Black Mountain Valley Scenic Area is located in Heishan Town, Wansheng Economic and Technological Development Zone, Chongqing, about 63 km from downtown Chongqing. It is a national AAAAA-level scenic spot, national forest park and national geopark, also listed as one of Chongqing’s New Twelve Bayu Landscapes.
The 13-kilometer canyon stretches along the Chongqing-Guizhou borderline. At its narrowest point, visitors can touch mountains belonging to Chongqing on one side and Guizhou on the other. The scenic area boasts 5 gorges, 12 peaks, 36 bridges, 99 waterfalls and 108 deep pools. With a forest coverage rate of 97%, it preserves well-protected subtropical primeval ecosystems, earning the nickname “Bio-Gene Bank of Chongqing and Guizhou” and “Shennongjia of Southwest China”.
It shelters rare wildlife such as François’ leaf monkey and dove trees (Davidia involucrata). The valley is hailed as a natural oxygen bar, ideal for summer escape. Hiking routes include wooden plank roads over streams, floating bridges and cableways. The whole scenic site consists of two major parts: Black Mountain Valley and Wansheng Stone Forest. It combines precipitous cliffs, clear streams, waterfalls, karst caves and lush forests into one stunning landscape.