#Chongqing Jiangjin Simian Mountain Super Complete Play Guide (Latest in August 2026) Simian Mountain is a top-level summer resort around the main city of Chongqing, with a forest coverage rate of 96% +, a summer body sensation of only 22-25 ° C, 10 ° C + lower than the main city, and a negative oxygen ion concentration of up to 29,000/cm ³. It can not only see Danxia Waterfalls, alpine lakes, but also play hiking back streams, extreme sports, and clock in romantic love IP, suitable for 2-3 days of leisure and summer escape. --- 🎫 Tickets & Transportation (Latest Useful Information) Ticket policy - Basic ticket: 90 yuan/person, ** valid period 2 days **, half price for students; children under 7 years old and seniors over 65 years old are free of charge all year round - 2026 summer benefits (as of August 31): National high school entrance examination graduates are free of tickets with their admission tickets, and enjoy 20% off for recreational projects; all tourists can apply for an exclusive annual card of 100 yuan, and enjoy another 50% off for second consumption projects - Scenic Sightseeing Car: 40 yuan/person, ** must buy! ** Scenic area of 213 square kilometers, the distance between attractions is long, and the sightseeing car covers all core attractions - Ticket purchase channels: online can be purchased through the official account/Douyin account, Meituan, Ctrip, offline can be purchased in the tourist distribution center, Dongmen tourist center real-name system - Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 How to get there - ** Self-driving (most recommended) **: From the main city of Chongqing, navigate the "East Gate of Simian Mountain Scenic Area", the whole journey takes about 2 hours, high-speed + winding mountain road, good road conditions - ** Public transportation **: 1. Chongqing Chenjiaping Bus Station has a travel through train, which departs at 7:30 and returns at 16:30 every day. Tickets can be purchased through the official account of Chongqing Passenger Bank and "Simian Mountain Cultural Tourism", one-stop direct access 2. There are direct buses at Chongqing Caiyuanba Bus Station, with 4 flights per day and a fare of 40 yuan --- ##🗺️ must play core attractions & gameplay ###1. Wangxiangtai Waterfall - the highest waterfall in China (must clock in) - Highlights: The waterfall is 158 meters high. After the waterfall, Danxia Mountain naturally forms a giant heart-shaped silhouette, which is called "the first heart in the world" and is a signature attraction of Simian Mountain - How to play: - During the day, walk along the waterfall viewing plank road to the front viewing platform, feel the shock of the waterfall straight down, and walk behind the waterfall through the water curtain hole to shoot the heart-shaped rock wall from multiple angles - ** Summer limited (7 consecutive days from August 10th) **: Every night there is a light and shadow performance of "Listening to Mountains and Waters, Transferring Love on All Sides", directly using waterfalls and Danxia rock walls as natural giant screens, integrating stories such as Love Ladder and Liang Zhu Butterfly. The best viewing point is on the other side of the "World's First Eye Viewing Platform". After taking pictures, you can also hear the tea hall sitting and tasting tea next to it, and the atmosphere is full - Play time: 1.5-2 hours ###2. Land Rock - Danxia Cliff + Extreme Sports - Highlights: Natural Danxia Chibi, with waterfall landscape, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts - How to play: - Leisure clock in: walk along the wooden plank road to the edge of the waterfall pool, shoot the natural texture of the rock wall, take the Lingyun plank road (glass plank road) to watch the waterfall in the sky, you can experience "people walking in the waterfall" in 15-30 minutes - Stimulus items: - Freelada rock climbing: a total length of 999 meters and a drop of 150 meters, climbing on the Danxia cliff, the whole process takes about 2 hours - Wasp bungee jumping: 26 meters high, adjusted rope elasticity, mild weightlessness, novice-friendly - Danya Walk: A high-altitude walking path suspended on Chibi, easily unlocking the cloud perspective - Play time: 1-3 hours (adjusted according to project selection) ###3. Choose one of the two hiking routes (choose according to physical strength) ✅ ** Xunlong Road (parent-child/leisure first choice) ** - Divided into two lines: the advanced line 12.5 kilometers and the parent-child line 9 kilometers, which takes 3-4 hours - The whole process is under the shade of the virgin forest trees, and the body feels 22-25 ° C in summer. There are waterfall cafes and cliff glass plank roads along the way. The road conditions are smooth and easy to walk. It is suitable for bringing babies and the elderly. ✅ ** 1314 Love Trail (preferred by outdoor enthusiasts) ** - From a true love story: The husband spent 50 years hewing 6208 stone steps (also known as the "Love Ladder") to make it easier for his wife to travel. The route connects 8 major scenic spots, and the 131.4-kilometer love loop is a Sichuan-Chongqing sports tourism boutique route - Note: The road conditions are primitive, there are slippery mud roads, tree trunk roads, stone steps, and there are many climbs. