First Time in Chongqing | History, Local Specialty & Highlights

5.0 (11 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Hongya cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Liziba metro through the building — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Chongqing’s 8D city from Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street to Chaotianmen Wholesale Market. Experience the unique vertical street design of Kuixing Building, the cliffside neon river fantasy of Hongya Cave, and the legendary light rail train passing through a building at Liziba Observation Platform, the city’s most famous photo spot. Visit Raffles City Chongqing, where the Yangtze and Jialing rivers meet like a giant “hot pot” of flowing water beneath the futuristic skyline.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Chongqing Local Guides

Ages: Children (14–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free photos

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Travelers will walk through the vibrant commercial heart of Chongqing, standing beneath the Liberation Monument while learning about the city’s modern history. Guests can experience the energetic street atmosphere, see towering skyscrapers, and taste or observe local street food culture during the stop.
Stop 2

Passing by

Visitors will witness one of Chongqing’s most famous vertical architectural wonders. You will explain how the mountain city’s geography shapes daily life, where streets connect to different building floors. Travelers can take photos showing the unique “mountain city street in the sky” perspective.
Stop 3

one hour

Guests will explore the iconic cliffside stilted architecture complex. Travelers will walk through traditional-style buildings decorated with neon lights, enjoy panoramic riverside views of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, and capture the magical cyberpunk-style night scenery.
Stop 4

one hour

Travelers will experience a local commercial hub where everyday Chongqing residents shop. You can show visitors small local products such as clothing and souvenirs, and share practical bargaining tips while explaining the city’s authentic market culture. From the riverside viewpoint nearby, guests will also see the spectacular confluence of the Yangtze River and Jialing River, where the flowing waters resemble a giant “hot pot” of merging currents — a symbolic landscape of Chongqing. Here, you can also introduce the city’s traditional feng shui and urban layout philosophy, explaining how the mountains and rivers shape Chongqing’s spatial structure and cultural balance.
Stop 5

30 min

Guests will see the legendary light rail train passing directly through a residential building, one of the most unique urban transport scenes in the world. Travelers can take unforgettable photos of the 8D city transportation landmark.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please search Apple Store jiefangbei on your amap, I will wait for you at the door of Apple Store outside, I wear a colorful bag

End point

this is our last destination，we can take the metro or call a didi back to your hotel or next place

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.