[2025 Wushan County Attraction] Travel Guide for Three Gorges Dragon Spine (Updated Apr)

| Three Gorges Longji Hiking Guide. ⛰[Travel Guide] Three Gorges Longji is located in Wushan County, Chongqing, and is a classic hiking route in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. The route follows an ancient path along the mountain ridge and ends at Denglong Peak, one of the Twelve Peaks of the Three Gorges, hence the name "Three Gorges Longji". 📍Address: No. 9 Pier, Ningjiang Road, Longmen Subdistrict, Wushan County, Chongqing 🚗Transportation: Take a high-speed train to Wushan Station, then take a taxi or bus to the destination. 🗓Hiking Plan: The Three Gorges Longji hiking route is divided into three sections, with a total length of 12 km and an elevation gain of 1,000 m. The first and second sections are paved with stone steps, while the third section includes some dirt roads. It is recommended to walk to the highest point of the third section, Denglong Peak, and then return for the best experience of viewing red leaves. The entire Three Gorges Longji hiking route is about 12 to 14 km long and takes about 3 to 8 hours. The specific time varies from person to person, with those in better physical condition completing it faster and those in poorer physical condition taking longer. 🕙Opening Hours: Open all day 💰Ticket Price: Free 🌟Highlights: The Three Gorges Longji Trail is over 12 km long and offers beautiful scenery along the way, making it an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers. From November to December each year, the mountains along the Three Gorges are covered with red leaves, making the Three Gorges Longji one of the best places to view them. 📌Tips: The first and second sections of the hike are on scenic stone steps, while the third section is on dirt roads. It is recommended to wear hiking shoes.

⛰️Wushan except Once upon a time, it was difficult to find water in the sea. Except Wushan is not a cloud besides I can't keep the slowly growing autumn light Full red leaves at dusk 📣Life advice I always go to Wushan to see the red leaves🍁 vigorous You can follow the Three Gorges Dragon's Back Climbing all the way up, eyes full of red leaves want to be comfortable You can take an eco-friendly car directly to Sanqing Square Go down towards Zhenshui Tower Overlooking the red leaves and green water 🌞In December, the maple leaves on the mountains are still red Calculate travel time in advance Able to reach the scheduled viewing point in the afternoon On a sunny afternoon Take pictures of beautiful scenery

I happened to catch the red leaf season. Although I was almost crippled by the time I got down the mountain, it was still worth it. Starting point: 9:40 am Arrived at the highest point (Denglong Peak): 2:26 pm (approx. 4.5 hrs) Down the mountain to the ride-hailing or bus location: 4:35 pm (approx. 2 hrs) Record: length 16.1 km, climbing height 364 floors My friend and I are both weaklings who occasionally climb mountains. We basically managed to finish the hike, but the pressure on our knees was already very high by the time we got down the mountain. We had to be very careful and take it one step at a time, with no speed at all. I saw a lot of so-called "big loops" and "small loops" on Two Steps, but none of them were as good as the people on the scene. Hahaha, in the end, I didn't make it to the loop. I only planned to walk 10 km, but I was scared to death after 16 km. Wushan seems to really value this route. There are various staff members along the way, and the directions are still very clear. 95% of the route does not require trekking poles, but there is a small section of the road that has not been repaired, and it should have rained a little before, so the muddy road is a little muddy and slippery. My friend slipped, and I was a little nervous. Trekking poles are also needed to help with the descent. The scenery is magnificent. It's not the beauty of the red leaves, but the beauty of the mountains, the red and green, and the majestic rivers. The beauty of the scenery is worth the effort.

| The most beautiful fall foliage in southern China. Wushan County is known as "the most beautiful fall foliage in southern China." "In the north, see fall foliage at Fragrant Hills; in the south, see fall foliage in Wushan County." The fall foliage here is not only abundant, but also diverse, with nearly 300 types of fall foliage covering the mountains. In the golden autumn, it is as beautiful as a landscape painting. Hiking route: Three Gorges Dragon Ridge (Wenfeng Scenic Area) Three Gorges Dragon Ridge hiking route: Wushan County - Three Gorges Dragon Ridge starting point - Zhenshui Tower - Wenfeng Temple - Denglong Peak Here, you can see the canyons on both sides and the fall foliage covering the mountains. You can also stroll among the fall foliage and take photos. The Three Gorges Dragon Ridge hiking route is 12 km long. Self-driving route: Wushan County - High-speed railway station - Jingu Road - Bawu Gorge - Xiaosanxia Peak - Jinping Township - Liziping Forest Farm - Zhuxian Township Ruancun - Xiazhuang Yakozi - Xiazhuang Tianlu - Xiazhu Village - Xiazhuang Valley - Pinghe - Wulipo Grand Canyon - Dachang Ancient Town - Shishangshenghua - Xiaosanxia Yutou Bay - County This route combines natural heritage sites, red culture bases, and ancient town customs. You can enjoy fall foliage, colorful forests, clouds and rain, canyons, waterfalls, etc. Self-driving tours are free and relaxing. Local food recommendations: Highland potatoes, Wushan buns, juanjuan, fried dumplings, jade jelly, jar chicken, piaoerba Specialty collection: Wushan love oranges, Wushan snow dates, eagle tea, crisp plum wine, Wushan bacon, Wushan Daxi vermicelli Transportation: 1. Friends from all over the country can take the high-speed train to Wushan High-speed Railway Station. 2. Friends from all over the country can drive to Wushan County. 3. Friends from Guangzhou, Yantai, and Guiyang can fly directly to Wushan Cloud Airport. 4. County transportation: ① Wushan High-speed Railway Station - Wuxia Goddess Scenic Area direct bus ② Wushan High-speed Railway Station - Xiaosanxia Visitor Center direct bus ③ Xiaosanxia Visitor Center - Wuxia Goddess Scenic Area direct bus (10:30 am, 2:30 pm) TIP: ① The best time to see fall foliage is from mid-November to December. ② The weather in Wushan County is changeable, so don't forget to bring warm clothes and rain gear. The weather will be around 10°C.