Fenghuang, Zhangjiajie, Wulong and Chongqing - Chapter18 The magnificent 3 Natural Bridges of Wulong

Nestled 20 kilometres southeast of Chongqing’s Wulong District, the Tiankeng Three Natural Karst Bridges, along with the Great Rift Valley, are among Asia’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
These awe-inspiring landforms, known as natural bridges or arches, feature a rock formation with an opening beneath, sculpted over millions of years by erosion from rivers, weathering, and geological processes.
In Wulong’s Tiankeng region, three magnificent natural bridges connect towering mountains, spanning the Yangshui River to create a dramatic landscape of bridges and sinkholes. The widest bridge stretches over 300 meters, forming a stunning vista that blends rugged cliffs, lush valleys, and cascading waters.
Your adventure begins on a scenic hiking trail along the cliff’s edge, offering panoramic views of the valley below and the striking Karst mountain landscape. From there, a unique rotating elevator descends into the heart of the valley. No matter where you stand in this two-level elevator, it rotates as it descends, ensuring everyone enjoys a front-row view of the mesmerizing scenery. At the valley floor, you’re greeted by a captivating blend of towering mountains, shimmering rivers, cascading waterfalls, and iconic bridges.
This extraordinary location has also captured the attention of filmmakers. Two world-renowned movies were filmed here: Curse of the Golden Flower, directed by acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, and Transformers: Age of Extinction. The Tiankeng Three Natural Bridges are not just a geological marvel but a cinematic backdrop that showcases nature’s grandeur.

天坑三座天然喀斯特桥位于重庆武隆区东南20公里处，与大裂谷并列为亚洲最令人叹为观止的自然奇观之一。

这些令人叹为观止的地貌，被称为天然桥或天然拱桥，其岩层下方形成开口，历经数百万年的河流侵蚀、风化作用和地质作用雕琢而成。

在武隆天坑地区，三座雄伟的天然桥连接着巍峨的山峰，横跨阳水河，构成了一幅桥梁与落水洞交相辉映的壮丽景观。其中最宽的桥长达300多米，将嶙峋的悬崖、葱郁的山谷和奔腾的溪流完美融合，构成了一幅令人叹为观止的画卷。

您的探险之旅将从一条风景优美的悬崖步道开始，沿途可以饱览下方山谷和壮丽喀斯特地貌的全景。之后，您将乘坐独特的旋转电梯深入山谷腹地。无论你站在这架双层电梯的哪个位置，它都会在下降过程中旋转，确保每个人都能欣赏到令人叹为观止的美景。抵达谷底，映入眼帘的是巍峨的群山、波光粼粼的河流、飞流直下的瀑布和标志性的天坑三桥，构成了一幅令人心醉的画卷。

这处非凡的地点也吸引了众多电影人的目光。两部世界知名的电影都曾在此取景：由中国著名导演张艺谋执导的《满城尽带黄金甲》和《变形金刚4：绝迹重生》。天坑三桥不仅是地质奇观，更是展现大自然雄伟壮丽的绝佳电影背景。