Outside the window, the sunlight shines brightly. Opening a gap, a heat wave swept in like a surging tide that instantly engulfed people. Under the scorching heat of 40 ° C, all romance fades away. I just want to close the curtains, turn on the air conditioning, collapse on the sofa, play with my phone, or watch a few soap operas.

However, in Huolu Chongqing, there is a place with a forest vegetation coverage rate of up to 96%. The mountains are shaded by green trees, the lake water is as green as jade, and there are groups of fish and monkeys. Even though the main urban area has already exceeded the 40 ° C high temperature warning, this place is still cool at 25 ° C. Strolling along the mountain paths, listening to birds chirping and insects chirping, and feeling the cool breeze brushing against your face, the dryness and heat of summer are washed away in this way.

This is the Simian Mountain in Jiangjin, the largest and most well preserved subtropical primitive evergreen broad-leaved forest belt remaining at 28 ° north latitude. It is known as the "natural species gene pool" and has more than 2000 rare animals and plants such as the Chinese double fan fern, the Chinese fern, the Chinese yew, the macaque, the Chinese giant salamander, the Chinese autumn sand duck, and the piano frog. It is also one of the areas with the richest vegetation, the cleanest water quality, and the sweetest air in the world.

Simian Mountain is densely populated with scenic spots. You can enter the mountain for a second time for 110 yuan, but you need to register with your ID card and ticket at the entrance. Before checking in and entering the mountain, you can make some arrangements to see where to go first and then where to go, so as to fully explore the scenic area.

But the travel mode I believe in is to stop as you go, respect the voice in your heart, stay a little longer where you like, regardless of whether there is enough time or whether the dusk is sinking, just go with your heart, not deviating from the original intention of traveling, and make yourself happy~

Here are a few essential points to check in when traveling to Simian Mountain! Here, the scenery is beautiful, the area is vast, and the playability is extremely high. There are many animals and plants, and places that are not exposed to sunlight emit the fresh and cool atmosphere of nature. And this is a mountainous terrain, with fault cliffs creating multiple waterfalls falling from the sky, flying straight down three thousand feet. It is suspected that the Milky Way falls into the sky, and such beautiful scenery can be seen here.

Wangxiang National Taiwan University Waterfall

The first point I want to say is Wangxiang Taida Waterfall, which is the essence of Simian Mountain and a landmark scenic spot. The Wangxiang Taida Waterfall, which is 158 meters high and 48 meters wide, is the widest waterfall with the largest single level drop discovered in China so far. It is known as the "highest waterfall in China" and enjoys the reputation of "China's top ten most beautiful waterfalls".

The waterfall hangs among the Danxia painted wall, and from a high vantage point, one can clearly see a heart-shaped outline surrounded by the surrounding rock walls, hence it is also known as the "Number One Heart in the World". The ingenious masterpiece can only be created through the careful carving of nature. The dynamic landscape of Greater China is comparable to the fairyland in paintings~

Looking at the waterfall from a divine perspective, the sound of rushing water carries a thunderous force, and what remains in my heart is still the majestic momentum of ten thousand galloping horses.

Wangxiang National Taiwan University Waterfall is no less impressive than Huangguoshu Waterfall, one tall and straight, and the other wide and majestic. Even from a distance of over a hundred meters, one can still feel the rushing water vapor, and that refreshing feeling can instantly repel the scorching heat wave. Sitting on the cool bench under the tree, I remembered the long time when I was a child holding a fan.

At the foot of the waterfall, rainbows often appear, and the world in light and shadow is so charming. The joy and excitement of seeing a rainbow when I was a child has never changed to this day! Age may change, appearance may age, but a childlike heart must remain evergreen, so as to spend the most abundant energy on a good and not too long life.

By walking along the boardwalk, one can gradually approach the Great Waterfall. As they reach its feet, the water vapor rises vigorously like a drizzling rain. Children love this exhilarating feeling, and their happy voices are endless! However, adults tend to be more restrained, with most people only walking to the photo checkpoint in Shanmeng and staying in a safe area that will not be soaked by water. I really want to know if it's the same when you come, confined in the so-called comfort zone!

If during the day, the Wangxiangtai Waterfall is to see its magnificence and beauty, then at night, the Wangxiangtai is a different scenery. This is the first large-scale waterfall landscape in China that can be enjoyed by tourists at night. From 7:30 to 10 pm, it is the time for light show performances, and the entire Wangxiangtai area seems to have been enchanted, transforming into a fairy tale world.

