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8-Day Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou & Chongqing Highlights Private Tour

🐼 Journey from Chengdu's giant pandas and relaxed teahouse culture to the alpine pools of 【Huanglong Scenic Area】 and turquoise lakes of 【Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area】, then experience Chongqing's hillside old streets, bold local flavors, dramatic urban architecture, and glittering night views. 🌃
8-Day
From US$2,429/pax
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💧 Discover the Surreal Waters of Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong
Explore the crystal-clear alpine lakes and waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, then walk through the colorful travertine pools, forests, and high-altitude scenery of Huanglong Scenic Area.
🐼 Meet Chengdu's Giant Pandas
Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to observe giant pandas of different ages before discovering Chengdu's famously relaxed city rhythm.
🎭 Experience Sichuan Opera & Face-Changing
Enjoy a traditional performance at Shufeng Yayun Opera House, combining famous face-changing, puppetry, shadow play, and a scheduled backstage encounter with the performers.
🚝 Explore Chongqing's Extraordinary Urban Landscape
See the monorail pass through a building at Liziba, experience the dramatic levels of Kuixing Tower, and cross the Yangtze River by cableway through Chongqing's famous mountain-city skyline.
🌃 Enjoy Chongqing's Night Views & Riverside Hotpot
Enjoy an authentic Chongqing hotpot dinner with illuminated Hongya Cave nearby, then experience the mountain city's glowing skyline and, when scheduled, its spectacular drone light show.
🌶️ Taste the Flavors of Two Food Cities
Explore Sichuan and Chongqing food culture through local streets, neighborhood markets, hidden eateries, Sichuan snacks, Chongqing Xiao Mian, and the city's signature spicy hotpot.
Day
01
Chengdu Airport / Railway Station → Chengdu Hotel
Approx. 10-65 km / 0.5-1.5 hrs
Day
02
Chengdu Hotel → Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding → Local Food Street → Kuanzhai Alley → People's Park → Shufeng Yayun Opera House → Chengdu Hotel
Approx. 40-50 km / 1.5-2 hrs
Day
03
Chengdu → Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station → Huanglong Scenic Area → Jiuzhaigou
Approx. 370-390 km / 4-4.5 hrs
Day
04
Jiuzhaigou Hotel → Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area → Jiuzhaigou Hotel
Approx. 10-20 km / 0.5-1 hr
Day
05
Jiuzhaigou Hotel → Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station → Chengdu → Chongqing → Chongqing Hotel
Approx. 630-650 km / 6.5-7 hrs
Day
06
Chongqing Hotel → Ciqikou Ancient Town → Kuixing Tower → Liziba → Yangtze River Cableway → Hongya Cave Area → Chongqing Hotel
Approx. 35-45 km / 2-3 hrs
Day
07
Chongqing Hotel → Local Neighborhood Food Tour → Shibati → The Ring Mall → Chongqing Hotel
Approx. 25-35 km / 1.5-2.5 hrs
Day
08
Chongqing Hotel → Chongqing Airport / Railway Station
Chongqing Hotel → Chongqing Airport / Railway Station
Day
01
Selected Hotel in Chengdu
Standard Double Room
Day
02
Selected Hotel in Chengdu
Standard Double Room
Day
03
Selected Hotel near Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Standard Double Room
Day
04
Selected Hotel near Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Standard Double Room
Day
05
Selected Hotel in Chongqing
Standard Double Room
Day
06
Selected Hotel in Chongqing
Standard Double Room
Day
07
Selected Hotel in Chongqing
Standard Double Room
The Cost Includes

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for scheduled local transfers and sightseeing

• 7 nights of hotel accommodation

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8

• Admission tickets and activities listed in the itinerary

• High-speed train from Chengdu to Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station

• High-speed train from Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station to Chengdu

• Bullet train from Chengdu to Chongqing

• Required scenic shuttle buses inside 【Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area】

• Cable car and required scenic shuttle transportation at 【Huanglong Scenic Area】

• Day 2 local food-street lunch

• Sichuan Opera performance and scheduled backstage experience on Day 2

• Yangtze River Cableway experience on Day 6

• Day 6 scheduled lunch and riverside Chongqing hotpot dinner

• Day 7 local food tour and scheduled tastings

• Scheduled airport, railway station, hotel, and sightseeing transfers

The current product page explicitly lists private transportation, an English-speaking local guide, activities, hotels and meals listed in the itinerary, and flights/trains between itinerary cities as included.

