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The UNREAL Hike in China… But How Do I Get Back? 🇨🇳
Dragon's Back Trail Wushan | Free Hike in Chongqing, China
This hike in China was absolutely UNREAL! 🇨🇳🥾
Today I'm hiking the famous Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan, China, in the spectacular Three Gorges region. The trail takes me high into the mountains, through clouds, rain, endless stairs and some incredible scenery.
I started the hike from the bottom...
Today I'm hiking the famous Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan, China, in the spectacular Three Gorges region. The trail takes me high into the mountains, through clouds, rain, endless stairs and some incredible scenery.
I started the hike from the bottom and spent around 5 hours making my way up the Dragon’s Back. The weather wasn't exactly perfect, but that made the adventure even more interesting! The Dragon’s Back Trail reaches around 1,100 meters above sea level and offers incredible mountain views over Wushan and the surrounding Three Gorges landscape. And the best part? The hike itself is FREE!
After reaching the top, the adventure wasn't over. I still had to figure out how to get back to Wushan city… with no bus, no clear signs and very few people around. Luckily, I managed to find a ride back to the city.
If you're planning to visit Wushan, China, or explore the Three Gorges, this could be an amazing day hike to add to your itinerary.
Some hikes are challenging; this one in China’s Three Gorges is pure magic. The Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan climbs through clouds, rain, and an endless staircase to panoramic views at 1,100 meters above the Yangtze. It’s free, unforgettable, and gloriously unpredictable. But reaching the top is only half the story. With no bus, no signs, and few people around, the real adventure is figuring out how to get back to town. It’s raw, spontaneous, and exactly the kind of hidden China travelers dream of finding.
Today I'm hiking the famous Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan, China, in the spectacular Three Gorges region. The trail takes me high into the mountains, through clouds, rain, endless stairs and some incredible scenery.
I started the hike from the bottom and spent around 5 hours making my way up the Dragon’s Back. The weather wasn't exactly perfect, but that made the adventure even more interesting! The Dragon’s Back Trail reaches around 1,100 meters above sea level and offers incredible mountain views over Wushan and the surrounding Three Gorges landscape. And the best part? The hike itself is FREE!
After reaching the top, the adventure wasn't over. I still had to figure out how to get back to Wushan city… with no bus, no clear signs and very few people around. Luckily, I managed to find a ride back to the city.
If you're planning to visit Wushan, China, or explore the Three Gorges, this could be an amazing day hike to add to your itinerary.
AndreasTheGreat begins a hike in Wushan, China, on the Dragon’s Back Trail. He says the walk is free, though getting to a starting point requires a taxi; he suggests asking a hotel for help and mentions using Google Translate because he does not speak Chinese. The route has many stairs, and he passes a resting area with stalls that appear closed, then continues upward through clouds and rain. A sign marks progress on the route, and he says the trail reaches around 1,100 meters. He eventually sees the city and surrounding mountains when the clouds clear. After roughly five hours of walking, he reaches the end of the ridge route and turns to the return journey. He says he would choose a starting point farther along the trail next time and particularly enjoyed its final section. There are few signs and almost no other hikers on the way down, so he continues through farmland while looking for transport. He eventually finds a local ride back to Wushan, then reflects on the day and recommends the hike. The video description places the trail in the Three Gorges region and says it offers views over Wushan.
AndreasTheGreat hikes the Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan, in China’s Three Gorges region. The walk climbs through clouds and rain, with long stair sections and views over Wushan and the surrounding mountains when the weather clears. He says the trail is free to walk and reaches around 1,100 meters above sea level. After about five hours, he finishes the ridge walk and still needs to return to Wushan. With few people and no clear signs around, he walks downhill through farmland and eventually finds a local ride back to town.
AndreasTheGreat hikes the Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan, then finds a ride back to town after the rainy mountain walk.
Dragon’s Back Trail hike in Wushan and finding a ride back
1:17 The creator says taking a taxi to a starting point is the easiest option. He suggests asking your hotel for help and uses Google Translate because he does not speak Chinese.
4:10 Andreas recommends doing the hike on a clear day if possible, though he went in cloudy weather because he had only one day there. He later sees the views when the cloud lifts.
9:00 The creator says walking the trail is free, while a taxi to the starting point costs money. He mentions that hikers can begin from different points along the route.
17:36 After hiking up from the bottom, Andreas says he would recommend starting farther along the route. He particularly enjoyed the final section along the Dragon’s Back ridge.
1:17 The creator says taking a taxi to a starting point is the easiest option. He suggests asking your hotel for help and uses Google Translate because he does not speak Chinese.
4:10 Andreas recommends doing the hike on a clear day if possible, though he went in cloudy weather because he had only one day there. He later sees the views when the cloud lifts.
9:00 The creator says walking the trail is free, while a taxi to the starting point costs money. He mentions that hikers can begin from different points along the route.
17:36 After hiking up from the bottom, Andreas says he would recommend starting farther along the route. He particularly enjoyed the final section along the Dragon’s Back ridge.
0:13 Starting the Dragon’s Back hike
1:17 Taking a taxi to the trail
1:53 Passing a resting point
3:33 Climbing the ridge in cloud
4:46 Seeing Wushan from the trail
6:37 Checking progress on the route
8:54 Talking about the trail and its height
9:46 Hiking through heavier rain
12:12 After hours on the trail
13:35 Reaching the end of the ridge walk
17:29 Reflecting on the best part of the hike
20:06 Looking for a way back to town
22:31 Finding a ride back
26:03 Wrapping up the hiking day
0:13 Starting the Dragon’s Back hike
1:17 Taking a taxi to the trail
1:53 Passing a resting point
3:33 Climbing the ridge in cloud
4:46 Seeing Wushan from the trail
6:37 Checking progress on the route
8:54 Talking about the trail and its height
9:46 Hiking through heavier rain
12:12 After hours on the trail
13:35 Reaching the end of the ridge walk
17:29 Reflecting on the best part of the hike
20:06 Looking for a way back to town
22:31 Finding a ride back
26:03 Wrapping up the hiking day
Where is the Dragon’s Back Trail hike?
The video description places the Dragon’s Back Trail in Wushan, China, in the Three Gorges region.
Does it cost money to hike the trail?
Andreas says walking the trail is free. He also says hikers need to pay for a taxi to reach a starting point.
How long did the hike take?
Andreas says he had been walking for about five hours when he described how he looked after the hike.
How high does the Dragon’s Back Trail reach?
Andreas says the trail reaches around 1,100 meters.
How did Andreas get back to Wushan after the hike?
After walking downhill through farmland and looking for transport, he finds a local ride back to town.
