The Twelve Peaks of Wushan, Chongqing

　　  “Sailing down the Wu Gorge, my heart lies with the Twelve Peaks.” These two ancient lines of poetry express people’s admiration for the Twelve Peaks. The Twelve Peaks of Wushan are situated on both banks of the Wu Gorge on the Yangtze River, with six peaks on the southern bank and six on the northern bank, each ranging from 10 to 30 kilometers away from Wushan County.

　　  The six peaks on the northern bank are: Denglong (Ascending Dragon), Shengquan (Sacred Spring), Chaoyun (Morning Cloud), Wangxia (Goddess Peak, also known as Goddess Peak), Songluan (Pine Range), and Jixian (Assembly of Immortals), all of which are visible from the river. On the southern bank, only Feifeng (Flying Phoenix), Cuiping (Jade Screen), and Juhe (Gathering Cranes) are visible. The remaining three—Jingtian (Pure Altar), Qiyun (Rising Cloud), and Shangsheng (Ascending Cloud)—are hidden within the Goddess Stream.

　　  The twelve peaks are picturesque and uniquely shaped, renowned for their beauty throughout history.

　　  Tips

　　  Type of Attraction: Gorge

　　  Transportation:

　　  Bus: From Longtousi Bus Station in downtown Chongqing, take a bus — Yuyi Expressway — to Wushan Cuiping Bus Station (approximately 5 hours total), then transfer to a bus or taxi — to Binjiang Road Wushan Passenger Terminal (10 minutes).

　　  Self-driving: From downtown Chongqing — Yuyi Expressway — exit at Wushan, follow tourism signs — to Binjiang Road Wushan Passenger Terminal (about 4 hours’ drive).

　　  Other ways to visit: Travel to Chongqing, Wuhan, or Yichang by bus or plane first, then join a tour to cruise the Yangtze River and explore the Wu Gorge.

　　  Best Season: March to May and September to November are the best times to visit. The weather is mild and the scenery is stunning.