Chongqing Yangtze River Cruise and Illuminated Night Tour
Description
Experience Chongqing’s spellbinding nightscape aboard a Yangtze River evening cruise—where the city’s riverside blazes with neon and golden lights, painting a vivid tapestry against the water. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup to start your journey, then glide along the Yangtze River, gazing in awe at the glittering skyline unfolding before you. Capture postcard-perfect views of iconic landmarks: the majestic Chongqing Yangtze River Bridge, the tranquil Bingjiang Park, the sleek Huanghuayuan Bridge, the striking Chongqing Theater, and the fairy-tale-like Hongya Cave. To top it off, we offer complimentary door-to-door hotel transfer—ending your night with the same seamless convenience it began with.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Your tour guide will help in get a great overview of the sites, life and sounds the city has to offer.
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!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pick up including hotels in Chongqing City, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(15)
I’d give more stars if I could. Our guide David was the best tour guide we ever had, and that’s saying a lot as I have been to over 100 countries. David showed us many great places and always took care of us and expertly moved us through the crowds. I cannot recommend this tour with David enough!
A great way to experience Chongqing at night. David our tour guide made sure that we were at the attractions on time and showed us all the best spots. I really recommend this tour.
We were not prepared for what Chongqing had to show us at night. It was a great light show, from such a futuristic city
What a great night , Royce was such a great guide he went above and beyond, very professional and really knows Chongqing. I would recommend this tour when visiting Chongqing. Thanks Royce
We were picked up by “Jim” and his driver. Jim’s English was very good. As we drove to the cruise boat, he explained a little Chongqing history. On the boat, he explained so many things. He was professional, a gentleman, and engaging, and answered all of our questions. We had been to so many places, and he offered to take us to a lively street that we had not been to-and we loved it! It was a delightful trip, we really appreciated having Jim with us!
Very nice and knowledgeable guide, learnt a lot about the city, had a chance to view the city from various angles
Better to have more details about the cruise timing. We thought we were stopping somewhere for photoshot before the cruise. But when we were pick up from hotel. We found out we started with the cruise first. The local guide should adjust the pick up time in consideration of the traffic and cruise start time. This will give travellers a bit more time to walk from the drop off point to the pier. 10 mins is a rush. The local guide must know the cruise time, i.e. purchase ticket in advance. The guide is experience. Not sure whether being taken the first cruise is an advantage. However, most of the light is on when dark, but the bridges night did not turn on until at least 20 mins after the cruise started. The whole cruise time is about an hour. So being on the first cruise does not give 100% night view for the whole hour. Also better to let the travellers know, to expect you may have to stand for the whole hour, since we were almost the last few people get on the ship. No available seat. However, there are some VIP seat indoor, would be good to give this option for travellers, even with additional cost.
Jim our guide very friendly and hugely knowledgeable. Arrived on time and accommodated our request to leave early for food. Views spectacular. And unexpected drone show at the end!
If the weather is good and you have an evening to spare in Chongqing, the 7th Wharf riverboat cruise is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed. We took the last cruise of the night at 9:50 PM, arriving well-fed after an amazing hot pot dinner. While we didn’t dine on the boat, the atmosphere was perfect for relaxing and soaking in the illuminated skyline of the city—an ideal setting for photos and lasting memories. The highlight came at the end of the cruise, with a lively cultural performance featuring traditional Chinese dance, an impressive face-changing act, and a small exhibit by a renowned local painter—with the opportunity to purchase a piece as a keepsake. These touches added a wonderful cultural flair to round out the evening. The cruise concluded around 11 PM, leaving us with a renewed appreciation for the beauty of the city at night. Tickets for these mini cruises are widely available at various locations throughout the city during the day, making it easy to plan ahead. Highly recommended!
Yeah a must see if you're visiting the cyberpunk city. It was nice to have a guide and he was great but I'm not sure it was really needed. I do recommend getting the VIP in the front of the boat for beautiful scene views.
