Day tour for Chongqing Essentials - public transport with a local friend
As an enthusiastic, English-proficient local, I'm excited to showcase Chongqing, a vibrant example of inland China's progress.
This tour will showcase its unique hilly, waterfront terrain and subtropical climate have shaped resilient locals. Modern architecture blends seamlessly with traditional neighborhoods, creating breathtaking views. And last, a taste of local cuisine if time permits and if you are into pungent spicy food.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kuixinglou or Kuixing Building
- I could meet you at lobby of hotel only if you are staying hotels around it (5-10 min walking distance). Otherwise, It is our first stop and the meet up place-Kuixinglou. Kuixing Building is a famous landmark renowned for its mind-bending 8D topography. Its most iconic feature is the surreal layout where the ground floor is also the 22nd floor, seamlessly connecting a street-level plaza with a rooftop square via suspended skybridges. Visitors can walk across the thrilling hanging bridges to capture breathtaking, cinematic views of the city's dense urban forest. This architectural marvel has become a must-visit spot for experiencing the unique, multi-dimensional charm of the mountain city.
Daijiangxiang Alley
Daijia Alley is a historic cliffside neighborhood in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, that has been beautifully revitalized into a trendy cultural and leisure destination. It offers stunning panoramic views of the Jialing River and the city's unique mountainous landscape. The alley features a charming mix of preserved old architecture, creative cafes, boutique shops, and artistic murals. Visitors can stroll along its winding, multi-level pathways to experience the authentic charm of old Chongqing blended with modern urban vitality.
Eling Park
located at the highest point of the Peninsula, it is a historic park originally built as a private garden in 1907, it features a beautiful blend of traditional Chinese landscaping and fascinating wartime historical sites. The park's iconic nine-story Kansheng Tower offers a breathtaking 360-degree vantage point. Visitors can also explore charming attractions like the S-shaped stone rope bridge and the heritage of former foreign embassies. It serves as a perfect tranquil escape where rich history and modern urban beauty seamlessly intertwine.
Longmenhao Traditional Street
Located on the south bank of the Yangtze River, it is Chongqing's largest and best-preserved historical and cultural district. Its name dates back to the Song Dynasty when a poet named the area after a dragon-shaped stone ridge in the river that created a stunning crescent-moon reflection at night. As China's first inland port open to foreign trade in 1891, the street restores a unique blend of traditional Bayu architecture and Western-style buildings. visitors can experience the profound history and dynamic urban vitality of the mountain city.
Raffles Plaza City
Located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, Raffles City Chongqing is a futuristic architectural landmark famously known as "Sailing Toward the Sun." Designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, its eight soaring curved towers are shaped to resemble the sails of a ship, paying homage to the city's rich maritime history. The complex features a breathtaking "Crystal Skybridge," a horizontal skyscraper suspended 250 meters in the air that connects the towers and houses an observation deck, sky garden. This awe-inspiring structure has become an iconic symbol of Chongqing's modern skyline and its continuous upward growth
Ending Point
You can follow my advice of lunch at your expenses. Or you could stay in Raffles for leisure and shopping, or go back to hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Salary of tourguide
hotel pickup (only if you stay close, 5-10min walking to our meet up place)
public transport and taxi/Didi (generally around USD15-18 per day for a 3-pax group)
entrance if any (e.g, cablecar USD5 per head, temple USD4 per head)
lunch, optional (regular meal USD7-8 per head, hotpot USD12 per head)
Tour Important Information
In July-Aug, Chongqing is hot around 35-40 degrees. Wear sun protection and comfy shoes for stairs and steps.
If any of you has mobility issues, please use extra caution. Wheelchair is not advised.
If you need to try local food, happy to help (hotpot is difficult without instructions of a local).
Important message from the supplier
For budget reasons, it is advised to move around by public transport or taxi which are quite cheap in China.
Standard tour lasts around 6 hours with 5 places to visit. If you need to extend tour, overtime applies.
Be mindful of huge crowds during the public holidays such as Chinese New Year and National Day *Check calendar and public holidays before you book it. I normally suggest not to travel during this period.
*Whatsapp is blocked in China and China goes cashless most of places; please install wechat and alipay before you come here.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Changchun T.
As a freelance and LICENSED tourguide based in Chongqing, I could offer guidance and translation for tourists and people on business trips or personal journey.
Private tour is more flexible with time and itinerary, and goes without overheads (budget tour).
I am proficient in English and Cantonese speaking, and basic Spanish.
I am passionate about Chinese sociocultural progress and background, and expect to have an intercultural journey with you!
$165/ per group
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