Chongqing Itinerary for 5 Days : Ultimate Chongqing Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Wulong Tiansheng Three Bridges

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 95 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Junction of Baiguo Township and Walnut Township, 20 km southeast of Wulong County, Chongqing

WulongTiansheng Three Bridges is a Unesco World Heritage Site located about 20km away from Wulong County and a filmmaking location for the films “Curse of the Golden Flower” and “Transformers 4”. It is a precious eco-system site which is famous for the karst topography expecially the Tiankeng or natural sinkhole in the world. The site has three stone arch bridges that are deemed as "top natural arch bridges in the world". They are namely Tianlong(Sky Dragon) Bridge, Qinglong (Green Dragon) Bridge, and Heilong (Black Dragon) Bridge. It is the largest natural stone bridge group in Asia.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: First to Fairy Town itself is like a European town. In November, I went along the road and was yellowed by ginkgo trees. It was super romantic. I went to the visitor center to buy a ticket and went directly to the bus. It was about 15 minutes and arrived at the entrance of Tiansheng Sanqiao. When I got off the bus, I saw the oversized Transformers Hornets, next to the entrance of the scenic spot. After entering the scenic spot, take a short walk to the elevator entrance and take the elevator directly to the bottom of the mountain. The special natural landscape in the park is breathtaking. People who have been there will know why this place is listed as a world natural heritage. They can only continue to marvel at the magic of nature. I didn't feel tired after walking for more than 4 hours. My body and mind were washed completely. If I travel to Chongqing, this attraction is definitely worth exploring.

SarainChina: it’s an earthly example of paradise! we took a train from Chongqing to Wulong station and from there DD to the tourist center! once you perchase your ticket you will be picked up by a bus for another half an hour and there you go. foreigners need to have negative nucleic acid test results in order to enter the areas and boon hotels there. not forget to mention you’ll be visiting the location of the movie “ transformers”.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Wulong Tiansheng Three Bridges, Dazu Rock Carving next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Dazu Rock Carving

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Baoding Mountain Stone Carving Scenic Area, Baoding Town, Dazu District, Chongqing

The Dazu Rock Carvings in the Dazu District of Chongqing City is a world cultural heritage site. The Dazu Rock Carvings include Baoding Mountain, Beishan Mountain, Nanshan Mountain and others. Here, you can enjoy seeing the well-preserved stone carving art from the Tang and Song Dynasties. Among the many stone carving groups, the Baoding Mountain and Beishan Stone Carvings are the most famous. Baoding Mountain’s “Picture of the six stages of reincarnation” and “Picture of the retribution for the ten deadly sins” are worth savoring in detail. The Buddha statues in Beishan Mountain include both the simplicity of the Tang Dynasty's sculpture and the beauty of the Song Dynasty's sculpture.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: "DAZU ROCK CARVINGS" As listed in one of the WORLD'S HERITAGE by the World Heritage Committee in 1999 holds a prestigious and unique exceptional and universal value of a cultural or natural site of a 800 yrs old carvings of ancient Song Dynasty by a local monk name Zhao Zhi Feng and his followers in of of the cliff in Chongqing province.He and his organized monk carve statues in cliff side of Baoting in support of Buddism and Taosim.Each statues holds a sigificant meanings to one of the Buddism belief relatively about Hell and Paradise and this beautifull and amazing carvings also holds a teaching and touching message to mordern world as it reminds people about the importance of doing good or GOOD DEEDS .The carvings also holds carvings about Buddah and his disciples.I was amazed and in awe about the beauty and highly intelligent these monks carve these rocks into unexplainable magificient artitectuall sights.Im glad i made the right choice.

K-TravelMuse: Historical carvings of hell and good merit, well preserved and many Buddha figures such as thousand hand Buddha of gold and lying Buddha. Nice site abit far from city. Good hiking around too. Number of food stalls around too and touts. World renowned site wow

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Grand House Chongqing in advance, because all the tourists head to Dazu Rock Carving love staying at it.

Grand House Chongqing

The Grand House Chongqing provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Grand House Chongqing is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Chongqing.

Keeping busy is easy, with Baoding Mountain, Yuanjue Daochang Cavern and Dazu Rock Carvings Art Museum all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Chongqing hotel provides parking on site.

If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 2 | Morning

Black Mountain Valley Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-10/31,8:30am-6:30pm;Open from 11/1-2/28,9:00am-3:30pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours

Location: Within the territory of Heishan Town, Wansheng District

Black Mountain Valley Scenic Area is located in Jingxing Township, Wansheng District, Chongqing. It is a natural oxygen bar. The Black Valley area is 13 kilometers in length, separated into two sections by the north and south gates. The valley is composed of forests, bamboo seas, waterfalls, caves, and other unique landscapes. Here you can fully feel the shade of the gorge and enjoy playing in the water.

Reviews from Real Guests:

The Sheriff: From the south entrance onwards you will walk down the valley path through an array of beautiful waterfalls where you can do your legs in and maybe even swim if you're brave. Towards the north entrance the scenery is a little less spectacular but some shallow streams you can chill by or catch crabs.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Black Mountain Valley Scenic Area, you can head to Wulong Tiankeng Land Slot National Geological Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Wulong Tiankeng Land Slot National Geological Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 105 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Within the territory of Xiannv Town, Wulong County, Chongqing

Tiankeng Land Slot National Geological Park is located in the town of Wulong, Chongqing. It is a great place to see karst peaks, natural bridges, tiankeng (pits) and deep crevasses. It is a rare geological wonder. Tiankeng Land Slot National Geological Park includes two scenic areas called Three Natural Bridges and Longshui Canyon; each area requires a separate ticket. Visitors can visit the tourist center in Fairy Mountain to purchase tickets for Three Natural Bridges and Longshui Canyon.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Echoey: Nice place. Deserve visiting. Got good photographs here.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Tianyi Fangcaodi Holiday Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Tianyi Fangcaodi Holiday Hotel

The Tianyi Fangcaodi Holiday Hotel was recently opened in 2020, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Chongqing.

