Longlin Stone Sea

Located in Nantian Township, Wansheng District, Longlin Stone Sea is 165 kilometers away from the ur[...]

Located in Nantian Township, Wansheng District, Longlin Stone Sea is 165 kilometers away from the urban area of Chongqing and 20 kilometers from the Wansheng urban area. Covering an area of 10 square kilometers, it is the second largest stone forest in China. Formed in the Ordovician period, Longlin Stone Sea is one of the ancient stone forests in our country. Characterized by karst topography, it features various shapes such as sword peak stones, stone drums, stone towers, mushroom stones, and stone buds.


The stone forest has towering peaks and diverse forms, with many stones resembling birds and beasts, earning it the title of a ‘natural stone-made animal paradise’ from geologists. It also resembles a pastoral scene with winding paths, curling smoke, clear blue pools, and cliff waterfalls, presenting a magnificent and moving spectacle.


Major attractions include Tianmen Cave, Goddess Peak, Xianglu Mountain, Giant Fan Stone, Earthquake Crack, Fossils, Stone Drums, General Stone, and more than a hundred other sites. The opening hours are from January 1st to December 31st, 09:00-16:00.
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Service facilities include a parking lot: [Longlin Stone Sea Parking Lot] with a reference price of ¥5 per visit; located at the south and north gates of the Longlin Stone Sea scenic area with a capacity of 150 spaces. Mobile phone charging: Visitors can enjoy mobile phone charging services at the visitor center at the north gate of Wansheng Stone Forest. Luggage storage: Available for free, with a deposit of ¥10 for a token, which visitors use to retrieve their luggage; if the token is lost, the deposit is not refundable.


Guided tours: The scenic area offers guided tour services at a cost of ¥80 per visit. Restrooms: There are multiple restrooms within the Longlin Stone Sea scenic area, located near the visitor center, south/north gate service areas, and Longlin Tea House, all clearly marked with signs. Dining: There are multiple restaurants within the Longlin Stone Sea scenic area, located near the Longlin Tea House, and clearly marked with signs.


Alipay and WeChat Pay are accepted. Convenience stores: There are convenience stores located at the visitor center, south and north gate entrances, and rest areas within the scenic area.



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