• Hotpot & Street Food: Chongqing Culinary Tour

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2563

    Destination:Chongqing

Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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Let your senses guide you through Chongqing on this flavorful tour designed for curious travelers and adventurous eaters. Savor the city’s culinary soul as you wander sizzling street food alleys, sample a fiery hot pot, and dive into the sensory overload of a local morning market. Between bites, explore surreal architecture, like the Liziba Light Rail cutting through a high residential building, the vertigo-inducing Kuixing Building, and the cliffside stilt houses of the glowing Hongya Cave.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1ChongqingArrival
2ChongqingHuangjueya Old Street, Snack Tasting at Bayi Street, Liziba Rail Station, Kuixing Building, Hongya Cave, Hot Pot Dinner
3ChongqingLocal Market
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Itinerary

Welcome to Chongqing, China’s dramatic mountain city, famously nicknamed the “8D City” for its mind-bending architecture and layered urban planning.

Upon arrival, your local guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring at your own pace.

In the evening, you can head to Raffles City Chongqing, a sleek commercial complex perched at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. From the skybridge observatory at Raffles City, soak in a dazzling cityscape where neon towers rise above undulating hills, an unforgettable first glimpse of Chongqing’s futuristic charm.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Begin in Huangjueya Old Street, where sizzling woks fill the air with savory aromas and vendors tempt you with crispy fried pastries and sweet sesame treats. Follow your local guide to Bayi Street, a culinary haven lined with open-air stalls. Bite into spicy grilled chicken skewers dusted with cumin and pepper, then cool down with a bowl of chewy jelly noodles tossed in a zesty chili-lime sauce.

Witness the surreal sight of the Liziba Light Rail as it glides through a 19th-floor apartment like a silver serpent – a moment that truly defines Chongqing’s layered cityscape.

As dusk descends, ascend to the quirky Kuixing Building, where staircases lead to sky-high platforms and the first floor is never where it seems. Continue with a stroll at Hongya Cave, where stilted wooden terraces spill down the cliffside. Lit by golden lanterns at night, this 11-story marvel glows over the river like a palace suspended in the air.

Conclude your day with an unforgettable Chongqing hot pot dinner, a fiery feast famed for its bold aroma and tongue-tingling spice. Try tender beef, crisp vegetables, and even a few adventurous delicacies.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Stroll through a bustling Chongqing morning market to get insights into local life. Weave between stalls piled high with ruby-red chilies glistening with morning dew and inhale the citrusy punch of freshly harvested Sichuan peppercorns. Admire how vendors arrange crisp bok choy and mustard greens into verdant, floral displays. It’s a final feast for the senses and a window into daily life in this vibrant city.

After the market, enjoy a smooth transfer to the airport. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back to Chongqing again soon!

🍽 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
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  • 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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