TEA HOUSES · RIVER CITIES

Chengdu & Chongqing, full of flavour

Tea-house afternoons meet the river views and layered streets of Chongqing.

Chengdu → Chongqing

6 days / 5 nightsPrivate journeyFood · City life · Pandas

Anshun Bridge illuminated above the Jin River in Chengdu · Photo credit

A ROUTE THAT CAN BECOME YOURS

Imagine the days ahead.

This is a suggested itinerary. Arrival times, reservations, weather and your preferred pace shape the final plan.

6 days · explore one day at a time

01Day 1 · Arrive in Chengdu and ease into the cityChengdu

Begin with neighbourhood life rather than a long checklist.

Morning: Connect with your planned arrival transfer, settle in and rest. Talk through food preferences, mobility needs and the rhythm you would enjoy over the next few days.
Afternoon: An early arrival may allow a gentle walk around the Wenshu neighbourhood, with courtyards, small shops and room to stop. A late arrival simply means taking it easy.
Evening: Find noodles, dumplings or a mild home-style meal independently. You can choose the level of spice rather than beginning with a hotpot challenge.

02Day 2 · Pandas in the morning, tea in the afternoonChengdu

Balance a dedicated panda visit with a slower city afternoon.

Morning: Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding according to your confirmed reservation. Choose a manageable walking route and allow time for quiet observation and breaks.
Afternoon: Return to the city for lunch, then wander through People’s Park. If you like, choose a teahouse for an optional cup of covered-bowl tea.
Evening: Have dinner independently or enjoy a short walk near the Jin River. Leave distant attractions for another day so the afternoon keeps its relaxed pace.

03Day 3 · Courtyards, lanes and Sichuan flavoursChengdu

Build a city day around the details that interest you.

Morning: Consider the gardens and literary setting around Du Fu Thatched Cottage, allowing time to enjoy paths, courtyards and the green spaces nearby.
Afternoon: After lunch, explore the lanes and shops around Kuanzhai Alley. Leave a flexible pause for tea, coffee or a return to the hotel rather than filling every hour.
Evening: Choose Sichuan dishes or a divided hotpot independently. A Sichuan opera performance can be discussed in advance as an optional evening experience.

04Day 4 · By train to Chongqing, then down to the riverChengdu → Chongqing

Treat the intercity journey as part of the day.

Morning: Pack, check out and travel to the confirmed departure station for your reserved train to Chongqing. The fare, seat class and precise train are specified in the final proposal.
Afternoon: After arrival, connect with check-in and a rest. If time allows, take a modest introduction around Jiefangbei or the Chaotianmen area.
Evening: Choose a suitable public viewpoint for Hongya Cave and the riverside lights, adjusting for crowds. Have dinner independently without adding several distant night stops.

05Day 5 · Old lanes and a city on different levelsChongqing

Choose a thoughtful route through the city’s layered streets.

Morning: Explore the lanes around Ciqikou, leaving time for the streets and riverside setting rather than making the morning a succession of shopping stops.
Afternoon: Return towards the city centre. Choose a viewpoint near Liziba or a section of a hillside walking route according to your interests and comfort with steps.
Evening: Enjoy an optional hotpot dinner or discuss a separately arranged river cruise. A simple riverside walk is also a good way to finish the day.

06Day 6 · A final bowl of noodles, then onwardChongqing → Departure

Leave a flexible morning before your next connection.

Morning: If departure time allows, try a bowl of Chongqing noodles or take a short walk near your hotel. For an early train or flight, head straight to your transfer.
Afternoon: Collect luggage and travel to the agreed airport or railway station. Plan the pickup around the actual location rather than assuming every station is near the centre.
Evening: Continue home or to another destination. A late departure may allow one nearby extra stop if it is agreed before the day begins.

This suggested programme can be adapted around transport, reservations, operating conditions and your group’s pace. Meals, experiences and internal transport follow the services itemised in your written quote.

A CLEARER START TO YOUR BUDGET

What the starting price means

The pricing basis

From US$518 per adult for a private party of 6 adults, sharing twin/double rooms. Arrival and departure days count towards the trip length. Children, single rooms and other party sizes require a separate quote.

Service scope

Explore Chengdu and Chongqing on a two-city route with local sightseeing. Your written proposal confirms whether intercity rail, panda-base admission, hotels, meals and guiding are included.

Costs to confirm separately

International flights, visas, lunches and dinners, personal spending, single-room supplements, optional experiences and any service not listed in the written quote are excluded. Peak dates and limited availability may change the price.

Confirming your quote

We prepare a written quote for your dates, party and preferences, specifying hotels, room types, trains or flights, tickets, guiding language and cancellation terms. Confirm the complete proposal, total price and availability before payment.