Longgang National Geological Park
The Longgang National Geological Park is also called the Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot (重庆云阳龙缸景区) in Chongqing, and this is one of the most popular tourist attractions here which opened to the public in late 2013.
For those visiting Longgang or Chongqing, you will be in for an amazing historical and scenic experience. This spectacular attraction, apart from the beautiful landscapes, also has a 2300-year-old history of ancient China.
Longgang National Geological Park
Among the latest tourist attractions at the Longgang National Geological Park is the unique Glass Sky Walk or Cloud Bridge of Chongqing, which opened in May 2015.
Apart from this, there is a lot of walking around here as most attractions are far apart. In other words, the entrance starts at one point and ends about three to five kilometres at another point.
The Yunyang Longgang Scenic Spot includes five other interesting tourist spots, which are;
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| The impressive Cloud Bridge or 云端廊桥. |
1. Glass Sky Walk or Cloud Bridge (云端廊桥)
The number one attraction of Longgang National Park is this unique and scary glass sky bridge. All tours coming here will stop at this point, but note that there is a lot of walking to do here.
From the bus drop point, you need to walk uphill for about 500-700 meters before reaching the sky bridge entrance. Once inside, you will be treated to spectacular views of the national park and the river, which is over 700 meters below where you stand.
Those with weak knees or a fear of heights should reconsider visiting this place. For the adventurous, this is one of the world’s top 10 scary high places.
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| The beautiful Mirror Lake in Chongqing. |
2. Mirror Lake or Qingshui Lake (清水湖)
Located way below the Glass Sky Bridge, the Chongqing Mirror Lake is a must-go place, and one of the best times to visit is during the autumn period when you will see stunning landscapes of all colours.
Tour operators package this Mirror Lake Cruise, where traditional Chinese wooden boats take you along the river and to the lake. You will see postcard-perfect mirror images of the scenery at certain places on the lake.
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| Hand in Hand Cliff Walk |
3. Road of Love (爱之路)
The Road of Love is the beginning section of the Glass Cliff Walk at the national park, where couples walk hand-in-hand. This section has 1000 steps and is estimated to be about 1.5 kilometres long. It is justly famous for its namesake due to the many locals coming here and holding hands while walking along this part. This road also leads to the Glass Cliff Walk.
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| Glass Cliff Walk – Check out the view below. |
4. Glass Cliff Walk or Cliff Gallery Road (绝壁栈道)
Known as part of the Hand-in-Hand Plank Walk, this breathtaking walk will surely impress anyone who loves a little adrenaline. At 660 meters long, portions of the walkway are made in glass, allowing visitors to see below.
They call it hand-in-hand because if your loved one is too scared to make that walk, the partner will take his/her hand to complete the journey here. Along the way, you will pass the famous Moon Cave and also see various Chinese-styled gazebos in the distance.
These beautiful gazebos serve as resting or stopping points for the Glass Cliff Walk. Again, this walk will test your fear of heights and is a must to attempt.
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| Longgang Heavenly Pit in Chongqing. |
5. Longgang Heavenly Pit (Xiaozhai Tiankeng 小寨天坑)
The Xiaozhai Tiankeng is one of the major attractions, as you do the Glass Cliff Walk of Chongqing. The path will take you to this place, which is a huge sinkhole or Tiankeng, which translates as a Heavenly Pit.
This massive place is 626 meters long, 537 meters wide, and around 662 meters deep. Visitors exploring the national park will stop here to take photos. In 2015, a group of Base Jumpers did one of the first Sinkhole Base Jumps here. Just further up is the Dragon Cave, another beautiful cave structure lit up with lights.
Photos of Longgang National Geological Park in Chongqing
Below are random photos taken around the park during a trip; all these places are accessible on foot. General information on Longgang National Geological Park is also provided in English and Chinese at the end.
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| Dragon Cave, after the Heavenly Pit. |
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| Moon Cave exit. |
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| One of the spectacular views of the national park. |
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| Hand-in-Hand Plank Road Information. |
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| Longgang Heavenly Pit Information. |
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| More general information – Click to enlarge. |
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| Longgang National Geological Park Map. |
Additional Information for Longgang National Geological Park
- Please note that the national park here requires serious walking, so you must be prepared with a good pair of walking shoes.
- For elderly people, if you really need to come here, please tell your tour guide that you need time to walk; otherwise, they will rush you.
- I would recommend that those with walking issues engage in a unique or private tour guide that allows you to take your time.
- If you take the general tours with a large group, they will most definitely rush you, and this alone will ruin your holiday.
Best Time To Visit The Longgang National Geological Park
The best time to visit this place is also during autumn, simply because of the cooling weather and the changing colours of the overland landscape. However, it can get hot and humid during the summer and is not recommended. Safely, the best times to visit would be Spring and Autumn, when the weather and scenery are perfect.
Conclusion
AirAsia X has direct flights to Chongqing via Kuala Lumpur weekly, and via Bangkok, through Thai AirAsia X. This place is very suitable for those wanting to experience one of the most beautiful scenic parts of China. There are many amazing places like this around China, and the Longgang National Geological Park in Chongqing is just one of them.
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