Jindao Gorge Super Detailed Travel Guide

Jindao Gorge Super Detailed Travel Guide Jindao Gorge is located in Jindao Gorge Town, Beibei District, Chongqing City, on the southwestern foot of Huaying Mountain. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, famous for its dangerous gorges, majestic mountains, beautiful waters, numerous waterfalls and clear pools. Want to know how to have the most fun? Please keep this guide! 1. Travel preparation Documents: Mainland China ID card, student ID card, etc. (may enjoy ticket discounts). [Kimono] Clothing: comfortable sports shoes, light clothing, prepare sunscreen in summer, bring a thin jacket in spring and autumn, and keep warm in winter. - Others: power bank, kettle, a small amount of snacks (there are also snacks in the scenic area, but the price is slightly higher), waterproof bag for mobile phone (essential for water activities). 2. Transportation Guide [Taxi] Self-driving: Directly navigate to "Jindaoxia Tourist Distribution Center", which is about 1.5-2 hours' drive from Chongqing city. [Bus] Public transportation: Take bus No. 963 in Beibei to reach the scenic spot directly. There are few buses, so please pay attention to the operating hours. You can also choose to take the Jindaoxia through bus, which is more convenient. 3. Tickets and Tour Prices 🎫Tickets: Adult tickets are 80 yuan/person, and students, seniors, etc. can enjoy half-price discounts. - Cableway: 40 yuan/person for one way, 60 yuan/person for round trip. [Cruise] Cruise: 15 yuan per person one way. - Canyoning: The prices for adult and parent-child routes are different, including tickets, cable cars, cruise ships, etc., about 200-300 yuan. Remember to consult the opening hours and registration in advance. 4. Recommended Tour Routes Day Trips - Enter from the North Gate - Exit from the South Gate (recommended): Take the cable car down from the North Gate to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the canyon and save energy. After getting off the cable car, walk along the plank road and check in at the Knife Cave, Zhongxia Natural Bathing Beach, Xuantian Waterfall and other attractions in turn. The whole journey is about 6-9 kilometers and it takes 3-4 hours to walk and play. Finally, exit from the south gate and take the scenic area shuttle bus back to the tourist distribution center. - Enter from South Gate - Exit from South Gate: Suitable for tourists who want to experience canyoning. Walk 30 minutes from South Gate to the canyoning starting point, pick up equipment and experience the exciting canyoning project. The whole journey is about 2 kilometers and takes 2.5 - 3.5 hours. After the end, you can shower and change clothes at the end, and then take the shuttle bus back to the distribution center. Two-day tour - Day 1: Arrive at Jindao Gorge in the morning, check in at the hotel and take a short rest. In the afternoon, you can enjoy outdoor activities such as rock climbing and cliff rappelling to experience the thrills. In the evening, you can taste special farm dishes near the scenic area, such as Jindaoxia’s special beef with three fresh delicacies, steamed goat meat with rice flour, etc. - Day 2: Get up early to hike in the canyon, slowly appreciate the natural scenery and breathe fresh air. Afterwards, head to Pianyan Ancient Town, stroll through the old streets, experience the local folk culture, and taste the ancient town delicacies. 5. Surrounding Accommodation - Jindaoxia Liangjiang Holiday Hotel: It integrates guest rooms, catering and conference facilities, with a comfortable environment and complete supporting facilities. - B&B: There are many characteristic B&Bs around the scenic area, such as thatched house B&Bs, which are full of retro atmosphere. Some of them also have parent-child rooms, which are suitable for family stays. 6. Notes 1. Canyoning has certain risks and physical requirements, such as height above 1.4 meters, minors must be accompanied by an adult, age below 55 years old, etc. Please listen to the coach's instructions before participating. 2. The roads in the canyon are slippery, so please be careful when walking and do not take pictures while walking. 3. Pay attention to the weather in the scenic area in advance. In case of bad weather, some projects may be closed.