CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- The viewing time is not enough for the colorful autumn scenery; however, the snow is falling in many high mountain areas of Chongqing. The winter scenery with snow attacks Chongqing in a short day. We will introduce some places where now you can enjoy the snow around Chongqing.

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Kaizhou - Xuebao Mountain

With the visit of fewer crowd, it naturally forms the beautiful scenery for free viewing. In a short time, ten thousand mu of alpine meadow turns white from gold after the snowfall. At the moment, the ridge line became clearer and the Reclining Buddha on the Xuebao Mountain was more solemn and holy.

Address: Xuebao Mountain National Forest Park, Kaizhou, Chongqing Municipality

Self-driving: Chongqing - Kaizhou urban area - Wenquan Town - Dajin Town - Baiquan Township - Shanghua Village - off at Feibo Station. Then walk for 3 to 6 hours to arrive at the top of Xuebao Mountain. Search for “Xuebao Mountain National Forest Park” via Baidu Map. Self-driving may take about 6 hours for about 395 kilometers.

Recommended route: Three-color Larch - Sea of Azalea Flowers - Shoupayan - Luotuo Peak of Xiaodongyan - Shenfeng Guikong - Sanjian Peak - Chechangba - Shiliping - Sandaoping - Pusa Cave - Xuebao Mountain Reclining Buddha

Ticket: free

Chengkou - Huang’anba

Chengkou is often the first place for falling snow in Chongqing every year. Huang’anba, Chengkou, has started to fall snow from October 18, which caused a sensation that time. Chengkou definitely is a good place for enjoying early snow.

For the first snow, there is not only the exhilaration, but also a surprise that Chengkou entered the ice and snow world immediately with a sense of “from hill to hills no bird in flight, from path to path no men in sight”. To see the real snow in Chengkou this winter.

Huang’anba in Chengkou belongs to the high-altitude scenic spot with full of snow and a quiet atmosphere. The snow scenery is as beautiful as the fairyland.

Address: Huang’anba, Chengkou County

Self-driving: Chongqing urban area - Inner Ring Expressway - G65 - Lingshui - Dazhou - Shitang - Chengkou-Wanyuan Expressway - Huang'anba. It has about 462 kilometers and takes about 5 hours by driving.

Travel tip: you should pay attention to safety and warmth while traveling, and prepare well as the accommodation is not good.

Wuxi – Hongchiba

Playing with snow is from the Hongchiba, Wuxi. White snow covers the colorful forests and finally forms a glorious landscape at the end of year. With rich nature resources, Hongchiba has the unique climatic conditions and natural landscapes as the 4A-class scenic spot. Here, you can view the mountains and flowers in spring, avoid the heat in summer, enjoy the colorful forests in autumn and play with snow in winter.

Like the hot pot for Chongqing, grilled fish is the food must be tasted in Wuxi. What’s more, the sesame cake, Piaoer cake (a fried snack forming via a big spoon) and Zhalazi (a delicious food mixed with corn flour and minced pepper) are featured.

Address: Hongchiba Scenic Spot, Wenfeng Town, Wuxi County

Self-driving: Chongqing - G42 - Yunyang - Fengjie-Wuxi Expressway - Gulu Station (Yangqiaoba) - Shuangtang Road - Tangfang Town - Wenfeng Town - Hongchiba Scenic Spot. It has about 485 kilometers and takes about 6 hours by driving.

Travel tips:

1. Pay attention to the traffic safety due to the long distance and complex road conditions;

2. Pay attention to preventing frostbite because of the chilly winter here;

3. Local products including Hongchi American ginseng, honey, mead and wild beef jerky as well as goat's milk soup are worth eating. 

(Translated by Jiang Yuling, Fathom Language Limited)