One Day Private Wulong Karst Tour

Welcome to choose our Wulong day tour from Chongqing to explore the picture-perfect karst limestone rocks and caverns! At 8:00, your private guide and the driver will wait for you at your self-booked hotel in downtown Chongqing. Start your journey with a comfortable private car ride of about 2.5-3 hours, as Wulong Karst National Geology Park is situated about 180 km (112 mi) from the Chongqing urban area.

As a part of the UNESCO-listed South China Karst property, not only does the park boast the largest group of natural bridges in Asia, but it is also like a natural geological museum, combining diverse landscapes including mountains, waterfalls, caves, bridges, and gorges, recording the splendid story of geological changes over hundreds of millions of years. It is also famous as the filming site of the “Transformers 4: Age of Extinction”. Upon arrival at the park’s entrance, you’ll see the giant model of Bumblebee at first sight; don’t miss taking a selfie! 

Follow your guide to enter the park, and take a shuttle bus to the Three Natural Bridges, where an outdoor 180-degree rotating elevator made of glass will lower you to the valley, and instantly you’ll travel into an otherworldly place. By the way, standing at the right of the elevator can take in more breathtaking scenery, as it rotates anticlockwise. Continue walking downstairs, and the first Sky Dragon Bridge (Tianlong Bridge) just unveils, with the largest span among the three, of about 300 meters (984 ft.), high up to over 230 meters (755 ft.). Under the bridge, a traditional Chinese courtyard called Tianfu Post House, nestled in the deep canyon, which was a restored Tang Dynasty-style complex first built in 619 AD. With its gray tiles and upturned eaves, it was once the only outdoor filming location for the Chinese director Zhang Yimou's film "Curse of the Golden Flower". Climb steps up to capture its postcard-like panoramic view, surrounded by cliffs.Afterward, follow the path to the Green Dragon Bridge (Qinglong Bridge), whose bridge opening just looks like a giant broadsword from a certain angle, and this is also the highest of the three bridges, with a height of 281 meters (922 ft.). Also, rainbows often appear under the sunlight, adding a unique charm to it. Come to the last, also the most mysterious one, Black Dragon Bridge (Heilong Bridge), named for its unique arch shape resembling a black dragon. An interesting thing is to search for a gorilla-shaped image on the stone wall, and your guide might help you find it out. 

Later, let’s hop on the shuttle bus to Longshui Gorge. Unlike the former steps that are mostly downhill, here you need to go up and down frequently, and thus remember to wear comfortable hiking shoes. Following the plank road built along the cliff, you’ll breathe in the fresh air while enjoying pools, streams, cascading waterfalls, and underground karst caves with stalactites. The light and shadow created by the sunlight falling on the ferns are particularly soothing, and it’s amplified to peek up at the sky through the crack. When the sunlight filters in, the "narrow strip of sky" just illuminates your horizon. With water mist filling the air, it is not strange to see vibrant rainbows. In the middle way, you’ll also encounter a large gushing waterfall. Finish the Wulong trip from Chongqing, take the shuttle bus to the exit with the guide, and your driver is waiting to escort you back to Chongqing. 

➤ Warm Tips:
1. There are many waterfalls in the gorge, and it is suggested that you prepare a raincoat or an umbrella in case of getting wet, and be cautious of the slippery roads. 
2. Bring some water and snacks to stay hydrated and fueled, as there are few stores in the park. 
3. The staff in the scenic area will offer free photo opportunities at some stops, and you can get very small photos for free; however, the larger, clearer photos require you to pay a small fee. If you don’t like it, just refuse politely.