The Tiankeng Village Scenic Area is located in Mingxing Village, Fairy Mountain Town, Wulong District, Chongqing City. It is adjacent to the Wulong Tiansheng Three Bridges and Impression Wulong, and situated at the core of the Wulong World Natural Heritage site.
Tiankeng Village is famous for the Tujia and Miao ethnic minorities living in two unparalleled sister sinkholes (Middle and Lower Shiyuan Tiankeng). It is not only home to beautiful natural scenery but also a gathering place for intangible cultural heritage and a cultural tourism destination in Wulong. It is also the filming location for the second season of Hunan TV’s ‘Dad, Where Are We Going?’ and ‘Grown in One Journey’.
Explore the beauty of Tiankeng Village. The Shiyuan Tiankeng, with a diameter of 645 meters, is one of the largest sinkholes discovered in the world. Known as the ‘Heart of the Earth’ due to its heart-shaped outline, inside the pit, there are clouds and mist, birds singing and flowers fragrance, peaceful and quiet fields, and a tranquil and serene atmosphere, like a paradise separated from the world.
Inheritance – A Cultural Feast of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Folk Customs. The original inhabitants of the Tujia and Miao ethnic minorities in Tiankeng Village follow ancient weaving and farming methods, continue thousands of years of marriage customs, dance traditional ethnic dances, sing ancient folk songs, live in characteristic stilt houses, and inherit and adhere to intangible cultural heritage, exuding a charming charm.Here, you can immerse yourself in a variety of interactive activities that showcase the rich cultural heritage. Engage in folk song duets, hand-swinging dances, bamboo pole dances, and even try on traditional Miao costumes. Talented performers captivate audiences with their skills, such as the ‘Blade Dancer’ who walks barefoot on an 18-meter-long knife, the ‘Little Li Flying Dagger’ who juggles and throws knives with precision, and the ‘Fire King’ who astonishingly withstands flames.
Experience the pastoral farming life in Tiankeng Village, where the terraced fields offer a visual feast in every season. Spring brings clouds and mist, enveloping the fields in tranquility. Summer transforms the landscape into a lush, vibrant tapestry. Autumn ushers in a golden harvest, with ripe rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see. Winter blankets the terraces in snow, creating a unique snowy scene.
Tiankeng Village, nestled in a sinkhole, exudes an air of secluded paradise. It is also known as the parent-child paradise, serving as the filming location for the first episode of the second season of ‘Dad, Where Are We Going?’. Under the guidance of village chief Li Rui, five star dads and six adorable children embarked on a heartwarming parent-child adventure here.
The scenic area is open year-round, with operating hours from 08:30 to 17:30. For preferential policies, children aged 6 (inclusive) or below, or with a height of 1.2 meters (inclusive), are admitted free of charge (children with ID cards/household registration books) and must be accompanied by their parents with valid documents when checking tickets.Admission Pricing Policy:
– Children: Ages 6 to 18 (6 years exclusive, 18 years inclusive) are eligible for half-price tickets.
– Elderly:
– Aged 65 and above (inclusive), with valid ID cards or senior cards, enjoy free admission upon presenting the documents at ticket check.
– Aged 60 to 64 (inclusive), receive half-price tickets.
– Military Personnel:
– Active military, retired military, martyrs’ families, revolutionary disabled soldiers, retired military cadres, and firefighters (with firefighting rescue certificates) must present their documents at ticket check to avail of free admission.
– Disabled Individuals:
– Disabled people (with disability certificates) enter for free. One accompanying person for visually, intellectually disabled, or first and second-level physically disabled individuals also enjoys free admission.
– Travel Agency Managers/Guides:
– Those with a travel agency manager qualification certificate enter for free.
– Students:
– Full-time undergraduate and below students (with valid student certificates) receive half-price tickets.
– Locals in Wulong:
– Locals can purchase tickets with their ID cards and must present valid documents at ticket check to avail of half-price tickets.
Supplementary Notes:
– Free tickets are only for the scenic area and do not include scenic area electric car tickets.
Service Facilities and Transportation within the Park:
– The reference price for service facilities and transportation within the park is 20 yuan per person.
Please note that the information provided is for reference only. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to the announcements made by the scenic area on the day of your visit.The address is situated at the exit of the scenic area. It operates between this exit and the main entrance of the scenic area.
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