Tour Itinerary
A Perfectly paced day designed for an unforgettable experience
First Taste of Mountain City:
- 11:00 AM complimentary pickup from your hotel
White Elephant Residential Complex:
- First glimpse of the “8D city”. A 25-story apartment building with no elevator — a wildly complex residential system built on a steep hillside in the early 90s.
Option A: Light of Tongyuan City Balcony:
- A scenic mountaintop viewing platform offering a stunning view of the main peninsula.
- “Tong Yuan” means copper coins in Chinese, which is what this area was known for in the late Qing Dynasty when it operated as a mint.
- The design of the City Balcony is inspired by the round shape of those traditional copper coins.
Option B: Firefly Harbor Rescued Cat Theme Park
China’s first theme park dedicated to rescued cats in Chongqing
This location is newly opened this year (2026), it can be very crowded, especially on weekends
Admission: 20 RMB per person, paid on-site at your own expense
Houbao Park:
- Houbao Park is a quiet little hillside park tucked just behind the busy streets of downtown Chongqing.
- It’s known for its peaceful walking paths, pockets of greenery, and open viewpoints overlooking the city’s layered skyline.
- Locals come here to relax, stretch their legs, and enjoy a slower pace right in the middle of the urban core.
Guinness record breaking world's biggest hotpot restaurant
- Take a look of the largest hotpot restaurant in the world: Pipayuan Shiweixian Hotpot (by seating capacity)
- Xianlongjing: Another beautiful outdoor garden-style hotpot spot.
- You may choose these two as your lunch option.
Lunch on the Nanshan Mountain
- Option A: JiuJiu Stir Fried Beef
- Option B: Hotpot at Pipayuan or Xianlongjing
- Option C: Quanshuiji (Spring Water Chicken)
- Option D: Or simply snack around the Huangjueya Old Street on your next stop
Huangjueya Old Street & Sanmao Former Residence
- A charming historic street lined with old Chongqing houses, teahouses, and local crafts.
- Home to the former residence of writer Sanmao, where you can glimpse the early life of one of modern China’s most beloved literary figures.
Laojundong Taoist Temple:
- A serene century-old Taoist complex built along the cliffs, blending traditional architecture with mountain scenery
- A peaceful stop to experience local spirituality and Chongqing’s hillside culture.
Xiahao Lane:
- Once a rundown neighborhood, now reborn as Chongqing’s own version of SoHo — stylish, neon, and irresistibly photogenic.
End the Night Option A: Landmark Riverside Park
- **Sartuday Drone Show Viewing Spot** (Subject to weather and scheduling)
- A modern riverside complex featuring the largest Mixue Bingcheng flagship ice cream store and the charming Danzishi Old Street.
- Hu Gui Shi Park: A serene viewpoint combining a traditional pavilion in the foreground with a dramatic skyline backdrop.
- A perfect spot for memorable photos before your hotel drop-off.
End the Night Option B: Yangtze River Cable Car:
- The iconic mode of transport from the 1980s, long before modern bridges. Now a scenic ride offering a classic view of the city.
- (Additional 30 CNY per guest for the cable car ticket)
- Eyes of Cloud Observation Deck:
- One of Chongqing’s tallest outdoor decks with panoramic views of downtown.
- (Additional 68 CNY per guest for the observation deck ticket)
