A long layover can be boring. However, if you happen to have a layover in Chongqing, you can maximize your time by savoring local delicacies and experiencing the city's unique charm. Here is a meticulously planned Chongqing layover tour itinerary. It is designed to help you maximize your time and enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with stunning views, rich culture, and mouthwatering flavors.
Quality
No Shopping Traps
Group Type
Private
Tour Focus
Layover Tour, Attractions
Accommodation
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Best Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Our driver will pick you up from the airport to downtown Chongqing (about 1 hour). Start the tour at Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, where you’ll have 1 hour to taste authentic snacks at Bayi Delicious Food Street, which is a food gathering place in the Jiefangbei commercial district.
Next, go to Hongya Cave, where you’ll have 1 hour to admire the unique stilt house architecture and enjoy the river views.
After the tour, our driver will take you back to the airport (about 1 hour) to ensure you have enough time for check-in and security checks.
Our driver will pick you up from the airport to downtown Chongqing (about 1 hour). Start the tour at Hongya Cave, where you can admire the unique stilt house architecture and enjoy the river views.
Then, go to Liziba Station, where you can witness the thrilling "light rail threading through a building" scene. Next, take the Yangtze River Cable Car from Xinhua Road to Shangxin Street, spending 1 hour taking photos and experiencing this unique mode of transportation.
Finally, our driver will take you back to the airport (about 1 hour), ensuring you leave early to allow for check-in and security procedures.
On the first day, immerse yourself in the urban charm by visiting Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street, witnessing the unique spectacle of the light rail passing through a building at Liziba Station, taking a thrilling ride on the Yangtze River Cable Car, and strolling through the ancient alleys of Ciqikou Ancient Town.
The second day is dedicated to a full-day excursion to the renowned Dazu Rock Carvings to admire the exquisite Buddhist art. As evening falls, returning allows you to perfectly catch the spectacular night view of Hongya Cave, where the illuminated stilted buildings create a mesmerizing scene.
On the final day, explore Eling Park for panoramic city views and visit the Baiheliang Underwater Museum to uncover the secrets of ancient hydrological inscriptions, completing a diverse and unforgettable journey through the essence of Chongqing.