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[Fairy Mountain National Forest Park Complete Travel Guide] Enter the Fairy Tale World of the "Oriental Switzerland"

📍Address: Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, Wulong District, Chongqing --- ✨ Highlights of the Scenic Area 🏞️ The Alpine Wonders of the "Oriental Switzerland": Fairy Mountain National Forest Park is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, featuring the uniquely charming alpine meadows of southern China, rare southern forest snowfields, serene and beautiful jungles and green fields, and captivating celestial phenomena. It is known as the "Oriental Switzerland," "Southern Pasture," and "Mountain City Summer Palace," making it a rare tourist destination around Chongqing! 🌨️ Beautiful Scenery Suitable for All Seasons: · Spring: Everything revives, mountain flowers bloom, perfect for spring outings · Summer: Average temperature 17-24°C, much cooler than downtown Chongqing, an excellent summer retreat · Autumn: Clear skies and light clouds, forests dyed in autumn colors · Winter: Covered in silver, snow depth up to 15 cm, perfect for skiing and snow play 🎪 Rich Flora and Fauna: The park is home to over 600 species of higher plants, including national key protected wild plants like Paris polyphylla and green-flowered cymbidium; over 100 species of vertebrates, including national key protected wild animals like leopard cats and red-bellied tragopans. It is not only a natural oxygen bar but also an excellent place to get close to nature! --- 🗺️ Practical Information 🕒 Opening Hours: Open year-round 🎫 Ticket Information: 50 RMB/person (additional 25 RMB/person for the scenic area train) 🚗 Transportation Guide · Self-driving: About 160 km from downtown Chongqing, approximately 3 hours by car · Airplane: Fairy Mountain Airport is only a 5-minute drive from the forest park · High-speed Rail: The Yu-Xiang High-speed Rail will soon open, making transportation even more convenient · In-park Transportation: You can take the small train (25 RMB/person) to tour the main attractions --- 🎯 Must-Experience Activities 🚂 Popular Small Train: Ride the small train along the wavy, most beautiful road and feel the vastness and grandeur of the alpine meadows 🐎 Grassland Horse Riding: Gallop on horseback across the vast alpine meadows and enjoy the peaceful sight of grass bending under the wind with cattle and sheep 🎿 Skiing and Snow Play: In winter, enjoy alpine skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and other snow sports. Fairy Mountain Ski Resort is one of China's lowest latitude and largest alpine ski and grass skiing resorts 🎵 Seasonal Special Events: · Summer: Participate in the Fairy Festival and camping music season to experience a musical carnival on the grassland · Winter: Skiing, snow viewing, snowmobiling · Year-round: Sunrise watching, sea of clouds, photography, and sketching --- 📸 Photo and Check-in Spots 1️⃣ Fairy Mountain Grassland: Vast grasslands and leisurely cattle and sheep, every shot looks like a Windows desktop background📸 2️⃣ Wavy Road: The popular road inside the park, with undulating curves extending across the grassland, perfect for photos 3️⃣ Forest Snowfield: Fairy Mountain in winter is covered in silver, with frost and ice waterfalls stirring emotions 4️⃣ Fairy Rock: A mountain peak resembling a dancing fairy, a landmark of Fairy Mountain --- 🍜 Food Recommendations · Fruit Ice Jelly: A specialty snack of Fairy Mountain, sweet and sour, refreshing and thirst-quenching · Local Farmhouse Cuisine: Taste local specialties and experience authentic Chongqing flavors · Barbecue: Enjoy barbecue fun while camping --- 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations · Hotels in the Scenic Area: Four star-rated hotels, as well as villas, Mongolian yurts, and diverse lodging options · Farmhouses: 13 farmhouses within the park to experience local life · Camping: Summer camping allowed in designated areas to enjoy the starry sky over the grassland --- 💫 Travel Tips 1️⃣ Best Season: Suitable all year round, summer for cooling off, winter for skiing 2️⃣ Itinerary Suggestion: Recommend 2-3 days, can combine with nearby attractions like Tian Sheng San Qiao (Natural Three Bridges) and Longshui Gorge 3️⃣ Clothing Advice: Mountain weather is changeable; bring a jacket even in summer; dress warmly in winter 4️⃣ Money-saving Tips: Follow official events; some summer music season activities are free 5️⃣ Avoid Pitfalls: · Traffic jams possible in peak season, recommend early departure · Small train in the park may require waiting in line, plan your time accordingly · Deposit required for some passes, please understand the relevant rules --- Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, this fairy tale world known as the "Oriental Switzerland," awaits you to experience its seasonal beauty! 🌟 Quickly save this guide and start your magical journey to Fairy Mountain! ✨
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