Independent travel guide
Furong Cave
武隆芙蓉洞Wulong Furong Dong
A vast UNESCO-listed limestone cave celebrated for dense stalactites, chambers and mineral formations. Give the site 2–3 hours if you do not want to rush. Check the gate before setting off, especially when the map pin covers a broad area.
Free exterior / paid elements · Checked 2026-08-02
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesPaid cave admission; cableway or local transfer may be separate.
Adult admission
Current official adult price not confirmedShuttle, cableway or scenic transport
Current official price not confirmed- The official source was retained, but no current public adult price was confirmed on 2026-08-02; do not substitute a third-party amount.
Rules vary
How to book
Do not book a visit while the official notice says Furong Cave remains suspended; wait for a later official reopening notice.
No booking window applies while the attraction is officially suspended.
Booking steps
- 1
Read the latest Chongqing or Wulong official operating notice before planning the cave visit.
- 2
Confirm that Furong Cave, not Furong River or another Wulong product, has formally reopened.
- 3
Only after reopening, use the official Wulong ticket channel and ask the staffed window about passport entry.
No current entry is available; passport support must be checked after an official reopening notice.
Use the official notice to reschedule; do not substitute a ticket for Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Fissure or Furong River.
Imported official reservation note
Opening is suspended; reopening pending official announcement.
Research checked 2026-08-122–3 hours
How to visit
Jiangkou Town, Wulong District.
Leave Furong Cave from the side closest to the next stop; check the transport note: Travel from Wulong town to Jiangkou by bus or taxi, then follow the scenic transfer arrangement. Keep the final section easy enough for a calm return.
- 1Stop 1Start with Furong Cave
Use the first open view to understand the site's shape and main feature, then decide which secondary path is worth your time.
- 2Stop 2One complete loop
Choose a loop that returns to a known junction; a complete short route is easier to enjoy than several unfinished branches.
- 3Stop 3The detail most people miss
Slow down for the texture, view or local story that makes Furong Cave more than a generic scenic stop.
- 4Stop 4Weather or crowd fallback
If the exposed section changes, switch to a sheltered or shorter option and preserve the main experience.
- 5Stop 5Return with the next stop ready
Keep 2–3 hours as the baseline; check the transport note before leaving the final viewpoint: Travel from Wulong town to Jiangkou by bus or taxi, then follow the scenic transfer arrangement.
Best time
Weekday morning, soon after opening. Start with Furong Cave here, then decide whether the remaining stops still fit the day.
Imported official opening note
Suspended; reopening time to be announced.
Research checked 2026-08-12Foreigner notes
Search 芙蓉洞 with its address rather than relying on a city-level result; the entrance is the useful destination.
The current official status is suspended, so no valid current booking route can be confirmed.
Use the recorded crowd pattern to choose a start time, then adjust at Furong Cave if the on-site flow differs.
Normal opening profile: Current status: 00:00-00:00. The attraction was still suspended on 2026-08-02; no valid normal opening or last-entry time is published.
Save 芙蓉洞 and 芙蓉路88号 before leaving; the last walk is easier when the gate is already marked.
Avoid these mistakes
The map centre for Furong Cave may not be the visitor gate; use the named entrance in the record.
Check the date and source on any old price or hours screenshot before using it for Furong Cave.
Keep a return buffer after Furong Cave; queues and internal transfers can consume it.
A city-level booking page may not cover every boat, show or cableway at Furong Cave; check paid sub-entries separately when relevant.
Continue nearby
Longshuixia Fissure GorgeAbout 2.5–4 hours inside the scenic area (the fissure boardwalk descends one-way)Wulong Three Natural BridgesAbout 3-4 hours inside the scenic area; a full day round-trip from downtown ChongqingFairy Mountain National Forest ParkHalf a day to a full day (a full day from downtown Chongqing; about half a day from Wulong town)Chongqing seasonal itinerary guideChongqing itinerary and seasonal travel guide for a 3 days; add 1–2 days for Dazu or Wulong first visit.Chongqing food guideIncludes spice, ingredient, allergen and ordering notes for independent travelers.Chongqing Travel Guide & MapChongqing travel guide and interactive map for independent travelers.
Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Items to reconfirm
- Reopening time and current fare are unconfirmed. — Check the 'You zai Wulong' WeChat account or call 400-023-5666.
Official
OfficialWulong scenic-area operating status: Furong Cave remains suspendedPublisher · Chongqing Municipal People's Government
Used forCurrent suspension status for Furong Cave
Verified 2026-08-02Official重庆市政府网-武隆旅游公告(2026-06-08)Publisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialOfficial or venue referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialChongqing municipal government site — Wulong tourism notice (2026-06-08)Publisher · Chongqing Municipal GovernmentUsed forUsed to verify the imported ticketing, booking, opening-hours or visitor-guidance fields.
Verified 2026-08-12Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
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