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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2013

Jinfo Mountain Tourism Area

金佛山景区

Chongqing, Chongqing★ 4.4Designated 2013·29.7979°N, 106.6192°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 80+ CNY 40 shuttle ticket /Off-peak CNY 70

Duration

4 hours to 1 day

Rating

4.4 / 5.0

Designated

2013

About Jinfo Mountain Tourism Area

Jinfo Mountain, a World Heritage karst massif in southern Chongqing, shelters rare plants and a maze of limestone caves. Its trails climb past pine-clad ridges to a summit with sweeping views of the surrounding mountain sea.

Highlights

Karst table mountain with ancient wild ginkgo forest; rare plants and wildlife (including the living-fossil Cathaya argyrophylla); sea of clouds, rhododendrons and a cool summer / ice-snow winter.

Suggested Route

Enter at the North or South Gate; ride the cable car to the summit, visit the Ancient Ginkgo Forest and the Cliff Walk; allow half a day to a full day.

Food & Lodging

Try Nanchuan shredded bamboo shoots and mountain wild herbs; stay in Chongqing city or in mountain resorts/hotels near the gate.

Facilities

Cable cars, sightseeing buses, parking and restrooms; step-free access is limited on the cliff trails. Note the high altitude.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 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

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• 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

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

No metro; ~75 km from central Chongqing (Chongqing North & Chongqing West HSR stations); ~110 km from Chongqing Jiangbei Int'l Airport. Coach from Chongqing to Nanchuan then local shuttle.

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official WeChat 'Jinfo Mountain Tourism'; limited on-site tickets in peak season.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)+ CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) shuttle ticket /Off-peak CNY 70 (≈ $9.7)

Address

Chongqing City Nanchuan District Jinfoshan

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

金佛山景区

重庆市南川区金佛山

Chongqing City Nanchuan District Jinfoshan

29.7979, 106.6192

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