Jinyun Mountain · North Hot Springs
"Rosy clouds over Jinyun Ridge" is one of the Twelve Scenic Views of Ba-Yu (Chongqing): watch the sea of clouds and sunrise from Lion Peak (Shizifeng), enjoy the tranquil Baiyun Bamboo Sea, and soak at North Hot Springs (built 1927), one of China's earliest hot spring parks, where the ancient Wenquan Temple (Hot Spring Temple) and its spring pools coexist
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day (cable car 08:30-17:00)
- Ticket
- Jinyun Mountain CNY 15
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
"Rosy clouds over Jinyun Ridge" is one of the Twelve Scenic Views of Ba-Yu (Chongqing): watch the sea of clouds and sunrise from Lion Peak (Shizifeng), enjoy the tranquil Baiyun Bamboo Sea, and soak at North Hot Springs (built 1927), one of China's earliest hot spring parks, where the ancient Wenquan Temple (Hot Spring Temple) and its spring pools coexist. Jinyun Mountain CNY 15; cable car 08:30-17:00; take Metro Line 6 to Beibei Station and transfer to a bus; hiking and hot springs can be split into two segments—perfect for a weekend.
Getting there: Metro Line 6, Beibei Station, transfer to bus
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