Unlock the secrets of Shanwangping: A complete guide to camping, sightseeing, and exploration

Here is a Shanwangping travel guide: Pre-trip preparation - Documents: Bring valid documents such as your ID card. Students and seniors can enjoy ticket discounts with relevant documents. - Clothing: The mountain is cool in summer, so long sleeves are needed. It is cold in fall and winter, so bring warm clothes such as down jackets. - Other items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas or raincoats, comfortable sneakers, cameras, etc. Transportation guide - Self-driving: Starting from the main urban area of Chongqing, you can take the Yu-Xiang Expressway and change to the Yin-Bai Expressway in Nanchuan. After exiting the expressway at the Shanwangping Interchange, continue for about 15 minutes to reach your destination. - Public transportation: You can first go to Nanchuan East Passenger Transport Station, and then take a bus to Shanwangping. Tickets and scenic spot information - Tickets: The price is CNY 20/person. The sightseeing bus is CNY 20/person for a one-way trip and CNY 30/person for a round trip. - Opening hours: Open all year round from 08:00–18:00, with the latest entry time at 16:30. Tour route - Route A: Entrance – Shanying Camping Site – Shenfeng Ridge – Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform – Forest Viewing Tower – Wangyue Lake – Rhinoceros Viewing Platform – Visitor Center – Sightseeing bus to Taiping Mountain Viewing Point – Stone Forest Tour – Sightseeing bus to the Visitor Center, suitable for people who want to visit scenic spots. - Route B: Entrance – Shanying Camping Site – Visitor Center – Walk to the Stone Forest – Stone Forest Tour – Sightseeing bus to the Visitor Center – Rhinoceros Viewing Platform – Wangyue Lake – Forest Viewing Tower – Walk out of the park, mainly for light hiking in the park. - Route C: Entrance – Shanying Camping Site – Shenfeng Ridge – Sea of Clouds Viewing Platform – Forest Viewing Tower – Wangyue Lake – Rhinoceros Viewing Platform – Visitor Center – Sightseeing bus to the Stone Forest – Walk out of the park, mainly for light hiking and enjoying the first part of the scenic spots. Food recommendations Tan Ciba, You Cha, and farm dishes at the Guanyinyan Post are all good choices, and Shanwangping's mutton soup pot is a must.