5-Day Chengdu & Chongqing Discovery: Giant Pandas, Ancient Sanxingdui & Dujiangyan Wonder

Tour Highlights & Cultural Icons

  • Cyberpunk Cities & Engineering Wonders: Ride the historic Yangtze River Cableway, watch the famous Liziba Monorail pass through a high-rise residential building, wander the glowing cliffside stilt houses of Hongya Cave, and walk the World Heritage Dujiangyan Scenic Area—the world’s oldest functional eco-irrigation marvel.

  • Rare Wildlife & Lost Civilizations: Observe iconic giant pandas up close during their active morning feeding time at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and uncover the stunning, alien-like bronze secrets of the 3,000-year-old lost Shu civilization at the Sanxingdui Museum.

Why Choose This Premium Small Group Tour?

  • Intimate Small Group Design: Fully optimized as a 5-day package for a maximum of an 8-person group tour, ensuring elite flexibility, personalized care, and an uncrowded travel experience.

  • 100% Absolute Transparency: Guaranteed zero shopping stops, zero forced commercial detours, and absolutely no hidden fees during the entire trip. Enjoy pure, uninterrupted sightseeing.

  • Seamless Intercity Transit: Includes a complimentary modern high-speed bullet train ticket from Chongqing to Chengdu, blending modern transit speed with scenic overland observation.

  • 24/7 Dedicated Support: Travel with complete peace of mind with our 24-hour dedicated travel butler service and flexible 24-hour private airport or railway station pick-up and drop-off coordination.

5-Day Curated Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chongqing – 24-Hour Private Transfer & Free Time

Welcome to Chongqing, China’s spectacular vertical mountain metropolis! Your private chauffeur will greet your group directly at the airport or train station and transfer you to your premium, centrally located hotel. Spend a relaxing free afternoon adjusting to the time zone and exploring the multi-layered streets at your own pace, supported by your 24/7 online travel butler.

  • Accommodations: Premium Downtown Hotel in Chongqing

Day 2: Full-Day Chongqing Exploration (Cable Car, Monorail & Glowing Hongya Cave)

Dive into the heart of the 3D cyberpunk city. Take a thrilling flight across the river on the Yangtze River Cableway, and capture the famous monorail train passing straight through a residential skyscraper at Liziba Station. Step back in time along the historic alleys of Ciqikou Ancient Town, and pay a meaningful historical visit to the Zhazidong and Baigongguan heritage sites. After browsing the comprehensive Three Gorges Museum, conclude your evening wandering the magical, brightly lit cliffside stilt houses of Hongya Cave.

  • Meals: Breakfast included

  • Accommodations: Premium Downtown Hotel in Chongqing

Day 3: Bullet Train to Chengdu – World Heritage Dujiangyan Irrigation Wonder

Check out of your hotel and take a private transfer to the railway station for a smooth high-speed train ride to Chengdu. Upon arrival, journey straight to the majestic Dujiangyan Scenic Area. Walk across the suspension bridges to marvel at the brilliant, 2,200-year-old ancient irrigation system that still prevents floods and waters the entire Sichuan basin without a single dam. Check into your premium Chengdu hotel in the afternoon.

  • Meals: Breakfast included

  • Accommodations: Premium Downtown Hotel in Chengdu

Day 4: Giant Panda Encounter & Mystical Sanxingdui Museum Discovery

Prepare for an incredible day combining rare wildlife and ancient mysteries. Head early to the world-famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to watch adorable pandas and cubs playing during their morning feeding hour. In the afternoon, journey to Guanghan to visit the state-of-the-art Sanxingdui Museum, marveling at the giant bronze masks, sacred bronze trees, and gold artifacts of a legendary civilization dating back 3,000 years.

  • Meals: Breakfast included

  • Accommodations: Premium Downtown Hotel in Chengdu

Day 5: Chengdu Free Time – 24-Hour Private Airport Departure

Savor your final morning in Chengdu for boutique souvenir shopping, tasting authentic local teahouse culture, or trying spicy Sichuan street snacks. Your dedicated travel butler will manage your logistics, providing a seamless 24-hour private transfer to the airport or train station for your onward journey home.

  • Meals: Breakfast included