【Chongqing Heishangu | Complete Guide to a Cool Summer Secret Spot】

🎫 Travel Preparation
• Tickets: It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance, 80 RMB/person for convenience
• Clothing: Lightweight sportswear + non-slip hiking shoes, bring a thin jacket for temperature differences in the mountains
• Gear: Backpack, water bottle (free drinking water points along the way), energy snacks, power bank
• Protection: Three-piece sun protection set (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen), mountain UV rays should not be underestimated
• Rain gear: Mountain weather changes rapidly, it is recommended to carry a raincoat

🚗 Transportation Guide
Self-driving: Depart from the main city → Yuqian Expressway → Qiwan Expressway → Wansheng exit → follow signs directly to the scenic area (about 1.5 hours)
Bus: Take the Wansheng bus from the Siguo Hub Station → transfer to Route 113 (South Gate) or Route 106 (North Gate)

🗺️ Recommended Highlights Route (Enter from South Gate, Exit from North Gate)
🌅 Morning (9:00-12:30)
Start your journey from the South Gate, it is recommended to walk to Shenlong Waterfall (about 40 minutes), along the way encounter Xixin Waterfall and other exquisite waterfalls, listen to the babbling stream. To save energy, you can take the cable car (30 RMB) directly near Shenlong Waterfall. Standing in front of the magnificent waterfall, feel the cool mist on your face; this is an excellent photo spot.

🌄 Noon (12:30-14:30)
Enjoy authentic mountain wild cuisine at Lingbo Terrace Service Area, recommended to try refreshing cold noodles and tender tofu pudding. After the meal, stroll to the Floating Bridge area, step on the swaying bridge surface, overlooking the crystal-clear stream, as if in a fairy tale world of the green wilderness.

🌇 Afternoon (14:30-16:00)
Continue along the gentle plank road; if tired, you can take the sightseeing bus (30 RMB) directly to the North Gate; if energetic, it is recommended to walk the last 6 kilometers, breathe in the negative oxygen ions on this most beautiful trail, and capture the quietest moments of Heishangu with your camera.

🚌 Return Arrangements
Self-driving visitors can take the shuttle bus (5 RMB) back to the South Gate to pick up their car
Bus visitors take the corresponding route from the North Gate back to Wansheng urban area for transfer

💫 Helpful Tips
The whole tour takes about 6-7 hours, it is recommended to start early and enter the park early
Signal is weak inside the scenic area, download offline maps in advance
The Floating Bridge section is the best photography spot, allow enough time for it