01Urban Landmark
Chaotianmen Square
重庆朝天门广场
All Ages
Admission
Free for the outdoor square and riverside area; Raffles City viewing platforms and indoor venues charge separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Common current adult products: Three Natural Bridges CNY 155 including transfer bus and elevator; Longshuixia Fissure Gorge CNY 105 including transfer bus and elevator. Fairy Mountain admission is CNY 50, with mini-train commonly CNY 25 extra.
Hours
Use each zone's schedule. Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia commonly operate around 08:30-16:30 outside peak summer, while Fairy Mountain transport and activities follow separate schedules.
Duration
Full day from Chongqing
Metro
No city metro. Use rail to Wulong South Station (武隆南站), then transfer to Xiannüshan Tourist Center (仙女山游客中心) for the main karst scenic shuttles.
Best Time
Apr-Oct for greenery; clear dry days are best
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Decide whether this is a one-site day or a two-site day
Three Natural Bridges alone is already a strong day trip. Add Longshuixia Fissure only if you start early and have confirmed onward transport.
→Do not overload the day by default
2
Visit Three Natural Bridges first
This is the signature Wulong karst stop and the easiest one to justify if your time or energy becomes limited.
→Put the headline site first
3
Continue to Longshuixia Fissure for a darker canyon contrast
Longshuixia is narrower, wetter, and more stair-heavy. It works best after Three Natural Bridges if you still have energy for another 1.5-2 hours of walking.
→Different landscape, more physical
4
Return through the tourist center with enough daylight buffer
After the fissure gorge, use the scenic transport back to the tourist center and continue by booked transfer, bus, or rail connection toward Chongqing.
→Do not leave the return too late
Highlights
- World Natural Heritage karst landscape within reach of Chongqing
- Three Natural Bridges for huge stone arches, valley views, and film-location photos
- Longshuixia Fissure Gorge for a darker, wetter, more enclosed canyon walk
- Fairy Mountain as the broader highland-grassland option if you stay overnight
- Best with a structured transport plan rather than spontaneous movement
Insider Tips
✦Wear non-slip shoes because both core scenic zones include steps and wet surfaces.
✦Carry only light gear; the day involves a lot of walking.
✦Bring a light jacket because canyon and mountain temperatures can be lower than Chongqing city.
✦Use official shuttles or a pre-arranged driver instead of informal station-side offers.
✦If traveling independently from Chongqing, consider staying overnight in Wulong if you want to include Fairy Mountain comfortably.
More Chongqing Attractions
02Historic Walk
Ciqikou Ancient Town
磁器口古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free for the ancient-town streets; individual small venues may charge separately.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
03Historic Walk
Dazu Rock Carvings
大足石刻
All Ages
Admission
Baodingshan + Beishan combined ticket is currently listed at CNY 120; Baodingshan scenic shuttle is charged separately at CNY 22 round-trip or CNY 12 one-way.
Typical Visit
5-7 hours including transport; 3-4 hours on-site for Baodingshan
04Historic Walk
Eling Park
鹅岭公园
All Ages
Admission
Free for the park. Some structures or special access areas may require reservation or separate rules.
Typical Visit
2-2.5 hours
05Nature Escape
Fairy Mountain National Forest Park
仙女山国家森林公园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 50 for park admission. The sightseeing mini-train is commonly CNY 25 and charged separately.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours; longer if combined with Wulong Karst stops
06Urban Landmark
Hongyadong Folk Custom Area
洪崖洞民俗风貌区
All Ages
Admission
Free; major holidays may use crowd-control or free-entry reservation rules.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours