Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise and Illuminated Night Tour

By Unique Beijing Tours

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Overview

Experience Chongqing’s legendary night—dubbed “China’s Little Hong Kong”—on a seamless evening tour with a Yangtze River cruise, plus hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off. Let its 8D glittering skyline and riverside lights captivate you!
Start with door-to-door pickup, heading to Nanbin Road Bell and Drum Tower Square—a prime vantage point for sweeping views of the Yangtze-Jialing confluence and glowing Yuzhong Peninsula skyline. Glide across the neon-lit Yangtze River Bridge, then explore Chaotianmen Square, where sail-shaped skyscrapers shimmer over the water. A riverside stroll leads to Hongya Cave, a fairy-tale stilted complex draped in warm lanterns, evoking “Spirited Away” whimsy.
The highlight is a Yangtze River cruise, where you’ll drift along the water to admire iconic landmarks like Binjiang Park, Huanghuayuan Bridge and Chongqing Grand Theater from a unique perspective. End with complimentary hotel drop-off—no hidden costs, just pure night magic.

Activity location

Chongqing Chaotianmen
- Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River,
- 400000, Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chongqing Chaotianmen
- Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River,
- 400000, Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

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What's included, what's not

Cruise Ticket
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Private tour
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chongqing Chaotianmen

Begin your tour by meeting your guide in the lobby of your central Chongqing hotel. Hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle. Heading directly to Chaotianmen Square. Chaotianmen overlooks the two rivers and is surrounded by crags on three sides. This gorgeous river which mixes the past and the present culture of Chongqing City just flow in front of your eyes. Stroll around the area with your tour guide.

Chaotianmen Yangtze Grand Bridge (Pass by)

Enjoy Chaotianmen Yangtze Grand Bridge light up from distance. The bridge is the main arterial traffic of east-west direction from Chongqing main urban area to outward. Get ready to board the popular sightseeing boat. During this 45-minutes relaxing night cruise, immense yourself in the breath-taking view along the Yangtze river when it’s illuminated at night which include the city’s most splendid old and new architecture.

Yangtze River bridge Chongqing

1h
Admission ticket included

The cruise will bypass both east and west wide of the Yangtze River, allow you to fully appreciate some of the most fantastic buildings such as Chongqing Yangtze River Bridge, Bingjiang Park, Huanghuayuan Bridge, Chongqing Theater, Hongya Cave etc.

Hongya Cave (Pass by)

Your tour guide will help in get a great overview of the sites, life and sounds the city has to offer.

Jiefangbei Square

After the cruise, heading to Jiefangbei Square. As the busiest and most prosperous business district in West China. Jiefangbei Square was a multifunctional dining, retail and entertainment center flowing with restaurants, boutiques, cafes and bars of an international standard. After the unforgettable cruise, we’ll provide complimentary door-to-door hotel transfer—no need to worry about late-night transportation, just savor the sweet memories of Chongqing’s night all the way back. This tour packs all of Chongqing’s most iconic night sights into a seamless, enjoyable experience—no rushed schedules, no hidden hassles, just pure magic of the mountain city’s night!

Location

Activity location

Chongqing Chaotianmen
- Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River,
- 400000, Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Chongqing Chaotianmen
- Interchange of Yangtze River and Jialing River,
- 400000, Chongqing, Chongqing Region, China

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