Summer vacation is here, many parents will take their children on a self-driving tour, but the weather in Chongqing is quite hot, where is it cooler to go on a self-driving tour? Below, we will recommend some summer vacation self-driving tour routes in Chongqing, please see below for details.
Self-driving Routes
Essential Two-Day Tour
day1: Fengchuiling – Longyan City – Guanyin Rock Station – Shanwangping
day2: Dayou Town – Pangguan Ferry – Delong Ginkgo Village – Tianxing Town
Off-road Three-Day Tour
day1: Banhe Shibangou – Yao Bay Forest Park
day2: Fengchuiling – Longyan City – Guanyin Rock Station – Shanwangping
day3: Dayou Town – Pangguan Ferry – Delong Ginkgo Village – Toudu Qianxing Village – Tianxing Town
Local Delicacies
Jinfo Mountain Fang Bamboo Shoots, Farm-Style Dishes, Dayou Oil Tea, Huibao, Yue Mother and Son’s Chicken Soup, Hotpot, Whole Roasted Lamb, and various wild vegetables.
Important Reminders
1. The main road of the Jinfo Mountain Grand Loop is a provincial road and township road, the whole route is unobstructed; however, some township roads extending to villages are aging, making it difficult for cars to pass, so be cautious when going there.
2. It is convenient to refuel along the way, both 92# and 95# gasoline are available, the longest distance without a gas station is no more than 200 kilometers, so you don’t have to worry too much about running out of gas.
3. Jinfo Mountain has a distinct vertical climate, the east is sunny while the west is rainy is common, so prepare raincoats, umbrellas, and some dry food.
4. If you didn’t see the “Horse’s Mouth Cloud Waterfall” the day before, you can go there again the next morning, there is a high probability of seeing it.
1. Yao Bay Forest Park
Yao Bay Forest Park is not only known for its broadleaf forest scenery, but also for its waterfalls, forests, sea of clouds, and terraced fields.
You can set up hammocks in the forest during the day, and camp out at night to watch the stars.
Location: Search “Yao Bay Forest Park” on navigation
Estimated price: 30 yuan/car
Driving difficulty:★★
2. Banhe Shibangou
Banhe Shibangou is a natural wonder that will captivate you.
Entering this area, the two sides of the canyon are layered with giant stone slabs forming cliffs, paired with five waterfalls and flowing springs.
Location: Search “Banhe Village” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★★
3. Guanyin Rock Station
Guanyin Rock Station, once a tea horse station on the Sichuan-Guizhou route, is now a home for ordinary people.
Several wisps of smoke rise from the chimneys, vaguely, it seems like a painting of a secluded and serene world.
In the inconspicuous restaurants of the village, you can taste delicious potato rice, fresh stir-fried bamboo shoots, and handmade glutinous rice cakes.
Location: Search “Guanyin Rock Station” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★
4. Jinfo Fangzhou Camping Park
Not far from Guanyin Rock is the Jinfo Fangzhou Camping Park, with cabins, container houses, tents, and mountain bikes.
If you don’t want to set up a tent, there are farmhouses right outside, very convenient.
Location: Search “Jinfo Fangzhou Camping Park” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★
5. Fengchuiling
Fengchuiling, also known as Ma Zui Grassland, is about 1300 meters above sea level, surrounded by green mountains and forests.
If you are lucky, you can encounter the rare “Horse’s Mouth Cloud Waterfall” – beautiful white clouds, like a raging waterfall, pouring down from the blue sky, it is truly spectacular.
Location: Search “Fengchuiling” on navigation
Estimated price: 50 yuan/car
Driving difficulty:★★★
6. Ma Niang Shui Waterfall
Not far from Fengchuiling is the Ma Niang Shui Waterfall, it hangs like a celestial river between the arc-shaped mountains, the water is incredibly clear.
However, be aware that cars with low chassis are prone to scraping the ground.
However, there is a hiking trail here, it only takes an hour to go back and forth.
Location: Off-road vehicles are recommended to search “Ma Niang Shui Waterfall” on navigation, cars are recommended to search “Ma Niang Shui Waterfall hiking trail entrance” on navigation.
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★★★★
7. Longyan City
Longyan City is a ruined ancient battlefield site, with countless stories and history that cannot be told, making people think of the past.
Climbing to the top, the remaining doorways and city walls beneath your feet, the distant rolling green mountains and terraced fields, all make one lament the passing of history, and feel that one can see all the mountains in the world!
Location: Search “Longyan City” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★
8. Shanwangping
Shanwangping is always a beauty, the lush green forest will capture your heart.
In the summer, there are thousands of acres of jade-colored lilies in bloom outside the scenic area, presenting a beautiful scene of a purple ocean.
Location: Search “Shanwangping” on navigation
Estimated price: 40 yuan/person
Driving difficulty:★★
9. Dongpo Qifeng
From Shanwangping to the east of Jinfo Mountain, you can admire Thumb Mountain and the eastern foot of the group of peaks along the way. The scenery along the way is breathtaking.
Location: Near the Jinfo Mountain East Slope Service Area
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★
10. Pangguan Ferry
Pangguan Ferry, an ancient ferry crossing dating back over a hundred years, was once bustling with activity, but was later gradually abandoned.
The unique karst landform, the lively scene of people playing in the water, you can imagine its past of welcoming and seeing off people.
The natural scenery here is magnificent, it has now become a famous place to play in the water.
Many people climb to the top of the mountain and then use drones to take photos from high above, as if they are standing on a sharp mountain peak, extremely dangerous.
Location: Search “Pangguan Ferry” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★★
11. Delong Ginkgo Village
The best scenery is always on the road, winding mountain roads, rolling green mountains are always with you, along the way you will pass by Little Thumb Mountain, Zhujia Rock, and Ma’an Mountain, among other wonders.
Delong Ginkgo Village has a large wild ginkgo grove, and still retains its simple and rustic charm.
The sunlight shines through the leaves, casting mottled shadows, like a beautiful painting.
Location: Search “Delong Ginkgo Village” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★★★
12. Toudu Qianxing Village
Toudu Qianxing Village is located on the south slope of Jinfo Mountain, once a secret and beautiful place hidden in the circle of backpackers, now it has slowly unveiled its mysterious veil.
There is the mysterious Tianxing Bridge Grand Canyon, the sparkling Jinshan Lake, and the icy Dog Grass Cave.
Location: Search “Tianxing Bridge Grand Canyon”, “Jinshan Lake”, and “Dog Grass Cave” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★★
13. South Slope Qifeng
Driving from Toudu Town to the south slope of Jinfo Mountain, you will pass countless towering peaks along the way, it is truly magnificent.
Candlestick Peak, Eagle’s Beak Rock, Jinping Peak, Mother and Son Peak, South Heaven Gate… you can’t even imagine it, but you can see it all.
Location: On the way from Toudu to the south slope of Jinfo Mountain
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★★★★
14. Tianxing Town
Tianxing Town is located on the west slope of Jinfo Mountain, surrounded by greenery, the air is fresh and natural.
You can soak in hot springs, savor delicious food, or take the cable car to the Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area.
Location: Search “Tianxing Town” on navigation
Estimated price: Free
Driving difficulty:★
15. Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area
Jinfo Mountain is a 5A National Scenic Area, every late summer and autumn when the weather is clear, the setting sun casts a golden glow on the layered cliffs.
The cliff path winds and twists, the ancient Buddha Cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the trees and rocks are intertwined and reflect each other.
Location: Search “Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area” on navigation
Estimated price: 140 yuan (including transfer car + cable car)
Driving difficulty:★
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