Chongqing Mountain Adventure
Chongqing, China · 3 days · 13 stops · Balanced
Active · Food · Sports · Nightlife
- Destination
- Chongqing, China
- Duration
- 3 days
- Travel style
- Active
- Interests
- Food · Sports · Nightlife
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Mar-May, Oct-Nov
From gateway to destination
- GatewayCKGChongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Day 1Hongyadong & Jiefangbei4 stops · 10:00 – 19:00
- Day 2Ciqikou & Liziba5 stops · 09:00 – 20:00
- Day 3Wulong Karst Day Trip4 stops · 07:00 – 17:00
- DestinationChongqingChina
Cyberpunk mountain city magic — Hongyadong's glowing tiers, fiery Chongqing hotpot, and a Yangtze River cableway ride.
- Adventure
- Foodie
- Nightlife
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Hongyadong & Jiefangbei
4 stops · 10:00 – 19:00
- 10:00Jiefangbei pedestrian street
- 12:00Chongqing hotpot lunch
- 15:00Yangtze River Cableway ride
- 19:00Hongyadong night view & snacks
Next stop
Hongyadong & JiefangbeiCiqikou & Liziba
Day 02
Ciqikou & Liziba
5 stops · 09:00 – 20:00
- 09:00Ciqikou Ancient Town stroll
- 12:00Chen Mahua snack crawl
- 14:30Liziba monorail through building
- 17:00Eling Park panoramic view
- 20:00Nanbin Road riverside dinner
Next stop
Ciqikou & LizibaWulong Karst Day Trip
Day 03
Wulong Karst Day Trip
4 stops · 07:00 – 17:00
- 07:00Drive to Wulong Karst Geopark
- 10:00Three Natural Bridges hike
- 13:00Furong Cave exploration
- 17:00Return & farewell hotpot
Where to eat in Chongqing
Xiaolongkan Hotpot
Chongqing spicy hotpot · $$
Haochi Street stalls
Street food · $
Shancheng Xiaotang
Chongqing noodles · $
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Currency
- CNY
- Scheduled stops
- 13
- Journey pace
- Balanced
When to go
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) are best. Summers are extremely hot; winters are foggy and mild.
- Best months
- Mar-May, Oct-Nov
- Climate score
- Good · 72/100
Journey budget
2,000 CNY
Estimated total for 3 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 13 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 667 CNY
- Scheduled stops
- 13
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