Hengshan Scenic Area, approximately a 70-minute drive from the main urban area of Chongqing, is a popular summer retreat with a higher altitude and closer proximity to the city. The average summer temperature here is 23 degrees Celsius, featuring attractions such as Phoenix Valley, Hengshan Sea of Clouds, and Tiantai Mountain.
The Jinxin Highway, leading to Hengshan, spans about 16 kilometers and offers a true experience of the saying ‘mountain roads with eighteen bends,’ posing a significant challenge for novice drivers. Driving along this road, one can enjoy the ethereal white clouds and green mountains in the distance, and the boundless forests up close, breathing in the fresh and cool air while taking in the beautiful scenery. The Tiantai Mountain within the scenic area is a must-visit spot. Tiantai Mountain combines dense forests, peculiar rocks, and steep peaks, offering a panoramic view of the boundless scenery. Additionally, visitors can also go to Tiantai Temple and Bamboo Forest Temple for meditation and tranquility. Phoenix Valley is a hidden flower paradise within the Hengshan Scenic Area, covering a large area and boasting a variety of flowers such as crape myrtle, lotus, and lavender. During the spring and summer seasons each year, this place becomes a sea of flowers, with breathtaking scenery.Hengshan Tourism and Resort Area
Hengshan Scenic Area, approximately a 70-minute drive from the main urban area of Chongqing, is a po[...]
