CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Chongqing is a mountainous city, so climbing a mountain becomes a way of leisure for many people. Though there are many mountains in Chongqing, the well-known ones will be crowded in holidays. Now, we will introduce some unexpected mountains which you never heard of before.

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Tiewan Mountain

There’s a Tianjia Tofu Pudding Restaurant at Xinglong Town, Yubei District. The tasty tofu pudding is handmade and reputedly be made of mountain spring. You can have lunch there and climb the mountains afterwards. Behind the restaurant there is the way up the mountain. The mountain is shaped like a big bowl with less vegetation, which is a typical stone mountain. Certain physical strengths are required for its steep roads.

Address: near Xinglong 3rd Commune, Yubei District

Limao Mountain

The gentle ascent road in Geleshan Town is very suitable for relaxation. You can see shabby temples and abandoned modern villas surrounded by weeds. Forest coverage area is large along this route, so it’s a good place to intake oxygen and clear lungs.

Address: Geleshan Town, Shapingba District

Laoying Mountain

It is an independent peak among Gele Mountains. You can overlook most Shapingba area on the peak with maximum visibility. Pine trees are in the majority. Eagles, squirrels, hares and egrets can be seen there.

Address: among Gele Mountains, Shapingba District

Xiangshui Mountain

As the term suggests, the main scenery there is steams. You can hear the sound of streams along the way. There are many birds in the forest and you can’t call out their name. It’s a best place for picnic for its quiet surroundings.

Address: Tianbacun, Zhongliangshan, Shapingba District

Jiandao Mountain

There is a square extended balcony at the middle section of Jiandao Mountain Forest Park, surrounded by coniferous forest. You can sit down to have a rest on stone tables and stone benches. Most parts of the mountain are ascent, except the edge.

Address: Jiandao Mountain Forest Park, Jiulongpo District

(Translated by Mao Qiao, Fathom Language Limited)