From the hotel, Wulong Railway Station is approximately 24km away. The nearest railway station is Wulong Railway Station, approximately 24km away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Gingko Avenue, Fairy Mountain Town, Ice Sculpture of Wulong Fantasy Ice World and Stone Town (Rare Stone Museum).

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Chongqing hotel provides parking on site.

According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 3 | Morning

Fairy Mountain National Forest Park

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Wulong County Fairy Mountain National Forest Park

A rare sight in southern China, tall mountains and grasslands are a feature of Fairy Mountain National Forest Park. Fairy Mountain National Forest Park is located in Wulong, Chongqing. In summer, the mountains are cool, making it a preferred place to avoid the summer heat. Adventurous visitors can try horse riding in the park. In winter, the peaks are covered in brilliant snow. A ski resort is a great choice for those who like to ski and play in the snow. Many visitors to Fairy Mountain National Forest Park spend the night in Fairy Mountain and visit Three Natural Bridges and Longshui Canyon on the next day by taking the bus from the tourist center.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Adebayor: Nice Place for the holidays

Day 3 | Afternoon

Jinfo Mountain nearby is the top choice before you leave Fairy Mountain National Forest Park and hit the road.

Jinfo Mountain

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,8:30am-5:00pm;Open on Sat-Sun,8:10am-5:30pm;Open from 8:10am-5:30pm during Chinese public holidays

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Sanhui Village, Nancheng Subdistrict Office, Nanchuan District

Jinfo Mountain is located in the Nanchuan District of Chongqing. Every late afternoon in summer and autumn, the light of the setting sun shines on the cliffs so that they look a statue of the golden Buddha with thousands of rays radiating from its body. The scene is absolutely spectacular. Currently, the scenic area is open in the Western slope and the Northern slope. There are ropeways on both slopes, which can be accessed via the Western slope and the Northern slope. Sightseeing Jinfo Mountain generally takes at least one whole day. There are accommodations available at the West Slope, the North Slope and the Peak.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Jinfo Mountain, Chongqing Albion Gold Buddha Mountain Resot nearby is the best place to stay.

Chongqing Albion Gold Buddha Mountain Resot

The Chongqing Albion Gold Buddha Mountain Resot is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Chongqing, having been recently opened in 2020.

There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 金佛山良瑜森林公園, 金佛山西坡藍莓莊園 and Jinfo Mountain all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Chongqing hotel provides parking on site.

Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 4 | Morning

Yunyang Longgang National Geological Park

Opening Hours: Summer 8:30-18:30, Admission stopped time: 16:00; Winter 8:30-17:30, Admission stopped time :15:00 .

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Qingshui Township, Yunyang County, Chongqing

Yunyang Longgang National Geological Park is a 550 meter deep pit (the third deepest in China and fifth deepest in the world). Its shape has made it a natural rock quarry. Legends abound about this historic place. Yunyang Longgang's greatest appeal lies in its beautiful scenery. It has beautiful karst landforms, rivers and canyons. There are two glass pathways: the lunar shadow path and the hand-rail path that give viewers an even more intimate look at the scenery.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Youyang Peach Blossom Spring nearby is the top choice before you leave Yunyang Longgang National Geological Park and hit the road.

Youyang Peach Blossom Spring

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-10/30,8:00am-5:30pm;Open from 11/1-2/28,8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: No. 232 Taohuayuan Road, Fuyang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Youyang, Chongqing

The Youyang Peach Blossom Spring Scenic Spot is located near Shuyang County. It is mainly composed of the Peach Blossom Spring, Fuxi Cave and Youyang Ancient Town. According to research, Tao Yuanming wrote his famous "Arcadia" in this very spot. If you come here in April, you can have a taste of the scenery that inspired the famous poem. In April, the entrance to the scenic spot is filled with peach blossoms, as the Taohua River flows out of the cave. If you look into the cave you can see the beautiful hanging stalactites. There are many stone carvings in the cave, but they are difficult to identify because of their age.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Youyang Peach Blossom Spring? Youyang Taohuayuan Forest Hotel is one of your top choices.

Youyang Taohuayuan Forest Hotel

The Youyang Taohuayuan Forest Hotel is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Youyang County, having been recently opened in 2021.

The hotel is located approximately 36km from Youyang Railway Station. Youyang Railway Station is the closest option for those who prefer to travel by train, approximately 36km away. Seeing Youyang County's sights from this hotel is easy with Youzhou Ancient City, Dayou Cave and Taigu Cave all close by.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests of this Youyang County hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 5

Simianshan

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Simian Mountain Town, Jiangjin District

Simianshan, the four-faced mountain, in Chongqing’s Jiangjin District is surrounded on all sides by the verdant greens lush forest, there are also numerous waterfalls and ancient prehistoric plants. The scenic area contains the clear waters of Honghai Lake and has more than 100 large and small waterfalls, including Wangxiangtai Falls, Shuikoushi Falls and Yuanyang Falls. All of them are well worth visiting. Deep in the mist-covered mountains you might discover a prehistoric plant—the flying spider monkey tree fern. This plant is a living fossil that has remained unchanged for over 3.5 million years. Traveling to Simianshan for holiday is convenient, with numerous farmhouse B&Bs providing food and lodging for tourists.

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