Nanchuan District

A district in southern Chongqing whose World Natural Heritage site, Jinfo Mountain, is a haven for summer escapes, snow and karst scenery.

Nanchuan District lies in southern Chongqing, bordering Guizhou, in the foothills of the Dalou Mountains. Jinfo Mountain, part of the "South China Karst" World Natural Heritage site, has a broad, flat summit with karst caves, sheer cliffs and rare plants such as azaleas and silver fir. It is cool in summer, ideal for escaping the heat, and in winter you can enjoy and play in the snow. Local mountain delicacies such as square-bamboo shoots are also distinctive. It can be visited in any season, with summer and winter the most popular. It is fairly close to downtown Chongqing and reachable by self-drive or bus via expressway.

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