CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- On November 22, temperatures in Chongqing plummeted, with some high mountain areas experiencing rain and snow. The reporter of Chongqing Daily learned from major scenic spots in Chongqing that Chongqing tourism has switched to “winter tour” mode, and a variety of winter products have been put on the shelves for the public to enjoy the winter tour in Chongqing.

“At present, although there is no snow in Jinfo Mountain, but through the artificial snow, the North Slope Ski Area has skiing conditions and started trial operation.” The 22nd China Chongqing Jinfo Mountain Snow and Ice Festival will be officially opened on November 28, according to the Nanchuan District Culture and Tourism Committee.

The person in charge of Wulong Fairy Mountain Scenic Area introduced that although there is no snowfall, but the scenic area has been well prepared and is planning the Fairy Mountain International Ice and Snow Festival. In addition, alpine scenic spots such as Simian Mountain in Jiangjin and Huang’anba in Chengkou are also ready to welcome snow-viewing tourists.

In addition to enjoying the snow, Chongqing is the “Hot Spring Capital of the World” and hot spring tourism is one of famous tourism brands of Chongqing winter tourism. According to the introduction, many hot spring scenic areas in the city this winter will be improved: upgraded South Hot Spring has been officially opened, adding 26 characteristic hot springs and innovatively developing the first waterfall bath in the city; Visitor Center of Jinyun Mountain North Hot Spring Resort has been built in the North Hot Spring Scenic Area, and the core area of Hot Spring Valley is actively promoting the transformation of popular hot springs into a comprehensive health and wellness project integrating hot spring museums.

In addition, red leaf viewing is another popular choice for winter tour in Chongqing. The 14th China Chongqing Three Gorges (Wushan) International Red Leaves Festival was held on November 20, 2012, with 13 tours for visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Wushan. (Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)