Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon

　　The scenic area is renowned for its ancient "scar" on Earth—an awe-inspiring cliff fissure formed by intense tectonic movements—and is honored as the "No. 1 Dynamic Canyon in China." Featuring a natural elevation drop of 1,380 meters and spanning 10 kilometers of pristine karst landform canyon, the area boasts a forest coverage rate of over 95%, an average summer temperature as low as 22°C, and negative oxygen ion levels exceeding 100,000 per cubic centimeter.

　　The scenic area is famed for its ancient "scar" on Earth—an awe-inspiring cliff fissure formed by intense tectonic movements—and is honored as the "No. 1 Dynamic Canyon in China." Featuring a natural elevation drop of 1,380 meters and spanning 10 kilometers of pristine karst landform canyon, the area boasts a forest coverage rate of over 95%, an average summer temperature as low as 22°C, and negative oxygen ion levels exceeding 100,000 per cubic centimeter. Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon lies to the east of the downstream area of the Wujiang River, in the depths of Bian Tan Gorge. To the east, it connects with Shuanghe Township in Wulong County, and to the northeast, it forms part of the Fuling Wuling Mountain Tourism Resort along with Baitao Subdistrict in Fuling District, Wuling Mountain National Forest Park, Damuhuagu, and other scenic spots.

　　Wuling Mountain Grand Canyon is situated in Wuling Mountain Township, about 45 kilometers southeast of Fuling District in Chongqing, in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. It belongs to the northwest section of the renowned Wuling Mountain Range and is celebrated for its steep cliffs, peculiar peaks, and spectacular canyon rifts.

　　Covering an area of 30 square kilometers, the scenic zone features undulating landscapes of mountains, plateaus, and valleys with rich layers of elevation ranging from 600 meters to 1,980 meters. The vertical drop from the valley floor to the mountaintops exceeds 700 meters, showcasing majestic and diverse mountain scenery.

　　The core of the scenic area is a pristine karst canyon approximately 10 kilometers long. This grand and imposing canyon is characterized by towering, sheer cliffs on both sides, waterfalls cascading down steep ridges, winding and mysterious river valleys, and a bedrock scattered with peculiar rocks and babbling streams. The area integrates mountains, canyons, forests, springs, waterfalls, cliffs, caves, pools, streams, pits, and fissures. Notably, its knife-edge-like, kilometer-long continuous stone cliffs are rarely seen in China, and a section of the canyon fissure stretching about 1,500 meters is unparalleled in the world. Along the lush main hiking trail, visitors encounter a series of spectacular scenes: the Paper-thin Blade Ridge, five stone peaks rising abruptly like blades sliced as thin as paper; the Stone Gate, where cliffs face each other across a mere few feet, with a plank walk embedded into the rock wall and a crystal-clear pool below; the Ten Thousand Volume Book, featuring sheer cliffs lined with fine fissures resembling pages of an ancient tome; the General’s Head, a massive boulder wedged between cliffs resembling a warrior in armor; and many others including Buddha’s Palm, Iron Wall, Peacock Spreading Its Tail, Five Monkeys Descending the Mountain, Male and Female Giant Apes, One Pillar Supporting the Sky, Crocodile Emerging from Water, General Ba, Laojun Cliff, Crystal Lake, Lamp Pole Rock, Lover’s Valley, Cliff of Sacrifice, Heaven’s Seam, and Ten Thousand Zhang Pit. The journey reveals breathtaking views around every corner, offering a feast for the eyes and an unforgettable experience.

　　The scenic area has a forest coverage rate of over 95%, composed of secondary coniferous and broadleaf forests that present beautiful seasonal foliage, making for an outstanding ecological environment. With more than 2,000 plant species, it is home to rare trees such as the southern yew and metasequoia. The dense woods shelter dozens of precious animals, including macaques, muntjacs, hedgehogs, wild boars, and golden pheasants. There are also three high-mountain springs within the area, producing over 200 tons of clear, pure water daily year-round.

　　The air quality in the scenic area is exceptionally good, with negative oxygen ion levels exceeding 100,000 per cubic centimeter, earning it the reputation of a “natural oxygen bar.” Summers here are 6–8°C cooler than in downtown Fuling, providing a cool and pleasant retreat and making it an ideal summer escape.

　　Source: Baidu Baike