Chongqing
- Ciqikou Ancient Town
- Chaotianmen
- Raffles City Chongqing
- Hongyadong
- Eling Park
- Liziba Station
- Jiefangbei
- Shibati
Small group Fixed departures 8 days · 3 stops
Southwest China and the Pearl River
An 8-day journey through Chongqing, Chengdu and Guangzhou, combining mountain-city streets, giant pandas and Lingnan heritage.
Last updated: October 26, 2026
View departures English-speaking tour · Party size 2–12 guests
Tour code: ARIA-CN-2611G
Route
Chongqing → Chengdu → Guangzhou
Duration
7 Nights, 8 Days
Party size
2–12 guests
Language
English
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Journey overview
A shared journey · a fixed itinerary
An 8-day journey through Chongqing, Chengdu and Guangzhou, combining mountain-city streets, giant pandas and Lingnan heritage.
Discover Chongqing, Chengdu and Guangzhou on an eight-day journey connecting mountain-city scenery, giant pandas and Lingnan culture. Begin with an evening around Chaotianmen, Raffles City Chongqing and Hongyadong, then explore Eling Park, Liziba Station, Jiefangbei, Shibati and Ciqikou Ancient Town. Travel by high-speed train to Chengdu for Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Visits to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, People's Park and Chunxi Road bring wildlife and everyday city life together before your flight to Guangzhou. There, explore Huacheng Square and Haixinsha Island, walk beside the Pearl River, and discover Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yongqing Fang, the Cantonese Opera Art Museum and Lychee Bay Park.
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Trip Route & highlights
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Days 1–3
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Days 4–5
Chengdu
- Mount Qingcheng
- Dujiangyan Irrigation System
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- People's Park
- Chunxi Road
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Days 6–8
Guangzhou
- Huacheng Square
- Haixinsha Island
- Pearl River walk
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
- Yongqing Fang
- Cantonese Opera Art Museum
- Lychee Bay Park
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Chongqing Chongqing
Accommodation: Chongqing
Arrive in Chongqing and meet the local team for your transfer to the hotel. Settle into your room and take the rest of the day to relax after your journey, ready for the experiences ahead. Stay overnight at your hotel in Chongqing.
Day 2 Ciqikou Ancient Town, Hongyadong Chongqing
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Chongqing
Spend the morning exploring Ciqikou Ancient Town, where narrow lanes and traditional-style buildings offer a slower-paced side of Chongqing. Explore Chaotianmen and see Raffles City Chongqing in its striking riverside setting, then continue to Hongyadong, where illuminated buildings and hillside walkways create an atmospheric start to your journey.
Day 3 Eling Park, Liziba Station, Jiefangbei and Shibati and high-speed train to Chengdu Chongqing to Chengdu
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Chengdu
Discover Chongqing through a day of changing perspectives. Begin at Eling Park, then visit Liziba Station to experience the city's distinctive relationship between transport, buildings and steep terrain. Continue to Jiefangbei, where busy streets bring the modern city into focus. Explore Shibati and its hillside lanes, taking in the steps, changing levels and street scenes that make walking through Chongqing an experience in itself.
Day 4 Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Chengdu
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Chengdu
Travel beyond Chengdu to Mount Qingcheng, where green slopes and mountain surroundings bring a refreshing change from the city. Continue to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System to discover a landscape shaped by the relationship between flowing water and human ingenuity. Together, these two visits offer a rewarding contrast: the atmosphere of the mountains and the practical design of a water-management system. Return to Chengdu after the day's sightseeing.
Day 5 Giant pandas, People’s Park, Chunxi Road and flight to Guangzhou Chengdu to Guangzhou
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Guangzhou
Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the animals that make this city such a memorable stop. Continue to People's Park for a glimpse of everyday Chengdu, then explore Chunxi Road and its lively urban atmosphere. These contrasting visits bring together wildlife, local life and the modern city. Later, transfer to the airport and fly to Guangzhou, where the local team will take you to your hotel.
Day 6 Huacheng Square, Haixinsha Island and Pearl River walk Guangzhou
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Guangzhou
Discover Guangzhou's open spaces and riverside scenery, beginning at Huacheng Square. Its broad urban setting offers a sense of the city's contemporary character before you continue to Haixinsha Island. Then enjoy a walk beside the Pearl River, taking in the changing views along the waterfront. With time to appreciate the surroundings on foot, today's programme offers a relaxed introduction to Guangzhou and its connection with the river.
Day 7 Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yongqing Fang, Cantonese Opera Art Museum and Lychee Bay Park Guangzhou
Meals: B/LAccommodation: Guangzhou
Explore Guangzhou's Lingnan character at Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, taking time to appreciate its decorative details and architectural setting. Continue to Yongqing Fang, where the neighbourhood's lanes provide a lively backdrop to the city's cultural life. Visit the Cantonese Opera Art Museum, then enjoy the surroundings of Lychee Bay Park. This sequence brings architecture, performing arts and neighbourhood scenery together before returning to your hotel for the evening.
Day 8 Departure from Guangzhou Guangzhou
Meals: B
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Guangzhou, with any free time depending on your departure schedule. At the arranged time, transfer from your hotel to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your journey through China to a close.
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What’s included
✓ Included
- Hotel Accommodation: Accommodation in conveniently located 4-star hotels, based on two guests sharing a room, with daily Western-style breakfast. A room with one king-size bed may be requested, subject to availability.
- English-Speaking Tour Guide: Professional English-speaking guide services throughout the scheduled sightseeing program.
- Arrival Meet-and-Greet: A representative will welcome you at the airport or railway station, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.
- Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned coach with experienced drivers and ample space for luggage throughout the scheduled itinerary.
- Attraction Admission Fees: Admission fees for all included attractions and sightseeing activities, as specified in the itinerary.
- Airport & Railway Station Transfers: Complimentary arrival and departure transfers for flights and trains scheduled between 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM (local time).
- 24/7 Customer Support: Round-the-clock assistance from our support team before, during, and after your trip.
- Meals: Meals on the days specified in the itinerary. Daily breakfast is included with your hotel accommodation.
- Insurance: Insurance coverage is included in the tour package. Please refer to the applicable policy for coverage details, limits, and exclusions.
- Bottled Drinking Water: Two bottles of drinking water per guest, per day.
- Domestic Transportation: Domestic flights (economy class) and high-speed trains (second class)
✕ Not included
- International Airfare
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Entry Visa
- Payment processing fees
- Single Room Supplement
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Good to know
Inquiry and confirmation
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Changes to attractions
If any scheduled attraction is closed or unavailable during the trip, we will arrange a suitable alternative attraction whenever possible.
Cancellation policy
In the event that you need to cancel a confirmed trip, please submit a written cancellation request. The applicable cancellation fee will be calculated from the date we receive your written request.
The cancellation fees will be calculated as follows:
| If the cancellation is made between 45 and 30 days before the scheduled departure date, | a fee of 10% of the total tour price per person will apply. |
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| If the cancellation is made between 29 and 15 days before the scheduled departure date, | a fee of 30% of the total tour price per person will apply. |
| If the cancellation is made between 14 and 7 days before the scheduled departure date, | a fee of 50% of the total tour price per person will apply. |
| If the cancellation is made 6 days or less before the scheduled departure date, including the departure date, | a fee of 100% of the total tour price per person will apply. |
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