Fengqi Mountain in Chongzhou
Chengdu One Mountain a Week | Chongzhou Fengqi Mountain (with strategy)!!! Fengqi Mountain in Chongzhou is located in Gusi Village of Jiezi Ancient Town
The entire scenic area basically won't be exposed to too much sun, and the temperature is very comfortable
Super suitable for outdoor hiking, summer retreat, and family trips to go on weekends
A single complete route to the top of the mountain is about 5km with a total hiking time
of about 2.5h-3h. For those with good physical fitness and without children, the fastest time is still over 1 hour;
A round trip, which means going up and down the mountain, is about 13km, and it takes at least 5h-6h if you walk and play along the way, so remember to plan your trip in advance
The complete route is as follows:
Kangdao Entrance - Ruquan Waterfall - Wugui River - Buddha's Hand Gourd Pergola - Huilong Temple - Xixin Pool - Wanggui Platform - Guangyan Zen Monastery
Almost all are stone steps with a few wooden ladders, the climate in the mountains is quite humid, so there will be moss on the road and some places are a bit slippery, be sure to pay attention to safety when bringing children and the elderly
!!! All hiking routes in Fengqi Mountain do not require a ticket, only Guangyan Zen Monastery charges a 2 yuan cleaning fee upon entry
Little tips:
1. About parking:
There are many parking lots along the way from Jiezi Ancient Town, and the fee is basically 10 yuan per car (occasionally some farmers charge 15 or 20 yuan)
2. About self-driving:
It takes about 1.5h to reach from Chengdu, and you can plan your hiking route and parking according to your own situation. You can choose to park at Jiezi Ancient Town, near Kangdao, or drive directly to the top and park at Fengqi Mountain Scenic Area
3. About public transportation
High-speed train: There are high-speed trains from Chengdu East/West/South to Chongzhou (12
yuan - 22 yuan depending on the station), and after getting off the train, you can take bus 313 to Jiezi Ancient Town, or directly take a taxi to Kangdao
You can also take a bus from Xipu to Qingchengshan Station for about 10 yuan, then transfer to a bus to Jiezi Ancient Town, and then walk to Kangdao
Bus: Chadianzi Bus Station also goes directly to Jiezi Ancient Town
4. Personal suggestion:
If you are not driving, it is recommended to take the regular route directly, climb from Kangdao to Guangyan Zen Monastery, and then descend the mountain according to your physical condition.
If you are exhausted, just take the bus to Kangdao, the bus stops on demand, and the fare is 2 yuan. The bus here is a yellow coach, and if you have the energy, you can choose to continue walking down the mountain.
!!! The last bus down the mountain is at 5:30, don't miss the time
5. Warm tips:
If you have children, remember to bring a small bucket and water gun, there are many small rivers along the way where you can catch fish and crabs;
Also, prepare some mosquito repellent, there are no mosquitoes on the hiking trail but there may be bugs and the like in the small rivers with more trees
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