Day 01Arrival in Chongqing

A TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you outside the baggage claim at Chongqing Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer you to the hotel for 2 nights' stay. After having an abounding lunch at Holiday Inn Yangtze Hotel, visit the General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum and transfer to the Chongqing Zoo to see lovely pandas. (L)

Descriptions:
General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum - The museum was built for commemorating General Joseph W. Stilwell. The main building is the former residence of General W. Stilwell, who was born in Palatka, Florida, the United States of America. During the World War Two, he, as a general of American land army, fought against the Japanese attack with Chinese Kuomintang army.

Chongqing Zoo - Chongqing Zoo is located in the western suburb of Chongqing City. It was first built in 1953. The landscape of the zoo is very beautiful. In the zoo, you can see more than 600 kinds of animals. Some of them are endangered animals, such as giant pandas, little pandas and South China tigers. In the recent years, the zoo increased some entertainment facilities. Some of them are suitable for children, such as the little electricity-driven train and merry-go-round; and the others are intended for adults, which can satisfy their needs of seeking thrill.

Day 02Chongqing - Dazu - Chongqing

This morning, take you to Duzu and have a whole day tour to Baoding Carvings, the noted Grotto Art in Dazu County. Transfer back to Chonqqing and relax for the rest of the day. (B+L)

Descriptions: Dazu - Dazu County was first established in 758 in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Situated to the west of the Chongqing downtown, it's famed as the hometown of Chinese rock carvings. In the county, you can see Dazu Rock Carvings. Dealing with the Buddhism art, the rock carvings were made in the late Tang Dynasty (around 907) and the early Song Dynasty (around 960). Among those, the carvings on the Bei Mountain (Bei Shan) and Baoding Mountain (Baoding Shan) are particularly popular. On December 1st, 1999, the Dazu Rock Carvings was put into the list of the World Cultural Heritage.

Day 03Chongqing Exit

A private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here. (B)

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner