Chongqing Geleshan National Forest Park Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
The main peak of Chongqing Gele Mountain is 728 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak in the suburbs of Chongqing and is known as the No. 1 peak in western Chongqing. The forest park has beautiful natural scenery, lush green trees, and dots of green against the blue sky. It is famous for its natural landscapes such as mountains, waters, forests, springs, caves, clouds, and fog, and its style of "clear, profound, simple, and open-minded". It has the reputation of "Emerald of the Mountain City" and has been a holy place for literati and poets to explore the ancient and mysterious for dynasties.Attractions distribution:
Gele Mountain National Forest Park is located in the middle of Shapingba District, Chongqing. It is named after "Dayu summoned guests to sing and play here after his success in controlling floods". The total area of the scenic area is 3,000 mu, consisting of the main peak central scenic area, Chiang Kai-shek's official residence, Linyuan " and Chongqing Martyrs Cemetery. There are dozens of rare tree species represented by the "living fossil" Metasequoia and dozens of natural landscapes such as "Clouds on the Clouds" and "Lion Peak Rocks". The Martyrs Cemetery Scenic Area at the foot of the mountain has the Sino-US Cooperation Office, White House In addition, there are official residences set up on the mountain by Chiang Kai-shek, Lin Sen, Feng Yuxiang and others during the period of temporary capital, as well as the Horseshoe Well, Longquan Well, Yunding Temple, Smart Fountain , Ba Culture Sculpture Gallery It is a scenic spot that integrates Hongyan culture, auxiliary capital culture, Bayu culture and religious culture.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spots, provincial scenic spots, national forest parks, national key cultural relics protection unitsScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, summer vacation, conference, parks, monuments, forestsScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Chongqing > Shapingba District
How to get there:
You can take bus No. 201, 210, 278, 280, etc. in Chongqing to directly reach Geleshan Forest Park.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Gele Mountain Ticket Price:
Ticket price is 10 yuan/person.
Note: Tickets are free before 9:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. every day, but you still need to buy a 10-yuan ticket at other times.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
It is best for tourists to enter the scenic area before 9 am or after 4:30 pm, so as to save 10 yuan on tickets.
Tour route:
Recommended route for a two-day tour in Chongqing:
Day 1: Morning Geleshan Martyrs Cemetery , visit Zhazidong → White House In the afternoon, go to Lion Peak for sightseeing → visit the Cultural Exhibition Hall of the Temporary Capital → participate in sports;
Day 2: In the morning, visit Ciqikou Ancient Town to appreciate the folk customs and Ming and Qing architectural styles, enjoy folk music and opera performances in the ancient town, buy famous snacks in the ancient town, enjoy special food for lunch in the ancient town, and go shopping and leisure at Sanxia Square in the afternoon.
Best time to visit:
Chongqing has a moderate temperature in spring and autumn. It is hot in summer and cold in winter, which is not very suitable for tourism.
Shopping recommendations:
Maoxuewang, soft-fried thousand sheets of fried dough sticks, salt and pepper peanuts, Chen Changyin fried dough twist, spicy fried dough twist, Chen fried dough twist, etc.
Scenic spot map:
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