3 Days Chongqing & Chengdu Panda Tour by High Speed Train
"Mountain City of China" & "Hometown of Giant Pandas"
This Chongqing Chengdu brief tour is specially designed for travelers who want a break after mountain city visiting. It is best suitable for travelers who have taken 4 nights and 5 days upstream Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing and then consider an extension trip in and around Chongqing for another 2 days. Yes, Chengdu is the best destination which is easily accessible from Chongqing within 1.5 hours’ high speed train journey. In the Hometown of Giant Pandas, you can fulfill your panda dream with close up experience with more than 100 adorable pandas and baby pandas. How amazing trip it is?
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Basic Trip Information
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- 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
- 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
- Travel Route:
- Chongqing / Chengdu
- Travel Length:
- 3 Days & 2 Nights
- Tour Code:
- CD-CCT-03
- Group Size:
- You, your family, friends or group
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- Departure:
- Any day you want
Full Itinerary Day by day
- Day 1 Chongqing Tour & High Speed Train to Chengdu (L)
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Welcome to the magical 8-Dimensional Chongqing! This morning, your local guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in downtown Chongqing to start your exciting exploration of the Mountain City!
First, go to Three Gorges Museum. The vast collection of over 280,000 pieces of precious historical relics gives an amazing introduction of the great Yangtze River and formation of the magnificent Three Gorges and tells the thriving of Chongqing from 3,000 years ago, to its war defense in 20th century, and to nowadays as one of the four prosperous municipalities in China. Step out from the museum and appreciate the People’s Assembly Hall, which is popular with fancy classical exterior design and was listed into the History of Architecture compiled in London in 1987!
Then, go to experience Chongqing Light Rail Line 2 from Huanghuayuan to Liziba Station (15 minutes’ riding) with the beautiful cityscape of streets, bridges, flyovers, and Jialing River. Get off at Liziba to watch the unbelievable view of a train traveling through a 19-floor building, a successful demonstration of Chongqing’s urban design.
Then, visit Chongqing’s landmark - Hongya Cave where 11 layers of traditional wood tilted houses overlapping against the mountain to create an antique flavor. Finally, go up to the open-air WFC Huixianlou Observation Deck of 339 meters high to appreciate the spectacular 360° Chongqing cityscape!
After the fun exploration, you’ll be transferred to catch your high speed train to Chengdu (about 1.5 hours).
Welcome to the Hometown of Giant Pandas! Upon your arrival at the railway station in Chengdu, the local guide and driver will meet you at the arrival hall, escort you to the hotel in downtown and help you check in. Have a good sleep!
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- Day 2 Chengdu (B, L)
This morning you will make a stirring visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding which is not only the most important panda scientific research center, but also dwelling home to more than 100 Giant Pandas. Walk at leisure through the bamboo framed paths, and closely observe giant pandas of different ages eating bamboos, playing with each other, tumbling, climbing trees, etc. Don't miss the chance to visit the most adorable panda cubs in the panda kindergartens. If you are lucky, you may be able to see the precious panda babies in the nursery rooms. There is also a very informative Panda Museum where you can learn more scientific facts about Giant Pandas.
Leaving the panda center, you will be taken to a hidden spiritual Buddhist temple in the bustling downtown of Chengdu - Wenshu Temple. Marvel at the exquisite Buddhist architecture, soak in the reverent atmosphere, and wander on the peaceful paths. Adjacent to the monastery is a small bazaar (Wenshufang) where you can enjoy a leisure stroll through to experience local market and living style.
Chengdu is famous for its relaxing and leisure pace throughout China, which will be proved after a stay in Renmin Park. Sit down, order a pot of Chinese tea, make a casual chat with your friends and watching locals indulging themselves in different kinds of folk entertainment - napping in a lively teahouse, playing mahjong, disco dancing, neck massage, ear cleaning... Next is an impressive trip to the famous Jinli Old Street. Time steals away from you quietly while walking on the lively streets which are full of delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, interesting folk shows, etc.
At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel.
Recommended Optional Evening Activities: 1) enjoy a delicious dinner of Sichuan cuisine (or hotpot) at a local restaurant; 2) watch a wonderful performance of Sichuan Opera which includes folk opera, face changing, fire spitting, rolling lights, and other delightful entertainment (usually performs during 20:00~21:30).
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- Day 3 Chengdu Departure (B)
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After breakfast, you’ll be free to explore on your own until be transferred to the airport / railway station for your flight or train to next destination. Service ends!
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