The Cost Excludes

• International flights and any flights not specifically listed in the itinerary

• China visa

• Lunches and dinners not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

• Additional food and drinks purchased independently

• Drinks and personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

• Optional scenic-area transportation not required for the standard route

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published price is based on 2 adults traveling together on a private tour. The final price may vary according to travel dates, group size, itinerary adjustments, and hotel selection.

• High-speed train and bullet train schedules are subject to railway timetables and ticket availability. Final train numbers, stations, and departure times will be confirmed after ticketing.

• Morning is generally the best time to visit 【Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding】, although panda activity and panda cub visibility cannot be guaranteed.

• 【Huanglong Scenic Area】 is a high-altitude destination. Walk slowly and avoid strenuous activity if you feel uncomfortable.

• Cable-car and shuttle operations at 【Huanglong Scenic Area】 may be affected by weather, maintenance, seasonal operations, or visitor flow.

• Private vehicles are not permitted for normal sightseeing inside 【Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area】, so sightseeing combines park shuttle buses with walking.

• Day 5 is primarily a transportation day, with approximately 2 hours by road to Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station followed by train connections via Chengdu to Chongqing.

• The Sichuan Opera performance, backstage experience, and exact show time are subject to the theater's operating schedule.

• The Yangtze River Cableway may have long queues during weekends and public holidays, and actual operating conditions may affect the sightseeing sequence.

• The Chongqing drone show is not guaranteed. The source itinerary plans it when the sightseeing day falls on Saturday, subject to the city's actual event schedule, weather, and temporary restrictions.

• Chongqing includes hillside streets, stairs, and frequent elevation changes, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests, travel dates, food preferences, and preferred travel pace.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount

FAQ
Is this a private tour with an English-speaking guide?
Yes. The published price is based on a private tour for 2 people and includes private local transportation and English-speaking local guides.
Is the Chongqing drone show guaranteed?
No. The itinerary currently mentions the drone show when the Chongqing sightseeing day falls on Saturday. The actual event still depends on the city's schedule, weather, and temporary operating arrangements.
Are the scenic shuttle buses and Huanglong cable car included?
Yes. The required sightseeing buses inside 【Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area】 are necessary for the standard route, and the Day 3 itinerary specifically schedules a cable car and scenic shuttle at 【Huanglong Scenic Area】. Both are therefore treated as included.
Are the intercity train tickets included?
Yes. The current product explicitly states that flights/trains between itinerary cities are included, so the Chengdu-Huanglongjiuzhai, Huanglongjiuzhai-Chengdu, and Chengdu-Chongqing rail tickets are included in this version.
Are lunch and dinner included?
Breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 8. The scheduled Day 2 local food-street lunch, Day 6 lunch and riverside hotpot dinner, and Day 7 food tastings are treated as included because they are listed in the itinerary and the source states that itinerary meals and activities are included. Other lunches and dinners are not included unless arranged in advance.
Is this a high-altitude trip?
Yes. 【Huanglong Scenic Area】 is the highest-altitude section of the journey, and parts of 【Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area】 are also above 3,000 meters. Walk at a comfortable pace and reduce physical activity if you feel unwell.
Is there a lot of walking?
The overall walking level is moderate. 【Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area】 combines scenic buses with walking, 【Huanglong Scenic Area】 includes a downhill mountain route, and Chongqing has many hillside streets, stairs, and elevation changes.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour and the sightseeing pace, food experiences, hotel arrangements, and individual activities can be adjusted according to your interests and travel requirements.
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