A stream winds through rocks at Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing municipality. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
Jinfo Mountain, in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, is a large scenic spot honored with seven titles: World Natural Heritage, National Famous Scenic Area, National Forest Park, National Nature Reserve, National Natural Heritage, First Batch of National Science Education Base and National 5A Level Scenic Area.
The scenic area has primitive natural landscape, rare stones, mysterious caves, adventurous cliffs, and historic temples.
A walkway circles the interior of a cave at Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing municipality. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
The average temperature is 20 degrees in summer, making it a perfect place for a summer escape. There is also a natural hot spring, which contains rich minerals for spa treatments. Recreation vehicle camping and tent camping also are popular activities at Jinfo Mountain.
A walkway crosses a vertical cliff at Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing municipality. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
The 2018 Jinfo Mountain Waterfront Camping Music Season is underway at the Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area and will last until Sept 1. During the event, visitors can participate in various activities, such as music contests, fish and crab battles, a hot spring party, water pistol fights and rock climbing.
A group of tourism experts from around the country was invited to experience Jinfo Mountain's tourism resources during the event, which was organized by the Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area and lotour.com, an online travel website.
Lush green vegetation and steep mountains enhance the scenery at Jinfo Mountain in Chongqing municipality. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
