Chongqing's most underrated hiking destination! A natural forest oxygen bar.
by Grace Holmes11
Feb 8, 2025
Heishangu National AAAAA-level Tourist Attraction, National Forest Park, National Geopark, known as the "Yuqian Biological Gene Bank" and "Southwest Shennongjia."
Attraction Introduction
1- Shenlong Gorge: Resembling the "Little Three Gorges," the canyon twists and turns with layered peaks on both sides and jagged rocks; the narrowest part is only 2 meters wide.
2- Liyu Pool: The pool water is clear with schools of koi fish. Here you can feed the koi and enjoy interacting with the fish.
3- Feiyu Waterfall: With a drop of about 80 meters, it is one of the more spectacular waterfalls among the hundreds in the scenic area. During the summer flood season, it is magnificent.
4- Mud Waterfall: About 80 meters high and 10 meters wide, it is a travertine deposit landscape. Its color resembles mud, flowing down like mud, very unique.
5- Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl: Naturally formed stones in the canyon stream look like huge pearls, splitting the stream into two, with a lifelike shape.
6- Fish Jumping Gorge: Water is squeezed between two gorges, with a winding plank road in the water. In spring and summer, you can witness the biological wonder of fish leaping upstream.
Food Recommendations
1- Heishan Square Bamboo Shoot Feast: Square bamboo shoots are a local specialty, can be stir-fried, stewed, or boiled. "Square Bamboo Shoot Stewed with Cured Pig’s Trotter" is fresh and flavorful.
2- Heishan Old Cured Meat: Firm texture and rich aroma, can be cooked with square bamboo shoots.
3- Wild Vegetables: Such as purslane and fish mint, fresh and crisp, rich in nutrients.
4- Mountain Spring Water Tofu Pudding: Made with mountain spring water, the tofu pudding is tender and delicious with special seasoning.
5- Wulong Sweet Potato Crisp: Fragrant and crispy with a sweet potato aroma, available in the scenic area or local supermarkets.
Travel Tips
Opening Hours: Usually open from 8:30 to 17:00, subject to the actual situation of the scenic area.
Ticket Price: 85 RMB per person in peak season, 60 RMB per person in off-season.
Transportation Guide: By car, depart from Chongqing main city via Yuqian Expressway and Qiwan Expressway to Heishangu loop; by public transport, take a long-distance bus from Chongqing main urban area to Wansheng Bus Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus to Heishangu.
Other Notes: The scenic area has many mossy and slippery roads, wear non-slip sports shoes, bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, raincoat, etc.; dining prices inside the scenic area are relatively high, so you can bring snacks to replenish energy.
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