Simian Mountain sits in Simian Mountain Town, southern Jiangjin District of Chongqing, on the border of Chongqing, Sichuan and Guizhou. It is a national 5A-level scenic area and national key scenic spot, belonging to the Dalou Mountain Range.
Covering 213 square kilometers, the mountain got its name as it is surrounded by ridges on all four sides. It boasts well-preserved subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests and typical Danxia red rock landforms. More than 100 waterfalls scatter across the valley. The iconic Wangxiangtai Waterfall has a vertical fall of 158 meters, and the surrounding cliff naturally forms a giant heart shape, widely known as “The World’s First Heart”.
The scenic area also features peaceful alpine lakes and the legendary Love Stairway, 6,026 stone steps carved on the cliff by one man for his beloved wife. Thanks to high vegetation coverage, the air is rich in negative oxygen ions. It is a perfect getaway for hiking, waterfall sightseeing and summer escape.