Chengdu Chongqing Tours 2025/2026 - A Perfect Travel Pair

Chengdu and Chongqing, just 310 km apart (about a 1-hour high-speed train trip), are often referred to as brother cities and are always explored together. While they share some common features, like their famous Sichuan cuisine, local snacks, and dialects, each city offers a unique experience. Chengdu is the charming hometown of giant pandas, but isn't just about pandas - it's also a gateway to natural wonders like the fairy-tale landscapes of Jiuzhaigou, the serene Mount Emei, and the breathtaking high plateau scenery of western Sichuan. Chongqing is a city of dramatic contrasts, known for its magical 8-D cityscape that rises from the Yangtze River. It's a place of urban excitement and natural beauty, with stunning attractions like the Wulong karst landscape and the historical Dazu Buddhist carvings.

How to Plan a Memorable Chengdu Chongqing Tour?

If you're short on time and want to focus on the cities themselves, spend 2 days in Chengdu visiting pandas, enjoying local laid-back life, and watching Sichuan opera, then head to Chongqing for 2 days to soak in the stunning city views and vibrant atmosphere. If you crave more nature, plan a 2-day trip to savor Jiuzhaigou's colorful lakes and cascading waterfalls. For those interested in culture with a touch of adventure, spend 2 days exploring the Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei, both of which are rich in history and natural beauty. Alternatively, you can dedicate 1 day to the extraordinary Dazu Rock Carvings, a lesser-known but awe-inspiring treasure. If you're looking for something more off-the-beaten-path, spend a day exploring this dramatic karst landscape of Wulong. For the ultimate relaxation, we top recommend a 4-day Yangtze River cruise, the perfect way to soak in the beauty of the Three Gorges while enjoying a luxurious and tranquil experience on the water.

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6 Days Chengdu Yangtze River Cruise Relaxing Trip

Highlights: Chengdu Panda Base, Jinli Old Street, Yangtze River Cruise, Three Gorges, Chongqing City View

This 6-day combo of Chengdu and Yangtze River Cruise is really suitable for a highly leisure seeking for both natural and cultural essences within a week holiday! You will not only visit the longawaited adorable giant pandas in its hometown at a real close distance, but also feel the authentic leisure lifestyle at Chengdu must-go iconic attractions. Apart from that, explore the Internet famous urban structure of Chongqing City set up against the mountainous landform and marvel at its wonderful city skyline, best popular architectures, etc. Furthermore, lay back on the beautiful nature by the most classic Yangtze River cruise and catch the gorgeous sightseeing of the Three Gorges, great long river and more stunning spots all the way for a memorable trip ending!

6 Days Chengdu Chongqing Tour with Leshan and Mount Emei

Highlights: Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Chengdu Giant Panda Base,Wenshu Temple, Three Gorges Museum

Over six unforgettable days, you'll discover the vibrant charm of southwest China through Chengdu and Chongqing, two twin gems offering a captivating mix of cultural treasures, scenic beauty, and vibrant urban life. Beyond the cities, the journey unfolds to reveal UNESCO-listed wonders: the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei.

7 Day Chengdu Chongqing Tour with World Cultural Heritage Discovery

Highlights: Dazu Rock Carvings, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Chengdu Giant Panda Base, Wenshu Temple

This itinerary brings you up close to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha, the sacred Mount Emei, and the intricate Dazu Rock Carvings, as well as Chengdu's relaxed teahouse culture and Chongqing's dramatic skyline and unique riverside cityscapes.

3 Days Chongqing & Chengdu Panda Tour by High Speed Train

Highlights: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, Jinli Old Street, Renmin Park, Wenshu Monastery, Hongya Cave, Liziba, Three Gorges Museum

This Chongqing Chengdu short brief tour is specially designed for travelers who want a break after mountain city visiting. It is the best suitable for travelers who have taken a 4 nights and 5 days upstream Yangtze River cruise from Yichang to Chongqing and then consider an extension trip in and around Chongqing for another 2 days. Yes, Chengdu is the best destination which is easily accessible from Chongqing within 1.5 hours' high speed train journey. In the Hometown of Giant Pandas, you can fulfill your panda dream with close up experience with more than 100 adorable pandas and baby pandas.

Things you need to know before Chengdu Chongqing Tour

The following articles give you useful suggestions and tips about how to plan a Chengdu Chongqing trip, how to decide your travel length, best way to transfer and top things to see and do in both Chengdu and Chongqing.

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