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 3-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. If you're looking for more natural wonders, spending 1-2 days exploring this dramatic karst landscape of Wulong is highly recommended. Moreover, you can dedicate 1 day to the extraordinary Dazu Rock Carvings, a lesser-known but awe-inspiring treasure.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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"Hi Rita, All is well. Tq. We are heading to Shequ national park now. We enjoyed all the places. Bruce is very knowledgeable and we find it interesting listening to him. We stayed in 2 hotels so far... " read more »

Reviewed on March 29, 2025

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"Our travel consultant Ms. Shirley Yang from China discovery had arranged a wonderful tour for us. She help us organized everything for us very well. Our zhangjiajie tour guide Ms Jenny is the best..." read more »

Reviewed on April 9, 2025

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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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