• Cosmopolitan Shanghai & Chongqing

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2566

    Destination: Shanghai, Chongqing

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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Discover two of China’s most cosmopolitan cities on this 5-day short break! Ascend Shanghai Tower for a breathtaking panorama and visit the financial hub of Lujiazui. Take the world’s first commercial maglev train to the airport for the flight to Chongqing and immerse in the city’s splendid night views. Travel by monorail through a building at Liziba and capture Hongya Cave’s stilt structure built onto the hillside – all places for Insta-worthy photos!

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1 – 2ShanghaiThe Bund, Shanghai Tower, Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Lujiazui Financial District
3 – 5ChongqingMonorail to Liziba, Hongya Cave, Raffles City Exploration Deck, Night Views Tour
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Itinerary

Welcome to Shanghai, the largest city in China!

When you land at the airport, your private guide will greet you and take you to the hotel for check-in. Settle down and for the rest of the day you can discover this city on your own or have a good rest to recharge your energy!

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Set off on an exciting day in Shanghai! Your guide will take you for a stroll along the Bund, a waterfront promenade lined with vintage colonial buildings, offering striking views of cutting-edge skyscrapers across the Huangpu River.

Soak up the serene ambiance of Yu Garden, a classical Chinese landscape garden featuring elegant pavilions, water features, and rockeries. Then, gain insight into Shanghai’s rapid development at the Urban Planning Exhibition Center, where large-screen videos and interactive displays bring the city’s transformation to life.

Later, visit Jiuguang Center, one of the largest shopping complexes in Shanghai. Designed by UNStudio and Nihon Sekkei, its futurist façade and refined interior design will leave a lasting impression.

Proceed to the Lujiazui area, Shanghai’s financial hub, where a forest of towering skyscrapers creates a realm as if coming straight out of a sci-fi novel. You’ll ascend Shanghai Tower, the tallest among them and a model of sustainable design, for a sweeping panorama of the city.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Experience the speed of Shanghai Maglev, the world’s first commercial maglev train! Traveling as fast as 300km per hour, it shortens the trip to Pudong Airport from one hour to a few minutes – one of the finest examples of China’s rapid development!

Arrive at the airport and board the flight to Chongqing. Land in Chongqing in about three hours, and you’ll meet your local guide for an exciting tour taking you to some of the best night view spots! Roam along the Xiahaoli Old Street to soak up the lively vibe at night, and take in the gorgeous Raffles City and Grand Theatre clad in colorful hues from the opposite bank of the river!

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Unveil the charm of Chongqing, one of China’s most cosmopolitan cities! Hop on the Monorail Line 2 for the thrilling experience of traveling through a building at Liziba! At Kuixing Building, step onto a rooftop plaza 22 floors above the ground will leave you wide-eyed with amazement! Stroll along Jiefangbei Street, flanked by boutiques and trendy local brands, to discover more of Chongqing’s modern side!

For lunch, dive into a steaming Chongqing Hotpot, the city’s signature dish! Cook various meat slices and vegetables in a bubbling broth, then dip them into bold, flavorful sauces, just like the locals do!

In the afternoon, ascend to the Raffles City Exploration Deck for a bird’s-eye view of the downtown’s dynamic skyscrapers. You have the option to try the thrilling outdoor activities here (own expense)! Then, head to Hongya Cave to admire the beautiful stilt structures and stay around to capture its mesmerizing night views on your own, if you wish to linger longer!

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Wrapping up your whirlwind urban adventure with a striking impression of modern China, you’ll head to the airport by private transfer for your onward flight. Safe travels!

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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