An exciting attraction known as the Glass Cliff Walk or Glass Plank Road ( 绝壁栈道) will surely impress anyone who loves a little bit of outdoor adrenaline. This fascinating structure is located along the Longgang National Geological Park in Chongqing and opened in 2012. Currently, the national park is undergoing completion to be one of the premier tourism destinations, and this is one of the much-talked-about things to do in Chongqing.

Glass Cliff Walk at Yunyang Chongqing

This spectacular wooden and glass cliff walk takes visitors along the cliffs for 3200 meters (10,500 feet), with portions of the walkway having glass bottoms that allow visitors to see below.

The walkway is a mere 1 meter (3.2 feet) wide, and the glass, which is 3 inches thick, keeps you from falling below! Are you up for it? Just take a look at the fantastic glass walkway in the photos below.

Visitors walk along the glass cliff walk. In the distance, you can see two of the resting gazebos, one straight ahead and the other on the far left.

Many areas have stairs leading up the walkway. There is much walking to do here, so come prepared with a pair of good walking shoes, not slippers.

The sections of glass where you can see below. Note that this photo was taken during a heavy tourist season; hence, the glass was dirty. There are two main sections where you walk through the glass and wood walkway.

This walk has several sections, and each section has its Chinese name, which is also in English for tourists. For instance, the first part of the cliff walk is called the Hand-in-Hand Plank Walk, and the second part is called the Moon Cave Plank Walk.One of the main reasons it is called the ‘Hand-in-Hand Plank Walk’ is because if your loved one is too scared to make that walk, the partner will take his or her hand to complete the journey here. This is also a direct translation from Chinese.

Spectacular views from the Glass Cliff Walk. Note that this photo was taken in May 2015, and the weather was not favourable then. It looks so much better in spring or autumn.

The Moon Cave is seen from a distance.

A view of one of the sections of the cliff walk.

Just to be clear, this is one of the three glass cliff walks in China. Two similar ones, the Guigu Cliff Path on Tianmen Mountain and the Glass Trail at Zhangjiajie, are also must-experiences. However, this one is combined with wood and glass, and sections of the walk have glass bottoms. It is also interconnected to other tourist attractions in the Yunyang Longgang National Park.

View of the Qingshui Mirror Lake from the cliff walk. This photo is zoomed 60x.

While walking, in addition to seeing the scenery, you will most likely see a beautiful river below, which is part of the Qingshui Mirror Lake. This is also where you can book a traditional river cruise to see the stunning mirror effect on the lake. The boats will also pass the glass walkway, so if you look up, you will see the structure hundreds of meters above you.

A sign showing the various places at the Longgang National Park.

This is a fantastic place for photographers, especially from March to April and October to November. Try to get here as early as possible and avoid peak weekends or holidays as the place will be filled with local tourists.

There is a minimal entrance fee here, and the standard access point is being dropped off at one end, and the walkway is being walked and exited at the other end. Promotional park tickets allow you to visit multiple locations around here, and they are available from tourist information centres.

Glass Cliff Walk Information

To remind anyone wanting to visit this place, there is quite a bit of walking to do while several steps lead up to the main walkway. Please note that this place is not disabled-friendly. A tip is to bring a couple of bottles of water, wear comfortable walking shoes, and pace yourself.

Don’t try to hurry your walk, as you will most likely be out of breath halfway. You probably need to spend at least half a day here, as the trip to the national park is about 4 to 5 hours by bus from Chongqing.

If you’re looking for other things to do around the Yunyang Longgang National Park, you can also check out the stunning Cloud Bridge and Glass Skywalk, one of the world-class attractions that opened in May 2015.

If you are in the city area, you should also try the Chongqing Cable Car. This massive gondola takes you across the famous Yangtze River to the other side of the city.

Conclusion

Overall, Chongqing offers countless tourist attractions throughout the province, and to get there, AirAsia X flies directly to Chongqing from Kuala Lumpur (4 x Weekly) and Bangkok, Thailand.

So, the next time you visit the Longgang National Geological Park, make sure you at least try the Glass Cliff Walk at Yunyang Chongqing. It will definitely be something to remember.