Golden Buddha Mountain Hiking Adventure
Overview of the tour in Chongqing
The quote includes guided tour service plus the vehicle rent of a 7-seat van. Consult me for details.
Hike in the forests and immerse yourself in oxygen and nature. Jinfo Shan (Golden Buddha Mountain) is situated in Nanchuan District, Chongqing. It is 2 hour drive from the urban center.
Jinfoshan is an isolated mountain with cliffs up to 300m surrounding its relatively flat top. Its major vegetation types include subtropical broadleaf forests, coniferous forests, and subalpine meadows. Besides typical karst topography of gorges, stone forests, and cave systems, Jinfoshan is well known for its exceptional plant diversity. With its outstanding karst features and superb biodiversity, Jinfoshan was listed as a tentative World Heritage Site in 2001, and in 2014, the site was added as an extension to the South China Karst World Heritage Site.
It has superior geographical conditions, delicate ecology, and abundant tourism resources. It is popularly known as the back garden of the Chongqing Urban Area.
This activity includes:
- Marriott Executive Apartments Chongqing
- Jinfoshan Scenic Area
- Tour guide service
- Car rental for 7-seat van
Our Guides
On arrival
You may take Line 2 (临江门 Linjiangmen Station) or Line 1 (较场口Jiaochangkou Station).
10 min walk to Marriot Executive Apartment 万豪行政公寓
I will be waiting for you holding a guide pole on the 1st floor.
Or you may contact me about the pickup site. We could negotiate the meeting point at the convenience of both of us.
Things to note
Prepare sun protection and wear comfortable shoes/clothes.
It is snowy around mid-Dec. Be careful with the large temperature difference between the urban city and suburban elevated area.
Nanchuan (Jinfoshan) is a suburb of Chongqing, and you should expect fewer meal options. And it is outdoor walking, with many staircases! Wear comfy shoes.
Check the weather forecast.
Install Alipay or WeChat Pay in advance (petty cash is accepted)
Passports are required for ticket clearance.
Transport, meal/food, accommodation, entry tickets, and other third-party expenses are NOT included in the trip, but you are always welcome to consult me should you need a recommendation.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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