Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure)
Known as “the number one pit under heaven,” the Tiankeng is one of the world's great natural pit-and-cave wonders. On the path down to the pit floor,…
Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure), Chongqing
Key facts
- Admission
- Peak season ¥45; off-season ¥30
- Opening hours
- 8:30–19:00 (entry closes at 17:00)
- Time needed
- 5–6 hours
- Getting there
- Take a bus from Chongqing Bus Station to Fengjie, then a shuttle from Fengjie Bus Station. The trip takes about 1 hour and costs ¥15 per person. Along the way, you will see the Jiupan River, which originates from an underground river in the Tiankeng and offers beautiful scenery.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 439. Open in Google Maps
About Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure)
Known as “the number one pit under heaven,” the Tiankeng is one of the world's great natural pit-and-cave wonders. On the path down to the pit floor, you pass two houses and a grassy slope full of wildflowers, while a hanging spring plunges to the bottom and forms an underground river. The Tiankeng is shrouded in clouds and mist year-round, making visitors feel as though they are standing among the clouds.
The Earth Fissure lies about 8 km south of the Tiankeng and has two sections, upper and lower. The upper section is entered through the Tianjing Gorge on Daxiang Mountain in Xinglong Chang and is 3.5 km long. The lower section has not yet been fully explored. Some believe a roughly 6-km-long dark cave stretching from the floor of the Tiankeng to Maze Gorge is part of it.
Tips from the guidebook
- Longqiao River: Located more than 20 km from Xinlong Town, the Longqiao River rises from an underground river and then flows back underground, which makes it quite fascinating. It is about 1 hour's drive from Xinlong Town, so visit if you have time.
- Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure) cost?
Admission to Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure) is Peak season ¥45; off-season ¥30, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure)?
Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure) is open 8:30–19:00 (entry closes at 17:00).
How do I get to Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure)?
Take a bus from Chongqing Bus Station to Fengjie, then a shuttle from Fengjie Bus Station. The trip takes about 1 hour and costs ¥15 per person. Along the way, you will see the Jiupan River, which originates from an underground river in the Tiankeng and offers beautiful scenery.
How long should I spend at Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure)?
Plan on 5–6 hours for Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure).
Where is Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure)?
Fengjie Tiankeng Difeng (Heavenly Pit and Earth Fissure) is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, in the Southwest of China.
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