Chengdu (Local Life & Leisure) → Chongqing (City Nightscape & Mountain Terrain) → Guilin / Yangshuo (Natural Landscapes & Outdoor Activities)
This thoughtfully curated 8-day journey connects China’s most vivid urban scenes with its most iconic natural landscapes—designed for travelers who value authentic experiences, visual impact, and relaxed exploration.
Begin your journey in Chengdu with a deep dive into local daily life.
Visit People’s Park, where locals sip tea and enjoy traditional leisure culture
Explore Wuhou Shrine, surrounded by red walls and quiet bamboo paths
Stroll through Jinli Ancient Street, known for its lantern-lit lanes and local snacks
Discover Chengdu’s food scene at Jianshe Road, a favorite night market among locals
End the day at Jiuyan Bridge, enjoying river views and Chengdu’s relaxed nightlife atmosphere
Visit the Chengdu Giant Panda Base to observe pandas in their most active state
Walk through Kuanzhai Alley, featuring traditional courtyard architecture and old Chengdu charm
Explore Dongjiao Memory, a creative district transformed from industrial heritage
Evening suggestion: enjoy an authentic Sichuan hotpot dinner (optional, at your own expense
Photo stop at Liziba, where the monorail famously passes through a residential building
Visit Eling Factory No.2, a former industrial site turned creative park with panoramic city views
Ride the Yangtze River Cableway, crossing the river above the skyline
Enjoy a full panoramic view of Hongyadong from Qiansimen Bridge
Evening walk along Nanbin Road, capturing Chongqing’s dramatic night skyline
Explore Ciqikou Ancient Town, known for traditional snacks and bustling alleys
Visit Huangjueping Graffiti Street, near Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
Head to Nanshan One Tree Viewing Platform for one of the city’s best panoramic viewpoints
End the day at WFC Huixian Tower, a modern landmark offering elevated city views
Visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin’s iconic natural symbol
Walk through East–West Alley, showcasing Ming and Qing dynasty architecture
Enjoy a scenic cruise around Two Rivers & Four Lakes
Dinner arranged locally, featuring regional Guilin cuisine
Bamboo rafting along the Li River (Yangdi to Xingping), passing classic karst scenery
Explore Xingping Ancient Town, a riverside village with historic streets
Evening performance: Impression Liu Sanjie, a large-scale outdoor landscape show set against mountains and water
Cycle along the Yulong River, surrounded by rice fields and limestone peaks
Bamboo rafting on the Yulong River, manually steered for a slower, quieter experience
Visit Silver Cave, famous for its illuminated stalactite formations
Explore Jiuxian Village, a peaceful rural settlement
Evening free time at West Street, with optional live music bars
Early morning visit to Xiangong Mountain for sunrise views over the karst landscape
Free time to purchase Yangshuo local souvenirs, such as osmanthus cakes and monk fruit
Journey concludes with departure arrangements
