Chongqing's Ultimate Summer Escape | Refreshing Summer at 18℃ on Jinfo Mountain

💢Chongqing's summer is like a giant furnace, and if you want to beat the heat, 📍Jinfo Mountain is definitely the top choice!
👉Today, I'll share a detailed summer travel guide for Jinfo Mountain～
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⭕️The highest point, Jinfo Peak, stands at 2,238 meters above sea level, with an average summer temperature not exceeding 18℃ and a temperature difference of over 10 degrees between day and night. Here, you even need a blanket to sleep in summer—it's incredibly comfortable!
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🍀About Admission
Jinfo Mountain has three gates for entry:
👉West Gate: Recommended to take the bus + cable car to the summit; there are shuttle buses, making transportation convenient.
👉North Gate: Requires taking the cable car to the summit; fewer shuttle buses, suitable for self-driving visitors.
👉South Gate: Direct self-driving to the summit, but limited to 150 vehicles per day.
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⭕️Tour Routes
▶️West Slope - North Slope: West Gate -- West Slope Cable Car Upper Station -- Jiudi Tanyuan -- Guanfo Pavilion -- Jinguichaoyang -- Cloud Walkway -- Azalea Prince -- Yaochiba -- Ancient Buddha Cave -- Return
▶️West Slope Hiking Route: West Gate -- Bitan Valley -- Wanbu Trail -- Jinguichaoyang -- Cloud Walkway (Swallow Cave, Lingguan Cave) -- Azalea Prince -- Yaochiba -- Ancient Buddha Cave -- Return
▶️North Slope - West Slope: North Gate -- North Slope Cable Car Upper Station -- Tàyún Pavilion -- Ancient Buddha Cave -- Yaochiba -- Azalea Prince -- Cloud Walkway (Lingguan Cave, Swallow Cave) -- Jinguichaoyang -- Arrow Bamboo Forest -- Qianniuping Bus Station Return
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🔥Landmark Attractions
✅Hiking Trail: Starting from the West Gate, about 11 kilometers in total; the first half is accompanied by mountains and water, suitable for families; the second half is steep, ideal for hiking enthusiasts.
✅Water Park: Located at Bitan Valley at the foot of Jinfo Mountain’s West Slope, featuring creek descent, kayaking, glass slides, and water obstacle courses.
⭕️Core Summit Attractions
✅Jinguichaoyang: A natural turtle-shaped mountain resembling a Buddha, perfect for blessings.
✅Guanfo Pavilion: You can ring the bell to pray for blessings; three bell rings bring fortune, prosperity, and longevity.
✅Cloud Walkway: Built between cliffs, connecting the West and North slopes, passing through Swallow Cave and Lingguan Cave, offering distant views of the city and surrounding mountains.
✅Yaochiba: A natural grassland, perfect for flower photography, and stargazing at night with a romantic Milky Way view.
✅Ancient Buddha Cave: A natural high-altitude karst cave with the God of Wealth Hall and Guanyin Hall, featuring a descending Buddha statue and 2,150 Arhat statues inside; a must-visit for blessings.
✅Tàyún Pavilion: Offers views of sea of clouds, sunset glow, and Buddha’s light.
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🏨Accommodation
❤️Jinfo Mountain Liangjiang Hotel (West Slope): Chinese style, spacious and elegant rooms.
❤️Jinfo Mountain Holiday Hotel (North Slope): Newly renovated, warm and romantic.
✅Tianxing Resort Area (2 km outside the West Slope foot of the mountain): Includes 3 hotels (❤️Jinfo Mountain Liangjiang Hotel, 👉Third Line Hotel, 👉Tianxing Inn), plus Tianxing Town commercial street, Tianxing Hot Spring City, and a starry sky camping base.
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🎫Tickets
▶️Off-season (March, April, May, June, September, November): 70 RMB
▶️Peak season (January, February, July, August, October, December): 80 RMB
⏱️Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last ticket check at 4:00 PM)
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🌈Pack your bags, everyone, and come to Jinfo Mountain to enjoy a cool summer～