A Guide to 'Cloud Walking' on the 6300-meter Suspended Walkway, Qingjiang Fangshan Complete Guide:

I. Quick Overview of Core Scenic Highlights - World's Longest Suspended Walkway: The 6300-meter long walkway is built along cliffs. Strolling on it, you can overlook the cloud sea in the canyon, like walking in the sky. ​ - Thrilling High-Altitude Experiences: A 236-meter cliff glass walkway (100-meter drop), a 156-meter 3D glass skywalk (300-meter drop), and a high-altitude bicycle project, guaranteed to be exhilarating. ​ - Unique Natural Landscapes: Featuring the Longyong Grand Waterfall with a vertical drop of over 700 meters, as well as unique vegetation like the 'Chinese Treasure' tree shoots and thousand-year-old vines. It is known as 'Hubei's Zhangjiajie and the Three Gorges' Jiuzhaigou'. ​ - Rich Cultural Heritage: During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Changyang was once named "Fangshan County," and in the late Ming Dynasty, it was "Xiaoqinzai," a garrison for Li Zicheng's generals. II. Tickets and Transportation Guide (I) Tickets and Paid Activities - Core Ticket: Adult ticket 135 RMB. Free entry with a Hubei Tourism Huimin Card. ​ - Optional Paid Activities: Cable car one-way 50 RMB, Glass Walkway 10 RMB, Glass Skywalk 50 RMB, High-Altitude Bicycle 30 RMB, Scenic Area Shuttle 10 RMB. ​ - Discount Package: During certain periods, there are package deals including "ticket + one-way cable car + glass attractions + shuttle" (approx. 188 RMB), offering better value. (II) Transportation - Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Qingjiang Fangshan Scenic Area." It is recommended to park at the East Gate parking lot (less crowded), about 25 kilometers from Changyang County. ​ - Public Transportation: Take the scenic area direct bus from Yichang Central Bus Station (75 RMB/person round trip), departing daily at 8:50 and 10:20, arriving in 1 hour; or take the 813 intercity bus and transfer to a local Changyang bus, taking about 2 hours in total. III. Three Classic Itinerary Plans 1. Relaxed and Easy Tour (Recommended for beginners/families) Enter via East Gate → Experience the Colorful Bridge → Take the cable car up the mountain (5 minutes, saves 40 minutes of climbing) → Tour along the suspended walkway (passing the glass walkway, glass skywalk) → Walk down the mountain → Exit via West Gate → Take the shuttle back to the East Gate. The entire trip takes about 3-4 hours, with gentle and easy paths. 2. Health and Fitness Tour (Suitable for hiking enthusiasts) Take the shuttle from East Gate to West Gate → Walk up the mountain → Walk the 6300-meter suspended walkway → Experience high-altitude activities → Optionally take the cable car down the mountain → Exit via East Gate after passing the Colorful Bridge. The entire trip takes about 5-6 hours, allowing for a deep immersion in the mountain scenery. 3. Thrilling Experience Tour (First choice for thrill-seekers) Take the cable car up the mountain from East Gate → Head straight to the 3D glass walkway and glass skywalk for photos → Experience the high-altitude bicycle → Take the cable car down the mountain along the same route. This focuses on the core thrilling activities and takes about 2.5 hours. IV. Accommodation and Essential Checklist (I) Food and Accommodation Recommendations - Food: You can try grilled sausages and cold noodles in the scenic area (it's recommended to bring your own snacks for energy); nearby, you must try Tujia cured meat, lazy tofu, and Qingjiang fish, which are full of fresh flavor. ​ - Accommodation: For high-end, choose Changyang Binjiang Winston Hotel (excellent river views); for boutique B&Bs, Changyang Qingshe Inn (garden views) is recommended; for budget-friendly, Licheng Hotel (Qingjiang Gallery branch, ample hot water). (II) Essential Items and Tips - Gear: Non-slip athletic shoes (many slippery stone steps on the walkway), quick-drying clothes + sun protection clothing, folding umbrella (mountain weather is unpredictable). For seniors and children, a hiking pole is recommended (available for rent at 10 RMB/pole in the scenic area). ​ - Photography: The best light is before 9 AM or after 4 PM. Wear light-colored long dresses/new Chinese style clothing, paired with props like bamboo hats, to create a great atmosphere. ​ - Note: Selfie sticks are prohibited on the glass walkway (can be stored for 5 RMB/time). Those with a fear of heights can bypass high-altitude activities. Some activities may be closed on rainy days, so check the weather in advance.