Chongqing Downtown, Dazu Rock Carvings & Wulong in

Three relaxed days in downtown Chongqing, plus a day trip to the Dazu Rock Carvings and an overnight stay at Wulong's Tiankeng and Difeng.

The city and the two World Heritage Sites are scheduled separately so you never rush to both Dazu and Wulong in a single day. The first three days cover the city by area: Yuzhong, the west side, and Nan'an. On Day 4, take a high-speed train to Dazu to see the Baodingshan carvings. On Day 5, go to Wulong's Three Natural Bridges and Longshui Gorge Ground Rift, and stay at Fairy Mountain. On Day 6, explore the Fairy Mountain grasslands in the morning and return to the city. On the last half-day, visit Huguang Guild Hall and then depart. It suits first-time visitors with a longer holiday.

The boardwalks at Wulong are slippery in the rain, and the ground rift may close temporarily during flood season. Fairy Mountain offers skiing in winter.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival, Jiefangbei & Hongya Cave at Night

Central Chongqing（Jiefangbei / Bayi Road、Hongyadong、Two Rivers Night Cruise）

Take the subway or a taxi from the airport into the city (about 1 hour). In the afternoon, walk to Jiefangbei, then to Hongya Cave by evening, and board a night cruise at Chaotianmen.

Stay: Jiefangbei · Hongya Cave

Day 2 · The Great Hall of the People, Liziba & Ciqikou

Central Chongqing（Chongqing Great Hall of the People、Three Gorges Museum、Liziba Monorail Station、Ciqikou Ancient Town）

Take Subway Line 2 to Zengjiayan and Liziba, then take the subway to Ciqikou (about 30 minutes). Return to Yuzhong in the evening.

The Three Gorges Museum is closed on Mondays and requires advance reservations.

Stay: Jiefangbei · Hongya Cave

Day 3 · Shibati, the Cableway & Nanshan Night Views

Central Chongqing（Shibati (Eighteen Stairs)、Yangtze River Cableway、Longmenhao Old Street & Xiahaoli、Nanshan Yikeshu Viewing Platform）

Walk through Shibati, cross the Yangtze on the Yangtze River Cableway, and walk through Xiahaoli. Then take a taxi to Nanshan (about 30 minutes) and return to the city by taxi at night.

Stay: Jiefangbei · Hongya Cave

Day 4 · Dazu Rock Carvings Day Trip

Central Chongqing（Dazu Rock Carvings）

Take a high-speed train from Chongqing West or Chongqing North Station to Dazu South (about 1 hour), then transfer by bus or taxi to Baodingshan (about 30 minutes). Return the same way in the evening.

Focus on Baodingshan, and visit Beishan if time allows. Hire a guide or rent an audio guide.

Stay: Jiefangbei · Hongya Cave

Day 5 · Wulong's Three Natural Bridges & Longshui Gorge

Wulong（Wulong Three Natural Bridges、Longshuixia Canyon）

Take a high-speed train from Chongqing East Station to Wulong (about 40 minutes), then transfer to a scenic-area shuttle bus to the Three Natural Bridges visitor center. In the evening, travel to Fairy Mountain Town (about 30 minutes).

The sinkhole and ground rift have many steps, which are slippery after rain. Buy tickets online in advance in peak season.

Stay: Xiannüshan Town

Day 6 · Fairy Mountain Grassland, Then Back to Downtown

Wulong（Xiannüshan National Forest Park） → Central Chongqing（Chaotianmen / Raffles City Chongqing）

Visit Fairy Mountain National Forest Park in the morning. In the afternoon, head down the mountain to Wulong Station and take a high-speed train back to Chongqing East Station (about 40 minutes), then take the subway back to Yuzhong.

Stay: Jiefangbei · Hongya Cave

Day 7 · Huguang Guild Hall & Departure

Central Chongqing（Huguang Guild Hall、Baixiangju）

Walk to Huguang Guild Hall and Baixiang Residence in the morning. In the afternoon, take the subway or a taxi to the airport (about 1 hour).

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