Meeting point
Your central Chongqing hotel
Eight-hour private car tour
Chongqing by Car
Cover more of Chongqing in one comfortable day with a licensed English-speaking guide-driver and a route adjusted around your interests.
Duration8 hours
Group size1–6 guests
English guide-driver fromFrom ¥1,480Approx. US$220per private group
Elias personally leads when his schedule allows. If he is unavailable, he arranges a trusted licensed guide who meets the same language and service standards. Your guide is confirmed before you pay a deposit.
Privately arranged
What makes it special
- Link distant city viewpoints and neighborhoods without repeated taxi planning
- Travel with one English-speaking professional who both drives and explains the city
- Adjust the day around traffic, weather, your interests and walking ability
Your route
Your route
This is a suggested core route rather than a rigid checklist. Elias confirms the final order around your hotel, traffic and preferred stops.
- 01
Central hotel pickup
Meet your licensed English-speaking guide-driver at your hotel and confirm the day’s priorities.
- 02
Jiefangbei & Kuixinglou
Begin in central Chongqing and experience the sky bridges and shifting street levels.
- 03
Liziba Light Rail Viewpoint
See the famous train-through-building scene and the surrounding hillside city.
- 04
Eling viewpoint or creative district
Pause above the peninsula for wider river and city views.
- 05
Ciqikou or another interest-led stop
Choose old streets, local food, architecture or a quieter neighborhood according to your priorities.
- 06
Raffles City & Hongyadong
Finish around the river confluence and the illuminated downtown skyline when timing allows.
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Price by group size
One private-group price includes the vehicle and licensed English-speaking guide-driver. The 5–6 guest price includes the required vehicle upgrade.
Your private-group price¥1,680Approx. US$250per private group
Common group sizes
1 guest¥1,480Approx. US$220
2 guests¥1,680Approx. US$250
4 guests¥2,080Approx. US$305
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1 guest¥1,480Approx. US$220per private group
2 guests¥1,680Approx. US$250per private group
3 guests¥1,880Approx. US$280per private group
4 guests¥2,080Approx. US$305per private group
5 guests¥2,380Approx. US$350per private group
6 guests¥2,580Approx. US$380per private group
Attraction tickets are not included
Most suggested city stops are free. Any paid attraction is settled separately, and your guide-driver can assist with the purchase process.
Any paid attraction price will be confirmed before purchase.
Plan with confidence
Useful details
Finish point
Your central Chongqing hotel or another agreed downtown location.
Start time
Flexible — 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM is recommended, or request another time.
Getting around
Private vehicle driven by your licensed English-speaking guide. Vehicle size is confirmed around the group and luggage.
What is and is not included
Included
- Private vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide-driver
- Fuel, standard tolls and parking
- Hotel pickup and return in central Chongqing
- Help purchasing attraction tickets
Not included
- Attraction tickets
- Meals and personal expenses
Photos during the walk
Your guide can take complimentary casual smartphone photos during the day. This is not a professional photography service.
Pace, access and weather
Walking pace
Easy to moderate. Most transfers are by car, with optional walks of roughly 1–3 km across the day and some stairs at selected stops.
Best for
- Families, older travelers or guests who prefer fewer long walks
- First-time visitors who want to cover several parts of Chongqing in one day
- Travelers who want a flexible city route rather than a fixed coach itinerary
Access note
The route can be adapted for older guests and families, but wheelchair access varies by stop. Tell Elias about mobility needs before confirming.
Weather
The route can change for rain, heat, traffic, closures or viewing conditions.
Booking and payment
Confirmation
Submit a request first. Elias confirms availability and the final details within 24 hours.
Deposit
A 20% deposit holds your date. Pay the remaining balance before the tour starts.
Payment
WeChat Pay, Alipay, or cash CNY. No payment surcharge.
Deposit and cancellation
Cancel at least 30 days before the tour to choose either a refund of your deposit or keep it as credit for a future tour with Elias during a later trip to China.
Terms for cancellations within 30 days and any non-refundable third-party costs are confirmed before you pay a deposit.
Rescheduling
One free date change is available, subject to Elias's availability.
Booking window
Please request at least 24 hours in advance; 48 hours is recommended.
Real Chongqing moments
A glimpse of the experience
PHOTO NEEDED1200×9004:3Guests beside a private vehicle at a recognizable Chongqing viewpoint
chongqing-by-car-guests.jpgPHOTO NEEDED1200×9004:3Elias explaining a city view during the guided car option
chongqing-by-car-elias.jpgDirect with Elias
Request this private tour
Send your preferred date, group size, hotel and start time. Elias will reply within 24 hours before any deposit is paid.