Attractions of Three Natural Bridges

Three Natural Bridges is located 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Chongqing City in Wulong County. It is a rare geological wonder and an eco-tourist's delight. It is famous for three natural karst bridges: Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge and Heilong Bridge. The three natural karst stone arch bridges constitute the largest natural bridge cluster in Asia.

The three natural bridges are situated in a 1.5 kilometer long gorge. They evolved due to tectonic uplift and the erosion by underground water. Some parts uplifted forming the bridges, and others collapsed to form karst pits. Therefore, the unique landscape of Three Natural Bridges enclosed with Two Pits is solely nature's creation.

Attractions of Three Natural Bridges - Tianlong Bridge

Tianlong Bridge is about 200 meters (656 feet) in height, 100 meters (328 feet) in width. Its span is 450 meters (1,476 feet), and has two arches from south to north. The south arch was also called Mihun Cave. The northern arch is a passage. The bridge seems like a dragon (in China, dragon is a holy creature and is a symbol of prosperity) flying to the sky. Under the Tianlong Bridge is the Tiansheng Pit in which lie many caves. These caves are connected with each other like the Minos Labyrinth on the Crete Island, which is quite miraculous.

Attractions of Three Natural Bridges - Qinglong Bridge

Qinglong Bridge is about 350 meters (1,148 feet) high, 150 meters (492 feet) wide, and its span is over 400 meters (1,312 meters). Its vertical drop is the largest among the three bridges. Bound with thick plants and vines, the bridge is fresh and green. After the rains, a waterfall pours over the bridge and forms a mist. When the sunset reflects o?n the mist, a colorful rainbow emerges like a dragon ascending to the heaven.

Attractions of Three Natural Bridges - Heilong Bridge

Heilong Bridge is dark in color. It has a deep and long arch passage, like a black dragon winding its way out from the passage. Helong Bridge is also renowned for its several springs with tortuous trickles of stream. These springs, such as Yixian (one thread) Spring and Pearl Spring etc., have not only orphean names but also the inviting views.

Attractions of Three Natural Bridges - Other Attractions

Apart from the three natural bridges in the scenic area, there are also many other fascinating attractions, such as the Sheshen Cliff, Wangfeng Stone, Lvyin Pond and Xian'nu Cave. Strolling on the stone steps and enjoying the mountains over mountains, stone bridges, steep cliffs, tranquil pond water and binding old trees and vines with winding path leading to the secluded quiet places, you will feel you have got into the time tunnel and entered the paradise on earth.