4000 to Explore Chongqing, Karst Caves and Grasslands + Ice Jelly and Hot Pot, So Fun You Won't Want to Go Home!
by LILAH CHANDLER
Aug 13, 2025
🔥 【21℃ Summer! Chongqing Summer Escape Hot Guide】With a budget of 4000, explore Chongqing, karst caves and grasslands + ice jelly and hot pot, so fun you won't want to go home! 🌿
🌟 Highlight Opening — Escape the 42℃ furnace, hide in Chongqing’s “natural air-conditioned room”!
“Is Chongqing’s summer all about hot pot? No! It’s the 21℃ breeze, the coolness of karst caves, the green grasslands, and a bowl of sweet ice jelly!” 🌬️💦 Main city melting from the heat? Don’t panic! This guide unlocks the magical Chongqing where you “sleep under blankets during the day and barbecue under the stars at night,” with a budget of 4000 yuan for 5 days and 4 nights of fun!
🗺️ Itinerary Plan: 5 Days 4 Nights Cool Trip
📍 Day 1: Main City → Wulong Fairy Mountain (Budget 800 yuan)
Morning: 38-minute high-speed train to Wulong South Station, transfer to scenic area shuttle bus (20 yuan) straight to Fairy Mountain Grassland 🏕️ — 330,000 mu of alpine grassland, horseback riding, archery, small train rides, every photo looks like a Windows desktop!
Afternoon: Explore Tian Sheng San Qiao (Three Natural Bridges) 🌉 (ticket 135 yuan), the world’s largest natural stone bridge group, walk under Tianlong Bridge, feel the shock of the “Transformers” filming location!
Overnight: Stay at Huabang Hotel on Fairy Mountain (about 400 yuan/night), open the window to starry grasslands~
Food: Bowl of mutton (30 yuan/bowl) spicy and fresh, paired with alpine glutinous corn (5 yuan) is amazing! 45
📍 Day 2: Wulong → Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain (Budget 700 yuan)
Morning: 1.5-hour self-drive to Jinfo Mountain (ticket 150 yuan), 95% forest coverage 🌲, hike and breathe fresh air, chance to see sea of clouds waterfall! Families can join hiking challenges~
Afternoon: Check in at Shenlong Gorge Rafting (120 yuan), 86-meter drop rapid adventure, scream and cool down!
Overnight: Homestay at the foot of Jinfo Mountain (about 300 yuan/night), mountain breeze for a healing sleep~
Food: Mountain spring tofu pudding (15 yuan) + farmhouse cured meat (40 yuan), refreshing and not greasy! 18
📍 Day 3: Shizhu Huangshui Town (Budget 600 yuan)
All day: 1.5-hour high-speed train to Huangshui Town, the 21℃ “natural air-conditioned city”! 🌊 Sun Lake boating (50 yuan), Youcao River wading (free), night star camping (tent rental 100 yuan), the Milky Way visible to the naked eye!
Food: Tujia smashed bowl wine (30 yuan) + sour and spicy fern root noodles (20 yuan), so good you’ll stomp your feet! 27
📍 Day 4: Suburbs of Main City Water Fun (Budget 500 yuan)
Option 1: Beibei Jindao Gorge Creek Descent (150 yuan), human body rafting + waterfall rock climbing, wet and wild fun! 💦
Option 2: Banan Foying Gorge Rafting (120 yuan), big drops, many bends, super thrilling!
Overnight: Youth hostel in Jiefangbei city center (about 150 yuan/night), stroll Hongya Cave night view (free)~
Food: Jiefangbei Bayi Road Snack Street, cold shrimp ice jelly (10 yuan) + hot pot skewers (50 yuan per person) very filling! 610
📍 Day 5: Main City Arts Finale (Budget 400 yuan)
Morning: Liziba Light Rail Through Building (free) + Eling No.2 Factory (free), shoot movie-style artsy photos!
Afternoon: Ciqikou Ancient Town drink covered bowl tea (20 yuan), buy Chen Mahua (fried dough twist) (15 yuan/pack) as souvenirs~
Transport: Light rail + bus all covered (about 30 yuan)!
💰 Budget Breakdown (Total 4000 yuan)
Transport: High-speed train/bus/self-drive about 800 yuan
Accommodation: 4 nights about 1150 yuan (mix of hostels, homestays, hotels)
Tickets: Attractions + activities about 700 yuan
Food: 100 yuan per day x 5 days = 500 yuan
Spare Money: 850 yuan (for souvenirs/emergencies)
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1️⃣ Contrast Titles:
“Chongqing summer 42℃? I’m sleeping under a blanket on the mountaintop!” ❄️
“Who says Chongqing is only hot pot? These 5 secret spots are so cool you need a jacket!” 🏔️
2️⃣ Interactive Questions:
“Dare to try Jindao Gorge Creek Descent? Share your wet photos in the comments!” 💪
“Ice jelly VS cold cake, who do you pick? Vote 👉”
3️⃣ Emotional Resonance:
“The Milky Way at Fairy Mountain at 3 a.m. reminds me of childhood summers…” ✨
“In Huangshui Town, even the wind is green! 🍃”
🚨 Pitfall Avoidance Guide (Real Experience!)
Sun protection! Strong UV in the mountains, sunglasses + sun-protective clothing are a must!
Off-peak travel: Scenic spots are crowded on weekends, recommend Tuesday to Thursday trips~
Karst cave anti-slip: Furong Cave floor is slippery, wear anti-slip shoes!
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