[2025 Jinhua Attraction] Travel Guide for Jinhua Mountain (Updated Apr)

#discoverchina Jiuhua Mountain is so spiritual! May everyone have good luck and fulfill their wishes 🌟 Jiuhua Mountain has many temples (officially 99, but the actual number is more 🙏). I've visited four times, and after consulting with local professional guides, I’ve summarized the best route for you ✨. First Stop: 🕍 Xiaotiantai Longtou Temple – Prayer for Blessings 🙏 (This place is said to be the most spiritual). This is where the Earth Store Bodhisattva practiced, and it enshrines the Three Sacred Buddhas of the Saha World 💫. There are 257 steps to climb, as Earth Store Bodhisattva meditated here for 257 days 🧘♂️. There’s a special way to climb the steps: take the left path for promotions 📈, the right for wealth 💰, and the middle for safety 🛡️. 【Remember to wash your hands before praying – there’s a wash basin by the temple】🧼. 🕉️ Zhun Ti Temple – Prayer for Career Success 💼. From Longtou Temple, there’s a small path leading to Zhun Ti Temple for more blessings. Second Stop: 🙏 Tomb of the Living Buddha – Prayer for Blessings. This is where the Earth Store Bodhisattva’s body is preserved. King Jin Qiao Jue from Silla, at 99 years old, left his body here in the temple’s underground chamber after passing away in 794 AD. The tomb is typically not visible to ordinary people. 【After praying, kneel, and walk around the temple three times while holding your hands together for blessings】🤲. After the tomb, you'll see a large money tree 🌳. It’s believed that collecting its fallen fruits will bring prosperity 💸. Third Stop: 🏥 Duohua City Temple – Prayer for Health and Longevity 🧘♀️. This temple enshrines the Three Buddhas of Shakyamuni, the Medicine Buddha, and Amitabha Buddha. There are many pigeons in the temple square 🕊️. You’ll feel peaceful and calm just by being here. As you climb the steps to Duohua City Temple, you can spot the Wanfo Pagoda on the opposite side 🏯. The pagoda was funded by Cao Dewang for 17 million yuan 💰. Happy travels, and may your wishes come true! 🌸 #travel #naturalwonders

Mini Iceland The "Mini Iceland" of Zhejiang! It's simply a fairyland! 📍Dana also | Jinhua Mountain · Mini Iceland It is an art space and a new cultural tourism scene transformed from an abandoned mine. The unique mine rock walls, black, white and gray rocks, clear lakes, huge whaling boats, and various art installations constitute a unique, cold, doomsday style. If you are interested in art, photography, or natural scenery, this is a place worth visiting. 📍Location: Caotang Town, Jindong District, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive there. It is a 2.5h drive from Hangzhou and a 40min drive from Jinhua city to Jinhua Mini Iceland. If you choose public transportation, you can take the high-speed train to Jinhua Station, and then transfer to a bus or taxi. The nearest bus stop is "Shuanglong" Station, and you need to walk 1.4 km, 20 minutes after getting off. 🚄🚌 🎫Tickets: CNY78/person, including drinks. 🥤 📸Filming suggestions: Bring a transparent or pure black umbrella as a photo prop. ☂️ Taking pictures on cloudy and foggy days will be more atmospheric. 🌧️ 🏠Accommodation guide: There are many hotels and homestays to choose from in Jinhua City, with prices ranging from high-end to economy. For tourists who plan to stay in Jinhua Mini Iceland for a long time, you can choose to stay in the city center to facilitate travel to other attractions and shopping. 🛏️ 🎉Attractions Rock climbing: There are professional rock climbing facilities in the scenic area, which are suitable for tourists who like to challenge themselves. 🧗‍♀️ Camping: There are many campsites in the scenic area to choose from. Tourists can stay here overnight and enjoy the stars and hot springs. 🏕️ Hot air balloon: There are hot air balloon flight services around the scenic area, which can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire scenic area. 🎈 ⚠️Note tips: Some sections of the scenic area are steep, please pay attention to safety. 🚶‍♂️ Protect the environment and do not litter. 🗑️ Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito bites. 🌞🦟 🍱Food recommendation: Jinhua stewed chicken restaurant: Jinhua stewed chicken is a local specialty, with tender meat and rich soup. 🐔 Roast whole lamb: The roast whole lamb in Jinhua area is famous for its delicious taste and tender meat. 🐑 Stone pot bibimbap: One of the local snacks, it tastes delicious and nutritious. 🍛

