Chengdu and Chongqing Flavors Route
A five-day Southwest China route contrasting Chengdu’s calm teahouses and pandas with Chongqing’s river city, hotpot, and night skyline.
About this route
A five-day Southwest China route contrasting Chengdu’s calm teahouses and pandas with Chongqing’s river city, hotpot, and night skyline.
How we pace it
The intercity rail journey is kept in the middle of the route, leaving full days for each city instead of treating either as a transit stop.
Make it your own
Add Leshan, Sanxingdui, Wulong, or a Yangtze cruise according to interests and season.
Trip Highlights
- Chengdu Panda Base and teahouse culture
- Sichuan and Chongqing food comparison
- Fast rail connection between the two cities
- Chongqing river views and evening skyline
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Chengdu and settle into a relaxed evening.
Day 2
Panda Base, city lanes, tea, and Sichuan food.
Day 3
High-speed rail to Chongqing and an evening river-view route.
Day 4
Chongqing city highlights, local market or hotpot experience.
Day 5
Flexible morning and departure, or extend to Wulong.
Included
- Route design and day-by-day pacing
- Private guide or local support as selected
- Transfer, rail and ticket-planning support
- Hotel and restaurant recommendations on request
Not Included
- International and domestic transport unless quoted
- Attraction tickets unless listed in your proposal
- Meals unless listed in your proposal
- Travel insurance and personal expenses