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Qijiang Gujian Mountain (Gujian Shan) Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Qijiang Gujian Mountain (Gujian Shan) Tourism Area

綦江古剑山景区

Chongqing, Qijiang·29.7591°N, 107.0675°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours

About Qijiang Gujian Mountain (Gujian Shan) Tourism Area

Gujian Mountain in Qijiang is a forested Buddhist peak crowned by the ancient Gujian Temple, with cliff-carved statues, jagged Sword Peak rocks, and drifting seas of cloud.

Highlights

• Forested Buddhist mountain with the ancient Gujian Temple and cliff statues. • Sea of clouds and the Sword Peak rock formations. • A popular hiking and meditation retreat.

Suggested Route

Drive up to the temple, hike the summit trail for the cloud-sea viewpoint; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Temple vegetarian meals and farm dishes; stay at mountain guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, temple, 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

In Qijiang; CRH to Qijiang Station (~30 min from Chongqing), then bus ~30 km to Gujian Mountain.

Reservation

No mandatory booking; tickets on-site.

Ticket Price

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

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
綦江古剑山景区

29.7591, 107.0675

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