Chongqing and Zhangjiajie Tour with Glass Bridge
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With many nick names like "Mountain City", "Fog City", and "One of China’s Four Furnaces", Chongqing is a historical city with over 3000 years, located in the southwestern region of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. But it has become a "Trendy City" because of the futuristic architectures built on the mountains.
Upon your arrival in Chongqing, you will be met by our representative and transfer privately to hotel check in.
Meal: no meal
2 Day 2 Chongqing City Tour: Ciqikou Ancient Town, Liziba Station, Testbed 2 Arts Center, Hongyadong
Picked up from hotel at 9am and visit Ciqikou Ancient Town. Formerly an important and busy transport hub in the area, it has become a prosperous town since Ming and Qing dynasties. You can still experience its rich folk cultures and customs today while stroll in the town. For foodies, it is also a great place to explore local snacks. In the afternoon, back to city center and you will visit General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum. The museum is built to memorize this Allied Chief of Staff in the China Theater during World War II. Some walk from the musuem is the famous Liziba Station, where you view the stunning light rail train running in and out of the building! Later, you will visit Testbed 2 Arts Center, a cultural and creative park built on the hilltop of Eling. It was formerly printing factory half-century ago the whole complex was kept and transformed into the TESTBED 2 arts center. The park is named after the TESTBED 1 on the east bank of the River Thames in London, both of which were designed by the famous British architect Will Alsop. Tour finished at Hongyadong (Hongya Cave), a modern landmark nestled next to the Jialing River. This 11-story building features traditional timber homes built into a rock face, housing an array of restaurants, open-air bars, craft stores, and souvenir shops.If you want to view have dinner and view the night view here, you can be dropped here for more time to explore.
Meal: B
Continue your exploration of this metropolis today, starting from a walk along Shancheng City Footpath. Starting from the north end of Changjiang Bridge, this footpath is about 1.5km uphill to Qixinggang. It is not only a passage connecting the upper and lower parts of Chongqing but also a cultural path linking the past and present. From the top, you get a panoramic view of the city along the Yangtze River. Later, you will visit World Trade Center Rooftop 131. Take the 211.9-meter-high external sightseeing elevator, you will reach the 56th floor at 262 meters high in 85 seconds and have a panoramic view of the mountain city. Nearby Jiefangbei CBD is one of the most iconic landmarks in Chongqing, where you will enjoy a free shopping before transferring to train station for high speed train to Zhangjiajie, which takes around 2.5 hours.When arrives in Zhangjiejie, you will be picked up and transferred to hotel at Wulingyuan Scenic Area.
Meal: B
Pick up from the hotel in the morning, you will start your private guided Zhangjiajie tour with an exciting visit at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, world-renowned for its sandstone landscapes. Taking cable car up to Huangshizhai (Huangshi Village) to appreciate the wide forest park on it peaks. Afternoon proceed to explore the Golden Whip Stream. This 7.5 kilometers long brook is one of the most beautiful places in whole forest park, it is well-known for its clear water and fresh air. You will have a leisure hiking about 2 hours along the stream, surrounded by grotesque rocks, If luckily, you will see some monkeys and squirrels there. Tour ends at Ten Miles Gallery, with a brisk walk along the picturesque valley lined with peaks resembling human, fingers, monkeys, lions, etc.
Meal: B
