After arriving the night before, ease into Chongqing with a relaxed morning at [Nanshan Botanical Garden](https://www.google.com/search?q=Nanshan+Botanical+Garden+Create+a+travel+itinerary+and+plan+the+travel+route+%28arrive+by+plane+and+city+to+city+by+high+speed+rail%29+for+5+adults+aged+%2819%2C20%2C40%2C60%29+based+on+the+following+dates%2C+flight+details+and+place+of+interest%3A%0A%0ASingapore+%28SIN%29+-++Chongqing+%28CKG%29%0AArrival%3A+May+30%2C+2026%2C+19%3A40%0AAir+ChinaCA450%0A%0AChongqing+%28CKG%29+-+Singapore+%28SIN%29%0ADepart%3A+June+8%2C+2026%2C+08%3A10%0AAir+ChinaCA449%0A%0APlace+of+interest+in+Chong+Qing%3A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%B4%AA%E5%B4%96%E6%B4%9E%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%9D%8E%E5%AD%90%E5%9D%9D%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E9%95%BF%E6%B1%9F%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%A4%A7%E8%B6%B3%E7%9F%B3%E5%88%BB%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B8%89%E5%B3%A1%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A6%86%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E8%A7%A3%E6%94%BE%E7%A2%91%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%A3%81%E5%99%A8%E5%8F%A3%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%AD%A6%E9%9A%86%E5%A4%A9%E7%94%9F%E4%B8%89%E6%A1%A5%EF%BC%8C+%E5%A4%A9%E5%9D%91%EF%BC%8C+%E5%A4%A9%E9%BE%99%E5%9D%91%EF%BC%8C%E4%B9%9D%E9%BB%8E%E5%9F%8E%EF%BC%8C+%E4%B9%8C%E6%B1%9F%E7%94%BB%E5%BB%8A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F%EF%BC%8C+%E9%80%9B%E8%A1%97%E7%A4%BC%E5%93%81%0A%0A%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%80+%E4%B9%9D%E5%AF%A8%E6%B2%9F+%28IF+TIME+ALLOWS%29%EF%BC%8C+%E5%90%8C%E5%A4%A9%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%80%E6%88%90%E9%83%BD%0A%0APlace+of+interest+in+Chengdu%3A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%B3%A8%E7%9C%89%E5%B1%B1%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%86%8A%E7%8C%AB%E5%9F%BA%E5%9C%B0%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%98%A5%E7%86%99%E8%B7%AF%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%AD%A6%E4%BE%AF%E5%AF%BA%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E9%83%BD%E6%B1%9F%E5%A0%B0%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B9%9D%E7%9C%BC%E6%A1%A5%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%9C%9B%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%97%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A6%86%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%AE%BD%E7%AA%84%E5%B7%B7%E5%AD%90%0A%0A%E8%BF%94%E7%A8%8B+7+June+2026+%E6%99%9A%E4%B8%8A%E9%87%8D%E5%BA%86+%EF%BC%8C%E9%80%89%E7%9D%80%E9%85%92%E5%BA%97%E9%9D%A0%E8%BF%91%E6%9C%BA%E5%9C%BA%0A%0A%0A+official+site)-stroll the shaded trails and enjoy panoramic views over the Yangtze and Jialing rivers from the scenic terraces. Follow this with a late-morning visit to Eling Park to sip tea at a hilltop pavilion, watch locals practice tai chi, and sample street-side dim sum at the park entrance to set the tone for the city's flavor-led days ahead.
Spend a gentle afternoon acclimating with a stroll along Jiangbei Riverside Park, where riverside promenades offer panoramic views of the confluence and photo ops of the skyline; pause at a riverside café for tea and light snacks. Then head to the nearby Chaotianmen Dock to watch the boats on the Yangtze River, take a short river cruise if time and energy allow, and browse stalls selling local souvenirs and spicy snack samples to get a first taste of Chongqing's culinary character.
