Nanchuan Off-the-Beaten-Path Summer Escape Guide

Chongqing Surrounding Tours｜Here comes the 2-day off-the-beaten-path itinerary for Nanchuan✨ Spending the weekend here to beat the heat is incredibly relaxing, plus you can check in at popular spots and enjoy authentic Jianghu cuisine~

🚗 Itinerary:
Day 1:
📍Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area (8:00-17:30)
A summer cooling destination, taking the cable car up the mountain is super refreshing, and you can see stunning sea of clouds and rhododendrons🌸 Recommended to spend 3-4 hours here
📍Daguan Yuanxiang (Open all day)
A countryside-style popular check-in spot, recommended places include the Twelve Beauties Garden and the Blueberry Garden, perfect for taking amazing photos📸 You can also experience blueberry picking

Day 2:
📍Jinshan Lake (Open all day)
The lake water is emerald green like jade, you can rent a boat to tour the lake, and the lakeside trail is also a great photo spot🛶
📍Lixiang Lake (8:30-17:30)
Known as the "Little Switzerland of Chongqing," the European-style church and wetland park have a great atmosphere, remember to wear a beautiful dress for photos📷

🍴 Food Recommendations:
① Stewed Local Chicken with Fang Bamboo Shoots (Nanchuan Fang Bamboo Hometown Restaurant)
Delicious Fang bamboo shoots paired with local free-range chicken, a must-try specialty dish of Nanchuan
② Charcoal Grill BBQ (Nanchuan City Beer Garden)
Eating here at night is super atmospheric, especially with a glass of cold beer~
③ Rice Porridge (Nanchuan Old Street Specialty Snack)
Sweet and refreshing specialty snack, a bowl in the morning is very comforting

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations:
① Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain Holiday Hotel (Great value for money)
② Guiyuan Holiday Cottage (Popular homestay, perfect for photos)

💡 Tips:
1. Bring a jacket! There is a big temperature difference on Jinfo Mountain
2. Self-driving is more convenient, and the scenery along the way is also amazing
3. Weekends are crowded, it’s recommended to travel off-peak
4. Make sure to apply enough sunscreen, UV rays are strong by the lake

Jinshan Lake Jinfo Mountain Two Rivers Holiday Hotel Jinfo Mountain