The attraction of Chongqing may not be as well know as some of the most famous in China but there are lots of fascinating places to see and unique culture to absorb. The Giant panda hall will be a highlight but the marvelous sites in Dazu are unforgettable and there is much more for your summer last minute China travel deals.
Day 1
In the morning, visit Dazu Grottoes which was inscribed in the World Heritages.
- Dazu Grottoes (Baodingshan): Dazu is a county under the jurisdiction of Chongqing Municipality. It is 83 kilometers to the west of the Chongqing metropolitan area and 256 kilometers to the east of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province. The Dazu Grottoes spread across more than 75 sites in the county, and contain over 50,000 stone sculptures carved from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). They are mainly located on Baoding (Treasure Peak) Mountain, Beishan (Northern) Mountain, Shimen (Stone Gate) Mountain, Nanshan (Southern) Mountain, and Shizhuan Mountain.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Ciqikou which is the best destination for China best tours, a famous ancient town in Sichuan.
- Ciqikou Old Town (1.5 hours): This lively old area has been partly restored, and remains an authentic and busy community. The old wooden houses and narrow streets furthest from the river are mostly unimproved, closer to the river there are craft and souvenir shops, teahouses and music, and lots of local food and snacks. The locals certainly love their food – this is a good chance to try some.
In the evening, after a full day trip, enjoy the delicious hotpot in Chongqing city.
The beautiful Lesser Three Gorges
Day 2
In the morning, visit the Three Gorges Museum.
- Three Gorges Museum: The best exhibits are those on the history of the Yangtze where you can do Yantze River tour and, of course, the Dam. It also houses some excellent stone and terracotta sculptures, art and interesting artifacts, items from the war years, and temporary exhibitions. The museum faces the impressive People's Hall, built to resemble the Temple of Heaven, across a lively square, itself a hub of activity.
In the afternoon, visit the Lesser Three Gorges and Mini Three Gorges, which is the National 5A scenic spot.
- The Lesser Three Gorges, considered by many as the true pearl of the Three Gorges area (an ancient Chinese saying claims that 'the Lesser Three Gorges of the Daning River are not as beautiful as the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, they are more beautiful'), are situated along a 50 kilometer stretch of the lower reaches of the Daning River, just beyond the point where the Daning River begins to swing southward enroute to its juncture with the west-east oriented Three Gorges stretch of the Yangtze River near the city of Wushan, Chongqing Municipality, which city also marks the western end of, or upstreams entrance to, Wu Gorge.
Mouth-watering Chongqing food
Day 3
Praised as the NO.1 gourment city in China, it is a must to spend one-day time to have a Chongqing gourment trip included in the popular China travel package.
In Chongqing city, Bayi Road Tasty Street
and Nanbin Food Street are two most famous food street in Chongqing. Almost all the typical Chongqing specialities and snacks can be found along the two street.
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