Chongqing Surrounding Tours|Complete Guide to Autumn Travel at Jinfo Mountain

Jinfo Mountain is truly the backyard garden for Chongqing residents! In October, Jinfo Mountain is covered with colorful autumn foliage all over the hills, as if God spilled a palette of paints 🎨!

💰【Ticket Prices You Must Know】
🎫Admission: Off-season 70 RMB (March-June, September, November)
Peak season 80 RMB (other months)
🚠Cable Car: Round trip from West Gate 80 RMB, Round trip from North Gate 70 RMB
🚌Tour Bus: Round trip from West Gate 20 RMB
🎟️Various combo tickets are super valuable and cost-effective!

🚗【Transportation Guide】
👉For self-drivers: Direct access via Yuxiang Expressway, parking lots available at West Gate, North Gate, and South Gate 🅿️
👉For non-drivers:
1️⃣High-speed train to Nanchuan North Station → transfer to tourist shuttle bus 🚎
2️⃣Sikoumi Hub Station → Nanchuan Central Bus Station → Jinfo Mountain shuttle bus 🚌
tips: Remember to bring motion sickness medicine, the mountain road has many sharp turns~

🏞️【Must-Visit Routes】
✅Enter from West Gate → hike Bitan Valley (1.5h)
✨Golden monkeys on Jinfo Mountain are super cute! 🐒 Bitan Lake and Frost Leaf Bridge are full of fairy-tale vibes 📸
✅Take the cable car up the mountain → start your cloud journey ☁️
Must-see spots:
🌟Jinfo Peak: 360° panoramic viewing platform
🌟Ancient Buddha Cave: mysterious cave exploration
🌟Azalea Park: admire thousand-year-old ancient azaleas 🌺
🌟Cloud Trail: stroll above the sea of clouds

🌇Don’t miss the sunset! The sky dyed red by the evening glow is absolutely stunning! 🌄

🍲【Food Recommendations】
You must try the Fang bamboo shoots at Jinfo Mountain! 😋
Fresh, tender, and crispy Fang bamboo shoot feast, perfect for hot pot or stir-fried with cured meat~

⚠️【Friendly Reminders】
⏰Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
🚫Last admission at 3:30 PM
❗Weekends are crowded, it’s recommended to travel during off-peak times!

Post by OLIVIA BUCHANAN | Oct 22, 2025

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