Fengjie Baidicheng (White Emperor City) and Qutang Gorge Tourism Area
奉节白帝城·瞿塘峡景区
About Fengjie Baidicheng (White Emperor City) and Qutang Gorge Tourism Area
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Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.
📅 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
View on interactive map →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.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)
CRH to Fengjie Station (~2.5 hr from Chongqing), then bus/taxi ~15 km to Baidicheng; river cruise option.
Advance booking required via 'Baidicheng Qutangxia' WeChat mini-program (up to 15 days ahead); limited daily entry.
Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)
29.6806, 106.9891
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