As dusk settles, wander the neon-lit alleys of [Hongyadong (Hongya Cave)](https://www.google.com/search?q=Hongyadong+%28Hongya+Cave%29+Create+a+travel+itinerary+and+plan+the+travel+route+%28arrive+by+plane+and+city+to+city+by+high+speed+rail%29+for+5+adults+aged+%2819%2C20%2C40%2C60%29+based+on+the+following+dates%2C+flight+details+and+place+of+interest%3A%0A%0ASingapore+%28SIN%29+-++Chongqing+%28CKG%29%0AArrival%3A+May+30%2C+2026%2C+19%3A40%0AAir+ChinaCA450%0A%0AChongqing+%28CKG%29+-+Singapore+%28SIN%29%0ADepart%3A+June+8%2C+2026%2C+08%3A10%0AAir+ChinaCA449%0A%0APlace+of+interest+in+Chong+Qing%3A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%B4%AA%E5%B4%96%E6%B4%9E%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%9D%8E%E5%AD%90%E5%9D%9D%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E9%95%BF%E6%B1%9F%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%A4%A7%E8%B6%B3%E7%9F%B3%E5%88%BB%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B8%89%E5%B3%A1%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A6%86%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E8%A7%A3%E6%94%BE%E7%A2%91%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%A3%81%E5%99%A8%E5%8F%A3%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%AD%A6%E9%9A%86%E5%A4%A9%E7%94%9F%E4%B8%89%E6%A1%A5%EF%BC%8C+%E5%A4%A9%E5%9D%91%EF%BC%8C+%E5%A4%A9%E9%BE%99%E5%9D%91%EF%BC%8C%E4%B9%9D%E9%BB%8E%E5%9F%8E%EF%BC%8C+%E4%B9%8C%E6%B1%9F%E7%94%BB%E5%BB%8A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F%EF%BC%8C+%E9%80%9B%E8%A1%97%E7%A4%BC%E5%93%81%0A%0A%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%80+%E4%B9%9D%E5%AF%A8%E6%B2%9F+%28IF+TIME+ALLOWS%29%EF%BC%8C+%E5%90%8C%E5%A4%A9%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%80%E6%88%90%E9%83%BD%0A%0APlace+of+interest+in+Chengdu%3A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%B3%A8%E7%9C%89%E5%B1%B1%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%86%8A%E7%8C%AB%E5%9F%BA%E5%9C%B0%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%98%A5%E7%86%99%E8%B7%AF%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%AD%A6%E4%BE%AF%E5%AF%BA%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E9%83%BD%E6%B1%9F%E5%A0%B0%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B9%9D%E7%9C%BC%E6%A1%A5%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%9C%9B%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%97%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A6%86%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%AE%BD%E7%AA%84%E5%B7%B7%E5%AD%90%0A%0A%E8%BF%94%E7%A8%8B+7+June+2026+%E6%99%9A%E4%B8%8A%E9%87%8D%E5%BA%86+%EF%BC%8C%E9%80%89%E7%9D%80%E9%85%92%E5%BA%97%E9%9D%A0%E8%BF%91%E6%9C%BA%E5%9C%BA%0A%0A%0A+official+site) to admire stilted wooden architecture and grab your first Chongqing hotpot or mala skewers at a riverside stall; the multi-level viewing platforms make for spectacular night photos. Afterward, cross to Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street for window-shopping, boutique gifts and a tasting tour of local street snacks-finish with a rooftop drink overlooking the illuminated skyline and the glinting curve of the Yangtze River to set a vivid tone for the days ahead.
Start with a sunrise stroll up to Eling Park's terrace for sweeping morning light on the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, then wander the park's pavilions while locals practice tai chi. From there, head to the nearby historic Zhongshan Ancient Town (Zhongshan Old Street) to browse traditional handicraft stalls, taste morning snacks like soy milk and sesame pancakes at a family-run stall, and watch craftsmen carving lacquerware-an easy, atmospheric way to transition from the botanical calm of Day 1 into the bustle of Yuzhong District.
After a morning in the hills and old streets, descend to the riverside for an immersive stroll through Chaolian Ancient Street, stopping at family-run tea houses for a slow tea ceremony and sampling local snacks like spicy rice noodles. Continue to the dramatic riverside cable car at Liziba Station for a short ride that crosses the cityscape and deposits you near the waterfront, then follow the promenade to browse artisan shops and try street-side specialties at the Jiefangbei Snack Alley before returning to the neon terraces of Hongya Cave for sunset lighting.
