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10 Days in Wulong

Ten days pairs the Wulong karst with the mountain city of Chongqing and a Dazu day for the rock carvings.

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Best time: April-June or September-NovemberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Wulong?

10 days lets you go beyond Wulong's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Wulong guide

10-day Wulong itinerary at a glance

Use our full Wulong travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Three Natural BridgesChongqing riverfrontDazu Rock CarvingsFairy Mountain meadows
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Day 1

Chongqing Arrival

Land in Chongqing; stilt-house lights and river fog at Hongyadong.

Hongyadong (Hongya Cave), Chongqing, China
  1. hongyadong
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Day 2

Chongqing Old Quarters

Porcelain-port lanes of Ciqikou, teahouses and a riverside evening.

Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing, China
  1. ciqikou ancient town
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Day 3

Mountain City Viewpoints

Ride the Yangtze cableway, then look back at the skyline from the south bank.

Scenes from Wulong, China
  1. chongqing yangtze river cableway
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Day 4

To Wulong — Fairy Mountain

Train or bus down the Wujiang gorge; settle into the alpine resort town.

Scenes from Wulong, China
  1. wulong fairy mountain
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Day 5

Three Bridges & Longshuixia Gap

The three-bridge gorge in the morning, the slot canyon after lunch; Impression Wulong at night.

Wulong Karst - Three Natural Bridges, Chongqing, China
  1. wulong karst
  2. wulong longshuixia gap
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Day 6

Furong Cave & River

Cave chambers in the cool morning, a quiet gorge stretch after.

Scenes from Wulong, China
  1. wulong furong cave
  2. wulong furong river
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Day 7

Fairy Mountain Slow Day

Meadows, horse trails and grassland barbecues at 2,000 m.

Scenes from Wulong, China
  1. wulong fairy mountain
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Day 8

Dazu Rock Carvings

A day west for the Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva and the hillside carving galleries.

Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing, China
  1. dazu rock carvings
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Day 9

Black Mountain Valley

Gorge boardwalks and cold waterfalls in Wansheng.

  1. wansheng black mountain valley
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Day 10

Yangjiao & Departure

Old lanes and bean-dry shops at Yangjiao, then the ride back to Chongqing.

  1. wulong yangjiao ancient town

Budget for 10 days in Wulong

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Wulong?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Wulong?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Wulong?
Wulong's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Wulong guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Wulong and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Wulong with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Wulong safe for tourists?
Yes. Wulong has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Wulong travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.