#Chongqing Wansheng Black Valley Scenic Area Tour Guide (Latest in 2026) The Black Valley is a national 5A-level scenic spot, a national forest park/geological park, with a forest coverage rate of 97%, and the average temperature of the summer canyon is only 23 ° C. It has just been awarded the national "Forest Sea Secret Land" forest summer resort in 2026 (the only one on the list in Chongqing). The concentration of negative oxygen ions is as high as 110,000/cubic centimeter. It is the first choice for summer lung washing and water hiking around Chongqing. It is only 1.5-2 hours away from the main city by car. --- First, basic practical information ###1. Tickets and transportation costs (latest in 2026) | Projects | Prices | Remarks | |------|------|------| | Scenic spot tickets | Peak season (3.1-10) 85 yuan/person; off-season (11.1 - the end of February the following year) 60 yuan/person | Excluding scenic traffic and experience items | | Shuttle bus outside the scenic spot | Octagonal Visitor Center → South Gate 15 yuan/one way, → North Gate 5 yuan/one way | You need to take it to pick up the car by car | | Sightseeing car in the scenic spot | 30 yuan/one way (about 6 kilometers flat road) | Diecui Building → North Gate section is optional, saving physical strength | | Cableway | 30 yuan/one way (about 1 km) | When entering the south gate, you can take the cableway down to the canyon, saving effort and overlooking the panorama | | Deep stream rafting | Ticket purchased separately, the whole journey is about 1 hour | River channel 4.2 kilometers, drop 170 meters | | Canyoning Experience | Adult ticket 218 yuan (including round-trip/one-way cableway + battery car 2 choice 1), double 398 yuan, triple 548 yuan | The whole journey is 1.5 kilometers, the drop is 100 meters, and the play is 2-3 hours | ###2. Opening hours - Regular admission: 8:30-15:30 in peak season, 9:00-15:00 in off-season - Canyoning: 9:00-15:00, launching at 11:00, ticket change 11:00-15:00 - Deep stream rafting: 13:00-14:30 (you need to arrive at the starting point half an hour in advance) - Recommended length of visit: 4-6 hours, the best season to visit is May-September (the best summer water) --- ##2. Core gameplay and route recommendation ###✅ classic labor-saving route (preferred! South Gate in → North Gate out, novice/parent-child/elderly friendly) 80% of the whole process is downhill + flat road, about 10,000 steps, no pressure on the knees, and the core landscape is fully covered: 1. ** South Gate Entrance **: You can choose to take the 30 yuan ropeway down to the canyon (overlooking the panoramic forest, saving 1 kilometer downhill journey), or you can walk down the mountain 2. ** Core canyon section (about 6 kilometers, must play) **: - The first stop is to ** Shenlong Waterfall **: Bai Lian fell from the top of the cliff, and the water mist hit the face. It is the iconic waterfall of the canyon. Take pictures beyond the film - The clock in turn is Shenlong Cave, Flying Bead Splash Jade, Flying Fish Waterfall: along the way are stacked waterfalls and clear pools, shallows can take off shoes and tread water, cold summer - Take the pontoon bridge and the cicada gorge **: The pontoon bridge swings leisurely across the stream, and the cicada chirping forms a surround sound in the gorge, and the atmosphere is full - To ** Chongqing-Guizhou Boundary Bridge **: One foot crosses Chongqing and Guizhou provinces, and it must be patted at the card point - Experience the lights shaking the bridge and the release pool: the trees are densely shaded along the way, and there is no sun at all 3. ** Finishing section (about 6 kilometers) **: After arriving at the Diecui Building service point, you can choose to take a 30 yuan sightseeing car directly to the North Gate, and you can walk for 1 hour if you have good physical strength (flat boulevard) 4. ** North Gate Exit Park **: If you park at the South Gate by yourself, take the 15 yuan scenic shuttle bus back to pick up the car. ✅ exciting water route (preferred for young people/friends to travel) 1. ** Canyoning experience (limited in summer) **: South Gate takes the ropeway to the starting point of Shenlong Cave River Beach, the whole journey is 1.5 kilometers, including platform jumping, waterfall descent, stream crossing, water competition, directly jump into the clear stream and go down the rope, more decompression than rafting wilder, 2-3 hours to play through. ⚠️ requires 18-55 years old, height 140cm or more, weight 90kg or less, no heart disease, hypertension and other diseases, 100-140cm children need to be accompanied by adults. 