Nanchuan Off-the-Beaten-Path Summer Escape Guide

Chongqing Surrounding Tours｜Here comes the 2-day off-the-beaten-path itinerary for Nanchuan✨ Spending the weekend here to beat the heat is incredibly relaxing, plus you can check in at popular spots and enjoy authentic Jianghu cuisine~ 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: 📍Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area (8:00-17:30) A summer cooling destination, taking the cable car up the mountain is super refreshing, and you can see stunning sea of clouds and rhododendrons🌸 Recommended to spend 3-4 hours here 📍Daguan Yuanxiang (Open all day) A countryside-style popular check-in spot, recommended places include the Twelve Beauties Garden and the Blueberry Garden, perfect for taking amazing photos📸 You can also experience blueberry picking Day 2: 📍Jinshan Lake (Open all day) The lake water is emerald green like jade, you can rent a boat to tour the lake, and the lakeside trail is also a great photo spot🛶 📍Lixiang Lake (8:30-17:30) Known as the "Little Switzerland of Chongqing," the European-style church and wetland park have a great atmosphere, remember to wear a beautiful dress for photos📷 🍴 Food Recommendations: ① Stewed Local Chicken with Fang Bamboo Shoots (Nanchuan Fang Bamboo Hometown Restaurant) Delicious Fang bamboo shoots paired with local free-range chicken, a must-try specialty dish of Nanchuan ② Charcoal Grill BBQ (Nanchuan City Beer Garden) Eating here at night is super atmospheric, especially with a glass of cold beer~ ③ Rice Porridge (Nanchuan Old Street Specialty Snack) Sweet and refreshing specialty snack, a bowl in the morning is very comforting 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations: ① Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain Holiday Hotel (Great value for money) ② Guiyuan Holiday Cottage (Popular homestay, perfect for photos) 💡 Tips: 1. Bring a jacket! There is a big temperature difference on Jinfo Mountain 2. Self-driving is more convenient, and the scenery along the way is also amazing 3. Weekends are crowded, it’s recommended to travel off-peak 4. Make sure to apply enough sunscreen, UV rays are strong by the lake Jinshan Lake Jinfo Mountain Two Rivers Holiday Hotel Jinfo Mountain