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes and wear thin coats in summer. Check the official account of "Simianshan Cultural Tourism" to confirm the opening before departure ###4. Water & Leisure Projects - ** Pearl Lake **: You can play high-altitude forest rafting (about 5 minutes), super slide (about 5 minutes), surrounded by fairy fog along the way, suitable for summer water play - ** Great Flood Sea **: Alpine lake, take a cruise around the lake for 40 minutes, the green mountains on both sides are reflected on the lake, relaxed and comfortable, and you can also see wild mandarin ducks - ** Longtan Lake **: You can stroll along the lake, row a boat, the surrounding area is suitable for picnics, and the evening wind is very comfortable - ** Canyon Tracking Stream (limited to summer) **: 380 yuan/person including equipment and coaches, upstream along the mountain spring, paddling, rock climbing, jumping pool, the pool is clear along the way, you can see small fish, when you are tired, soak in the water, the whole process is cool - ** Yuanyang Waterfall Waterfall Descent **: 20 minutes walk from Shuikou Temple Archway, follow the rock wall and fall with the waterfall, the whole process is about 1 hour, remember to bring a change of clothes; the end of the waterfall is the 5-kilometer extreme rainforest hiking starting point, along the way there are waterfall zipline, big tree swing, ladder waterfall and other Internet celebrity projects - ** Yanyu Lake Fishing **: The first alpine lake fishing station in the country, open for selenium-enriched cold water fish fishing all year round, suitable for tourists who like quiet fishing --- 📅 itinerary recommended (2-3 days most comfortable) ###✅ 2 Days 1 Night Classic (preferred by most) ** Day1: Waterfall Danxia + Night View ** - Morning: Enter the park before 8:00, take a sightseeing car to Wangxiangtai Waterfall, and play for 1.5 hours; then go to Land Rock, leisure browsing Danxia + walking the glass plank road, you can choose 1 extreme project with good physical strength - Noon: Eat authentic farm food in the agritainment of the land rock slice - Afternoon: Go to Pearl Lake for rafting/chute, then go for a stroll and boating at Longtan Lake - Evening: Live in the scenic spot, you can watch the Wangxiang Taiwan light and shadow show in summer, and watch fireflies and starry sky at night in good weather ** Day2: Lake Forest + Return ** - Morning: 7:30 Depart for a cruise in Dahonhai, and take a relaxing forest walk after disembarking - Noon: Eat selenium-enriched cuisine in the scenic spot - Afternoon: You can choose to go to Wolonggou to see Yougu Qingxi/Lover Cave to see the stalactites, or go to Waterfall Coffee to sit for a while and return after a rest ###✅ 3 days 2 nights in-depth version (summer/parent-child/health care) - The first two days are the same 2 days and 1 night itinerary, the pace is slowed down - Day3: Choose a hiking route (Xunlong Road parent-child line/short section of Love Ancient Road), or experience the creek/waterfall descent, if you like quiet, you can go fishing in Yanyu Lake; if it is a health care need, you can go to Siping Town to experience sleep monitoring, traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy, visit Shuangfeng Village Traditional Village, Shouxingzhuang Digital Museum --- ##🍜 Food & Accommodation Guide ###Must eat delicious food The official recommended "Four Ones" selenium-enriched food system: ** a selenium-enriched cold water fish, a bowl of stone grinding bean flower, a piece of old bacon, a basket of wild vegetables **, as well as a whole bamboo feast, a longevity feast, a selenium-enriched twin feast and other special banquets. The agritainment in the scenic area can basically be eaten. The ingredients are all local and original, and the taste is very fresh. * The official also released the "Four Mills Mountain Food Map", marking the procurement points of selenium-enriched restaurants and agricultural specialties. You can pay attention when you arrive. * How to choose accommodation - ** Priority to live in the scenic spot! ** No need to run back and forth tickets, you can see the sea of clouds in the morning, and it will be cooler in the evening. There are enough choices for 300 + homestays/hotels: - Cost-effective choice: agritainment and economical homestays in Simianshan Town, more than 200, suitable for family travel and ordinary summer vacation - High-end experience: Dale Zhiye (private soup bubble pool + cloud sea landscape), Mountain Villa · Starry Sky Homestay (cliff glass house + infinity swimming pool), Guiyin Landscape Wild Luxury Homestay (core location + high-quality service) - Health care needs: Health care homestays in Siping Town, supporting sleep centers and medical duty, suitable for long-term living and traveling with the elderly - Tips: During peak season (July-August, holidays), be sure to book 3-5 days in advance! --- ⚠️ practical tips 1. The temperature difference between day and night in the mountains is large, even in summer, you need to bring a thin coat, and you need to cover a thin quilt when sleeping at night 2. When hiking and playing with water, you must wear non-slip sports shoes/creek shoes, bring a change of clothes, mosquito repellent water, and rain gear (there are many showers in the mountains) 3. The number of sightseeing cars in the scenic spot will be reduced in the afternoon. Be sure to confirm the last bus time before returning to avoid walking too far. 4. Don't take primitive hiking routes such as the Ancient Love Road on rainy days, the road is slippery and dangerous; the waterfall after the rain is more water, but more beautiful 5. From July to August 2026, there will be farming experience, garden parties and other activities in the scenic spot. Families with babies can pay attention to the official notice to participate