Mount Jinfo (Jinfo Mountain) Tourism Area

南川金佛山景区

Chongqing, Nanchuan·29.7403°N, 107.0487°E

Ticket Price

CNY 50, students CNY 25

Duration

Half day

About Mount Jinfo (Jinfo Mountain) Tourism Area

Jinfoshan, whose name means 'Golden Buddha Mountain,' is a UNESCO World Heritage karst plateau celebrated for seas of cloud, ancient Buddhist temples, and spectacular spring azalea blooms.

Highlights

• World Natural Heritage karst massif with sea of clouds and rare flora (dwarf pine, azalea). • Year-round scenery: azalea blooms in spring, skiing in winter. • Ancient Buddhist temples and the Golden-Buddha cliff face at sunset.

Suggested Route

Take the cable car from the West Slope to the summit, visit Jinfo Temple and the ecological stone forest, then descend; allow 4-6 h.

Food & Lodging

Mountain delicacies: bamboo shoots, wild mushrooms, and square-stem bamboo shoot dishes. Stay at Tianxing Town hot-spring resorts at the base.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable cars, shuttle buses, hotels, and dining at the visitor center.

Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 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.