Things to do in Chongqing Hongyadong (Northwest Gate)

The driver was responsible, polite, and punctual. We had enough time to explore each attraction thoroughly, not just a quick glance. If I have the chance to visit Chongqing again, I will definitely book this tour again.

It was truly an amazing experience! I'd still recommend choosing seats in the front row. Although it's definitely close to the dancers, at least you won't be blocked. If you added on the costume option, I really recommend arriving early! We chose the dinner package, and after eating, we were able to take photos outside without being crowded. Overall, highly recommend! 👍

Great experience! However, take note that this tour doesn't have tour guide, you're only going with a local driver with a translation device and those joining the tour. The driver will just bring to your destination and will tell you when and where will be the pick up time and location. You and your your team will be on your own most of the time. The driver will ask you to join other tour groups in some attractions, he will give you all the information you need. There were only 5 people in our team. They're all Chinese and speak only Mandarin, except for the little girl who speaks English. They're all very nice and lovely people. I'm currently learning Mandarin, so I did enjoy my time with them. This is a very long tour, so you might not be able to finish everything. The driver will tell ask you anyway if you still want to proceed. They all stopped at one point. For me, I decided to go to one more location.

The platform only has the South Station option. Adding a North Station option would eliminate the need to transfer by subway. Tickets need to be exchanged for paper tickets at the counter, after which it is convenient to change the boarding time. The highlight is the Yangtze River cable car experience.

The boat departs from Chaotianmen Pier 7. The riverside attractions in Chongqing will be explained on board. The boat will rotate 360 degrees at each attraction so that passengers can clearly see everything. There is a photo service on board offering a free postcard-sized photo, and larger photos are available for purchase. There are also face-changing performances and calligraphy auctions. You are welcome to bring your own food, and there is also a bar on board where you can buy drinks and snacks. Taking a boat tour is a pretty good experience.

It included numerous tourist spots, and the pace was relaxed. Our tour guide, Yu Ruichao, did a great job providing clear instructions despite the language barrier. I highly recommend this tour!

The unified meeting point is convenient, and the tour company will communicate with the tourist group in advance to establish communication channels. The tour guide will also inquire about the meeting point and travel matters in advance. When boarding the bus, the attractions and optional activities will be introduced, but there is no strong pressure to purchase them. This time, our guide, Mr. Shen, was very responsible and sent text messages to tourists regarding attractions, precautions, and photography tips. The meals were typical group meals and were acceptable. The accommodation platform upgraded our stay to a large resort room with electric heating beds, which was great value. The only slight shortcoming was that the transportation bus was relatively old and the seats were small, but the driver was very stable. The attractions were well-arranged, but the Tian Sheng San Qiao (Three Natural Bridges) and Longshui Gorge Crevice scenic areas are similar, both requiring continuous walking down stairs, so those who are not physically fit should consider this. The Wujiang River boat trip was comfortable and the scenery was beautiful, like a landscape painting.

This one-day tour of Chongqing was really worth the money. The itinerary was well-planned and not rushed, so we had a fulfilling and comfortable day. Five-star rating for the driver, his service experience was top-notch. He was not only punctual and drove steadily, but also actively introduced attractions along the way and local trivia. He was particularly enthusiastic and easy to communicate with. He was also patient and waited for us at photo spots without any feeling of being rushed. The overall experience was very smooth and worry-free. Highly recommend this one-day tour for those visiting Chongqing for the first time or wanting a relaxing day of sightseeing.