Chongqing: Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic Area(Opt Guide)

A mountainous landscape with a prominent cliff and a valley shrouded in mist. 1

A wooden bridge over a clear blue river surrounded by lush greenery. 2

By 重庆肥渔国际旅行社有限公司

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Overview

Marvel at the breathtaking natural sight of the Golden Buddha Mountain
Explore the Gufo Cave, home to thousands of Buddha statues and formations
Discover the unique Karst Table Mountain terrain and its natural beauty
Enjoy the cool relief of summer and the snow-covered paradise of winter
Visit the mountain in spring to see the kingdom of rhododendrons in bloom

Activity location

- Chongqing
- Chongqing, Chongqing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

- 中国重庆市南川区
- Nan Chuan Qu, Chong Qing Shi, China

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Golden Buddha Mountain Stairway Half-Journey Hiking Ticket

Opening hours: Thu 8:30-23:59

Covers entrance and a one-way bus ride down, for those who want a shorter but still rewarding hike.

Price details

RM 55.77 x 2 AdultsRM 111.54

Total

Until Wed, 21 Oct

Golden Buddha Mountain Stairway Full-Journey Hiking Ticket

Opening hours: Thu 8:30-23:59

Covers entrance, a one-way bus ride down, and a one-way cable car ride down, offering a full-loop hiking experience.

Price details

RM 94.35 x 2 AdultsRM 188.70

Total

Until Wed, 21 Oct

Tianxing International Hot Spring City Ticket

Opening hours: Thu 8:30-23:59

This ticket is exclusively for the hot spring facilities and does NOT include admission to Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic Area or its sightseeing vehicles.

Price details

RM 96.92 x 2 AdultsRM 193.84

Total

Until Wed, 21 Oct

North Gate Package Ticket

Opening hours: Thu 8:30-23:59

Includes entrance and round-trip cable car for direct summit access from the North Gate.

Price details

RM 158.69 x 2 AdultsRM 317.38

Total

Until Wed, 21 Oct

West Gate Package Ticket

Opening hours: Thu 17:00-23:59

Includes all essential transportation from the West Gate, providing a comprehensive and efficient way to explore the mountain.

Price details

RM 184.41 x 2 AdultsRM 368.82

Total

Until Wed, 21 Oct

What's included, what's not

Access to Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic Area
Shuttle bus (optional)
Cable car (optional)
Tianxing International Hot Spring City Ticket (optional)
Full-Journey Hiking Ticket + English-speaking local guide service
Transportation
Food and drinks
Guide
Summit sightseeing electric vehicle

What you can expect

Discover the Golden Buddha Mountain Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site and one of China’s highest-rated scenic spots. Known as the “Oriental Alps,” this mountain is a natural wonder that stretches over ten miles in the shape of a reclining Buddha.

Experience the breathtaking sight of the mountain bathed in golden light during late summer and autumn evenings, as the setting sun illuminates the cliffs. Explore the unique “Karst Table Mountain” terrain, a high plateau carved into a sprawling mesa, which led to its UNESCO inscription in 2014.

Visit the Gufo Cave, one of the highest-elevation ancient horizontal dry caves ever discovered. Inside this 3.5-million-year-old karst cave, find thousands of Buddha statues and natural stone formations that have been revered for centuries.

In spring, witness a kingdom of rhododendrons with over 40 species blooming across the slopes. Among them stands a record-breaking “Rhododendron King”—a thousand-year-old giant tree recognized as the oldest and tallest of its kind in the world.

In summer, escape the city heat with cooler temperatures and some of the highest concentrations of negative oxygen ions in the city. In autumn, enjoy the golden hues of the mountain and taste the unique square bamboo shoots, a seasonal delicacy.

In winter, Golden Buddha Mountain becomes a snow-covered paradise with multiple ski areas, making it Chongqing's premier destination for snow sports, from skiing and snow tubing to sledding and snowmobiling.