Premium Chongqing Private Tours: Highlights, Night View or Cruise

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Once we pick you up from your hotel, our day of exploration will kick off at Kuixinglou. This place has gone viral on TikTok, where standing here makes you feel like you're on the 1st floor, the 12th floor, and even the 22nd floor simultaneously. Ready to find out how? Join our guide and let's capture this magical spot together with a video!

   30 min

2. Then the guide will walk you to the Liberation Monument and slowly start to unraveling the tales of the city. Erected to commemorate the victory of WWII, this monument stands tall as a symbol of resilience. The tour guide will vividly narrate this historical tale to you, along with the current development of the Liberation Monument.

   30 min

3. As you stroll along the pedestrian street, you'll be immersed in a vibrant atmosphere of bustling shops, lively street performers, and delicious street food stalls. Whether you're in the mood for shopping, dining, or simply soaking up the lively ambiance, Liberation Monument Pedestrian Street has something for everyone.

   20 min

4. You will have free time for lunch, your guide will provide local food suggestions depending on your prefenrences.

   50 min

5. At Tongyuan Gate, you will see one of the remaining ancient city gates of old Chongqing. You can walk along the restored city wall, explore the stone archway, and observe traditional architectural details that reflect the city’s long history. The area also offers great views of the surrounding old streets and hillside neighborhoods, giving a strong sense of how Chongqing once looked centuries ago. It’s a quiet, atmospheric place perfect for photos and learning about the city’s past.

   40 min

6. This is a scenic pathway built along the hillside. Here, you can enjoy close-up views of the city’s steep staircases, old residential buildings, and lush greenery. The trail offers several beautiful lookout points where you can see the skyline, bridges, and the Yangtze River from different heights. It’s a peaceful walk that shows the everyday life of local residents and the unique “vertical” character of Chongqing.

   50 min

7. Then we will take the subway to Liziba station, this is also a social media sensation, attracting many people come here to take photos and videos because you can witness the magical sight of the light rail passing through residential buildings. As for why such a design exists, your guide will explain the story behind it to you when you arrive there.

   40 minAdmission included

8. At Danzishi, you can stroll through a lively riverside area filled with renovated old streets, cafés, and local shops. This neighborhood sits on a high riverside slope and is known as one of the best places in Chongqing to enjoy the night view. From here, you can see the brightly lit skyline, river bridges, and city reflections shimmering on the water. It’s a perfect spot for taking stunning photos and experiencing Chongqing’s famous nighttime scenery. You will also have your dinner here.

   1.5 h

9. The Grand Theater and Hongyadong stand proudly on opposite banks of the Yangtze River. Your guide will lead you to the best vantage point nearby to enjoy the stunning night views of Hongyadong and also admire the beautiful night scenes of both rivers, including the Raffels City. Guide will also help youcapture beautiful commemorative photos.

   1 h

10. Every evening, the skyscrapers along the riverside in the city center light up with neon lights, illuminating the Yangtze River and Jialing River. The dazzling lights create a magnificent spectacle, overwhelming the senses. This is also one of the highlights of our private service—your guide will drive along the riverbank, allowing you to take in the bustling night scenery of Chongqing to the fullest.

    50 min

11. This is one of the most popular attractions in Chongqing, known for its stunning night view illuminated by dazzling lights, which complement the other night views along the Yangtze River. Instead of being crowded inside with other tourists (mostly souvenir shops and snack stalls), we'll take you to the best vantage point to admire its night scenery and help you capture memorable photos.

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 55 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great day exploring Chongqing with Jessie!

  We had a most wonderful day exploring Chongqing with Jessie who was an incredible guide. There was clear communication before the tour started to establish the best start time for the tour as it was going to be a long day. Jessie was super efficient and everything went smoothly. We even managed to stop by a Xiaomi store to buy a CCC power bank. My favourite sight was the night view of Raffles City and Hongya Cave. Jessie also helped us to make restaurant reservations and book tickets for the 1949 show. Her English is impeccable and I would highly recommend her to be your guide in Chongqing.

  JoulesTanOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fantastic and packed tour of Chongqing

  Nikki was amazing and showed us everything we wanted to see. We wanted to go fast and she obliged, and we were able to see every sight in the city in a single day, and she even took us off the beaten path. We can't can't recommend her enough!

  49nishantpOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A fun day!

  Miki, our guide, was very professional. Her English proficiency is very good as well. She took us around to see all the sites listed on the itinerary. In addition, we went for lunch at a restaurant frequented by locals. Delicious food+excellent prices. She made the trip interesting and informative.

  S4476QIevelynlSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful day in Chongqing!

  Miki picked us up at our hotel on time with the driver. She showed us around according to the scheduled sites provided. For lunch, requested by us, she took us to a restaurant frequented by locals. It was delicious.

  EVELYN_LSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Amaizing experience

  Very good tour for a first time traveller in Chongqing. The city is amazing and Mikki showed us the best spots. Spoke english perfectly and explained all the history behind! we loved it!

  Laurentia101September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent

  Excellent service! My tour guide, Miki, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable, while our driver was an absolute darling—kind, helpful, and professional throughout the trip. They both did an amazing job and made my tour truly amazing and memorable!

  nurhanaa2026August 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Chongqing

• Its from-price is 95% below the median of the 75 city tours we list in Chongqing.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 75.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Chongqing

Chongqing is a vast hilly city where the Yangtze meets the Jialing in south-west China, known for fiery hot pot, steep streets and a skyline lit at night.

Chongqing spreads across steep hills at the meeting of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, so its roads climb and drop, cable cars cross the water, and a monorail line passes through a residential tower. It is one of China's four municipalities under direct central control, and it served as the Nationalist government's capital during the Second World War. Hongyadong, a cliffside complex built in the style of the region's stilted houses, is lit up at night.

Top-ranked sights in Chongqing: Three Gorges Dam Five-Step Ship Lock, Fengdu Ghost City, Three Gorges (Sanxia).

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