The most shocking treasure scenic spot around Chongqing
⛰️The Great Rift Valley of Wuling Mountain is located in the Yuling District of Chongqing. It is a natural wonder that combines karst landforms, canyons, streams and 🌲 forests.
The following is a detailed tour guide to help you explore this secret land efficiently
A. Basic information
- Address: [RoundNails] Jiangdong Street, Fuling District, Chongqing
- Opening Hours:
Peak season (April-October) [8:30] 8:30-16:30
Off-season (November-March) [9:00] 9:00-15:30
- Tickets: 🎫
Package 145 yuan/person (including tickets + ferry + battery car + ropeway), student/elderly discount ticket 90 yuan, children under 1.2 meters free.
Recommended travel time: ⏳ 1 day (about 4-6 hours of hiking).
2. Transportation methods
- Self-driving: 🚗
- Departure from the main city of Chongqing: 🛣G50S Hu-Chongqing South Line Expressway to the "Huling East" exit, 🔎 navigate the "Wuling Mountain Great Rift Valley Visitor Center", about 2 hours drive.
- Parking: 🅿️ There is a large parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot, the fee is about 10-20 yuan / day.
- Public Transport: [Bus]
- Take a bus from Chongqing North Station/Hongqi River Groove Bus Station to Fuling Passenger Transport Center (about 1.5 hours), [Tramcar] transfer to the "Fuling-Wuling Mountain" shuttle bus (about 1 hour), get off at the terminal and take a taxi to the scenic spot (about 15 minutes).
Third, core attraction recommendations
1. Tianmen Cave Cable Bridge🌁
- Iconic attraction, a suspension bridge across the canyon, with a rift valley hundreds of meters deep at your feet,📷 for taking pictures.
2. Qingtian Gorge ground seam
- The most essential section, the cliffs on both sides towering, the narrowest point is only 3 meters, looking up can see the "one line of sky" wonder.
3. Cloud Pavilion
- The observation deck overlooks the panoramic view of the rift valley, 🌫If you encounter the first sunny after the rain, the clouds and mist shrouded like a fairyland.
4. Gu Lek Place
- Antique building complex, 💃 can experience traditional musical instrument performances (open on holidays).
5. Copper walls Iron walls
- The canyon rock walls are bronze-colored and the geological structure is clear, suitable for geology enthusiasts.
Four, classic tour routes
Recommended route (clockwise loop):
Visitor Center → [Tricycle] Take a sightseeing car to "Tianmen Cave" → 🚶♀️ Walk across the cable bridge → Hike the seam of Qingtian Gorge → [Electrocar] Battery car to "Gu Lefang" → Walk to "Copper Wall Iron Wall" → Return to Visitor Center.
Tips💓:
- The ground seam section requires about 2 hours of walking, more stairs, 👟 recommended to wear non-slip shoes.
- Clear instructions within the scenic area, maps at the forks, and free paper guides.
Five, precautions⚠️
1. Wear: wet and slippery in the canyon, 👟 recommended to wear non-slip sneakers, summer preparation sunscreen shirt hat 🧢, winter pay attention to warmth.
2. Security:
- Climbing rock walls or climbing over guardrails is prohibited in the ground seam area.
- [Rainy] Some sections may be closed during the rainy season, check the weather forecast before departure.
3. Supply: There are fewer dining points in the scenic area, 🍞🍶 it is recommended to bring your own dry food and water (there is a small store in the middle).
4. Physical strength: The whole journey is about 10 kilometers, the elderly or children can choose to tour, some sections have battery cars instead.
Six, peripheral travel recommendations
- Wulingshan National Forest Park (30 minutes drive): Alpine meadow [Seeding], forest camping [Camping], suitable for summer summer vacation.
- 816 Underground Nuclear Project (1 hour drive): An underground military industrial site during the Cold War.
- Huiling City Food: 🍜 Recommended to try "Fuling Oil Mash" "Casserole Rice Noodles".
Seven, accommodation suggestions
- Near the scenic spot:
- Wulingshan Great Rift Valley Hotel [Hotel] (inside the scenic spot, convenient but higher price).
- Farmhouse: [House] such as "Yunling Mountain Mansion", affordable prices, containing farmhouse dishes.
- Yuling City District: 🏤 More choices, such as "Jinke Grand Hotel", suitable for the next day return.
Eight, practical tips
- Network signal: 🤳 The signal in the ground seam is weak, it is recommended to download the offline map in advance.
- Best season: 🍃🍂Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October) The climate is pleasant, summer is the first choice for summer vacation.
[Calendar] Plan your route in advance and travel lightly, the magnificent landscape of the Great Rift Valley of Wuling Mountain will surely make your trip worthwhile!