4 Days Chongqing Walking Tour: Mountain City Walk Highlights

Your 4‑Day In‑Depth Chongqing Tour kicks off! You will be met by your English‑speaking local guide and private driver upon arrival at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) or high‑speed train station, then transferred to your hotel to check in.

Enjoy free time to feel the mountain‑city vibe, where old‑world culture meets dazzling futuristic night lights.

Free‑Time Suggestion Wander around your hotel area. You will quickly smell the inviting scent of hot pot everywhere. Chongqing is the home of Chinese hot pot. Savour fresh ingredients cooked in signature broths and experience its famous numbing‑spicy flavour profile.

Today you will explore Chongqing’s must‑see landmarks.

Morning: Ciqikou Ancient Town After breakfast, visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, a millennium‑old port retaining authentic Ming‑Qing architecture. Roam cobblestone streets, browse folk‑craft stalls, enjoy Sichuan opera face‑changing shows and try local snacks including crispy mahua fried dough twists.

Afternoon: Three Gorges Museum, Liziba Monorail & Hongya Cave Discover Yangtze River and Three Gorges history at Three Gorges Museum, which houses over 280,000 historical artefacts. Stop for photos at the nearby People’s Assembly Hall.

Head to Liziba Monorail Station to witness the world‑famous light rail passing through a residential apartment block.

Proceed to Hongya Cave along the Jialing River. Wander its multi‑tiered stilt‑house complex and riverside walkway. When night comes, admire its dazzling lights and classic Chongqing night views.

At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel.

Today dive into old‑Chongqing’s historic districts and city parks, and enjoy local‑style free time at Chaotianmen.

Morning: Shibati & Shancheng Lane Begin at Shibati, the 12th‑century old quarter known as “Miniature Chongqing”. Wander its countless stone steps, stilt‑houses and narrow lanes, mixed with modern trendy shops.

Walk 10 minutes to Shancheng Lane, called “Chongqing Architecture Museum”. This 1.5 km riverside street spans more than 600 years of local architecture. Follow our easy downhill route: Old Chinese Medicine Hospital, Ren’ai Church, Cliffside Plank Road and Changle Yongkang Stone Gate. See the 1900 French‑built Ren’ai Church ruins, walk the riverside cliff plank road, and view ancient Ming city‑wall fragments plus the Qing‑Dynasty stone gate. One walk, six centuries of Chongqing history.

Afternoon: Eling Park & Chaotianmen Post‑lunch, drive 13 minutes to Eling Park, Chongqing’s earliest city park. Head up Lansheng Tower for wide views over the Yangtze‑Jialing river confluence.

Then visit Chaotianmen. View the distinctive sail‑shaped Raffles City building and the famous two‑river merging spot at the ancient dock.

Return to your downtown hotel after sightseeing.

Free‑Time Tip Chaotianmen also hosts a large wholesale market for self‑exploration.

Optional Activity: Fish‑Lantern Crafting (Intangible Cultural Heritage) Located in Eling Testbed 2 beside Eling Park. Make traditional bamboo‑frame fish lanterns with artisan guidance. You can take your finished piece and join the folk fish‑lantern dance.

Notice: Must book 7 days in advance. Non‑refundable and non‑cancellable after booking.

Today ride the Yangtze River Cableway across the great river, then wander old streets to discover Chongqing’s treaty‑port history and real local folk culture.

Morning: Yangtze River Cableway & Xiahaoli Old Street Board the famous Yangtze River Cableway, known as Chongqing’s “sky bus”, gliding high over the Yangtze to the other side of the river.

Walk 12 minutes to Xiahaoli Old Street. Dating from the 1890s treaty‑port era, this six‑level street keeps well‑preserved former foreign firms and consulate buildings featuring stunning Chinese‑western mixed‑style architecture. Stroll past art exhibitions and enjoy its creative artistic vibe.

Afternoon: Longmenhao Old Street & Chen Anjian’s Tea House A short 5‑minute walk leads you to Longmenhao Old Street. Built in six tiers, it features treaty‑port relics including old consulate sites. This is a perfect photo spot for contrasting historic architecture with modern riverside skyscrapers.

Rest at Nanbin Road riverside area to enjoy fresh river wind, then drive 40 minutes to Chen Anjian’s Tea House.

Frozen in the atmosphere of decades past, this semi‑basement teahouse is a living cultural spot favoured by artists and photographers. Witness authentic everyday Chongqing teahouse culture among local regulars.

When your tour finishes, transfer to Chongqing airport or train station for your onward journey.