#Chongqing Fengjie Baidi City · Qutangxia Scenic Area 2026 Latest Play Guide (Information verification The latest tourism information from April to August 2026, priority is given to integrating authoritative travel guides and tourists' measured experience) First, a quick overview of basic information 📍 ** Address **: Baidi Town, Fengjie County, Chongqing (about 10 kilometers away from Fengjie County, west entrance of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River) ⏰ ** Opening hours **: 07:40-19:00 all year round (ticket sales stop at 17:00, admission stops at 17:30) 💴 ** Ticket Policy **: - Peak season (March 1-October 31): full ticket 100 yuan/person, half ticket 50 yuan/person (60-64 year old seniors, students and other eligible groups) - Low season (November 1 - end of February of the following year): full ticket 60 yuan/person, half ticket 30 yuan/person - Tickets include: scenic internal ferry (Zhongyi Ferry ↔ Jiangxia Ferry, 30-minute rolling departure), Baidi City historic site visit - Ticket purchase method: The online official platform can book 15 days in advance and enter the park directly with the ID card/QR code; discount tickets and paper tickets can be purchased at the offline window 📞 ** Tel: 023-85991001 ⏱️ ** Recommended length of visit **: 3-5 hours (excluding in-depth cruise and top of the Three Gorges tour) --- ##2. How does the traffic get there? ###1. Departure from other places/Chongqing main city - ** First choice for high-speed rail **: Chongqing North Railway Station/Chongqing West Railway Station Take the high-speed rail to Fengjie Station (about 1.5 hours, the fare is about 158 yuan), and after leaving the station, you can take a direct bus from the scenic spot (15 yuan/person, about 45 minutes), or take a taxi for about 30 minutes to the scenic spot (the fare is about 40 yuan) - ** Self-driving **: Navigation "Qutangxia Scenic Area Parking Lot in Baidi City", the main parking lot has sufficient parking spaces, and when holidays are tight, you can park in a spare parking lot 2 kilometers away from the east and west sides, and take a free shuttle bus; all parking lots are uniformly charged 10 yuan/time - ** Waterway (nostalgic experience) **: Chongqing Chaotianmen Wharf takes a high-speed hydrofoil boat for 7 hours to Fengjie New County, and transfers to the scenic spot for 30 minutes (5 yuan/person), suitable for tourists who want to experience the river view with plenty of time ###2. Departure from Fengjie County - Bus: Take 402 and 403 directly to the scenic spot, the fare is 5 yuan, and the journey is about 20 minutes - Taxi: about 15 minutes, fare 15-20 yuan --- Third, the classic tour route (no turning back) ###"Regular Humanities + River View clock in line" (about 3 hours, suitable for most tourists) 1. ** Entrance → Water Wind and Rain Covered Bridge → White Emperor Temple Mountain Gate ** After walking through the covered bridge, you can board the "Green Island" of Baidi City, which is surrounded by water on all sides (a small island in the river formed after the water storage of the Three Gorges, with red walls and tiles, which are very suitable for taking ancient photos) 2. ** White Emperor Temple Core Area (about 1 hour) ** Visit in turn: - Tuogu Hall: Restoring the historical scene of Liu Bei Tuogu, a must-see for the culture of the Three Kingdoms - Mingliang Hall, Wuhou Temple, Zhaolie Temple: Worship Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang and other figures of the three kingdoms, and understand the history of Shu and Han Dynasties - Forest of Steles: Collect the inscriptions of poems left by scholars and writers of all dynasties in Baidi City, and feel the heritage of "Poetry City" (Li Bai, Du Fu, and Bai Juyi all left poems here) 3. ** Kuimen Observation Deck (about 40 minutes) ** It is a 10-minute walk from the mountain trail behind the White Emperor Temple. This is the best shooting spot for the fifth set of 10 yuan backgrounds! Be sure to bring a 10 yuan note with the same frame as the real scene. The light is the smoothest at 9-11 am to avoid the midday backlight. There are also a number of niche seats along the way down the mountain, and the angle of shooting Kuimen is not inferior to that of the top of the mountain. 4. ** Optional experience: Ancient Elephant Hall/Chijia Building (about 40 minutes) ** Take a free ferry to the opposite bank with tickets, visit the ancient elephant museum, the ancient fortress, and see the hanging coffins of the bellows gorge and the remains of the ancient plank road. Get up close and personal with the historical relics on the north bank of Qutang Gorge. 