Chongqing Jinfo Mountain: Check in to an 18°C summer

Stroll the cloud walkway by day, chase the sunset at Yaochi Dam in the evening, count stars in your tent at night... Is summer in Chongqing like a steamer? Then come to Jinfo Mountain and instantly switch to cool mode❄️ 🏞️ Choose your route: lazy or hardcore 👉 Easy version West Gate → Cable car up the mountain → Jiudi Source Exploration → Golden Turtle Facing the Sun → Cloud Walkway (cliffside viewing platform📸) → Yaochi Dam (grassland flower sea + stunning night Milky Way🌌) → Ancient Buddha Cave (1,250 Arhat statues) 👉 Hardcore hiking route (about 8km) West Gate → Bitan Valley (family water play💦) → Ten Thousand Steps Trail → Golden Turtle Facing the Sun → Swallow Cave (secret exploration) → Yaochi Dam ⚠️ The second half is steep! Suitable for hiking warriors, the scenery is worth the sweat! 📸 Must-check spots ✅ Golden Turtle Facing the Sun: giant natural mountain Buddha turtle ✅ Cloud Walkway: hanging on the cliff, overlooking mountains and sea of clouds☁️ ✅ Yaochi Dam: Monet garden oil painting vibe by day, lie back and watch the Milky Way at night✨ ✅ Ancient Buddha Cave: karst cave secret + God of Wealth Hall to boost fortune💰 ✅ Tayu Pavilion: prime spot for sunset Buddha light🌅 photos! 🏨 Accommodation recommendations 1️⃣ Jinfo Mountain Two Rivers Hotel (West Slope): elegant Chinese style, open your window to clouds 2️⃣ Holiday Inn (North Slope): newly renovated romantic style 💦 Family fun for kids 🔸 Bitan Valley Water Park: creek descent, glass slide, kayaking 🔸 Yaochi Dam Grassland: run wild + picnic and photo ops, absolutely perfect 📌 Practical Tips 1️⃣ Clothing: thin jacket a must! Cooler than early autumn mornings and evenings🍃 2️⃣ Sun protection: high altitude means strong UV, don’t skip hat and sunglasses! 3️⃣ Driving: North Gate parking requires advance reservation, West Gate bus is more convenient 4️⃣ Mosquito repellent: forest areas have many insects, carry repellent with you