Stilt Houses
A cliff of golden-lit stilt houses tumbling eleven storeys down to the river — Spirited Away made real the moment the lanterns switch on.
Hongyadong After Dark · Chongqing
The Three Dragon Bridges · Wulong Karst
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Three colossal natural rock bridges arching over a sunken canyon, used as a film set for Transformers. You ride a glass lift down into it.
It sits in Chongqing, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best apr–oct, mornings for fewer crowds and softer canyon light.
Good to know
- Best time — Apr–Oct, mornings for fewer crowds and softer canyon light
- Scenic area generally open daytime; check timed shuttle schedules on arrival.
Insider tip — The Three Natural Bridges (Tianlong, Qinglong, Helong) are best from the canyon floor lookout, not the top rim — take the elevator down into the gorge.
Photo: Brookqi · Public domain
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