Fengdu Ghost City is located on the north bank of the Yangtze River in Fengdu County, Chongqing City. It is the legendary site of the ‘Underworld’ and a concentrated representation of China’s netherworld culture. Mythical places such as the Naihe Bridge and the Eighteen Layers of Hell are said to have real existences here. Visiting Fengdu Ghost City is very convenient. After entering the scenic area’s gate, follow the signs along the mountain path to explore.
On the way, you will pass by familiar locations such as the Hen-Ha Temple, Naihe Bridge, Ghost Gate, Yellow Springs Road, Yanluo Hall, and the Eighteen Layers of Hell. Inside the Ghost City, you can also see statues of legendary figures like Ox-Head and Horse-Face, Underworld Judges, and King Yanluo. The Eighteen Layers of Hell narrates the traditional concept of karma and retribution, encouraging people to do good and avoid evil. These mythical places from the netherworld fully reflect the Chinese traditional understanding of life, death, ghosts, and hell. If interested, you can follow a guide to listen to stories and learn about ancient customs and taboos. A must-see while visiting the city is the performance by the internet-famous master, ‘Stones of Fortune,’ where a 300-pound iron stone performance showcases strength and earns admiration. The entire area is open year-round from 07:30 to 16:30. Preferential policies include free admission for children under 1.2 meters (inclusive), free for seniors aged 65 and above with ID, half-price for seniors aged 60 to 65 with ID, free for the disabled with valid disability certificates and military disability certificates, free for students over 1.2 meters and under 18 years old with student ID and ID, half-price for full-time college and vocational school students, free for Shandong residents with relevant documents, free for active-duty and retired military personnel with valid related documents, and free for firefighters with national comprehensive fire and rescue team officer and firefighter certificates.
Service facilities include a parking lot: Fengdu Ghost City Parking Lot, with a reference price of ¥10 per time, located next to the visitor reception center, and capacity for 100 vehicles.
