5-Day Chongqing, Wulong Karst & Gongtan Ancient Town Pure-Play Tour (2–8 Pax Small Group)

Karst caves and sky-bridges by day, riverfront stilt houses by night.

Essentials — After breakfast, drive to Tiansheng Sanqiao (Three Natural Bridges) , one of China’s most famous karst scenic areas and filming site for Transformers 4 and Curse of the Golden Flower . Take the mandatory shuttle bus and elevator down into the sinkholes to walk beneath massive stone arches. In the afternoon, continue to Longshuixia Fissure , a deep gorge with waterfalls and lush vegetation. Later, drive onward to Gongtan Ancient Town and stay overnight in a local inn. Three Natural Bridges — Karst stone-arch cluster of Tianlong, Qinglong and Heilong bridges; dramatic sinkholes and film locations. ⏱ ~2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Scenic Entry ｜ 🚌 Not included: shuttle ¥40 + elevator ¥45 ｜ 🚶 Moderate (steps) Longshuixia Fissure — Around 4 km of narrow canyon, waterfalls and strange rock formations; an atmospheric boardwalk descent. ⏱ ~2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Scenic Entry ｜ 🚌 Not included: shuttle ¥50 ｜ 🚶 Moderate Drive to Gongtan Ancient Town — Evening arrival in Gongtan; check into a riverside guesthouse and enjoy a quiet old-town atmosphere by the Wujiang River. Meals/Stay — B / — / — ｜ Gongtan Ancient Town inn / guesthouse

Ancient wharf town, river-gorge cruise and grand Miao-style architecture.

Essentials — Wake up in Gongtan Ancient Town , once an important stop on the salt-transport route. Wander stone alleys and wooden houses, then enjoy a riverside tea break arranged by your operator, watching boats drift along the Wujiang. Board the Wujiang Gallery cruise for scenic cliffs and green water. Afterwards, drive to Jiuli City , a large complex of Miao-style buildings with towering totem pillars, before returning to Chongqing city. Gongtan Ancient Town — Thousand-year town with stilt houses, old lanes and heritage workshops; chance to see traditional handicrafts. ⏱ ≥1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Entry ｜ 🚶 Easy Riverside Tea Break (Complimentary) — Sit by the Wujiang River with tea and snacks, taking in the gallery-like scenery. ⏱ ~30–40 min ｜ 🎟 Included ｜ 🚶 Easy Wujiang Gallery Cruise — Boat from Gongtan along the Wujiang, passing Tuotuo Gorge and back again; lush slopes, peaks and old structures line the riverbanks. ⏱ ≥1 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Cruise Ticket ｜ 🚶 Easy Jiuli City Scenic Area — A blend of natural landscapes and Miao culture, famous for its gigantic totem pillar and large traditional building cluster. ⏱ ~1.5–2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Scenic Entry ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Meals/Stay — B / — / — ｜ Chongqing city 4★ hotel

From “air bus” and rail-through-building to red history, museums and night views.

Essentials — After breakfast, ride the Yangtze River Cableway , the first large cross-river passenger cableway on the Yangtze, nicknamed the city’s “air bus”. ( During major public holidays, the ride is replaced by the Crown Escalator per official policy. ) Make a photo stop at Liziba to see the monorail train shooting through a residential building. Explore E’ling No.2 Factory creative park if time allows (some departures may combine it with other stops), then visit Zhazidong to learn about modern history. Continue to Ciqikou Ancient Town for old streets and snacks, step into the Three Gorges Museum for exhibits on Bayu culture and the Yangtze, walk a section of the Mountain City Trail , and end the day beneath the glowing stilt houses of Hongya Cave . Yangtze River Cableway — One-way experience across the Yangtze; backdrop for many movies. ⏱ ~1 h (incl. queue) ｜ 🎟 Included: One-way Cableway Ticket (or Crown Escalator during holidays) ｜ 🚶 Easy Liziba Monorail Through-Building — Internet-famous spot where the train passes directly through a high-rise. ⏱ ~20 min ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy E’ling No.2 Factory Creative Park (if included that day) — Historic factory turned cultural park with cafés and art spaces. ⏱ ~1 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy Zhazidong Site — Former prison site and red-history location linked to wartime underground activities; visit is self-guided (no in-house commentary included). ⏱ ~1 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Ciqikou Ancient Town — “One stone-slab street, a thousand-year Ciqikou”: old houses, shops and local snacks along the river terrace. ⏱ ~1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy Three Gorges Museum — Comprehensive museum on Bayu culture, Three Gorges, wartime history and city development. If closed or unavailable, Shiba Ti (Eighteen Ladder) is used as a substitute. ⏱ ~1 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy Mountain City Trail — Urban trail clinging to the southern slope of Yuzhong Peninsula, passing historical buildings and viewpoints. ⏱ ~1–1.5 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy–Moderate Hongya Cave — Layered stilt houses built against the cliff; a multi-level pedestrian complex of restaurants, bars and shops—best after dark. ⏱ ≥1 h ｜ 🎟 Free ｜ 🚶 Easy Meals/Stay — B / — / — ｜ Chongqing city 4★ hotel

Enjoy a relaxed morning before your journey home.

Essentials — After breakfast, enjoy free time until your scheduled pickup. According to your flight or train, your driver will transfer you to the airport or station. Morning flights may require an early checkout; for late departures you can store luggage at the hotel and explore nearby on your own. Private Departure Transfer — Hotel → airport / railway station by private vehicle. ⏱ ~1–2 h ｜ 🎟 Included: Private Transfer ｜ 🚶 Easy Meals/End — B / — / — ｜ Tour ends