6-Day Southwest Highlights (Chengdu - Chongqing - Yangtze)
Giant pandas, the 71-meter stone Buddha, authentic Sichuan peppercorn hotpot, and the vertical 3D architecture of mountain city Chongqing.
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Chengdu East Station
Located in Chengdu. Major milestone on this curated journey.
Day-by-Day Detailed Schedule
Each day carefully broken down with visit timings, ticket notices, recommended foods, and transport links
Chengdu Arrival, Gaiwan Teahouse & Kuanzhai Alleys
Arrive in Chengdu. Head to People’s Park to sip jasmine tea from gaiwan bowls, listen to bamboo birds, and experience famous local ear-cleaning.
People’s Park & Heming Teahouse
2.5 HoursOrder a cup of Mengding Ganlu or Jasmine tea and relax under the bamboo grove.
Kuanzhai Alleys (Wide and Narrow Alleys)
2 HoursSichuan opera face-changing short shows available at courtyards.
Dan Dan Noodles & Mapo Tofu
Recommended Spot: Chen Mapo Tofu Flagship
Authentic Sichuan Peppercorn Hotpot
Recommended Spot: Shu Da Xia (蜀大侠) or Xiao Long Kan
Baby Giant Pandas & Wuhou Shrine History
Wake up early to catch active giant pandas munching fresh bamboo shoots at breakfast time. In the afternoon, explore the red walls of Wuhou Shrine.
Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base
3.5 HoursArrive strictly before 08:00 AM. Pandas get sleepy and retire indoors by 11:30 AM!
Wuhou Shrine & Jinli Ancient Street
2.5 HoursFamous winding vermilion wall flanked by bamboo is a must-photograph.
Zhong Dumplings & Sweet Water Noodles
Recommended Spot: Zhong Dumplings Historic Shop
Leshan Giant Buddha & Bullet Train into Cyberpunk Chongqing
Ride the 45-min intercity train to Leshan to see the 71-meter cliffside Maitreya Buddha. Board an afternoon bullet train to the multi-level metropolis of Chongqing.
Leshan Giant Buddha
3 HoursOpt for the boat cruise for the best full-length frontal photo angle.
Chongqing Jiefangbei CBD
1.5 HoursHeart of the mountain city surrounded by high-rises and night bazaars.
Leshan Boboji (Cold spicy skewered chicken and vegetables)
Recommended Spot: Jiahao Boboji
Chongqing Jiugongge Spicy Beef Tallow Hotpot
Recommended Spot: Peijie Old Hotpot (佩姐老火锅)
Chongqing 3D Topology: Liziba Monorail & Hongyadong Stilt Palace
Witness the iconic monorail pass through a 19-story residential apartment block, take the Yangtze River Cable Car, and marvel at Hongyadong’s golden lights.
Liziba Monorail Station (Viewing Platform)
1 HourBest photo spot is at the roadside viewing park on the ground level below.
Yangtze River Cable Car (Changjiang Cableway)
1.5 HoursFly across the mighty river with 360-degree urban canyon views.
Hongyadong Folk Culture Complex & Qianshimen Bridge
2.5 HoursLights turn on around 19:30. Walk onto Qianshimen Bridge pedestrian lane for the classic shot.
Chongqing Xiaomian (Spicy aromatic breakfast noodles)
Recommended Spot: Huasheng Xiaomian
Spicy Diced Chicken with Peanuts & Dried Chiles (Lazi Ji)
Recommended Spot: Chongqing Local Jianghu Cuisine
Wulong Karst: The Three Natural Bridges Geological Wonder
Take a day excursion to UNESCO Wulong Karst. Plunge 80 meters down an outdoor cliff glass elevator into a canyon spanned by three colossal limestone natural bridges.
Wulong Three Natural Bridges
4 HoursFilm location of Transformers 4 and Curse of the Golden Flower. Comfortable walking shoes essential.
Wulong Braised Goat Meat Hotpot with Mountain Bamboo
Recommended Spot: Fairy Mountain Karst Stalls
Raffles City Crystal Skybridge & Farewell Chongqing
Ascend to the 250-meter-high glass skybridge spanning four skyscrapers at Raffles City Chaotianmen, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers converge, before heading to airport.
Raffles City Exploration Deck
2 HoursGlass cantilever deck extends outwards for thrilling photography.
Traditional Chongqing Ice Jelly (Bingfen with brown sugar)
Recommended Spot: Chaotianmen Food Market
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