Day 1
Arrive in Chengdu
Private airport pickup, hotel check-in support and an easy first evening around a comfortable Chengdu neighborhood.
Signature Southwest China route
Private Chengdu Chongqing Tour
A compact private Southwest China journey with pandas, Chengdu teahouses, Sichuan food, high-speed rail, Chongqing hotpot, mountain-city streets and dramatic night views.
Private guides · Drivers · Airport pickup · Hotels · Trains · Food support · English-speaking help
Why this route works
A Private Route Built for Real Travel Days
This itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed group package. We adjust hotel level, driver days, guide support, meals, train or flight timing and daily pace around your dates, arrival city and comfort level.
Giant pandas and Chengdu teahouse culture
Sichuan food, hotpot and local restaurant help
High-speed rail between Chengdu and Chongqing
Hongya Cave, Liziba monorail and Chongqing night views
Private guides, drivers, airport pickup and translation support
Sample itinerary
How the Trip Can Flow
These sample days show the shape of the route. The final itinerary can be slower, more premium, more food-focused, more family-friendly or more photography-focused.
Day 2
Pandas and local Chengdu life
Visit the panda base early, then continue to teahouses, old streets, parks and a Sichuan food experience.
Day 3
Sanxingdui or Leshan day trip
Choose ancient Shu culture at Sanxingdui or the Leshan Giant Buddha, with a private driver and realistic timing.
Day 4
High-speed rail to Chongqing
Travel by high-speed train, check in with support, then explore mountain-city streets and Chongqing hotpot.
Day 5
Chongqing night views
See Liziba monorail, river viewpoints, Hongya Cave and the best evening photo stops with local route planning.
Day 6
Flexible departure or extension
Add Dazu Rock Carvings, a Yangtze River cruise, Jiuzhaigou, Beijing, Shanghai or another China-wide route.
What We Can Arrange
- Private itinerary design
- Airport and train station transfers
- Private guides and drivers where needed
- High-speed rail planning
- Food and restaurant support
- Hotel area advice and daily coordination
Possible Extensions
Add one or more extensions if your dates allow. We will tell you honestly if the route becomes too rushed.
FAQ
Private Chengdu Chongqing Tour FAQ
How many days do I need for Chengdu and Chongqing?
Most travelers need 5 to 7 days for a Chengdu Chongqing tour. Five days can cover pandas, hotpot, high-speed rail and Chongqing night views. Seven days gives more room for Sanxingdui, Leshan, teahouses, local food and a less rushed private itinerary.
Is Chengdu or Chongqing better for first-time visitors?
Chengdu is easier, softer and better for pandas, food and relaxed local life. Chongqing is more dramatic, vertical and visually powerful. For many foreign travelers, the best answer is to combine both cities by high-speed rail in one private Southwest China route.
Can this route connect with other China destinations?
Yes. Chengdu and Chongqing connect well with Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Yunnan, Jiuzhaigou and Yangtze River cruise routes. We can build this as a standalone Southwest China trip or as part of a larger private China itinerary.
Private travel concierge
Plan Chengdu Chongqing Tour
Tell us your dates, arrival city, group size, hotel style and travel pace. We will turn this Chengdu Chongqing tour into a realistic private itinerary with guides, drivers, hotels, transport and local support.