Chongqing's 23°C Paradise! Complete Summer Escape Guide to Fairy Mountain

Chongqing's 23°C Paradise! Complete Summer Escape Guide to Fairy Mountain 🌿As a local who spends every summer at Fairy Mountain I discovered this year that it hides scenery more healing than a Miyazaki animation Perfect for beating the heat + taking photos + entertaining kids 📍【Wulong Fairy Mountain】 ▫️Temperature: Daily average 23°C (feels better than air conditioning) ▫️Transportation: 3h drive/2h high-speed rail from downtown Chongqing ▫️Admission: RMB 50 (half price with student ID) 🚗【2025 Transportation Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】 ✅For drivers: ▫️Navigate to "Fairy Mountain Scenic Area South Gate" to reach the mini train departure station ▫️Parking fee RMB 10/day (park in the shade!) ✅For high-speed rail travelers: ▫️Chongqing North → Wulong Station → Blue bus (RMB 10) → Scenic area mini train ✅For convenience seekers: ▫️Direct shuttle buses from Jiefangbei/Hongyadong to scenic area (RMB 88 round trip) 📸【5 Must-Visit Photo Spots】 1️⃣Wavy Road (capture Tyndall light effect at 4 PM) 2️⃣Treetop Walk (secret spot next to "Boxiang Art Museum") 3️⃣Lone Tree on the Great Grassland (300 meters backward from the horse racing field) 4️⃣Fairy Mountain Petting Zoo (take Instagram-worthy photos with alpacas) 5️⃣Fragrant Grass Hotel terrace (surrounded by misty clouds) 🏡【Accommodation Warnings】 ▫️Avoid guesthouses near the visitor center (midnight noise from tour groups) ▫️Be cautious with hotels that don't offer pickup service (scenic area shuttle costs RMB 30/trip) 🗺️【2-Day 1-Night Lazy Itinerary】 DAY 1: 10:00 Mini train loop (RMB 25 for unlimited rides) 12:00 Grassland picnic (bring your own food + rent picnic mats) 15:00 Hike along the Wavy Road (encounter grazing cattle) 19:00 Stargazing at Fragrant Grass (even smartphones can capture the Milky Way) DAY 2: 7:00 Treetop Walk (have the misty forest all to yourself) 10:00 Horse riding (RMB 50 to experience galloping across the grassland) 13:00 Boating on Fairy Lake (glass boats RMB 38/hour) 16:00 Lanba Art Museum (impressive floating stone house) 🍜【Mountain Delicacies List】 ✅Fairy Mountain Pork Intestine Fish (10-year-old restaurant next to Fragrant Grass Hotel) ✅Bowl of Lamb (third shop on the right from Wulong Station exit) ✅Baked Sweet Potato Skin with Pickled Radish (mobile stalls on the grassland, RMB 5 each) 💡【Hard-Earned Tips】 ❗️Last mini train departs at 17:30! Miss it and you'll walk 5 kilometers ❗️Bring a light jacket! Temperature drops to 18°C at night ❗️Buy carrots to feed ponies (RMB 10/bag inside the scenic area) ❗️Wear white or bright-colored clothes! Perfect against the green background ❗️Avoid rainy days! The fog gets so thick you can't see the path 🎁【2025 Hidden Activities】 ▪️Free grassland concerts every Friday night ▪️Mushroom picking experience (RMB 50/basket, you can take them home) ▪️Catch the sunrise sea of clouds at 4 AM (navigate to "Guiyuan Town") When the 23°C mountain breeze sweeps across the wavy road When cabin lights illuminate the starry grassland sky Chongqing summers shouldn't just be about hot pot and air-conditioned rooms Save this detailed guide for your trip