Hiking

Chongqing’s rugged terrain, verdant city parks, and captivating attractions create an exceptionally diverse array of hiking opportunities. This page offers guides and insights for every adventurer, from leisurely city strolls to challenging mountain and park trails across Chongqing.

Explore this page for essential details on hiking trails in specific regions and city parks. For in-depth information, click on the trail names.

Hiking Advisories

Fire Ban

As you hike Chongqing’s mountains, stay informed about the current fire ban.

Open fires are strictly prohibited in most forested and rural areas of Chongqing. Some parks may have additional checkpoints at trail entrances where staff will collect your information, require you to sign a waiver acknowledging fire regulations, and ask you to surrender any lighters.

There have been cases where individuals carrying lighters sparked significant wildfires. To avoid severe legal consequences, it’s critical to comply with these rules and prevent forest fires.

Smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited in most forests and rural hiking trails.

Things to Know Before Hiking

Trip Planning

Planning is an essential part of any safe and successful outdoor adventure. Whether hiking on a trail or boating at a lake, you should always be prepared and know what to expect.

Check for Updates

We understand that there is a significant lack of information available online for visitors, especially for foreigners travelling in and around Chongqing, therefore, we try to make our information as extensive as possible. If you are going out on an attraction, on a hiking journey, or boating at a lake, be sure to check out information on our website first.

Please also note that while all efforts will be made to ensure the accuracy, information for parks in Chongqing may change quickly, and without any official announcement, making it almost impossible for us to update our content. We rely on feedback from visitors to ensure our content is up to date. Please always use reasonable consideration before doing any activity.

Make a Trip Plan

Ensure someone knows about your trip, which place you are going, and which park you are visiting, especially in rural hiking trails which are less visited by people, in case you don’t return as expected. If you are going on a backcountry trip, leave a copy of your plan with someone you trust.

Check for Signages

When arriving at a park, always check for important signage, usually at the park entrance, tourist centre or trail start point. Use image translation tools on your phone to translate signage and make sure you comply with all the safety regulations.

Pack the Essentials

The following items are worth taking:

Cellphone with a Chinese SIM card
Navigation aids such as Apple Maps or AMap
Water to stay hydrated
Sunscreen to protect you in Chongqing’s hot and humid summer

Urban City Area

Discover hiking opportunities in Chongqing’s urban area.

Bishan District

Discover hiking opportunities in Chongqing’s Bishan district, located on Chongqing’s West side, reachable through Metro Line 1 in about 1.5 hours.

Jiangjin District

Discover hiking opportunities in Chongqing’s Jiangjin district, located on Chongqing’s South side, reachable through Jiangtiao Line 1 in about 1.5 hours.

Fuling District

Discover hiking opportunities in Chongqing’s Fuling District, located about 1 hour away from Chongqing, reachable by driving on the highway or high-speed railway.

Wulong District

Discover hiking opportunities in Chongqing’s Fuling District, located about 2.5 hours away from Chongqing, reachable by driving on the highway or train.