Chongqing Nanshan One Tree Climb, Longhuang Road

A sharp urban climb on Longhuang Road toward Nanshan: 1.70 km, about 139 m of ascent and an average near 8.2%. ## Overview This short climb rises through Chongqing's Nan'an District on Longhuang Road toward the Nanshan One Tree area. It works well as an intense test or as part of a longer Nanshan ride. The page covers only the canonical segment. Residents, visitors, buses and cars continue to use this public road. ## Climb analysis The complete parent segment is retained: 1.70 km with about 139 m of ascent, averaging roughly 8.2%. The clean high-resolution profile rises from about 293 m to 432 m and agrees with the Strava API. The 17.8% maximum is a brief ramp, not a sustained grade. ## Riding tips - Warm up progressively for at least 15–20 minutes. - Stabilise breathing early, then build over the final 500 m. - A compact crank with 28–32T suits many riders. - Keep right and single file around scenic-area traffic. - Use front and rear lights at night or in fog. - Brake early for wet pavement, grit, pedestrians and oncoming cars. Longhuang Road is a paved public road with no identified permanent bicycle ban or current long-term closure. Chongqing's peak-hour motor-vehicle rules mainly cover specified bridges and tunnels, not this cycling segment. Events, holiday congestion, storms, landslides or crashes may still cause temporary controls. Cool, dry and clear mornings in March–May and September–November; cancel for heat, storms, lightning, fog, ice, severe pollution or closure. Intense climb beside central Chongqing · 1.70 km and about 139 m ascent · Nanshan views from Longhuang Road