After an afternoon by the rivers, spend the evening exploring the atmospheric lanes of Ciqikou Old Town for artisanal teahouses and snack stalls-try local sesame candy and a bowl of spicy malatang while watching lantern-lit street performers. Later, head to Nanshan Night View Platform for a panoramic sweep of the illuminated skyline and the twin rivers, then finish with a leisurely dessert crawl along Nanbin Road where riverside cafés serve chilled liangfen and Sichuan-style sweets with a view of the glowing bridges.
Rise early and drive into the limestone wonderland with a guided walk through Tianlongqiao (Tianlong Bridge), where towering natural arches and narrow karst gorges make for dramatic photos and short cliffside trails; stop at the viewing platform to watch sunlight carve the rock shapes. Continue to the rim of the giant sinkholes at Tian Keng (Tiankeng) for a light hike along well-marked paths and a visit to the interpretive centre to learn about the area's geology and local karst ecosystem before a riverside picnic lunch near a scenic tributary.
After the morning sinkhole rim walk, take the short shuttle to Three Natural Bridges Scenic Area and follow the elevated boardwalks that thread beneath the towering limestone arches, pausing at the cliffside viewing platforms for sweeping canyon photography. Continue downstream on a guided boat or riverside trail through Furong Cave Park to explore its dramatic cave mouth and karst pools, then relax with tea and local Wulong snacks at the hillside Jiuxian Ancient Village while watching the light shift across the bridges and planning the evening transfer back toward your Wulong lodging.
Wind down the day's explorations with a sunset walk along the elevated trail to Furong Ancient Village, where wooden terraces overlook a karst-fed stream and local families sell homemade snacks and fermented rice wine; pause at a riverside teahouse to swap photos and stories. After dark, enjoy a guided night-illumination visit to Furong Cave Entrance Park (if available) or dine on regional specialties-like sour fish soup and spicy mountain chicken-at a family-run inn near Jiuxian Ancient Village, soaking in the quiet village lights and the deep canyon silhouettes.
Begin with a gentle sunrise boat ride through the emerald pools and karst cliffs of the Wujiang River Gallery, where local guides point out limestone pinnacles and riverside rice terraces while you photograph reflections and listen for birdlife. After the cruise, stroll the village paths of Jiulicheng Ancient Town to browse handicrafts, sample freshly steamed rice cakes and local tea at a riverside teahouse, then take the short scenic drive to Shuanglong Cave for a quick exploration of its misty entrance and easy boardwalks before a riverside picnic lunch.
After your morning river cruise and village stroll, take a short drive to Furong Ancient Town to wander the narrow alleys, taste local sticky rice wine at a hillside tavern and watch riverside fishermen mend nets. Follow this with a guided walk along the cliffside boardwalk to Xianren Bridge for close-up views of lesser-known karst pillars, then relax at Jiuxian Tea House sampling mountain-grown tea while swapping photos of the canyon light before an easy transfer back to your Wulong guesthouse.
As dusk falls, take a short drive to Longshuixia Scenic Area for a mellow riverside walk along wooden boardwalks where lantern-lit fishing boats drift by and local families sell grilled river fish. Afterwards, dine at a hillside guesthouse near Qinglongxia Viewpoint, sampling spicy mountain chicken and fermented rice wine while watching the canyon lights deepen-finish with stargazing on the terrace to hear nocturnal frog calls and swap photos from the day's river and village scenes.
Begin your morning wandering the lantern-lined lanes of Ciqikou Old Town, stopping at a traditional tea house like Shuangxi Teahouse to learn about local brewing and sample jasmine and Sichuan oolong paired with sesame cakes. From there, take a short taxi to Nanbin Road Promenade for a riverside stroll and board a mid-morning short Yangtze sightseeing ferry at Chaotianmen Dock to enjoy elevated skyline views and photo ops of the riverfront architecture, then disembark near a riverside market to taste freshly grilled river fish and spicy tofu from stall vendors.