Navigation: Qionglai Jinhua Mountain Tickets: 0 yuan Parking: 10 yuan High-speed rail: Chengdu West Station to Qionglai Station - After getting off, transfer to bus No. 304 to Ping Le Ancient Town - Get off at Jinhua Station and walk about 0.8 kilometers to Jinhua Mountain Scenic Area. Today, I recommend a one-day round-trip light hiking route. It is really unpopular, secluded, and quiet. I didn't even meet a few tourists on weekends. The location is not large. In addition to hiking, you can also visit the Tang Dynasty cliff carvings, which are still shocking. It is suitable for a family of young and old to take a light hiking route! You can also combine the surrounding Sichuan West Bamboo Sea, Ping Le Ancient Town and Jia Guan Ancient Town to play all day! Recommendation reason ✅✅✅ 1️⃣ There are many Tang Dynasty cliff statues dotted on the cliff walls, which are very exquisite. 2️⃣ The scenic spot is very unpopular, and there are not many tourists even on weekends, and it is very clean. 3️⃣ The whole route is covered by bamboo forests and big trees, which is not suitable for summer hiking 4️⃣ The whole journey is a stone slab road, no difficulty, can be completed in about 2.5 hours. 5️⃣ There is a sense of presence with the mountain, no need to climb the mountain with intention Hiking route ✅✅✅ Right up left down, parking lot - Great Buddha Hall - Jinhua Mountain Great Buddha - Tian Gong Temple - Return to the Great Buddha Hall and take the right downhill fork - Daxiong Baodian - Xiong Jia Ting - Parking Lot TIPS‼️‼️ We parked outside, and we had to walk a few hundred meters of beautiful cement bamboo forest road to the entrance. You can also drive to the parking lot inside, the price is the same. The location is not large, walking and playing for 2.5 hours, I personally do not recommend coming here specially, it is recommended to combine other surrounding attractions, it will be more abundant, a good choice for a day trip.

📍Detailed address: 1 kilometer southeast of Pingle Ancient Town, Qionglai City, Chengdu, Jinhua Mountain Scenic Area. ⛱️Must-visit attractions: 1. Dafogou: A 3-kilometer winding natural landscape, resembling a Taiji diagram, is the iconic attraction of Jinhua Mountain. 2. Jinhua Mountain Buddha: A majestic and solemn stone-carved Buddha, a must-visit for pilgrims. 3. Tiangong Temple: A tranquil ancient temple with flourishing incense, featuring exquisite stone carvings. 4. Qianfoyan: Cliffside stone carvings with a long history and rich cultural heritage. 🌄Travel tips: - Best time to visit: Spring and autumn, when the climate of Jinhua Mountain is cool, suitable for summer escape. - Travel route: Start from the parking lot, visit Shiyun Pavilion, Nan Bamboo Sea, Great Buddha Hall, Jinhua Buddha, Tiangong Temple, Mahavira Hall, Xiong Family Pavilion, Tiangong Temple Cliff Carvings, and finally return to the parking lot. - Duration: It is recommended to arrange 2-3 hours to fully experience the natural and cultural beauty of Jinhua Mountain. 🧳Preparation: - Wear comfortable hiking shoes as you need to walk and climb. - Bring sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and other sun protection items. - Prepare enough drinking water and simple snacks to replenish energy. - Bring rain gear according to the weather forecast to prevent weather changes. ❤Recommended reasons: Jinhua Mountain, with its unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage, has become a niche treasure around Chengdu. Here, you can not only experience fresh air and cool climate but also appreciate the tranquility of ancient temples and the exquisite stone carving art. It is an excellent choice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get close to nature. 🌟Highlights: - Unique mountain topography and winding Dafogou form a natural Taiji pattern. - Exquisite stone carving art showcases the craftsmanship and deep cultural heritage. - Tranquil environment and dense bamboo forest provide a peaceful summer resort for visitors. 🍲Food recommendations: - Qionglai specialty food: such as Qionglai tofu pudding, Qionglai grilled fish, etc., can be tasted in Pingle Ancient Town. - Local farmhouse dishes: Fresh wild vegetables and homemade tofu, with authentic taste. 🏨Accommodation tips: - It is recommended to find accommodation near Pingle Ancient Town, where there are various types of hotels and inns, from budget to high-end. - If you prefer a closer-to-nature accommodation experience, you can choose to stay in farmhouses near Jinhua Mountain. 🏨Hotel environment: - Hotels in Pingle Ancient Town are mostly in an antique style, with elegant environment and complete facilities. - Farmhouses have more rural characteristics, with simple environment and close to nature. 💗Other tips: - Some sections in Jinhua Mountain Scenic Area are steep, please pay attention to safety, especially for visitors with children. - Some areas in the scenic area may have poor signal, it is recommended to download maps in advance or use offline navigation. - Respect local religious culture and customs, keep quiet when visiting temples, and do not make loud noises. - Protect the environment, do not litter in the scenic area, and try to minimize the impact on the natural environment.