2. ** Deep stream rafting **: It is more convenient to enter the North Gate, with a 4.2-kilometer drop of 170 meters. The whole journey takes 1 hour, passing through more than 20 scenic spots such as Liyu Pond, Baiyue Lake, and Shimen Gorge along the way. It is exciting to see the canyon scenery at the same time. ###✅ multi-day tour tandem route - ** 2-day tour **: Day1 to play in the black valley hiking/water, overnight at the farm inn in Heishan Town, eat bamboo shoots, old bacon, and local chicken soup; Day2 to go to the Ordovician period to experience the sky corridor, cliff swing (about 30 minutes by car), or go to Wansheng Stone Forest to see karst wonders (about 1 hour by car) - ** 3-day summer tour **: Day1 Black Valley, Day2 Ordovician/Stone Forest, Day3 Tonggu Beach Canyon rafting or Baihua Valley to cool off, go back to the inn at noon to rest to avoid the high temperature, visit the mountain scenery in the morning and evening, go to the market to buy mountain goods, suitable for long and slow vacation --- ##3. Traffic Guide 1. ** Self-driving **: Chongqing main city navigation "Black Valley South Gate", the drive is about 1.5-2 hours, and the mountain road bends should pay more attention to slowing down; after the play, go out from the north gate, take the scenic shuttle bus back to the south gate to pick up the car 2. ** Public transportation **: WeChat search "Discovery" Mini Program, buy a direct bus from the main city to the Black Valley (round-trip ticket + large ticket total 120 yuan), leave at 8:20 in the morning, return at 17:00 in the afternoon, the time is just right for a day trip --- #4. Accommodation and food - ** Accommodation **: One-day trips can be made to and from the same day; if you want to travel slowly, it is recommended to stay in an inn/bed and breakfast in Heishan Town. It is recommended to book 1-2 weeks in advance in the summer peak season, and the monthly package for long-term stays is more cost-effective; there are also tent camps in scenic spots, where you can see the starry sky and unmanned canyons in the morning - ** Must-eat food **: Wansheng square bamboo shoots, old bacon, local chicken soup, waxy corn, grilled sausage, there are 5 supply points in the valley to buy snacks, the price is slightly higher than the urban area, you can also take a picnic by the stream --- ##5. Equipment list and pit avoidance reminder ###Essential equipment - Shoes: non-slip sneakers/hiking shoes, do not wear high heels and slippers (you can bring a pair of sandals to play with water) - Clothing: breathable long-sleeved trousers (mosquito-proof and sun-proof), with a thin coat (the temperature difference between day and night in mountainous areas is large), play with water and change clothes - Others: mosquito repellent (there are many mosquitoes in the mountains, you must bring it to attract mosquitoes), sunscreen/visor, raincoat (rainy in the mountains), power bank, a small amount of water and road meals, sealed bag (electronic products that are afraid of getting wet) - Canyoning/rafting extra belt: change of clothes, slippers, equipment checked 20 yuan/bag (not exceeding 4kg) ###Pit avoidance reminder 1. Buy tickets from official channels/Douyin, Meituan and other regular platforms. Don't trust roadside low-priced tickets and wild guides to avoid being unable to enter the park 2. Summer canyoning and rafting are greatly affected by the weather. Before departure, you can call the scenic spot at 023-48279999 to confirm whether it is open and avoid running empty. 3. Don't overestimate your physical strength. Don't put too many attractions in a day trip. The stone road in the valley is slippery. Pay attention to your feet on rainy days. Don't climb over the guardrail or go to the deep water area to play in the water. 4. Pets can enter the park, but they need to hold the rope; it is recommended to leave early on weekends/holidays in peak season (enter the park before 10 o'clock) to avoid queues and traffic jams 5. Remember the last bus time of the return journey to avoid being stranded in mountainous areas; take away garbage with you to protect the ecology of the canyon