Ba Yue Mountain, a breathtaking natural wonder, is situated at the junction of Dazu District, Tongliang District, Yongchuan District, and Shuangqiao Economic and Technological Development Zone in Chongqing. With an average altitude of 778 meters, the mountain is composed of thirty-five majestic peaks that stand tall and proud. The landscape of Ba Yue Mountain is characterized by its steep and beautiful peaks, layers of rolling mountains, deep and quiet scenery, rich karst landforms, beautiful caves, clear springs, lush green trees, clouds and fog, singing springs, and grotesque rocks, all of which come together to form a vivid and unique vista.
Being in this serene environment naturally evokes a sense of tranquility, making it an ideal tourist destination that is yet to be fully developed. Recognized as one of the ‘Top Ten Small Sceneries of Chongqing’, Ba Yue Mountain boasts a variety of main attractions such as tea gardens, ancient trees, Ba Yue Temple, Xuan Tian Palace, San Feng Cave, Hui Guang Temple, Tian Deng Stone, Qi Pan Stone, Fei Lai Stone, Huang Jue Gate, and more. The winding Ba Yue Mountain Range, resembling a moving giant dragon, is also known as ‘Ba Yue Dragon’ and is part of the ‘Top Ten Small Sceneries of Chongqing’.
The pine and bamboo on the mountain are evergreen and lush, providing a natural air filtration system that absorbs dust daily and produces a large amount of fresh air. This makes Ba Yue Mountain the lungs of Ba Chuan City. Historically, Ba Yue Mountain was known as Nu Kun Mountain or Lu Feng Mountain. However, during the Song Dynasty, due to its unique peaks, lush green bamboo, and its location near the suburbs of Ba County, it was renamed Ba Yue Mountain, a name that has since become synonymous with natural beauty and tranquility.Ba Yue Mountain, known for its unique scenery, is also one of the ancient tea areas in China. The main peak, Xiang Lu Peak, stands at an impressive height of 780 meters. The mountain is renowned for being the production site of Shui Nan Tea, one of the earliest tribute teas in the country. During the Yongle years of the Ming Dynasty, Ba Yue tea was designated as a tribute tea for the King of Shu. Visitors can enjoy the mountain’s beauty and heritage all year round, as it is open and accessible 24/7.
