Chongqing Jinfo Mountain: Check in to an 18°C summer

Stroll the cloud walkway by day, chase the sunset at Yaochi Dam in the evening, count stars in your tent at night... Is summer in Chongqing like a steamer? Then come to Jinfo Mountain and instantly switch to cool mode❄️

🏞️ Choose your route: lazy or hardcore
👉 Easy version
West Gate → Cable car up the mountain → Jiudi Source Exploration → Golden Turtle Facing the Sun → Cloud Walkway (cliffside viewing platform📸) → Yaochi Dam (grassland flower sea + stunning night Milky Way🌌) → Ancient Buddha Cave (1,250 Arhat statues)

👉 Hardcore hiking route (about 8km)
West Gate → Bitan Valley (family water play💦) → Ten Thousand Steps Trail → Golden Turtle Facing the Sun → Swallow Cave (secret exploration) → Yaochi Dam
⚠️ The second half is steep! Suitable for hiking warriors, the scenery is worth the sweat!

📸 Must-check spots
✅ Golden Turtle Facing the Sun: giant natural mountain Buddha turtle
✅ Cloud Walkway: hanging on the cliff, overlooking mountains and sea of clouds☁️
✅ Yaochi Dam: Monet garden oil painting vibe by day, lie back and watch the Milky Way at night✨
✅ Ancient Buddha Cave: karst cave secret + God of Wealth Hall to boost fortune💰
✅ Tayu Pavilion: prime spot for sunset Buddha light🌅 photos!

🏨 Accommodation recommendations
1️⃣ Jinfo Mountain Two Rivers Hotel (West Slope): elegant Chinese style, open your window to clouds
2️⃣ Holiday Inn (North Slope): newly renovated romantic style

💦 Family fun for kids
🔸 Bitan Valley Water Park: creek descent, glass slide, kayaking
🔸 Yaochi Dam Grassland: run wild + picnic and photo ops, absolutely perfect

📌 Practical Tips
1️⃣ Clothing: thin jacket a must! Cooler than early autumn mornings and evenings🍃
2️⃣ Sun protection: high altitude means strong UV, don’t skip hat and sunglasses!
3️⃣ Driving: North Gate parking requires advance reservation, West Gate bus is more convenient
4️⃣ Mosquito repellent: forest areas have many insects, carry repellent with you