Nantian Lake (Fengdu)
南天湖
A highland lake resort about 1,700 meters above sea level in Fengdu County. It is a popular summer retreat near Chongqing, and in winter visitors can enjoy snow and skiing.
Nantian Lake is located in Nantian Lake Town, Fengdu County, on a highland plateau between Fangdou Mountain and Qiyao Mountain, at an average elevation of about 1,700 meters. In summer, temperatures are about 10°C lower than in central Chongqing, making it one of the top summer retreats for Chongqing residents. The scenic area is centered on highland lakes, meadows and forests. You can hike or cycle around the lake, and there are many summer villas and guesthouses nearby. In winter, rime ice and snowy scenery appear, and the Nantian Lake Ski Resort is one of the earliest outdoor ski resorts in the Chongqing area to open. Admission to the core area is about 50 to 80 yuan, with skiing charged separately. Check official sources for current prices. Getting there: It takes about 1.5 hours by car from Fengdu County town. The mountain roads have many bends, so in winter, when it is rainy or snowy, you will need snow chains. You can combine a two-day trip with Fengdu Mingshan and Xueyu Cave.
Opening hours
Open all day (ski area open in winter)
Nearby sights
- Damu Flower Valley
- Wulingshan National Forest Park
- Xueyu Cave (Snowy Jade Cave), Fengdu
- Wulingshan Grand Rift
- 816 Underground Nuclear Plant
- Fengdu Ghost City (Mingshan)
- Yangtze-Wu River Confluence
- Dianyi Garden (Beiyan)