While Chongqing is still new to international tourism, much attention has been paid here, and English signs are seen everywhere. Although translation work needs improvement, I’d like to congratulate Chongqing Tourism on its efforts to lure tourists worldwide.

During my trip, I could not help but notice quite a number of foreign tourists from Western countries walking around here. This shows that when China does something, it goes all out to do it. This was quite impressive for me, as I did not expect to see such amazing tourism products here.

View of the Cloud Glass Bridge from the bottom of the river (zoomed photo).

This fantastic man-made structure puts Chongqing on the world map as one of the places to visit before you die, thanks to the incredible Cloud Glass Bridge and its surrounding attractions.

In the photo above, you are looking at the structure from Clearwater Lake below, another attraction where you can go on a boat cruise. The picture is also pretty much zoomed in from below, over 700 meters high.

Standing on the glass panel and looking down.

For those with a fear of heights, it’s do-or-die here. Either you make that challenge to walk on the glass skywalk, or you can view it from a distance. The thrill of looking down is something you will remember for life. Not every day do you get to stand and look 700 meters under you.

Breathtaking views of the Longgang National Geological Park from the glass skywalk.

Again, visitors can take photographs here, unlike the other popular glass bridge in Arizona, USA. This is also part of a new development to promote Chongqing as a tourist destination worldwide.

The Chongqing Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot (重庆云阳龙缸景区) includes four other interesting tourist spots, which are;

• Qingshui Lake (清水湖)
• Suisun River (石笋河)
• Road of Love (爱之路)
• Cliff Gallery Road (绝壁栈道)

For safety concerns, the Chongqing Cloud Bridge is built with modern technology to withstand natural disasters, including typhoons up to a magnitude of 14 and earthquakes registering a maximum of 8.0 on the Richter scale.

Map of the Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot Area.

Ticket Price to the Cloud Bridge 
• Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot Ticket  Price – RMB120 per person
• Cloud Bridge  Ticket Price – RMB60 per person
• Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot Shuttle – RMB20 per person
• It is advisable to take the shuttle as all tourist attractions are far

How to go to Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot or Longgang National Geological Park
• 4 hours drive from Chongqing to Yunyang
• 2 hours drive from Yunyang town to Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot

Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot Information.

Best Time to visit the Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot in Chongqing

The best time to visit Chongqing is from January to March and September to November when you can experience the picturesque of the entire place, complete with the vibrant colours of nature.

In the summer, it gets pretty cloudy and hazy, and it is packed with local people. In the winter, it is cold here as the place is 1000 meters above sea level. For photographers, March, April, and October to November are ideal for photography here at the Longgang National Geological Park.

Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot Shuttle Service.

General Tips

1. As the Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot is massive, the attractions’ locations are pretty far apart, and we highly recommend that you take the transport shuttle for a minimal fee of RMB20 per person. This will save you lots of time. This is the solution for those with walking issues. However, there will still be some walking involved, just not as much.

2. This entire place is amazing for photographers, and we highly recommend you bring your tripod. Also, bring spare memory cards and batteries, as there are many photos to take here.

3. Comfortable Walking Shoes are a must here! As mentioned in the first tip, the place is huge and connects to all the attractions via walking. So avoid slippers, sandals and, most importantly, wedges or high heels.

4. If you want to learn about the history or general information here, go with an English-speaking guide. Otherwise, you’re on your own.

Conclusion

For those interested in visiting this amazing glass skywalk, AirAsia X flies to Chongqing four times a week. Other airlines also fly into this part of China. Chongqing is a developing city but is well known for its old heritage and culture. Several interesting tourist spots are found here, but the most recommended for first-timers is to visit the Cloud Bridge Glass Skywalk in Chongqing.