11 days in Banff National Park & Chongqing Itinerary

Among the world's oldest national parks, Banff National Park serves as a World Heritage-listed mecca for cyclists, hikers, skiers, bird-watchers, mountain climbers, and anyone else with a passion for exploring vast untouched wildernesses.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sunshine Village and Bow Falls. Get out of town with these interesting Banff National Park side-trips: Yoho National Park (Paget Peak & Lake O' Hara). The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on Kingmik Dog Sled Tours, contemplate the long history of Cave and Basin National Historic Site, hike along Bow River Trail, and learn more about the world around you at Banff Park Museum.

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Chongqing, China to Banff National Park is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from China Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 15 hours. In April, Banff National Park is much colder than Chongqing - with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel to Chongqing.

With one of the most populated and largest metropolitan areas in the world, Chongqing was the de facto capital of China during World War II. Its wartime political importance and post-war economic boom have left a number of attractions in Chongqing, including war memorials and museums, government buildings, and thriving commercial districts with a wealth of malls and more traditional market areas.

Kids will enjoy Yubei Bijin Park and Chongqing Garden Expo Park. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Three Gorges Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Chongqing Wu River, explore the ancient world of Old City Wall, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Banff National Park to Chongqing in 21.5 hours. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time to China Standard Time, which is usually a 15 hour difference. In May, Chongqing is warmer than Banff National Park - with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.