Longqiao River Scenic Area is located in Longqiao Village and Shu’e Village, Longqiao Tujia Autonomous Township, southeast of the Tiankeng-Difeng Scenic Area, 80 kilometers away from Fengjie County and 20 kilometers from Xinglong Town. It is an essential part of the ‘Nine Days and Dragon Phoenix’ resort area, covering an area of about 23 square kilometers. Successfully opened on April 25, 2019, and rated as a National AAAA-level tourist attraction in September 2019.
The scenic area is nestled among the towering mountains of Longqiao Tujia Autonomous Township, with an altitude of about 1500 meters and a forest coverage rate of up to 87%. It has distinct seasons and is a typical peak cluster and canyon landform with beautiful, secluded, peculiar, and steep landscape features. The summer temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius. The Longqiao River, which is about 3.7 kilometers long within the scenic area, is part of the underground river system discovered in the world so far. It is a holy land for summer retreat, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, scientific research, and exploration, and one can closely experience the influence of Tujia customs and culture. Opening hours are from 08:30 to 19:00 all year round. Preferential policies: Children under 1.2 meters (not including) are free; the elderly 65 years old (including) and above are free; those aged 60 to 64 (including) are eligible for discounts; the disabled with a disability certificate are free; active-duty soldiers with an officer’s certificate and retired soldiers with a preferential certificate are free; active and retired firefighters are free; full-time college and university students with a student certificate are eligible for discounts. Must-see tips: Scenic area phone book: Complaints: 023-56836066 Rescue: 023-81765757
