Planning Wulong usually starts with the giant stone arches. Then a cave keeps showing up in the search results, and it's hard to tell if it deserves a spot on your itinerary. Furong Cave does, especially if you're basing yourself in Chongqing for a few days. It's one of the standout caves in the UNESCO-listed South China Karst, and it feels like a very different Wulong from the bridges.
The walk-through takes about 2 to 3 hours, tickets run roughly USD 19 to USD 21, and the cave sits about 190 km (118 miles) from downtown Chongqing, around 2.5 to 3 hours by car. Chongqing is the usual gateway, so think of Furong Cave as a long day trip or an overnight from there. Below, you'll find tickets, hours, how to get there, what to wear, and how to fit it into a one- or two-day plan.
What makes Furong Cave special
Most caves look alike after the first big hall, so the details matter here. Furong Cave runs about 2,800 meters (1.7 miles) underground, and local villagers only found it in 1993. It took roughly 1.2 million years to form, which is why the halls are packed with Wulong cave formations that look like frozen waterfalls and pagodas. Wulong is a district of Chongqing in a part of Mainland China full of sinkholes and gorges, and this cave is its underground highlight.
The cave is one of three main parts of the Wulong Karst, along with the Three Natural Bridges and the Qingkou (Houping) tiankeng, a giant sinkhole. UNESCO added all three to its World Heritage list in 2007 as part of the South China Karst. If you're sorting through Chongqing caves, this one sits inside a UNESCO site, and the Furong River runs right past it. For the bigger picture, our Wulong Karst guide covers the whole region.
What the walk-through is like
Think of it as a slow underground stroll more than a hike. You ride a cable car (included in your ticket) to the cave entrance, then follow a lit path through a string of halls. Plan on 2 to 3 hours inside.
The downside is the stairs. Expect steps and damp patches underfoot, so go at your own pace and use the handrails.
Address: Furong Cave Scenic Area, Jiangkou Town, Wulong District, Chongqing
Furong Cave tickets, hours, and visit time
Furong Caves, Chongqing
Prices here are simple, but they shift with the season. Furong Cave tickets cost about USD 21 (CNY 150) March through October and about USD 19 (CNY 135) November through February. Either way, the round-trip cable car is included.
Furong Cave opening hours are roughly 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last entry around 4 to 4:30 p.m. Winter closing can be earlier, so check the day before you go. Bring your passport, and read up on entry rules in our China visa-free travel guide before you book flights.
Doing the bridges on the same trip? The Wulong Karst Tourism Region Ticket covers the Three Natural Bridges (from about USD 19), Longshuixia Fissure Gorge (from about USD 16), and Fairy Mountain (from about USD 8). It doesn't include Furong Cave, so you'll buy that one at the gate.
Klook Tip: Alipay and WeChat Pay work at the bigger Wulong sights, and you can link a Visa or Mastercard in the international version of Alipay. Set it up before you leave Chongqing.
Getting there from Chongqing
Small group Wulong day tour in Chongqing
This is where you pick between a tour and doing it yourself. Furong Cave is in Jiangkou Town, about 20 to 30 km (12 to 19 miles) from Wulong town. That puts it well away from the Three Natural Bridges, so don't expect a quick hop between the two.
Going solo is the cheapest route. Take a high-speed train to Wulong (about 1 to 2 hours, depending on the station), then a bus or taxi to Jiangkou. Bus 201 runs to Jiangkou, and it's about a 2 km walk from there to the visitor center. There's no shuttle from the bridges, and the station-to-cave leg is tricky without a Chinese-language map app.
Klook Tip: Book your train a few days ahead. Weekend seats sell out.
A Furong Cave tour from Chongqing is harder to find than it should be, because most group trips head for the bridges instead. The small-group Wulong day tour starts around USD 54, caps groups at 8, leaves at 9 a.m., and offers an optional English-speaking driver. It covers the bridges, Longshuixia, and Fairy Mountain, but not the cave, so ask about a private driver if the cave is your priority.
Base yourself in the city and you get Chongqing at night as a bonus. Hongyadong is a hillside of Bashu-style buildings (Bashu is the historic name for the Chongqing and Sichuan region) stacked above the river, and it's best after dark. The small-group 3-day Wulong tour (about USD 360, 2 to 8 people, private car) ends with a night tour there. The listing is Chinese-language and doesn't stop at the cave, so confirm English support before you book.
What to bring and wear
Chongqing summers are sticky, but the cave isn't. Inside, the temperature stays around 59 to 64°F (15 to 18°C) all year, so a light layer helps. Pack these:
- A light jacket or long sleeves
- Shoes with decent grip for damp stairs
- A fully charged phone with night mode, since you'll shoot a lot
Low light is the main photo challenge. Brace your phone against a railing, give it a second to focus, and skip the zoom. Flash and tripod rules can vary, so check at the entrance.
How Furong Cave fits into a Wulong day or two
One day gets you one big sight. Two days get you the full set. On day one, do the Three Natural Bridges and Fairy Mountain, then stay overnight nearby. On day two, hit Furong Cave when it opens at 8:30 a.m., add the Furong River cruise if there's time, and head back to Chongqing in the afternoon.
One day is tighter. A Wulong National Park day trip from Chongqing usually means the bridges and Longshuixia. Adding the cave takes a private car and a 7 a.m. start. It's doable, but you'll rush both.
Want a guided version of day one? The 2-day guided Wulong Karst tour costs about USD 121 and includes hotel pickup, a Wujiang Gallery boat ride, and a hotel night in Fairy Mountain town. The guide speaks Chinese and explains inside the park only at the bridges, so it suits you if the bridges are the main goal.
If you'd rather slow down, the Three Natural Bridges 3-day tour starts around USD 307. It adds Wujiang Ancient Town, Chiyou Jiuli City, and the free Impression Wulong night show. Plan the cave as an add-on with a driver, since it's not on the route.
FAQs about Furong Cave
How long does it take to see Furong Cave?
Plan on 2 to 3 hours inside. Add extra time if you want the Furong River cruise as well.
How do you get to Furong Cave from Chongqing?
Take a high-speed train to Wulong, then a bus or taxi to Jiangkou Town, or hire a private car for the roughly 190 km drive (about 2.5 to 3 hours). Bus 201 serves Jiangkou, and it's a short walk from the stop to the visitor center.
How much is the entrance fee for Furong Cave?
It's about USD 21 (CNY 150) March through October and about USD 19 (CNY 135) November through February. The round-trip cable car is included.
Can you visit Furong Cave and the Three Natural Bridges in one day?
Yes, but only just, and only with a private car and an early start. The two sights are in different parts of Wulong, so you'll spend as much time on the road as you do looking at rock.
What is the temperature inside Furong Cave?
It stays around 59 to 64°F (15 to 18°C) year-round. A light jacket is plenty, even in summer.
Is Furong Cave part of the Wulong Karst UNESCO site?
Yes. It's one of the three main parts of the Wulong Karst, which UNESCO listed in 2007 as part of the South China Karst. The Three Natural Bridges and the Qingkou (Houping) tiankeng are the other two.
Plan your Furong Cave day
Day two starts with a cable car ride and cool 59°F air inside the cave. Book your bridges ticket on Klook first, then plan the next morning around Furong Cave.
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