Many friends come to Chongqing to visit, but they only focus on city tours in the main urban area. Little do they know, Chongqing, known for its mountains and rivers, is truly picturesque. And there is one place that has deeply rooted itself in my heart, and that is Jinfo Mountain!

Jinfoshan is a one and a half hour drive from Chongqing. Unlike other mountains in Chongqing, it is a typical karst plateau landform. At an altitude of over 2000 meters, the entire mountain presents a unique and spectacular cliff face.

I, who once missed out on the azaleas, came to experience another side of Jinfo Mountain - the beauty of spring scenery - at the beginning of the flowering season~

The itinerary arranged this time is three days and two nights, which also gives me enough time to fully experience the multiple charms of the mountains up and down. Please make sure to keep this guide organized~

Mountain section

Cableway encounters flower sea and waterfall

From the gate of Jinfo Mountain to its summit, one must pass through the scenic area's mountain bus and cable car to reach the top of the mountain, which is over 2000 meters high and 700 meters high. And this journey was shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland, which startled us in the car.

And this cableway is also the cableway with the largest vertical upward angle in China. Simply put, it is very exciting. Along the way, you can see the sign welcoming guests, the Great Waterfall, hanging directly on the large rock wall in front of you, flying down.

And the most beautiful one is undoubtedly the azalea sea seen on the cable car, on the slopes of the mountains. There are over 40 varieties of alpine rhododendrons on slopes of different heights in Jinfo Mountain. Due to the large temperature difference caused by the large drop in Jinfo Mountain, rhododendrons begin to bloom with low altitude flowers from mid April and gradually reach the top of the mountain, lasting for nearly a month. During this month, you can immerse yourself in the sea of rhododendrons~

Cliff plank road

As mentioned earlier, Jinfo Mountain is a typical karst plateau landform, with a vertical cliff at the top of the mountain with a drop of up to 50 meters. The cliff plank road is excavated on the cliff, giving people a feeling of soaring through the clouds and mist. If you're not afraid of heights yet, then you must come and experience the excitement of the cliff plank road!

Looking out from the cliff plank road, it is also the best viewing spot in Jinfo Mountain. The mountains and overlapping shadows from here are like ink paintings, making people intoxicated.

Dujuan Park

From the end of the cliff plank road uphill, to the true summit of Jinfo Mountain, this is Dujuan Park. As its name suggests, Dujuan Park is home to ancient rhododendron trees that have grown for many years and is also the largest group of rhododendron flowers in the area. Every time the flowers bloom, it feels like a sea of flowers and a bit like a "rooftop garden". The expected time for this is around May Day, and those who happen to have travel plans are fortunate to enjoy the beauty of the sea of flowers!

There are also many varieties of azaleas on the mountaintop, such as the broad stemmed azalea, the maple azalea, the golden mountain azalea, the trumpet azalea, the curved pointed azalea, and the hemp leaf azalea. You can recognize how many of them are, but I only recognize pink and tender ones~

Fangzhulin

In Jinfo Mountain, there is a unique delicacy called square bamboo, which can be seen everywhere. It is precisely because there are vast bamboo forests on the mountain, and the square bamboo is crispy and refreshing, appearing old but tender, and delicious, that it is sought after. When you arrive at Jinfo Mountain, don't miss the exploration of bamboo forests and the tasting of square bamboo~

Golden Buddha Temple

Jinfo Temple is the largest temple complex in Chongqing and one of the four major temples in Jinfo Mountain. The overall design style of Jinfo Temple is modeled after the Tang Dynasty style. Walking inside the temple, there are always a moment or two that makes us feel like we have traveled back to Chang'an.

On such a high altitude mountain, where the mountain heroes and earth spirits reside, come and pray for peace for yourself.

The lower part of the mountain

Tianxing Town

If we talk about the place to stay at Jinfoshan, one of them is Tianxing Town at the foot of the mountain. And Tianxing Town is actually a small town that can be lived in, eaten, drunk and played in, and can be considered as a tourist hub in Jinfo Mountain! The town itself is designed to mimic the style of an old Chongqing mountain town, so it can be considered a very stylish ancient town that can produce films.

Walking in a town surrounded by green mountains and clear waters, the relaxed atmosphere gives me a rare sense of leisure. This may be the beautiful feeling of vacationing in Jinfo Mountain. Wearing Hanfu and taking a few photos of myself can satisfy the whole day~

Tianxing Hot Spring

How can you miss the hot springs here when you arrive at Jinfo Mountain? The hot springs here have a history of over a thousand years, and the hot spring water is naturally extracted from underground. The outlet temperature is 48 ℃, and the water is rich in mineral salts and trace elements, which are very beneficial to the body!

In addition to soaking in hot springs, don't miss out on the snacks in the hot spring city. Their sour and spicy noodles are famous for their deliciousness, and this time I also found that the wolf toothed potatoes are crispy and flavorful, so delicious! Double enjoyment~

get accommodation

At the foot of the mountain: Tianxing Liangjiang Holiday Hotel

A very warm hotel with sufficient heating and no humidity. The balcony allows you to enjoy the baptism of natural air directly. The service is also very good, with thoughtful turndown service and complimentary milk and fruit. It feels like coming home~

Peak: Chongqing Jinfo Mountain Liangjiang Hotel

I never thought there would be such a great hotel on the top of the mountain, which is over 2000 meters high! The Chinese style design, spacious room, and cozy sofa design make it a great place to stay. Additionally, the hotel's meals are very delicious.

delicious food

Star Tower Bull Head Banquet

The local specialty cuisine, accompanied by unique rituals, is full of charm and atmosphere. Beef will be grilled in the center of the table, paired with various soup pots. The temperature in Jinfo Mountain is generally low, so this kind of food is really nourishing!

Fangzhu powder

As mentioned earlier, Fangzhu is a unique feature of Jinfo Mountain, and this powder is made by locals themselves. It has a smooth and elastic taste, and when paired with spicy oil, it really warms the body and stomach.

Medicinal Sheep Soup Pot

There are many free range sheep on the mountaintop, which grow by eating herbs from the mountains, so they are nutritious and not greasy. The soup pot boiled not only nourishes, but also provides a comprehensive comfort on the cold top of the Golden Buddha Mountain~

After reading so many recommendations about fun, delicious, living and enjoying, have you understood the essence of Jinfo Mountain? In fact, Jinfo Mountain has elements worth visiting all the year round. There are flowers in spring, summer can escape from summer, autumn can enjoy red leaves, winter can ski, and such an interesting destination, don't you feel excited? The upcoming May Day, arrangements!