Wander uphill from Ciqikou Old Town to the quieter lanes of Baidi Temple for a shaded terrace with river views, then descend to sample local specialties at the nearby Shibaozhai-style snack alley, trying river shrimp skewers and spicy douhua from family stalls. Later, board a short hop-on boat at Nanshan Pier for a golden-hour cruise along the Yangtze River through the city's bends, pausing at Chaotianmen Cultural Walk to browse artisan shops and pick up lacquerware souvenirs before an early evening tea at a riverside teahouse.
As lanterns glow, take a short taxi to Shapingba Night Market to sample skewered mala, candied hawthorn and local cold noodle stalls while browsing souvenir stalls and carnival-style games. Afterwards, stroll the riverside boardwalk toward Nanbin Park's Riverside Terrace for an evening photo of the city lights reflecting on the Yangtze River, then stop at a cozy riverside teahouse like Longxing Riverside Tea House for jasmine tea and chilled liangfen as you watch nighttime river traffic and compare the day's snack discoveries.
Depart Chongqing early and drive to the Dazu district for a focused morning at the UNESCO site, beginning with the dramatic stone reliefs at Beishan Grottoes, where sweeping scenes of Buddhist, Taoist and secular life are carved into cliff faces-follow the shaded cliffside path while your guide explains iconography and points out the famous "Thousand-Hand Guanyin." Continue to the nearby Baoding Mountain Caves to walk the wooden boardwalks past vivid frescoes and intimate carvings, pause at a tea stall near the mountain base for a light snack, and photograph close-up details before a riverside lunch in Dazu town.
After lunch in Dazu town, explore the quieter valley trails around Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area, following shaded paths to discover smaller cliffside reliefs and peaceful tea stalls where locals serve chrysanthemum tea. Continue to Shizhu Peak for a short uphill walk to panoramic viewpoints that frame clusters of carvings across the valley, then visit a nearby pottery workshop to try your hand at traditional glazing before returning to Chongqing with a stop at a roadside market to sample local preserved plums and spicy bean curd.
After the afternoon at the lesser-known valley carvings, unwind with an evening visit to the hillside Shuangqiao Ancient Tea House for a tasting of local chrysanthemum and rock-tea while watching sunset light wash the valley reliefs. Finish with a riverside dinner in Dazu Old Street-sample homemade spicy preserved plums, braised river fish and hand-pulled noodles at a family-run eatery-then take a relaxed post-meal stroll to the illuminated Qinglong River Promenade to compare photos and soak in the tranquil rural nightscape before returning to Chongqing.
Begin with a calm morning at [Three Gorges Museum](https://www.google.com/search?q=Three+Gorges+Museum+Create+a+travel+itinerary+and+plan+the+travel+route+%28arrive+by+plane+and+city+to+city+by+high+speed+rail%29+for+5+adults+aged+%2819%2C20%2C40%2C60%29+based+on+the+following+dates%2C+flight+details+and+place+of+interest%3A%0A%0ASingapore+%28SIN%29+-++Chongqing+%28CKG%29%0AArrival%3A+May+30%2C+2026%2C+19%3A40%0AAir+ChinaCA450%0A%0AChongqing+%28CKG%29+-+Singapore+%28SIN%29%0ADepart%3A+June+8%2C+2026%2C+08%3A10%0AAir+ChinaCA449%0A%0APlace+of+interest+in+Chong+Qing%3A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%B4%AA%E5%B4%96%E6%B4%9E%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%9D%8E%E5%AD%90%E5%9D%9D%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E9%95%BF%E6%B1%9F%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%A4%A7%E8%B6%B3%E7%9F%B3%E5%88%BB%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B8%89%E5%B3%A1%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A6%86%