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Viator · Private tour

Chongqing Day Tour Ciqikou Ancient Town and Chongqing 1949 Show

5.0(1)Chongqing1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

Experience the blend of Chongqing’s traditional culture and red history in this wonderful half-day tour. Start with Ciqikou Ancient Town, a millennium-old riverside gem with bluestone alleys, Ming-Qing architecture, and authentic Bayu folk customs—savor local snacks and admire traditional crafts. Then head to Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre, the world’s largest indoor immersive theater. Enjoy the iconic show Chongqing·1949, which uses a 360° rotating stage and high-tech effects to vividly tell the heroic stories of revolutionaries, bringing the red memory of 1949 to life. A perfect combination of tradition and history.

Tour Options

Spanish Guided
  • Pickup included
English Guided
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

Nestled by the Jialing River, Ciqikou is a thousand-year-old cultural gem of Chongqing. Once a bustling porcelain port, it bears the essence of Bayu folk culture and is hailed as “Little Chongqing”. Winding bluestone alleys wind through well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture, ancestral halls and ancient temples. Here, traditional crafts thrive, Sichuan Opera and tea house culture flourish, and time-honored local snacks tell the stories of old riverside life. A living museum of Bayu customs, it preserves the authentic charm of traditional Chongqing.

75 min

Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre & Show Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre, a landmark near Ciqikou, is the world’s largest single indoor immersive theater. It features a unique 360° rotating stage with five rings, blending performance and audience space. The show Chongqing·1949 is set on the eve of Chongqing’s liberation in 1949. It tells the heroic stories of revolutionaries in Zhazidong and Baigongguan prisons, showcasing unyielding spirit. With high-tech stagecraft, it vividly recreates historical scenes, offering a deeply immersive experience of Chongqing’s red heritage.

Highlights

Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre entrance, SVIP Seats in Area A
Taxi services returned way

What's included

Included
Chongqing 1949 Grand Theatre entrance, SVIP Seats in Area A
Taxi services returned way
Not included
all food and drink during the tour are not included

Pickup Locations & Times

Taxi Services (return way) between Hotel and Ciqikou Ancient Town, taxi fees are included in the price

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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301vicentg
July 6, 2026
Amazing tour of Ciqikou Ancient Town and Chongqing 1949 Theater

Amazing tour of Ciqikou Ancient Town and Chongqing 1949 Theater! Ciqikou blends classic ancient architecture and lively traditional culture full of local charm. The rotating stage at Chongqing 1949 delivers a breathtaking, totally unique immersive performance. Our Spanish guide David is outstanding: fluent Spanish from 20+ years living in Madrid, patient, knowledgeable, and gave in-depth explanations of Chongqing’s culture, economy and society. 100% worth booking, highly recommended!

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