8-Day Chengdu, Chongqing & Wulong Private Tour
Overview
The route starts in Chengdu, continues through Dujiangyan, Chongqing, Wulong, and finishes in Chongqing. Built around Chengdu pandas and Dujiangyan, with Chongqing’s mountain-city districts as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers. Private transport supports a measured pace from Chengdu to Chongqing while preserving the route order below.
Your Route Map
Tour Highlights
- See giant pandas before continuing to Dujiangyan for Guanxian Ancient City and Nanqiao Bridge after dark.
- Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Sichuan Cuisine Museum before returning to central Chengdu.
- Walk beneath the Three Natural Bridges and continue to Fairy Mountain during the Wulong stay.
- Return to Chongqing via Chiyou Jiuli City and the Wujiang River scenery around Pengshui.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Chengdu | Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Chengdu to Dujiangyan | Pandas and Nanqiao Bridge |
| Day 3 | Chengdu to Dujiangyan | Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Chengdu |
| Day 4 | Chengdu to Chongqing | Travel from Chengdu to Chongqing |
| Day 5 | Chongqing to Wulong | Three Natural Bridges and Fairy Mountain |
| Day 6 | Wulong | Wulong, Chiyou Jiuli City and Wujiang River |
| Day 7 | Chongqing | Chongqing at Leisure |
| Day 8 | Chongqing | Hotel check-out and departure transfer |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 days |
| Route | Chengdu to Dujiangyan to Chongqing to Wulong to Pengshui |
| Activity level | Balanced |
| Best for | travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers |
| When to go | Spring or autumn; other seasons depend on the route |
Good to Know Before You Go
Pace and Physical Demands
Balanced. Most days pair one main sightseeing area with local transfers and enough time to move between hotels without rushing every stop. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Chengdu pandas and Dujiangyan and the travel time between overnight stops.
Season and Reservations
Spring and autumn are usually comfortable. Check public-holiday crowds, summer heat or rain, and seasonal opening hours against the exact travel dates. For the 8-Day Chengdu Chongqing Wulong Tour, confirm current access and any timed entry for Chongqing’s mountain-city districts after choosing the dates.
- Before booking the 8-Day Chengdu Chongqing Wulong Tour, check current opening hours and reservation rules, especially around Chinese public holidays.
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Customize This China Tour
Use Plan My Trip to send your dates, group size and preferred pace, including any special request around Chengdu pandas and Dujiangyan. Hotel level, pace and selected activities can be adjusted while keeping the travel sequence realistic. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.
Daily Itinerary
Meet the driver at Chengdu Airport or railway station and transfer to the city-center hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or explore independently, depending on the arrival time.
Leave the Chengdu hotel in the morning for a giant-panda visit, then continue toward Dujiangyan. Walk through Guanxian Ancient City and see the Yangtianwo panda sculpture before dinner and the evening lights around Nanqiao Bridge.
Visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, then return toward Chengdu for the Sichuan Cuisine Museum. Continue through Kuanzhai Alley, Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li and the IFS panda landmark before returning to the hotel.
Travel from Chengdu to Chongqing and transfer to the hotel after arrival. Keep the remaining time flexible; the exact rail or road service should be selected around the chosen dates.
Drive about 2.5 to three hours from Chongqing to Wulong. Walk through the Three Natural Bridges scenic area after lunch, then continue to Fairy Mountain before checking in locally for the night.
Travel from Wulong to Chiyou Jiuli City for a cultural visit, then continue to the Wujiang River scenery. Return to Chongqing by road in the afternoon or evening, depending on traffic.
Keep this day free in Chongqing for rest, independent exploration or a city experience added before booking. No specific attraction or admission ticket is included in the base schedule for this day.
Check out and transfer to Chongqing Airport or railway station according to the departure schedule. Leave enough time for city traffic, luggage and terminal formalities.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- The guide and driver services shown for the route beginning in Chengdu
- Accommodation for the 7 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Chengdu pandas and Dujiangyan, plus Chongqing's mountain-city districts, when listed for the departure
- Transport needed to travel from Chengdu through to Chongqing
The final booking details state which services for Chengdu pandas and Dujiangyan and Chongqing's mountain-city districts are included on the selected date.
Not Included
- Travel to the starting point in Chengdu and onward travel after Chongqing, unless specifically added
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Optional tickets or activities near Chongqing's mountain-city districts that are not confirmed for the date
- Room upgrades, gratuities and other personal purchases