👣 There are few people here and the scenery is beautiful. It is definitely a light hiking destination that you can’t miss! 🌲 As soon as you step into Jinhua Mountain in Qionglai, you seem to have entered an isolated fairyland. 👣 The bluestone road is simple and quiet, with lush foliage of bamboo trees on both sides. Walking on it, a slight coolness hits your face, making people instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the city. 📖 Not only does it have the freshness and tranquility of nature, it also has rich historical and cultural heritage. The imaginative cliff statues of the Tang Dynasty are exquisite in shape and full of interest. People can't help but be impressed by the wisdom and talent of the ancients. 🙏 Although Jinhua Mountain is not big, it is full of incense and is said to be very effective! Whether you come to pray or to play, you can find your own tranquility and peace here. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Moreover, the roads here are safe and easy to walk, and the climb is not high. Even children over 3 years old can easily handle it. It is definitely a good place for parent-child travel! 📍 Address: Qionglai Jinhua Mountain 🚗 Navigation: Directly search for "Qionglai Jinhuashan Parking Lot" to easily reach it. Be careful, don’t park in the private parking lot on the roadside, as it will take about 10 minutes to walk from the entrance of the scenic spot! 🆓 Tickets: completely free! 🍽️ There are also food tastings nearby! Jiaguan Ancient Town, only a 20-minute drive from Jinhua Mountain, has a wealth of food options. 🍜 Milk noodle soup, fried tofu and slag beef are all specialties here, which will definitely satisfy you! 👣【Hiking route】: 🚶‍♂️ Parking lot → Big Buddha Hall → Jinhua Mountain Giant Buddha → Tiangong Temple → Main Hall → Xiongjiating → Parking Lot. 🕒 This is a circular route, the whole journey is about 5KM, and the round trip takes 2-3 hours. 🛤️ The stone road is flat and easy to walk, even those who are trying to hike for the first time can easily handle it. 🤔 Why do you recommend coming here? 1️⃣ 🌳 The whole process is shaded by large leafy trees, and the breeze caresses your face, making you feel very comfortable. 2️⃣ 🏞️ The scenery is rich and diverse, with green bamboo forests, quiet cliffs, countless cliff carvings from the Tang Dynasty...everywhere is unforgettable. 3️⃣ 👥 There are few people here, the scenic area is safe and secure, and the stairs are gentle and suitable for all types of people.

Atop the glacier, a small island stands, At the summit of Jinhuashan, Danaoya Xiaobing Island kicks off its grand celebration. Without extravagant gestures, sparing no petals, red carpets, or VIP seats, Mountains and rivers are intimate, the world is cool, souls resonate, snow and frost blend together. The national submarine base, the stone village commercial district, luxury camps, cultural and creative teahouses, Earthly art, all in sight, leave a photo, experience the wonder. The long river of history, the site of lectures, the voice of Liu Zi, the legacy of mountain spirit. Southern charm, a thousand-year-old story, Jinhuashan mines, the sediment of time, Reform years, movie melodies, the new look of the mine pit, a realm of internet celebrities. At the summit of Jinhuashan, Danaoya Xiaobing Island, Mountains and waters blend, poetry abounds, souls resonate, Explore the ancient and modern, feel the mountains and waters, leave footprints, The beauty of Jinhuashan, all before your eyes.

|Russia is too far, come here!. At the beginning, I came for the cover picture. If I can't go to distant Russia, it's always good to see a substitute. Later, when I entered the garden, I realized that Yuanming New Garden is not only a 1:1 replica of the historical Yuanming Garden, but also has English, French, German, Russian, Italian and other style gardens, reminding us to remember the history of the burning of Yuanming Garden, never forget the national humiliation, and strengthen our China. Location: Yuanming New Garden has spring, summer, autumn and winter gardens. At present, spring and summer are open. The spring garden is mostly ancient buildings with red walls and yellow tiles, while the summer garden is the characteristic buildings of Yuanming Garden and eight countries. At present, there are not many people in the summer garden, the parking lot is large, and it's FREE. Time: 8:00-17:00 National flower cost: single garden 165, preferential treatment for the elderly, children, students, teachers. Dtips: The garden area is relatively large, it takes 3-4h to walk, there are electric car rentals at the entrance, 200 per car, no time limit. Although there are small shops in the garden, there are not many things, it is recommended to bring your own ~

Buddhism pays attention to the afterlife and cause and effect, Buddhism is sentient beings, and all beings are chanting Buddhas. Now, when mentioning Jinhua Mountain, people know more about Ssangyong Cave. For the Zhiren Temple, many Jinhua people are unheard of. The Zhirenshan Temple was built in the Southern Dynasties. It has a history of nearly 1,500 years. It flourished in the Tang Dynasty and was rebuilt in the Song Dynasty and continued to the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. After several storms, he was born again in the minds of all beings. The Wise Temple is a famous Buddhist historical and cultural relic in the Shuanglong National Scenic Area. It is a Buddhist representative of the Jinhua Mountain Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.