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E8%A7%A3%E6%94%BE%E7%A2%91%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%A3%81%E5%99%A8%E5%8F%A3%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%AD%A6%E9%9A%86%E5%A4%A9%E7%94%9F%E4%B8%89%E6%A1%A5%EF%BC%8C+%E5%A4%A9%E5%9D%91%EF%BC%8C+%E5%A4%A9%E9%BE%99%E5%9D%91%EF%BC%8C%E4%B9%9D%E9%BB%8E%E5%9F%8E%EF%BC%8C+%E4%B9%8C%E6%B1%9F%E7%94%BB%E5%BB%8A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%BE%8E%E9%A3%9F%EF%BC%8C+%E9%80%9B%E8%A1%97%E7%A4%BC%E5%93%81%0A%0A%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%80+%E4%B9%9D%E5%AF%A8%E6%B2%9F+%28IF+TIME+ALLOWS%29%EF%BC%8C+%E5%90%8C%E5%A4%A9%E5%89%8D%E5%BE%80%E6%88%90%E9%83%BD%0A%0APlace+of+interest+in+Chengdu%3A%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%B3%A8%E7%9C%89%E5%B1%B1%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E7%86%8A%E7%8C%AB%E5%9F%BA%E5%9C%B0%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%98%A5%E7%86%99%E8%B7%AF%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%AD%A6%E4%BE%AF%E5%AF%BA%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E9%83%BD%E6%B1%9F%E5%A0%B0%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B9%9D%E7%9C%BC%E6%A1%A5%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E6%9C%9B%E5%B9%B3%E8%A1%97%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E4%B8%89%E5%9B%BD%E5%8D%9A%E7%89%A9%E9%A6%86%0A%E2%80%A2%09%E5%AE%BD%E7%AA%84%E5%B7%B7%E5%AD%90%0A%0A%E8%BF%94%E7%A8%8B+7+June+2026+%E6%99%9A%E4%B8%8A%E9%87%8D%E5%BA%86+%EF%BC%8C%E9%80%89%E7%9D%80%E9%85%92%E5%BA%97%E9%9D%A0%E8%BF%91%E6%9C%BA%E5%9C%BA%0A%0A%0A+official+site) to explore immersive exhibits on the Yangtze's river culture and the dam resettlement displays, then walk the museum's landscaped plaza to photograph bronze riverboat sculptures. From there, take a short taxi to Liziba Cable Car Park (different viewpoint from the station) for a riverside stroll and cross the iconic Liziba Metro Bridge vantage point, finishing at the neighborhood Zhongliangshan Park tea pavilion to join locals for morning tea and enjoy elevated river and city panoramas.
After the museum morning, head to Ciqikou Old Town for a leisurely stroll through its maze of teahouses and handicraft shops-pause at Shuangxi Teahouse for a slow tea tasting and try local sesame cakes while watching traditional pottery demonstrations. From there, take a short taxi to Nanbin Road Promenade for a riverside walk and board a late-afternoon Yangtze sightseeing ferry at Chaotianmen Dock to enjoy golden-hour city views and sample riverside street snacks like grilled fish skewers before returning to Yuzhong for dinner.
As dusk falls, take a short taxi to Lianglukou Riverside Park for a mellow riverside stroll and catch the sunset glow on the city's bridges, then head up to Nanshan Tea Culture Village for an evening tea ceremony and panoramic night views over the Yangtze while sampling local rock tea and chrysanthemum blends. Finish with a relaxed food-walk through Shapingba Old Street, tasting street-style spicy dumplings and mala skewers from family stalls and picking up handcrafted lacquer souvenirs at a tucked-away shop before returning to your hotel.
If staying in Chengdu, catch an early high-speed train to Dujiangyan and spend the morning walking the ancient irrigation works and riverside terraces, then continue to the nearby Qingcheng Mountain for a short cable-car ascent and a shaded walk through Taoist temples and bamboo groves; pause at a hillside teahouse for Sichuan-style snacks. If remaining in Chongqing, head out to Shibaozhai for a riverside morning exploring the striking wooden pagoda clinging to the cliff, followed by a leisurely boat ride on a quieter stretch of the Yangtze and a riverside lunch at a local family-run restaurant serving sour fish and hand-pulled noodles.
