Sinkhole Holds Mountains and Seas, One Realm Showcases the Beauty of Chongqing-Hubei Borderlands
Location: Nestled in Qingshui Tujia Township in the southeast of Yunyang County, Chongqing, the scenic area lies in the hinterland of the Qiyao Mountains on the border of Chongqing and Hubei. Adjacent to Wanzhou in the southwest, Fengjie in the east and Lichuan of Hubei in the south, it is about 68 kilometres away from Yunyang County Seat. Covering a total area of 296 square kilometres, it is a world-famous karst secret land in the heart of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, as well as a national 5A-level tourist attraction and national geopark.
Shaped by crustal movements over hundreds of millions of years, this land boasts natural wonders featuring grandeur, uniqueness, perilousness and elegance. As the core landmark, the Longgang Sinkhole, known as “the No.1 Sinkhole under Heaven”, is a giant natural sinkhole with a depth of 335 metres. It features straight and steep vertical cliffs dotted with ancient vines and green pines. Sea of clouds surges all year round, creating an ethereal fairyland. The time-honored geological textures record the changes of years, while ancient folk legends endow the magnificent scenery with poetic charm.
It is both an adventure paradise for thrill-seekers and a healing wilderness retreat. The iconic Cloud Corridor overhangs the cliff with a fully transparent glass floor suspended thousands of metres above sea level. Visitors can overlook rolling mountains and surging clouds and take stunning high-altitude photos. The cliff rainbow swing sways in the sky, bringing an exciting immersive experience of chasing wind and clouds. The winding cliff plank road clings to the mountain, offering panoramic views of layered green mountains and magnificent rivers at every step.
Step into the underground fairyland of Daan Cave. Polished by millions of years of water erosion, diverse stalactites criss-cross the cave. Flowing light and shadow create a dreamy and ethereal scene, fully demonstrating the unique charm of karst geological wonders. The adjacent Qishan Alpine Grassland is a niche healing resort with distinct scenery in four seasons. Admire blooming flowers in spring, escape the heat in cool summer, view golden grasslands in autumn and enjoy misty serenity in winter. Tourists can camp and stroll here to embrace the tranquility far away from urban hustle and bustle.
Integrating sinkholes, cliffs, caves, grasslands and lakes, Yunyang Longgang presents a full spectrum of stunning karst landscapes. It allows visitors to encounter ancient geological miracles without travelling far. An ideal destination for parent-child travel, hiking and wellness, internet-famous checking-in and geological research tours, it ranks among the top choices for short-distance landscape trips in northeastern Chongqing.
