Fuling, China

Fuling is a district of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China. It is located at the confluence of Wu River and the Yangtze River. Fuling is well known in China as the home of zha cai, made from a large, radish-like vegetable indigenous to the area.

The cultural relic Baiheliang (White Crane Ridge), which is reputed as the 'Underwater Stele Forest' and the only ancient and well preserved hydrologic station, lies in Fuling. Over one hundred carvings and inscriptions can be found in this spot. Another famous relic is the Dianyi Cave.

Fuling is the starting point for exciting hydrofoil trips on the Wu River to the beautiful Lotus Cave full of remarkable limestone formations.

Things to See & Do

* White Crane Ridge
* Dianyi Cave
* Lotus Cave
* Wu River

General information

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Language – Mandarin
Population - 1,500,000 approx
Land Area – 2941.47 km²
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT plus eight hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 86

Important Visa Information
Australian and New Zealand passport holders staying on board or going ashore to visit any Chinese ports are required to obtain a single-entry Chinese visa (3 month validity) prior to travel. We recommend you include a copy of your itinerary with your application and confirm the expiration of the visa at the time of issue to ensure that it is valid for your stay in China. Visas cannot be issued upon the ship’s arrival. Please note that any passengers not in possession of a Chinese visa may be denied boarding or incur a fine.