Wulong Karst: a day at the Three Natural Bridges
Walk beneath giant limestone arches and spot the historic post house deep in a green karst canyon on a rewarding day trip from Chongqing.
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Go beyond the city
Plan easy day trips and onward journeys to Wulong Karst, the Dazu Rock Carvings, Chengdu, and the Three Gorges.
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A Day at the Dazu Rock Carvings
Giant stone figures tell stories of family, faith, and daily life. Start at Baodingshan, then add Beishan for fine sculpture details.
Choose a Yangtze River cruise
Wake up among the Three Gorges and spend several nights travelling between Chongqing and Yichang.
Chengdu and Chongqing in one trip
Relax over tea in a Chengdu park, then watch bright river lights over Chongqing hills. A fast bullet train connects both cities in as little as 62 minutes.
Wushan autumn leaves: two days beside the gorges
Ride the train to the Three Gorges, eat sizzling grilled fish for dinner, and spend a clear morning on the river below colorful cliffs.
Make your own crafts in Rongchang
Shape clay on the wheel, see fine fabric woven from plant fibres, and taste local roast goose on a relaxing craft day trip from Chongqing.
Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Furong and Fenghuang in one trip
Give the mountains full days and the ancient towns their evenings, with a hotel plan that keeps luggage moves simple.
A day at Hechuan’s Diaoyu Fortress
Walk along river bluffs where a small mountain stronghold held off Mongol armies, stopping by cliffside Buddhist carvings and quiet Qing temples.
Two days in Wulong: bridges, gorge or cave?
Give the stone bridges a full afternoon, then choose a narrow gorge or underground cave for your second day.
Gongtan Ancient Town: stilt houses and two days by the Wu River
Spend a night beside the Wu River to explore Gongtan's wooden stilt houses, historic merchant courtyards and river views across two days.
Fairy Mountain through the seasons
Ride through rolling meadows and walk the forest paths, with time to stop for the views.