6D5N Charming Chongqing & Magnificent Yangtze

Arriving in Chongqing in the afternoon, you can enjoy a night tour of Hongya Cave after dinner. Originally known as Hongya Gate, it's an ancient city gate situated at 88 Riverside Road, Yuzhong District. The area underwent a 385 million yuan renovation and transformation in 2003, completing in September 2006 as a tourism spot combining sightseeing and leisure. Hongya Cave is a key landscape project covering 46,000 square meters, featuring stilted houses and a replica of an ancient commercial street. With 11 floors, the lights are on from 6 PM to 10 PM. Visitors can explore stilted buildings, delve into the old streets, experience Ba-Yu culture, enjoy Chongqing hotpot, witness the river confluence, and savor diverse cuisines. The site has a business model highlighting "on style, three unique features, four streets, and eight scenic spots," reflecting Ba-Yu culture's leisure industry. In November 2007, the Hongya Cave Folk Customs Scenic Area earned a national AAAA-level tourist attraction rating. In November 2020, it was listed among the "Top Ten Cultural and Tourism New Landmarks in Chengyu." By December 2021, Hongya Cave was included in the "Second Batch of Historical Place Names Protection List in Chongqing." After dinner, the bus will transport you to the hotel for rest.

After breakfast, proceed to Chongqing City Zoo, formerly West District Park, located in Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, was opened in January 1955 and covers 43.5 hectares. Attracting nearly 3.6 million visitors annually, it functions as a large urban zoo with purposes including popular science promotion, animal protection, scientific research, and leisure and entertainment. Notably, it houses the highest number of giant pandas among all zoos. After lunch continue to visit Liziba Station is a distinctive elevated side platform station on Line 2 of Chongqing Rail Transit, situated on the eighth floor of Chongqing Rail Transit Corporation's property building. Numbered 207, it is located at the intersection of Jialing New Road and Guihuayuan Road in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, providing a unique view of the Jialing River behind Guihuayuan Road. Notably, Liziba Station is the first in China to be integrated with a commercial and residential building. Completed in March 2004, it spans 3,100 square meters, with a building area of 6,000 square meters. Next to, Ciqikou Ancient Town, originally named Longyin Town, is situated at 1 Cinan Street, Shapingba District, Chongqing, in the northeastern part of Shapingba along the Jialing River. Positioned approximately 5 kilometers north of Shapingba's central area, 14 kilometers from Chongqing's city center, and 3 kilometers south of Shijieping, the town covers a total area of 325,000 square meters. The well-preserved core area, spanning 143,000 square meters, is located on the east and southeast sides of Ma'anshan. Built along the mountain, Ciqikou features a distinctive branching layout with 42 lanes vertically branching from the main streets and cross streets towards the edges of Ma'anshan Ridge and the creek, forming a characteristic branching spatial pattern. Next, The Chongqing People's Great Hall comprises the Grand Hall along with the East, South, and North Wings, covering a total area of 66,000 square meters. The Grand Hall itself occupies 18,500 square meters and stands at a height of 65 meters. Within the hall, there is a clear height of 55 meters, an inner diameter of 46.33 meters, and a circular design surrounded by four layers of mezzanines. This architectural marvel can accommodate over 3,400 people. Next, Raffles Place Chao Tian Men Square is located at 8 Jie Sheng Street, Chaotianmen, Yuzhong District, Chongqing. Its iconic design is known as "Sailing to the Sky." After dinner, the bus will take you to Chaotianmen Wharf to board the ship.

After breakfast proceed to Fengdu Ghost City, located on the north bank of the Yangtze River in Fengdu County, Chongqing, is a historical and cultural city with origins dating back to the Han Dynasty. Renowned as the "City of the Underworld" or "Capital of Ghosts," it has a nearly 2,000-year history and serves as a concentrated reflection of Chinese ghost culture. The scenic area is divided into the Ghost City Famous Mountain Scenic Area and the Ghost King Stone Carving Scenic Area, featuring key attractions such as the Naihe Bridge, Ghost Gate Pass, Eighteen Layers of Hell, Hengha Temple, Baoen Temple, and Wangxiang Terrace. These sites offer a comprehensive portrayal of traditional Chinese beliefs concerning life, death, ghosts, and karma. Additionally, Fengdu Ghost City boasts 27 ancient temples and presents nearly 200 "ghost" stories through modern mediums like sound, light, motion, electricity, sculpture, and laser technology. Disembark for a tour of Fengdu Ghost City (Cruise offers optional sale of "FengYan San Guo Show," priced at approximately 290 RMB per person; guests may choose to participate at their discretion).

After breakfast visit to The Wushan Lesser Three Gorges spans 65 kilometers, showcasing diverse landscapes such as water, springs, streams, pools, beaches, cascading waterfalls, and pebbles. The area is characterized by cliffs, peaks, exotic rocks, patterns, textures, colors, and numerous karst caves with varying sizes, heights, and styles, including underground rivers. Next to, Qutang Gorge, the initial stretch of the Three Gorges along the Yangtze River, also known as Kuixia, spans from Baidi City in Fengjie County, Chongqing, to Daxi in Wushan County. Notable for its steep cliffs, rapid currents, and rugged terrain, the gorge is marked by the prominent Kuimen and Yanxiu Piles at its entrance. Next, Wuxia Gorge, originating from Daxi Town, Wushan County, and extending to Guandu Kou in Badong County, covers a total length of 46 kilometers, earning recognition as a majestic gorge. Renowned for its picturesque and secluded beauty, Wuxia Gorge boasts deep valleys, steep cliffs, layered peaks, swirling clouds, winding rivers, and numerous twists and turns, making it internationally famous. Next, Xiling Gorge, named after Xiling Mountain in Yichang, Hubei, stretches from Xiangxi in Zigui County, Hubei, to Nanjin Pass in Yichang City, covering a total length of 76 kilometers. It is historically known for its winding waterway, unique rock formations, numerous sandbanks, and exciting boat journeys, making it the longest gorge in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Divided into four sections from top to bottom is Xiangxi Wide Valley, Upper Xiling Gorge, Mainan Wide Valley, and Lower Xiling Gorge it spans Enshi Prefecture's Badong County, Zigui County in Yichang City, and Xiling District in Yichang. The famous Northern Song dynasty politician and writer, Ouyang Xiu, once praised the area with the phrase "Xiling's mountains and waters are among the finest."

After breakfast, visit to The Three Gorges Dam tourist area, located in Yichang City, Hubei Province, opened to the public in 1997 and is a designated national 5A-level tourist attraction. Encompassing Tanziling Park, 185 Park, and the Diversion Memorial Park, it spans 15.28 square kilometers and centers around the world's largest water conservancy project, the Three Gorges Project. Combining modern engineering, natural scenery, and cultural landscapes, the area offers sightseeing, educational, leisure, and entertainment services. Jingzhou Ancient City, situated in Jingzhou District, Hubei, is a significant birthplace of Chu culture and the Three Kingdoms culture. Divided into three layers which is water city, brick city, and earth city—it features a diameter of 3.75 kilometers, a city wall circumference of 10.5 kilometers, and six city gates. The brick city, with a height of 9 meters, is constructed with specially made blue bricks mixed with lime and glutinous rice paste. Jianghan Road Pedestrian Street, a century-old commercial street in Wuhan, spans 1600 meters and is situated in the central area of Hankou. Starting from Yangtze River Avenue and running through Zhongshan Avenue and Jinghan Avenue to Jiefang Avenue, it is renowned for its historical significance and vibrant commercial activities.

After breakfast at the hotel, free at leisure until time for transfer to the airport for your flight departure.