If you’re travelling to Chongqing in China, your visit isn’t complete without a trip to the Wulong Karst Region. The Wulong Karst Region is located in the Chongqing municipality. It’s an ideal destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, offering breathtaking scenery and a welcome escape from Chongqing’s urban bustle.
A day trip allows you to see one or two highlights, while a weekend gives you time to explore the main attractions at a more relaxed pace. Its location also makes it a convenient and worthwhile detour on your journey towards the iconic Zhangjiajie National Forest Park.
In this post, we will cover exactly how to get from Chongqing to Wulong Karst Region using the high speed trains in China!
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Getting the High Speed Train from Chongqing to Wulong
Like pretty much everywhere in China, the high speed train is your best bet for getting from Chongqing to Wulong. We hopped on a comfy bullet train and made it there in about 2 hours for just ¥25 (around $4 USD) one way.
Since we visited, there is now a high-speed train from Chongqing to Wulong South Station (武隆南站) which opened in July 2025. The journey can take as little as 40 minutes depending on your departure station in Chongqing. Wulong South Station is located about 45 minutes by bus from the Wulong Karst Visitor Centre. High-speed train tickets from Chongqing to Wulong South cost about 70-120 CNY (10-18 USD).
Here’s how you can book your train ticket:
1 Open up Trip.com and enter your departure and arrival stations
For your starting point, type Chongqing and for your destination, type Wulong, then enter your desired travel date.
Note: Keep an eye on the station names in the search results. You’ll likely see departures from Chongqingbei (重庆北), which is Chongqing North Station. This is the main departure point for trains heading to Wulong and Wulong South Station.
2 Browse and select your train
The search results will display various train options. The fastest direct trains will take 40 minutes, whilst most others will typically have a travel time of around 2 hours.
Some search results might show trips with slightly longer durations. Longer journeys typically involve a transfer to another train and will require another ticket check process. We’d recommend choosing direct trains for a smoother journey.
3 Select your seats
Depending on the train, you might have different class options available (e.g., standing, second class, first class). Whenever we travel, we usually opt for second class seats which are usually cheaper. They also include padded chairs, a fold out table, charging points for your tech and access to free hot water (great for making instant noodles!).
Keep in mind that if you book last minute, you may be stuck with standing ticket options only. If this happens, don’t stress as you can sometimes find empty seats to sit on after everyone has boarded.
4 Enter passenger information
Fill in the required details for each passenger. Make sure the name you enter EXACTLY matches your passport, as these will be checked when you board the train.
5 Proceed to payment and receive confirmation
Follow the prompts to complete your payment using your preferred method. Once your booking is successful, you’ll receive a confirmation with your train details. Always screenshot or save this information, even if you receive an e-ticket within the app.
Be aware that in China, you do not need a digital or a physical ticket for high speed trains. Instead you use your passport, which is scanned when you pass through the boarding gates.
How to get from Wulong Station to the Karst Sites
Travel to the national park areas from Wulong Town is super easy, with buses, DiDi or taxis. Just note that will take about 40 mins to get from Wulong to each spot!
If you are travelling into Wulong South Station, there buses that can take you to the Wulong Karst Visitor Centre without detouring into Wulong Town. You can expect a journey time of approximately 40 minutes to reach the Visitor Centre.
Wulong Karst Visitor Centre
To visit the Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Gorge, or Fairy Mountain, your first stop is the central Visitor Centre. You can purchase a ticket in town that includes transport to the Visitor Centre. From there, you can purchase your entry tickets access the shuttle buses for the relevant sites.
If you plan to see both Three Natural Bridges and Longshuixia Gorge in one day (recommended), there is also a shuttle bus between the two. Refer to our 2 Day Wulong Itinerary for details.
To visit Fairy Mountain, you will need to depart directly from the Visitor Centre as there is no connection between the other sites. Exploring this site typically takes longer, so we recommend dedicating a full day to it rather than combining it with other sites.
Furong Cave
Furong Cave is in the same region and located just east of the town of Wulong. You can either take a bus or DiDi there. The public bus is a feasible but slightly odd process. During our visit, they told us to take the bus all the way to the end of the line. Afterwards we had to call a “guy” who transferred us from the bus stop to the ticket office for the cave. This is essentially some kind of private charter van. It works – but do expect to find yourself awkwardly standing by the side of a road next to a random hut while you wait. Be sure to have your translation app ready.
Once you arrive at the ticket office, you’ll need to buy your cable car ticket when you purchase your Furong Cave ticket. The cave is located across the Furong River and involves a 20-minute cable car ride. This seems to be the only way to reach the cave and there’s no other option, so it’s something to keep in mind in case you have a fear of heights.
Hot tip: Trip.com is foreigner-friendly, available in English, and doesn’t require a local Chinese phone number, making it a go-to for booking trains in China if you’re not a local speaker.
New to high speed trains in China? Read our complete China high speed train guide before you go.
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