You must not know yet! Wulong Karst, a day trip can be so easy!
From Chongqing, you can easily reach Wulong. After arriving at Wulong Railway Station, there is a shuttle bus right outside the station (see image 18 below), which costs only 10 RMB per person and takes you to the Tianshengsanqiao Scenic Area Visitor Center. The whole journey is through the mountains and takes about 40 minutes.
🍜 You will arrive at the visitor center around 12 noon, where you can have lunch first. There are noodles and stir-fried dishes available at reasonable prices. After a warm meal, you can enter the scenic area.
🧥 The temperature in the scenic area is quite low and damp. Raincoats and jackets can be purchased or rented at the visitor center. Remember to wear a raincoat and shoe covers, even if it's not raining, they are useful for keeping warm or walking through waterfalls.
🎫 Tickets for the scenic area can be purchased on the B1 floor of the visitor center. Single tickets: 125 RMB for the karst, 105 RMB for the crevice. Joint tickets: If you want to visit both places, choose a joint ticket, which costs 230 RMB for adults, 167.5 RMB for seniors under 65 and children, and 105 RMB for those over 65.
🚌 Take the scenic area bus (included in the ticket) to the No. 2 entrance of the karst area. The ride takes about 10 minutes, passing the No. 1 gate. Don't enter through gate No. 2, as it requires an additional 50 RMB ticket. Get off the bus and walk back 200 meters to the No. 1 gate you just passed, and queue up to enter the scenic area.
🚡 Upon entering the scenic area, you will soon reach the elevator. Queue up to take the elevator down into the karst. During peak season, the wait can be long, at least an hour, but it's faster on non-holidays. (Elevator is the preferred option)
📸 After taking the elevator, just follow the scenic route for photography. The karst area takes about 2 hours to explore. Use the restroom at the entrance, or you'll have to wait until you exit.
🚗 After exploring the karst area, buy a ticket for the electric cart to the entrance of the crevice area, which costs 15 RMB per person (not included in the ticket, see image 18 above). You can also walk there (15 minutes). Enter the scenic area and first pass through the 'Time Tunnel' going downwards, then follow the route for exploration. The crevice has more water vapor than the karst and you will pass a large waterfall. It's a bit thrilling to walk behind the waterfall, so have your raincoat, umbrella, and shoe covers ready. The crevice takes about 1.5-2 hours to explore and is worth the visit. If the karst is about the beauty of the frame, the crevice is about inner beauty!
🚌 Similarly, when you see a restroom, it means you are near the exit. Around 17:25, take the scenic area bus (included in the ticket) back to the visitor center, which takes about 20 minutes.
🚉 Around 18:10, take the shuttle bus from the visitor center back to Wulong Railway Station for 10 RMB per person. The ride takes nearly 40 minutes, and you should arrive at Wulong Railway Station around 18:50, but you can definitely catch the last train back to Chongqing North Station, K9510, from 19:04 to 21:17
Warm tips:
Remember to wear a raincoat and shoe covers, even if it's not raining, they are useful for keeping warm or walking through waterfalls.
Bring a long-sleeved shirt, as the scenic area is cool and damp.
Visiting both the karst and crevice is a complete experience, truly worthy of five A's.
Take the elevator and vehicle routes where possible, instead of walking, to save energy. This way, you won't be tired at all after visiting both attractions, and you can immerse yourself in the scenery.
The karst can be accessed without going through gate No. 2 and spending an extra 50 RMB. Entering through gate No. 1 and taking the elevator down is the preferred route, and you can also take aerial photos of Tianfu Guanyi.