Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off within central Chongqing are included in the tour price. Tour typically starts around 11:00–11:30 am and returns by 8:00–9:00 pm, though timing can shift based on your interests, seasonal sunlight and local conditions.

If your hotel is outside central Chongqing, discuss this when booking so we can arrange suitable pickup arrangements or provide a cost estimate for extended travel.

Yes, photography is welcome. Chongqing's neighbourhoods, street art and everyday scenes are beautiful and worth capturing. However, always be respectful and culturally sensitive when photographing people.

Before photographing locals—elderly residents, shopkeepers, street vendors or people going about their daily life—ask your guide first. Your guide will help you communicate respectfully with locals and explain whether it's appropriate to photograph in that moment. Never point your camera directly at someone without permission or acknowledgement. Many locals appreciate friendly interaction and may even welcome photos if you ask politely through your guide.

This approach honours the locals' dignity and often leads to more genuine, meaningful photographs than candid shots taken without consent.

Absolutely. This is a flexible tour designed around your interests. If you want to spend more time at the bookstore, skip certain attractions, or explore a neighbourhood longer, your guide can adjust. If you've heard about a specific teahouse or restaurant, mention it and your guide will help incorporate it where possible.

The itinerary is a suggestion, not a rigid schedule. Your guide balances planned highlights with your preferences and energy levels to create an experience that feels right for you.

Yes, we recommend booking in advance to ensure guide and vehicle availability. Last-minute bookings may not be accommodated depending on availability. Contact us with your preferred dates, group size and any specific interests so we can provide a customised quote and confirm arrangements.

This tour requires moderate fitness. You'll walk through neighbourhoods, navigate stairs and multi-level venues, and explore narrow streets. Most visitors of reasonable health can participate comfortably. The pace is relaxed—your guide will adjust based on your comfort level.

If you have mobility concerns or difficulty walking, discuss this when booking. Your guide can suggest alternative stops or arrange additional rest time. Chongqing's terrain is steep in places, so comfortable shoes are essential.

Yes. This is a private tour that can be tailored to any group. Children and seniors are welcome. For children, the tour becomes a story about how cities adapt and change—interactive and educational. For seniors, the pace and stops can be adjusted to match energy levels and interests.

Discuss your group's needs when booking so your guide can plan appropriate timing, rest breaks and suitable locations.

Chongqing's weather can be changeable, particularly during rainy seasons. Most stops are covered—bookstores, restaurants, underground spaces. Bad weather won't cancel the tour, but heavy rain or fog might require adjustments. Your guide will make real-time decisions about which stops remain worthwhile and suggest alternatives.

Bring an umbrella and wear weather-appropriate clothing. The tour proceeds unless conditions make it genuinely unsafe.

Teahouses, bookstores and neighbourhood businesses are part of everyday local life. They occasionally close for renovations, family events or operate different hours without advance notice. If Junge Bookstore or a planned restaurant is unexpectedly closed, your guide will recommend a suitable alternative that preserves the spirit of the experience.

The 3D driving route may also vary based on traffic, road conditions and vehicle access on the day.

Yes. Private airport and railway station transfers can be arranged as add-ons to your tour or as standalone services. Contact us with your arrival details and we'll provide a quote and arrange pickup at your preferred time.

This is an optional, authentic Chongqing experience: warm foot baths filled with real mala hotpot ingredients—dried red chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, medicinal herbs and spices. The warming sensation and distinctive aroma create a memorable sensory experience rooted in local tradition. If interested, please let us know so we can arrange it in advance at additional cost.Alternatively, you could decide on the date of the tour but it might not be available with last minute booking.

Please refer to our full Terms and Conditions for detailed cancellation and refund policies. In general, cancellations made well in advance receive better refund terms than last-minute cancellations. Contact us directly to discuss your specific booking.

Yes. We specialise in customised private tours throughout China. If you'd like to combine Hidden Chongqing with other destinations—such as other Chongqing experiences, the Yangtze River, Guilin, or a broader China itinerary—we can design a multi-day tour tailored to your interests. Contact us to discuss your travel plans.