The flowers in the water bloom one after another, and the lights in the forest begin to shine. The dark night becomes three-dimensional, and a 3D laser show of the sound waterfall begins here. On the premise of ensuring the safety of night tours, Simian Mountain Scenic Area has broken through the traditional binary opposition of viewing and touring, realizing the real spatial sense of people swimming in the painting~

Outdoor music evening party

The outdoor music party, which was held around the same time as the light show, also became popular in Siping Town. Simian Mountain organizes large-scale Qixi Oriental Love Festival activities every year, and this year is the twelfth. The theme of this session is "Qixi Singing Love Culture and Creativity". The three-day event is divided into two parts: Simian Mountain Qixi Culture and Creativity Competition and Love Rock Music Festival. The facility signs on the road and the well-designed photo check-in logos fully demonstrate the sincerity of the scenic area.

On the night of August 10, another Qixi craze was set off in Simian Mountain, and a rock night was created in Huaxiaoyuan. Five of the most famous rock bands in Chongqing took rock songs as the carrier, from nostalgia to original singing. The atmosphere of the scene was very exciting. At the climax of the mood, there was also a chorus interaction among the audience

I have listened to many concerts, but this one by Four Faced Mountain Flower Xiaoyuan is unique. Although I don't have a well-known popular celebrity, it gave me a different on-site experience. The outdoor grass, tickets without any difference in front and back, and singers who are almost like ordinary people, those persistence about dreams become more and more firm in the night sky and singing.

Longtan Lake Monkey Park

In addition to the above points, there is also a must visit spot - Longtan Lake, which is a natural lake with an altitude of 900 meters and a length of nearly 3000 meters. To the left is the gate of Simianshan Scenic Area, and to the right is the layered Huaping Mountain. Looking around, the trees and trees on both sides are towering and lush, projected onto the lake surface. In a daze, I thought there was an underwater forest, and occasionally I could see fish swaying their tails in the lake through the sunlight~

Boating on Longtan Lake, accompanied by the gentle breeze and graceful shadows, and enveloped in the lush greenery of the sunset. The boat ride didn't last long, and in just a few minutes it took us to the monkey garden in Wolonggou, which is a rare place to observe monkeys. It is said that around 10 o'clock in the morning is the peak time for monkeys. When it comes to feeding time, all the monkeys will gather at the foot of the mountain. In the afternoon, the sun is too scorching, and the monkeys will hide in the mountains to cool off.

I arrived here around 4 o'clock, with a few scattered little monkeys playing and frolicking under the bridge pier and on the rock wall. The monkeys here don't seem to be too shy. As long as people don't scare them with sticks, they will pass by you comfortably.

Following the steps up the mountain, one person is actually a bit worried, as the more they go up the mountain, the more monkeys there will be. The monkeys here are quite elf like, with watery big eyes that look particularly adorable. When it gets hot, I go to the nearby river ditch to take a shower, and the old monkey even arranges for the little monkey to scratch and pick lice. That lazy and enjoying face makes me a little jealous!

There are many little monkeys, and I have seen many monkey babies that need to be carried by their mothers. The dependence on their mothers is really pitiful. Covering their faces, mouths, yawning, flipping on swings, skipping ropes, the monkeys' ability to leap is truly remarkable~

Around five o'clock, it was time to feed the monkey group again. A group of monkeys rushed down from the mountain in a hurry, and the scene was really lively!

When watching monkeys, there are several points to pay attention to: firstly, try not to carry pockets or wear sunglasses to prevent monkeys from snatching them, after all, they are agile and it is not easy to chase them back if they are robbed; Secondly, if feeding, it is also necessary to feed them all at once. Do not tease them with food, otherwise they may get angry. Be careful not to be surrounded by a group of monkeys. Finally, do not use sticks to attack them, to avoid self protective attacks.

In addition to the above places, Simian Mountain also has the Red Sea, Pearl Lake, and Tudi Rock scenic spots worth visiting. I will definitely come back if I have the opportunity! Here are some reference information about the scenic area, hoping to be useful for those who have travel arrangements~

Partial information about the scenic area

1 Scenic Area Ticket

High season (February October) admission fee: 90 yuan/person; Off season (January, November, December) 60 yuan/person

2 Other fee items

Sightseeing ticket 40 yuan/person

Longtan Lake Painting Boat Ticket 30 yuan/person

Dahonghai Painting Boat 45 yuan/person

Kind reminder: You can drive in the scenic area (limited to 19 seats or less)

Reference for self driving routes departing from the main city of Chongqing

Route 1

Chongqing Chongqing Guizhou Expressway - Qijiang Xiadao - Beiduqiao - Qifu Road - Fuxing - Fusi Road - Simianshan

Route 2

Chongqing - Transfer from Outer Ring Road to Yuhe Expressway (Luzhou direction) - Diaojiaxia Road - Lishi - Simianshan

Route 3

Chongqing Chengdu Chongqing Expressway - Zoumaxia Road - Jinma Road - Jiangjin - Simianshan

Route 4

Chongqing Erlang Huafu Road Bafu Jiujiang Avenue Degan Jinma Road Jiangjin Simianshan