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Wansheng Black Valley-Longlin Stone Sea Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2012

Wansheng Black Valley-Longlin Stone Sea Tourism Area

万盛黑山谷-龙鳞石海风景区

Chongqing, Chongqing★ 4.6Designated 2012·29.6203°N, 106.8216°E
Ticket Price
CNY 85
Duration
4 to 6 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2012

About Wansheng Black Valley-Longlin Stone Sea Tourism Area

Wansheng Black Valley is a lush karst gorge with waterfalls and streams, while nearby Longlin Stone Sea showcases a weathered karst stone forest with bizarre rock pillars carved by nature. Hiking trails and cable cars link the two scenic halves.

Highlights

Black Valley's 13 km pristine gorge (forest, waterfalls, streams) and the Longlin Stone Sea surface-karst stone forest with weird rock forms.

Suggested Route

North-gate shuttle into Black Valley (walk ~6 km plus cable car), then the Stone Sea; full day for both.

Food & Lodging

Wansheng farm dishes and Chongqing hotpot nearby; resort hotels at the foot.

Facilities

Shuttle buses, cable car, sightseeing carts and restrooms; valley boardwalks with partial wheelchair access.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

Nearest HSR via Chongqing then bus to Wansheng (~1.5 hr), then bus 106/113 to gates; ~100 km from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation advised; Black Valley 85 CNY, Stone Sea extra.

Ticket Price

CNY 85 (≈ $12)

Address

Chongqing City Wansheng District Heishan Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
万盛黑山谷-龙鳞石海风景区

重庆市万盛区黑山镇

Chongqing City Wansheng District Heishan Town

29.6203, 106.8216

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