Mount Jinyun
缙云山
A national nature reserve on the outskirts of Beibei, with nine peaks covered in green forest and the ancient Jinyun Temple hidden among the trees. It is Chongqing’s “backyard.”
Mount Jinyun lies in Beibei District, about 50 km from the city center. Its main peak rises to about 1,050 meters and is made up of nine peaks, including Lion Peak and Gathering Cloud Peak. Forest cover is high, and it is several degrees cooler than the city in summer. Jinyun Temple, founded in the Southern Dynasties, is a famous ancient temple of eastern Sichuan. The Lion Peak viewing platform offers sunrise views, the Little Three Gorges of the Jialing River, and seas of clouds. Visitors mostly hike along trails, and North Hot Spring is at the foot of the mountain for soaking. Entry is mostly free (some areas check on site). It is suitable for a day trip, by car or by rail to Beibei followed by a bus up the mountain.
Opening hours
All day (Jinyun Temple approx. 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Chongqing Natural History Museum
- Jingangbei Ancient Village
- North Hot Spring, Beibei
- Diaoyu Fortress
- Happy Valley Chongqing
- Chongqing Garden Expo Park
- Chongqing Guanghuan Shopping Park
- Zhazidong Prison