Hike 3 km into the earth and look up to see the "heavenly pit beam of light"
🌈 Attraction highlights:
The Three Natural Bridges of Wulong are a World Natural Heritage Site and Asia's largest cluster of karst natural bridges🌉! Consisting of three natural stone arch bridges: Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge, and Heilong Bridge, with a vertical drop of hundreds of meters, they combine majesty, wonder, danger, and tranquility, and are known as a "masterpiece of nature"✨. This is also the filming location of "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Transformers: Age of Extinction"🎬. The simple and elegant architecture of Tianfu Official Post complements the magical landscape of the sinkholes and crevices, as if you've traveled back in time to a world of martial arts🗡️. Stroll along the bottom of the valley, look up to see the giant bridge spanning the sky, waterfalls and springs, underground caves and rivers, every step is a visual feast!
📅 Itinerary
One-day tour recommendation:
① Morning: Three Natural Bridges (2–3 hrs) → Tianfu Official Post to check in at the movie scene → Ground Seam Scenic Area (1.5 hrs, waterfall + plank road)
② Afternoon: Combine with Fairy Mountain National Forest Park (grassland, ski resort) or Furong Cave (cave wonders)
Two-day tour recommendation:
Day 1: Three Natural Bridges + Ground Seam → Stay overnight in Xiannvshan Town
Day 2: Fairy Mountain/Furong Cave/Dazu Rock Carvings (optional)
🚗 Driving information
1. Route: Chongqing City → Baotou–Maoming Expressway → Wulong Interchange → Xiannvshan Town Tourist Center (approx. 2.5 hrs)
2. Parking: Main parking lot at the scenic area entrance (¥20/time). It is recommended to arrive early on holidays to secure a parking space.
Tips: There are many curves in the mountainous area, so check your brakes/tire pressure; prepare anti-skid chains in winter, and slow down in rainy weather⚠️
⛱️ Must-see attractions
1. Tianlong Bridge: The first of the three bridges, 235m high, with a bridge hole like a maze, overlooking the panoramic view of the sinkhole🌄
2. Qinglong Bridge: The world's highest natural bridge (281m), after the rain, the rainbow is like a green dragon soaring through the sky🌈
3. Heilong Bridge: Deep and secluded caves, with hanging springs cascading down (Pearl Spring, Yixian Spring)💧
4. Tianfu Official Post: The same inn from Zhang Yimou's movie, perfect for taking photos in ancient style📸
5. Longshui Gorge Ground Seam: Cliff plank road + 100m waterfall, a feeling of exploring the center of the earth🌿
🏨 Accommodation guide
1. Cost-effective choice: Xiannvshan Town B&B (¥200–400/night), 10 mins' walk to the scenic area, including authentic breakfast🍜
2. High-end experience: Fairy Mountain David Camp Resort Hotel (Ginkgo Avenue, near the tourist center), fully equipped, suitable for families👨👩👧
3. Avoid pitfalls: Book 1 week in advance during peak season (May–October)! There is limited accommodation in the scenic area, it is recommended to stay in the town
💗 Other tips
1. 👟 Wear comfortable shoes! The whole journey is paved with stone slabs + steps, no high heels👠
2. 🌂 Bring a raincoat/sunscreen: The weather in the mountains is changeable, rain protection in summer, fog protection in autumn and winter🌦️
3. 🎫 Tickets: Three Natural Bridges ¥155 (including shuttle bus + elevator), Trip.com travel platform has combined tickets which are more cost-effective, you can check it out.
4. 🚌 Transportation in the scenic area: The entrance elevator goes directly down 80m to the bottom of the valley, the exit shuttle bus is ¥15/person (a must-have for saving effort)
5. 🕒 Off-peak travel: Enter the park before 8:30 to avoid tour groups, the afternoon light is more suitable for taking pictures📷
6. 🍱 Bring your own snacks: There are few restaurants in the scenic area, bring water + energy bars, you can go back to the town for lunch and have Jiangkou fish/mutton soup pot🐟
✨ Best season: Spring and autumn (flower viewing from March–May, red leaves from September–November), summer escape, winter snow scenery❄️
🎒 Packing list: Camera, power bank, ID card, light jacket, mosquito repellent!