A 7-day Chengdu and Chongqing twin-city journey built around food, teahouses, pandas, Sichuan cuisine, Jinjiang cruise, high-speed rail, Chongqing old streets, river cableway, Two Rivers night cruise and urban photography spots.
Arrive by high-speed rail or train and meet your private transfer. Continue to Leshan Suji Ancient Town for local snacks, then watch an Emei-themed evening show before checking in at a hot spring hotel in the Emei area.
Visit the Sichuan Cuisine Museum for a cooking and tasting experience. In the afternoon, visit the panda park near Qingcheng Mountain, then enjoy dinner at a classic Sichuan restaurant and take a Jinjiang night cruise in Chengdu.
Begin at Jinqin old teahouse to experience Chengdu's relaxed tea culture. Continue to Kuanzhai Alley, then visit Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li and the IFS climbing panda for modern city scenes and street photography.
Take high-speed rail from Chengdu East to Chongqing. After arrival, visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, Liziba monorail viewpoint, Jiefangbei and Bayi Food Street. In the evening, board a Two Rivers night cruise for Chongqing skyline views.
Explore Shibati old street, ride or view the Yangtze River Cableway, then walk through Longmenhao old street and Danzishi old street. The day focuses on Chongqing's layered terrain, old lanes and dramatic evening views.
Start late and visit Jiaotong Teahouse for old Chongqing teahouse atmosphere. Continue to Testbed 2 cultural park for creative spaces, food, photography and views over the city, then return to the hotel after dinner.
Transfer by private vehicle to the train station or airport according to your final schedule. The route can also be extended toward Zhangjiajie, Xi'an or other China destinations.