If you stay in Chengdu, spend the afternoon wandering the shaded lanes of Wangjianglou Park and its bamboo groves, then head to the nearby Sichuan Opera Experience Centre for a hands-on mask-changing workshop and a short performance that reveals local theatrical techniques; finish with late snacks at Kuanzhai Alley's lesser-known side streets to taste street-style dan dan noodles and spicy rabbit head. If you choose to remain in Chongqing, take a scenic drive to Nanshan Tea Village for an afternoon tea-tasting session among terraced tea fields, followed by a relaxed riverside walk at Longhu Mountain and a visit to a family-run countryside eatery to sample local farmhouse hotpot and pickled vegetables before returning to the city.
If you're in Chengdu after a long day, unwind with a relaxed riverside dinner in Hejiang Pavilion Riverside Park sampling Sichuan cold dishes and mapo tofu while watching locals play mahjong, then stroll the illuminated historic lane of Anshun Bridge (Anshun Langqiao) to admire its glowing arches and grab a rooftop tea. Alternatively, if you stayed in Chongqing, spend the evening exploring the creative dining scene in Jiefangbei Square-try a contemporary Sichuan tasting menu at a small bistro-then walk to the nearby Yangjiaping Art Street for live music, boutique crafts and night-market snacks to round out the day.
Catch an early high-speed train from Chongqing North to Chengdu East, then head straight to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to watch pandas at their most active during the cool morning feeding; linger at the educational exhibit to learn about conservation and volunteer-program options. After the panda visit, stroll through nearby Wuhou Shrine Garden's quieter courtyards to connect with Three Kingdoms history and stop at a traditional tea house in Zhaojue Temple Lane for jasmine tea and light dim sum before checking into your Chunxi Road-area hotel.
After checking into your Chunxi Road hotel, wander the leafy lanes of People's Park to join locals for tea at the famed Handover Teahouse, try a bowl of Sichuan cold noodles at a nearby stall, and watch a lively match of mahjong in the gardens. Continue to the nearby cultural quarter of Kuan Zhai Xiangzi (Kuanzhai Alleys) to browse boutique craft shops, sample street snacks like spicy wontons and sweet soy buns, and settle at a courtyard teahouse for an early evening Sichuan opera mask-changing preview or a relaxed tea ceremony.
After a day of pandas and historic lanes, wander the atmospheric food alleys around Jinli Ancient Street to sample bite-sized Chengdu classics like spicy wontons, rabbit head (if adventurous) and freshly made tufted sugar; pop into a courtyard teahouse for jasmine tea and people-watching. Later, enjoy a mellow nightcap at Taikoo Li's rooftop bar for skyline views, or catch a short live Sichuan-music set at a nearby intimate venue before returning to your Chunxi Road hotel for a well-earned rest.
Rise early for a brisk half-day option: catch the first shuttle to Emei Mountain Front Gate (Emeishan Xianmen) and take the scenic bus and cable car combo up to Wannian Temple for misty mountain views and a short temple stroll before descending; alternatively, stay nearer Chengdu and visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System to walk the ancient weirs and learn from a local guide about its 2,000-year-old engineering, finishing with tea and breakfast at the riverside Erwang Temple Tea House. Aim to finish by mid-morning so you can transfer smoothly back to Chongqing, leaving time for luggage collection and the onward drive to a comfortable airport-area hotel near Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
After descending and collecting luggage, take a relaxed transfer into Chengdu city center for a late lunch at Huangcheng Laoma to sample classic Sichuan family dishes, then stroll the nearby historic lane of Jinli Ancient Street to pick up last-minute souvenirs and taste street bites like spicy wontons and tufted sugar. Mid-afternoon, visit the tranquil [Wenshu Monastery](http://www.wenshusi.com/) to wander its tea houses and monk-run herb shops, enjoy a final slow tea ceremony, then board the high-speed train back to Chongqing, aiming to arrive early evening and check into an airport-area hotel near Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport for an easy morning departure.
After arriving back in Chongqing and settling into your airport-area hotel, enjoy a relaxed farewell dinner at Jiangbei Old Wharf Riverside Restaurant where you can sample a final local spread of Chongqing hotpot-inspired small plates and river-fish specialties while watching illuminated cargo boats on the Jialing River. Finish the night with a short, calm walk along the landscaped paths of Airport Greenbelt Park for a last panoramic view of the city lights, then return to your hotel near Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to pack and rest for the early morning flight home.