5. ** Return: Jiangxia Ferry, take the ferry back to Zhongyi Ferry, and leave the park ** "In-depth experience line" (about 5 hours, suitable for tourists who like mountains and rivers) On the basis of the regular route, add the ** Qutang Gorge depth cruise **: - Ticket purchase: Zhongyi Ferry 50 yuan/person, Baotaping Wharf 60 yuan/person, can be booked 3 days in advance - Departure time: 10:30, 13:30, 15:30 from Zhongyi Ferry (about 50 minutes); 10:00, 15:00 from Baotaping Pier (about 70 minutes) - What to see along the way: Cross the Qutang Gorge by boat (the shortest, narrowest and most male section of the Three Gorges, with a total length of 8 kilometers), get a close look at the Kuimen cliffs, Mengliangti cliff carvings, and the Rhino Moon Peak, and immerse yourself in the grandeur of "Kuimen Tianxiong". The Kuimen is not blocked on the boat, and the film rate is extremely high. ###"Hiking Challenge Line" (1 day, suitable for tourists with good physical strength) Linkable ** Top of the Three Gorges Scenic Area **: After crossing the river from Zhongyi Ferry in Baidi City, hike along the trail (climb about 1400 meters, the difficulty is low, and there are supply points along the way), pass through 66 road turns, look at the gimbal, and finally reach the top of the Three Gorges (1388 meters above sea level), overlooking the panorama of the entire Qutang Gorge, and you can see the sea of clouds in good weather. You can take the ropeway (40 yuan one way) + sightseeing car when going down the mountain, and then transfer back to the county seat/high-speed rail station. * Every year from mid-to-late November to early December in the red leaf season, this line is full of mountains and red, which is the top flow route of the Three Gorges to appreciate autumn * --- ##4, must clock in highlights & experience ✅ ** 10 yuan The same clock in **: Kuimen observation deck is an officially certified machine, remember to bring cash! The scenic spot also has paid photos, small photos are sent for free, and large photos are 20-30 yuan/piece ✅ ** Three Kingdoms Cultural Immersion **: The colorful sculptures of Tuogu Hall restore the historical scene, and tourists with children can tell children the stories of the Three Kingdoms 3. ✅ ** Kuimen Cruise **: Only by boat can you truly appreciate the artistic conception of "the apes on both sides can't cry, the light boat has passed 10,000 mountains", and the river wind is very comfortable 4. ✅ ** Wild Monkey Interaction **: There are many wild macaques along the scenic trail, do not feed, do not tease, to avoid being scratched 5. ✅ ** Optional night show **: If you live in Fengjie, you can watch the real performance of "Return to the Three Gorges" at night (20:00 start, ticket price 60-200 yuan), with Qutang Gorge as the stage to interpret poetry culture, light and shadow effect is very shocking --- #5. Food and accommodation suggestions 🍜 local food - Around the scenic spot: there are agritainments to provide fresh river and farm cured flavors, and the price is moderate - Fengjie County Town: Be sure to try ** Fengjie Navel Orange ** (super sweet in season, you can buy it at roadside stalls), gege noodles, hot and sour powder, chicken, there are many dining options in the county seat, and the cost performance is higher 🏨 accommodation options - Want to play conveniently: choose a homestay near the scenic spot, such as Kuixiang Family Homestay (700 meters away from the scenic spot, newly opened in 2025, with free parking, rating 4.8), the room fee is about 150-200 yuan - Want to be cost-effective/eat delicious food: live in Fengjie County, there are many hotel choices, the price of 100-300 yuan is rich, and you can also visit the night view of the county at night --- #6. Practical Tips 1. Wear: There are many stone steps in the scenic spot, so you must wear comfortable sports shoes; the river is windy, even in summer, it is recommended to bring a thin coat; pay attention to sun protection and mosquito protection in summer, and it is recommended to stack in the red leaf season (November-December). The temperature difference on the mountain is large 2. Supplies: There are commissaries selling water and snacks along the way, so you don't need to carry too many things. There is a seating area on the peak observation deck. 3. Avoid pits: Do not take the initiative to provoke wild monkeys. It is best to put away the food and plastic bags in your hands; the departure time of the cruise ship may be adjusted in extreme weather. You can call the scenic spot to confirm before traveling. 4. Best travel season: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November) have the most comfortable climate, and autumn and November have a beautiful scenery in the red leaf season; pay attention to avoid the high temperature at noon in summer, and the fog in winter may affect the viewing 5. Preferential policies: The elderly over 65 years old, active duty soldiers, disabled and other groups are free of tickets according to national policies, remember to bring valid documents