Jinfo Mountain · East Slope Summer Cooling Guide | Long Summer in the Forest, Enjoy Deep Autumn · East Slope Homestay

| Long Summer in the Forest, Enjoy Deep Autumn · East Slope Homestay. Highlights: Escape the summer heat in the green waves, stay at the quality Deep Autumn · East Slope homestay, savor authentic mountain wild flavors, and easily explore the surrounding secret spots! 🏡 Stay: Deep Autumn East Slope · Holiday Homestay (Nanchuan Dayou Town Branch) Deep Autumn · East Slope Homestay — an all-in-one holiday base nestled in the forest One-stop facilities: gym, laundry room (free your hands!), meeting room, café, children's playground, mahjong room (a must for family gatherings) all covered, pack half as much luggage! Autumn atmosphere: extra-large floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy mountain autumn views, terrace for tea and stargazing, exclusive quiet mountain living time. Convenient location: restaurant and art gallery within walking distance, saving time and effort. Tips: Summer peak season is busy, it is recommended to book the homestay and restaurant at least 2 weeks in advance; Families with children can choose loft rooms for more flexible space; Morning terrace often has sea of clouds, don’t miss the photo opportunity! 🍽 Eat: Deep Autumn · East Slope Restaurant — mountain wild flavors and summer ritual feeling East Slope Elegant Residence Must-try autumn flavors: ✅ Jinfo Mountain ecological farmhouse chicken soup pot — warm and nourishing chicken soup; ✅ Jinfo Mountain intangible cultural heritage dried bamboo shoots stewed with cured pork knuckles — special bamboo shoots, crisp and tender; Restaurant features: outside the window is lush greenery, on the tongue is fresh mountain wild flavors. ⛰ Play: Unlock multi-level autumn scenery by driving distance 📍 30-minute circle: light hiking · art time Jinfo Mountain 178 Loop (near the homestay): beginner-friendly trail! Pass through red leaf forests and reed slopes, climb to the top for a panoramic view of Jinfo peaks, about 2 hours total. Xiaohechang & Shuiyuan Village (30 min drive): babbling streams, ancient trees and rice fields, experience autumn harvest fun, shoot beautiful pastoral scenes. 📍 40-minute circle: wonders · grasslands · secret spots Pangguandu Scenic Area (40 min drive): emerald streams through the canyon, can wade and boat, summer water looks like jade. Mazui Grassland (40 min drive): rare southern alpine meadow! Run through golden grass waves and encounter herds of cattle and sheep. Shanwangping Karst Ecological Park (40 min drive): Chongqing’s top summer cooling spot! Dawn redwood forest is emerald green, cypress forest dark green, aerial boundary line is stunning. 📍 60-minute circle: classic scenic spots deep tour Jinfo Mountain (60 min drive): take the cable car through the sea of clouds, admire ancient rhododendron king, cliff plank road, overlook tens of thousands of acres of colorful forest. Shenlong Gorge (60 min drive): hike through deep canyon, layered waterfalls, even more serene in autumn. Liyin Cave & Jinguang Lake (60 min drive): explore billion-year-old karst cave wonders, boat on underground dark river (constant temperature, suitable for autumn and winter). 📅 Suggested itinerary (2 days 1 night essence version) Day 1: Morning: arrive at Deep Autumn homestay, store luggage → stroll the Jinfo Mountain 178 Loop; Noon: taste bamboo shoot and cured pork knuckle soup at East Slope Restaurant; Afternoon: visit Shuiyuan Village autumn harvest scene → visit East Slope Art Gallery for exhibition and coffee; Evening: watch sunset on homestay terrace, dinner with ecological farmhouse chicken soup pot. Day 2: Option A (nature lovers): Shanwangping to admire colorful forest → light hike at Pangguandu; Option B (geological wonders): explore Liyin Cave → visit Shenlong Gorge waterfalls. Before leaving in the afternoon, pack freshly baked walnut cakes from the homestay café for the road! 🚗 Practical tips Transportation: self-driving recommended! Mountain roads are winding, novice drivers be cautious; navigate to “Deep Autumn East Slope · Homestay”; Clothing: big temperature difference in mountains in July-August, bring thin long sleeves and pants, wear anti-slip hiking shoes; Tickets: Shanwangping, Jinfo Mountain and other scenic spots require advance online booking for a more comfortable visit; Photography: Shanwangping is most beautiful in early morning mist, Liyin Cave requires wide-angle lens. Deep Autumn’s secret: after rain, wild chestnuts often fall on the homestay’s back mountain path, pick some and ask the restaurant to caramelize them for a special autumn sweetness! Summer on the east slope of Jinfo Mountain is a poem forged from emerald, a prelude to mountain mists surging after sudden rain. Take this guide and set off, let the cool waterfall, fresh mountain mushrooms, and wildly growing greenery soak your summer heat! 🌿💦