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Chongqing Fairy Mountain 4-Day 3-Night In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB)
✨ Highlights
✔ Check in at the filming locations of "Transformers 4" and "Curse of the Golden Flower" — Tian Sheng San Qiao (Three Natural Bridges)
✔ Stroll through Fairy Mountain National Forest Park and experience the "Oriental Switzerland" grassland scenery
✔ Explore the underground wonder Furong Cave and marvel at the karst landscape's natural craftsmanship
✔ Taste Wulong specialty foods like bowl lamb, cowpea tofu, and Fairy Mountain grilled fish
✔ Stay in unique homestays or resort hotels and enjoy a slow mountain life

📅 Itinerary
Day 1: Chongqing → Fairy Mountain, check into hotel + stroll around Fairy Mountain Town
🚗 Transportation: Self-drive or bus from Chongqing city (about 3 hours) to Fairy Mountain Town
🏨 Accommodation: Fairy Mountain Xuansu Resort Hotel / Guiyuan Town Homestay (about 300-400 RMB/night)
🍜 Food recommendations: Bowl lamb, highland potato rice
🎯 Activity tips:

Arrive in the afternoon, check into the hotel and rest a bit
Take an evening walk in Fairy Mountain Town to feel the tranquility of the mountain town
After dinner, find a cozy bar for a drink or experience a bonfire party (seasonal event)

Day 2: Tian Sheng San Qiao + Longshui Gorge Rift (stunning karst wonders)
🎫 Tickets: Tian Sheng San Qiao (135 RMB) + Longshui Gorge Rift (105 RMB)
🚶‍♂️ Playtime: All day (recommend wearing comfortable sports shoes)
🍲 Lunch: Simple meals inside the scenic area or bring your own snacks
🌙 Evening: Return to hotel to rest or try Fairy Mountain grilled fish
📌 Tips:

The Tian Sheng San Qiao scenic area is large; it’s recommended to take the sightseeing elevator (extra charge) to save energy
Longshui Gorge Rift hiking takes about 2 hours, with breathtaking waterfalls and canyon views

Day 3: Fairy Mountain National Forest Park (grassland + small train)
🎫 Tickets: 60 RMB (small train 25 RMB/person)
🚂 Recommended activities:

Morning: Take the small train to tour the vast grassland and horse paddock
Afternoon: Hiking or horseback riding (about 50-100 RMB/person)
📸 Photo spots: Wavy road, Fairy Mountain grassland, treetop walk
🍢 Dinner: Highland roasted whole lamb (great for group dining)

Day 4: Explore Furong Cave → Return to Chongqing
🎫 Ticket: 80 RMB
⏰ Playtime: 2-3 hours
🚗 Return: After visiting Furong Cave at noon, drive back to Chongqing
📌 Alternative plan (winter):

If visiting in winter, replace with Fairy Mountain Ski Resort (skiing about 200 RMB/hour)

💰 Budget breakdown (2 people traveling, 2500 RMB per person)
✅ Transportation: Round-trip carpool/bus from Chongqing to Fairy Mountain (about 200 RMB/person)
✅ Accommodation: 3 nights in homestay/hotel (about 900 RMB/person)
✅ Tickets: Tian Sheng San Qiao + Longshui Gorge + Fairy Mountain + Furong Cave ≈ 380 RMB/person
✅ Meals: About 500 RMB/person (including specialty meals)
✅ Others: Horse riding/skiing/shopping, etc. (about 500 RMB/person)
Total: About 2500 RMB/person (5000 RMB for 2 people)

📌 Travel tips

Weather: Fairy Mountain is cool in summer (around 20°C), skiable in winter; bring a jacket
Transportation: Self-driving is more convenient, or take Chongqing → Wulong bus + direct scenic area shuttle
Accommodation: Book early during peak season; grassland homestays are very popular!
Food: Must-try bowl lamb, highland potatoes, and grilled fish!

🎯 Suitable for: Couples, best friends, family trips, photography enthusiasts
⏳ Best season: All year round (summer for cooling off, winter for skiing)
This itinerary allows you to deeply explore Fairy Mountain without getting too tired, keeping the budget under 5000 RMB, and having a great time! If you have other needs, the itinerary can be adjusted~ 😊