Scenic spot introduction:

Fengdu Mountain is not only a legendary ghost town, but also a treasure house of folk culture and art integrating Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, and can be called the hometown of China's "divine song". Fengdu Mountain Scenic Area is located in Fengdu County, Chongqing City. It is a historical and cultural city originated in the Han Dynasty, with as many as 27 famous mountains and ancient temples. Fengdu Mountain is the most famous cultural landscape on the Yangtze River Golden Tourism Line. There are also inscriptions and poems by celebrities from past dynasties such as Su Shi, Lu You and Fan Chengda on the mountain. The ghost town in Fengdu Mountain Scenic Area imitates the judicial system of the world, creating a "hell" with strict hierarchy, integrating arrest, detention, trial, judgment and education functions, to punish those who committed crimes during their lifetime, so that many good men and women at home and abroad also go to the mountain to worship.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Fengdu Mingshan Scenic Area are: Naihe Bridge , gate of hell , Huangquan Road , Eighteen Levels of Hell , Xingchendun, Jade Emperor Temple , Emperor's Palace , Stone of Punishment , Mirror Table , Wangxiangtai , Hall of Gratitude , Baizi Hall, Wuchang Hall, Daxiong Hall, Erxian Tower, Chenghuang Hall, Jiumang Hall, etc., as well as inscriptions and poems by famous people of all dynasties such as Su Shi, Lu You, and Fan Chengda. Fengdu Famous Mountain Scenic Area is divided into Ghost Town Scenic Area and surrounding attractions.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, sightseeing, religion, monuments

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Fengdu is a county-level city with very low consumption. A standard room usually costs 20 yuan, and a star-rated hotel costs about 100 yuan. There are hotels and guesthouses around the scenic area, making accommodation convenient.

Tour route:

Recommended route for a one-day tour of Fengdu Famous Mountains: Ghost Town Famous Mountains → Ghost Kingdom Shrine → "Hell" Statue Group → Hengha Temple , Hall of Gratitude , Naihe Bridge, Jade Emperor Temple , Baizi Hall, Wuchang Hall, Daxiong Hall, gate of hell , Huangquan Road , Wangxiangtai , Emperor's Palace , Erxian Tower, City God Temple, Nine Python Temple and more than 30 other temples → Inscriptions and poems by famous people from past dynasties such as Su Shi, Lu You and Fan Chengda → After dinner, visit the Immigration New Town Night Market.

Best time to visit:

The best time to travel is April, May, June, September and October every year.

Shopping recommendations:

Lacquerware, root carving, micro-carving, embroidery, Jiangjin rice candy, Chengkou bacon, water shield, Gastrodia elata, ghost ornaments, all kinds of strange and bizarre jewelry, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Chongqing>Fengdu County>Mingshan Subdistrict

How to get there:

There are buses to Fengdu every hour from Chongqing Chaotianmen Long-distance Bus Station. Get off at Fengdu New County and transfer to urban transportation (Changan minivan). The fare is 3 yuan to the scenic spot.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Fengdu Famous Mountain Ticket Price:

Ticket price: 80 yuan.

1. Children under 1.2 meters in height are free of charge;

2. Active military personnel, relatives of martyrs, disabled revolutionary soldiers, retired military cadres, disabled people, and people over 70 years old are exempt from tickets with valid ID;

3. 20% discount for tourist groups (10 people or more);

4. 50% discount for student groups.

Scenic area opening hours:

5:00–24:00.

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