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Wulong Karst 武隆喀斯特

Wulong Kasite

Wulong Karst is a group of separate landscapes rather than one continuous park entrance.

Niubizidong Tiankeng in winter, Wulong Karst · 武隆喀斯特
Niubizidong Tiankeng in winter, Wulong Karst · 武隆喀斯特 Photograph date recorded by the source: 2017-04-07. · Speleologist · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Explore the region

Chongqing · 重庆市 →Wulong District · 武隆区 →

About Wulong Karst

The Three Natural Bridges show limestone on a monumental outdoor scale, while Furong Cave reveals mineral formations inside the rock. The protected Houping sinkhole system adds a further geological component but should not be assumed to offer the same public visitor access. A practical first itinerary pairs the managed bridge route with Furong Cave on separate transfers.

Furong Cave (芙蓉洞) is 2,700 meters long and is known for its numerous vertical shafts and the full range of cave-sediment types it contains, with more than 70 kinds of deposits covering nearly every type of stalactite formation. The shaft cluster around the cave is described as the largest yet found in China or elsewhere.

Furong Cave lies in Jiangkou Town (江口镇), about 20 kilometers from the Wulong district center, near the confluence of the Furong and Wu rivers; its protected area covers a 3,941-hectare core zone and a 24,024-hectare buffer zone. The Qingkou Tiankeng Scenic Area, also known as the Houping mechanical-erosion karst tiankeng system, covers a 7,134-hectare core zone and 46,781-hectare buffer zone, and is considered the only known tiankeng cluster in the world hypothesized to have formed through surface-water erosion.

The scenic areas within Wulong Karst are respectively designated as national- and municipal-level scenic areas (风景名胜区) and are together protected as the Wulong Karst National Geology Park (重庆武隆岩溶国家地质公园). In June 2007, the karst was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the South China Karst.

What to look for

  • The Three Natural Bridges expose large natural arches and steep karst walls.
  • Furong Cave contains stalactites and other mineral deposits within broad chambers.

Background & history

The Wulong Karst (Chinese: 武隆喀斯特) is a karst landscape located within the borders of Wulong District, Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China. It is divided into three areas containing the Three Natural Bridges, the Qingkou Tiankeng (箐口天坑) and Furong Cave respectively. It is a part of the Wulong Karst National Geology Park as well as part of the South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Excerpt from Wikipedia: Wulong Karst · Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected introductory sentences; formatting simplified. Background information, not current visitor-service advice.

Location & getting there

Getting to Wulong Karst

For the bridges, use the Fairy Mountain Tourist Centre in the Xiannüshan area. Furong Cave has a separate visitor centre at Jiangkou Town, so arrange a road transfer between the two parts of Wulong.

General visit reminders

Allow room for the terrain and weather when choosing your route. Check the operator’s current trail, shuttle and cableway notices where applicable, and confirm the return connection before setting out. A broad landscape pin does not identify every trailhead or access point.

Combine your visit

Suggested order for the visit:

  1. Three Natural Bridges

    Explore the outdoor limestone forms.

  2. Furong Cave芙蓉洞

    Make a separate transfer to compare the underground landscape.

This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.

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Find Wulong Karst

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More places nearby

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Furong Cave 芙蓉洞

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Furong Cave opens above the Furong River in Wulong, with large chambers and mineral formations ranging from a broad stone waterfall to coral-like projections. The contrast between smooth draped deposits and finer clustered…

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Ayi River 阿依河

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Wulong Three Natural Bridges 武隆天生三桥

24 km away

The Three Natural Bridges form a sequence of large limestone arches within Wulong’s karst landscape. Named Tianlong, Qinglong and Heilong, the bridges span spaces cut into the rock by water and collapse. Their different shapes…

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Sources & visit information

The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “Wulong Karst” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1367875533.

Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, Wulong · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 5340122.

Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "武隆喀斯特", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 91061672.

Background paragraphs condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "Wulong Karst", English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 1367875533.

China Revealed · Editorially updated 2026-10-07