in the afternoon.

Head to the Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, take a leisurely walk to the People's Liberation Monument, stroll along the Bayi Food Street, taste local delicacies like sour and spicy noodles and ghostly crispy meat, and experience the vibrant atmosphere and cultural heritage of the core business district of the mountain city. After resting, head to Hongya Cave, stroll thru the stilted buildings, wait for the lights to come on at nite, admire the stunning nite view of Hongya Cave, and experience the magical atmosphere reminiscent of "Spirited Away." After touring the nite view, return to the hotel to rest.

Hongya Cave at ninght

Your Journey's Rewards：

Visit landmarks, taste local snacks, feel city culture.Enjoy night views and keep special memories.

Educational Focus：

Why is the People's Liberation Monument an important symbol of Chongqing's history and spirit?

Takeaway：

The People's Liberation Monument commemorates victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the liberation of Chongqing. It witnessed Chongqing’s growth from post-war reconstruction to a modern city and carries local people’s collective memory and patriotism. As the heart of the business district, it combines history and modern life, helping visitors feel the city’s spirit while sightseeing.

Thoughts Challenge：

How can we better balance the historical value and modern functions of landmark buildings in urban development?

Visit Chongqing Zoo to watch giant pandas eating and playing, see various rare animals, and start a fun science tour of nature. Then head to Liziba Liziba Monorail Station to view the unique scene of the monorail passing through buildings up close, take popular photos, and experience the amazing design of Chongqing’s three-dimensional transportation.

Cute giant panda

Liziba Liziba Monorail Station

Take the Yangtze River Cableway across the Yangtze River. Overlook Yuzhong Peninsula and the South Bank from the air and experience Chongqing’s iconic cross-river transportation. Afterwards, visit the China Three Gorges Museum to see permanent exhibitions including the Magnificent Three Gorges and Ancient Bayu Culture. Learn systematically about the history of the Three Gorges, Bashu civilization, the Three Gorges Project and migration stories, and gain a deep understanding of the Yangtze River culture.

Yangtze River Cableway

China Three Gorges Museum

Your Journey's Rewards:

Encounter the lovely giant pandas, overlook the scenery on both sides of the Yangtze River, and understand the cultural heritage and development context of the Three Gorges and Bashu.

Educational Focus:

Why has the design of the Liziba Monorail passing through a building become a distinctive urban feature and architectural classic of Chongqing?

Takeaway:

The Liziba Monorail passing through a building is an innovative attempt at the symbiosis of transportation and architecture in urban construction. Faced with conflicts between the established architectural planning and traffic layout, it was decided to build them simultaneously. This not only preserved the function of the residential building but also realized the construction of rail transit, creating a unique urban landscape. It fits the geographical characteristics of Chongqing, a mountain city, adapts to the local urban development needs, becomes a symbol of the city's three-dimensional transportation, and makes the integration of architecture and transportation a unique urban symbol of Chongqing.

Thoughts Challenge:

How to balance functionality and innovation in urban construction to make architecture a unique memory of a city?

Depart from Yuzhong District and arrive at Tongliang District in about 1.3 hours by car. Visit Tongliang Museum, explore the special Dragon Culture Exhibition Hall, learn about the origin, development, intangible cultural heritage skills and folk meanings of Tongliang Dragon, and master the core knowledge of Tongliang dragon lantern making and dragon dance performances.

Visit Anju Ancient Town, stroll through the Ming and Qing streets, visit historic sites such as Huguang Guild Hall and the County Government Confucian Temple, and experience the profound heritage of the thousand-year-old town. Then take a painted boat tour to enjoy the natural scenery where Qiong River and Fu River meet, overlook the beautiful lake islands, and immerse yourself in the pleasant view of the ancient town blending with the water.

Anju Ancient Town

Visit Xuantian Lake to watch Dream Chasing : Tongliang Dragon, a large-scale real-scenic landscape show of intangible cultural heritage. Enjoy various dragon dances including fire dragon, luminous dragon and straw dragon performances, and experience the spectacular ICH scene of "dancers performing amid fire, dragons flying through fire". Note: The show may be canceled due to bad weather. Extra shows are available during holidays; otherwise, there is only one show on Saturdays each week.The guide will adjust the itinerary to ensure you can attend the performance.

Dream Chasing : Tongliang Dragon Show

We'll go to a nearby village after breakfast. The local villagers have already learned the basics of making dragon lanterns with the help of intangible cultural heritage inheritors. They make hundreds of dragon lanterns for other areas every year, which helps spread Tongliang dragon culture. We will go to a local dragon dance workshop to learn how to make dragon lanterns from start to finish. We'll also hear stories from the villagers about how they pass down the craft of making dragon lanterns and feel the love and dedication of the local people for the Tongliang dragon lantern culture.

Exquisite dragon

Under the personal explanation and guidance of the intangible cultural heritage inheritor, experience the making of the Tongliang dragon lanterns, learn the basic skills of dragon lantern making, and personally create your own mini dragon lantern. Immerse yourself in the craftsmanship and joy of traditional handicrafts. After completion, you can take your work home as a souvenir, and then return to the hotel to rest. Please note that these activities require at least a two-week advance reservation. If you wish to experience these activities, please communicate with us to confirm the schedule.

Your Journey's Rewards:

Explore Tongliang dragon culture and intangible heritage, stroll the ancient town, cruise the rivers, enjoy the spectacular dragon dance.

Educational Focus:

Why can Tongliang Dragon culture be passed down and become a unique intangible cultural heritage through dragon lanterns and dragon dances?

Takeaway:

Tongliang Dragon culture is passed down because of its rich folk meaning and unique craftsmanship. Dragon lantern making and dragon dancing carry local history and people’s deep feelings. Museum displays and live shows make this culture easy to understand. They keep tradition alive and share it with the public, making Tongliang Dragon an irreplaceable cultural symbol.

Thoughts Challenge:

How can intangible cultural heritage stay authentic while connecting with modern people?

After breakfast, pack your luggage and check out. The guide will arrange transfer to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport from Tongliang District according to your flight time. Take your flight back home, completing this wonderful Chongqing Dragon Dance Culture Tour.