Jinyun Mountain
A national nature reserve with over 1,300 hectares of forest and more than 1,700 subtropical plant species, Jinyun Mountain is a famous botanical treasure trove and forest park.…
Jinyun Mountain, Chongqing
Key facts
- Admission
- ¥30
- Opening hours
- 9：00—16：00
- Time needed
- 1 day
- Getting there
- Buses run to Beibei from Chaotianmen, Jiefangbei, Nanping and Yangjiaping. From there, transfer at the underground mall bus station to a dedicated sightseeing shuttle to Jinyun Mountain.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 421. Open in Google Maps
About Jinyun Mountain
A national nature reserve with over 1,300 hectares of forest and more than 1,700 subtropical plant species, Jinyun Mountain is a famous botanical treasure trove and forest park. Its dawn redwood (shuishan) is a living fossil tree whose species existed 160 million years ago and is extremely rare in the world. Jinyun Mountain is also a Buddhist sacred site with numerous temples, the most famous being Jinyun Temple.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Jinyun Mountain cost?
Admission to Jinyun Mountain is ¥30, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Jinyun Mountain?
Jinyun Mountain is open 9：00—16：00.
How do I get to Jinyun Mountain?
Buses run to Beibei from Chaotianmen, Jiefangbei, Nanping and Yangjiaping. From there, transfer at the underground mall bus station to a dedicated sightseeing shuttle to Jinyun Mountain.
How long should I spend at Jinyun Mountain?
Plan on 1 day for Jinyun Mountain.
Where is Jinyun Mountain?
Jinyun Mountain is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, in the Southwest of China. No. 27 Jinyun Road, Beibei District
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