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Beibei Jinyun Mountain (Jinyun Shan) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Beibei Jinyun Mountain (Jinyun Shan) Tourism Area

北碚缙云山

Chongqing, Beibei·29.6912°N, 106.9996°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours

About Beibei Jinyun Mountain (Jinyun Shan) Tourism Area

Jinyun Mountain rises above Beibei as a forested retreat of lush subtropical greenery, ancient Buddhist temples, and celebrated sunset viewpoints over the Jialing River valley.

Highlights

• Forested literati mountain with temples and the Jinyun sunset viewpoint. • Subtropical evergreen forest and the ancient Jinyun Temple. • Cool summer retreat near Beibei.

Suggested Route

Hike or take the cable car to the summit, visit Jinyun Temple and the viewing terrace; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Mountain vegetables and temple vegetarian meals; stay at foot-of-mountain guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cable car, trails, and a visitor center.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 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

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Chongqing Metro Line 6 to Beibei Station, then bus 520 to Jinyun Mountain; or drive ~40 km.

Reservation

No mandatory booking; tickets on-site (small fee).

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
北碚缙云山

29.6912, 106.9996

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