Arrange private car airport pickup according to flight time, guide holding a sign to welcome, then transfer to hotel for check-in. No sightseeing arranged today, leaving free time to rest and adjust to jet lag, easing fatigue after arrival.
Winter Solstice · Dec 22, 2026 – Feb 3, 2027
Sichuan-Chongqing Winter Solstice themed journey
In-depth small-group journey
Itinerary overview
Some parts of China only appear at the right time.
Winter in Sichuan is not just lively and spicy. It also has New Year paintings being printed, steam rising from the stove, ancient irrigation canals flowing through the fields, Tibetan tea slowly changed by time, and a good night's sleep by the mountain valley hot springs. Over nine days, we don't rush to see more places but walk into these ongoing lives, personally complete a work, a New Year meal, and create a new memory of the New Year.
You will first get to know Sichuan flavors in Chengdu, not surrounded by continuous heavy spicy banquets; in Mianzhu, work with real New Year painting artisans, letting a piece of paper gain color and blessings from woodblocks; follow the water of the Dujiangyan irrigation area into rural life, seeing how water becomes soil, food, and daily order; touch the changes of tea leaves in steaming, kneading, and pressing in Ya'an. The last two nights of the trip, we give time back to sleep, hot springs, valleys, and ourselves.
Journey information
- Duration
- 7 days · 5 nights
- Maximum group size
- Up to 6 travelers
- Journey starts
- Departure location
- Journey ends
- Chongqing
- Places
- Chengdu · Dazu · Chongqing
Three experiences along the journey
Handcrafting New Year paintings · Participating in New Year food preparation · Handmade tea processing
Who this journey is for
Having been to China, yet wanting to live in places more authentic and quieter than famous tourist spots, cherishing craftsmanship, food, and the relationship between people and nature, and willing to participate hands-on rather than just observe.
Daily Itinerary
Winter Warmth: 7 Days in Sichuan & Chongqing
Stays & dining
Stays along the journey
Hotels shown are references; final stays are confirmed before departure.
Chengdu Kuanzhai Alley People's Park Atour S Hotel
After arrival, leisurely rest, explore Chengdu streets, teahouses, and cultural sites by day, return to hotel at night to continue the slowed travel rhythm.
Chongqing Ramada Hotel Dazu
After visiting Baodingshan Rock Carvings, stay overnight in Dazu, rest after local specialty dinner, prepare energy for next day's trip to Chongqing.
Chongqing Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel
Take Chongqing as the last stop of the trip, walk streets and alleys, visit guild halls by day, enjoy mountain city lights at night, stay two nights to leisurely experience the city.
The details
Travel details & policies
The itinerary and services shown are a reference. Final dates, arrangements and prices will be confirmed with our team.
Travel details
- Duration
- 7 days 6 nights
- Departure dates
- Confirm after filling intention, this window does not represent fixed departure dates.
- Guide service
- One Chinese certified guide (7 days full journey)
- Insurance
- 1 million coverage accident insurance
Travel policies
- Itinerary changes
- Free reschedule once if more than 15 days before departure (subject to availability of flights, hotels, etc.); Refunds for reduced participants follow above cancellation policy; price recalculation required for changes in number of participants.
- Cancellation & refunds
- More than 15 days before departure (inclusive): refund paid fees minus non-refundable actual expenses (e.g., booked tickets/hotel deposits); 14–8 days before departure: deduct 10% of total tour fee; 7–4 days before departure: deduct 20%; 3–1 days before departure: deduct 40%; On departure day or later: deduct 60%.
- Special circumstances
- This itinerary focuses on water town walks, boat tours, and hands-on experiences, heavily affected by weather, scenic area opening, and traffic conditions. In case of rain, snow, fog, strong wind, or abnormal water levels, gondola and West Lake boat tours may be temporarily suspended, replaced by shore walks or adjusted itinerary; unused fees refunded.
Before you travel