Wulong Karst & 816 Nuclear Project
Visit Chongqing’s most iconic natural wonder and its most eye-opening underground project — from the breathtaking limestone arches of Wulong to the colossal, Cold War-era 816 Nuclear Plant hidden deep inside a mountain. A day of contrasts, both above and below ground.
Highlights:
- Walk through a Hollywood film set: Featured in Transformers: Age of Extinction, the dramatic scenery is truly cinematic.
- A Hidden World, Seen Through Foreign Eyes: Unpacks China’s Cold War Giant
- Private Car Service: Enjoy maximum comfort and efficiency throughout your journey.
Includes:
- Private car & Driver service
- Partial guide & Full guide service
- English & Mandarin Speaking guides
- Attraction Tickets
Excludes:
- The cost of meals
Tour schedule
| 7:00 AM | pick up from your hotel |
| 10:00 AM | visit the Three Natural Bridges |
| 12:00 PM | lunch (at your own cost) |
| 3:00 PM | visit the 816 Nuclear Project |
| 5:00 PM | drive back to your hotel |
Private Tour Price
🚗 About Vehicle Arrangement:
Groups of 1–4 will ride in a Tesla Model 3 by default.
Groups of 5 or more will automatically include a vehicle upgrade in the total cost.
If your group prefers extra space or carries luggage, feel free to let us know in advance.
English Speaking Guide & Driver:
Itinerary
Three Natual Bridges
A breathtaking trip of limestone arch bridges formed by natural erosion. Featured with movies like Transformers 4: Age of Extinction, Curse of the Golden Flower
Wujiang Gallery
Drift along the jade-green waters of the Wujiang River, where towering cliffs and lush mountains line your path like a living painting. Known as the “Gallery of Mountains and Rivers,” this peaceful cruise offers a stunning escape into Chongqing’s hidden natural beauty.
816 Nuclear Military Complex – the largest underground nuclear project
In the 1950s Cold War, after the Sino – Soviet split, China decided to build a plutonium production reactor independently as a safeguard against potential Soviet nuclear strikes.
60,000 workers spent years excavating the world’s largest artificial cavern, building a nuclear reactor complex inside a mountain for concealment.
In the 1990s, due to changing international relations, the project was halted. By 2010, it transformed into a tourist attraction open to all.
Today, the water diversion tunnels with neon lights and the vacant reactor hall under green lighting create a unique atmosphere. The preserved propaganda slogans recall the sacrifices of workers.
