Simian Mountain, also known as Simian Mountain, is located in the northern part of Jiangjin County, Chongqing City. The forest section of Simianshan includes several scenic areas open to tourists. The most famous may be Longtan, Danxia landform, Wangxiangtai Waterfall, Pearl Lake, and Red Sea. You can also find the Heavenly Steps, which are said to have been hand carved by a husband for his wife.
Simian Mountain is a transitional zone between the Yunnan Guizhou Plateau and the Sichuan Basin. The climate and regular rainfall mean that the entire region is covered by dense forests. There are several famous waterfalls on Simian Mountain, among which the most famous is Wangxiangtai, which is 160 meters high and one of the largest waterfalls in China.
The Mountain Park is located about 140 kilometers southwest of Chongqing city center and is a national 5A level tourist attraction. It has been rated as one of the top ten most beautiful forest parks in China. Simian Mountain covers an area of approximately 213 square kilometers and is an ideal tourist destination. The mountains, dense forests, crystal clear lakes, and breathtaking waterfalls make up a spectacular scenery, and in the hot summer of Chongqing, this mountain is still a bit cold. In addition, when covered with snow in winter, this mountain presents a different kind of beauty, making it an attractive destination all year round.
One of the most legendary attractions in the park may be the steps leading to heaven. Liu Guojiang carved over 6000 steps for his wife Xu Chaoqing. Xu is a widower who, despite being 10 years older than Liu Guoqiang, still fell in love with him. At that time, in 1950, this was considered immoral and unacceptable. In order to avoid the prying eyes of the villagers, Liu brought his love to the mountains. But due to the steep mountain terrain, Liu began carving steps for Xu’s safety. The ladder to heaven is now also known as China’s love ladder
Address: Simianshan Town, Jiangjin District, Chongqing
Phone：+86-23-47666559
Ticket: 90 yuan/person
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00