Day trip from Chongqing

Furong River National Key Scenic Area

芙蓉江国家重点风景名胜区Photography · Wildlife · Nature

The Furong River is the largest tributary of the Wujiang River. Its Chongqing section forms a scenic high-gorge reservoir landscape along both banks, with many attractions.…

Furong River National Key Scenic Area, Chongqing

Key facts

Admission
Admission plus round-trip cable car ¥150
Opening hours
8:30—17:00
Time needed
1–5 hours
Getting there
Take a shuttle from Wulong Bus Station directly to Furong Cave Scenic Area. The fare is ¥9 and the trip takes 40 minutes.
Guidebook rating
4 / 5

From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 442. Open in Google Maps

About Furong River National Key Scenic Area

The Furong River is the largest tributary of the Wujiang River. Its Chongqing section forms a scenic high-gorge reservoir landscape along both banks, with many attractions. The most famous is Furong Cave, known as “the number one cave under heaven.” Beside the cave is the Dijiang cross-river zipline, currently the longest river-crossing zipline. Soaring across the water, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Furong River Grand Canyon and take in the full expanse of the Furong River hydropower reservoir. The scenic area is also home to the black-leaf monkey, a first-class nationally protected rare species, which can be observed up close, and macaques are often seen in large groups.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Furong River National Key Scenic Area cost?

Admission to Furong River National Key Scenic Area is Admission plus round-trip cable car ¥150, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.

What are the opening hours of Furong River National Key Scenic Area?

Furong River National Key Scenic Area is open 8:30—17:00.

How do I get to Furong River National Key Scenic Area?

Take a shuttle from Wulong Bus Station directly to Furong Cave Scenic Area. The fare is ¥9 and the trip takes 40 minutes.

How long should I spend at Furong River National Key Scenic Area?

Plan on 1–5 hours for Furong River National Key Scenic Area.

Where is Furong River National Key Scenic Area?

Furong River National Key Scenic Area is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, in the Southwest of China. Jiangkou Town, Wulong District, Chongqing

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