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Huayan Tourism Area (Huayan Temple)
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Huayan Tourism Area (Huayan Temple)

华岩旅游区

Chongqing, Jiulongpo·29.7192°N, 107.0276°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
1-2 hours

About Huayan Tourism Area (Huayan Temple)

A major Buddhist temple complex in Chongqing's Jiulongpo district, with ornate halls, gardens, and a large pond where visitors release turtles for good fortune. It remains an active place of worship and a peaceful escape from the city.

Highlights

• Major Buddhist temple complex in Jiulongpo. • Ornate halls, a large liberation pond with turtles, and gardens. • Active place of worship.

Suggested Route

Enter the mountain gate, tour the main halls and pond; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Vegetarian temple dining and nearby Chongqing noodle shops; local hotels.

Facilities

Restrooms
Travel Tips

Some temples offer vegetarian meals. Check lunar calendar for special Buddhist festival days.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

06:00-18:00 (summer), 07:00-17:00 (winter)

Getting There

Metro Line 5 to Huayan Temple Station (exit 3B); nearest HSR: Chongqing West Railway Station ~8 km; Jiangbei Airport ~35 km.

Reservation

Free entry but advance reservation via official WeChat/platform required.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Chongqing Jiulongpo District Zhongliangshan Subdistrict No. 151 Huayan Village

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
华岩旅游区

重庆市九龙坡区中梁山街道华岩村151号

Chongqing Jiulongpo District Zhongliangshan Subdistrict No. 151 Huayan Village

29.7192, 107.0276

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