Mount Jinfo
金佛山 · 난촨구
mountain in People's Republic of China
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mount Jinfo1:39
Welcome to Mount Jinfo, the 'Golden Buddha Mountain.' Located in the southern reaches of the Chongqing municipality, this site is a jewel in the crown of the South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage site. As a scholar of…
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We begin our exploration at the base of the mountain in the Azure Stream Valley. This is the ecological gateway to Jinfo Mountain, where crystal-clear pools and shaded trails offer an immediate respite from the outside world. …
Listen in the app3The Cliff Plank Road — A Walk in the Sky1:39
Suspended along a sheer rock face, the Cliff Plank Road is perhaps the most exhilarating section of our journey. Stretching for approximately 3,000 meters, this engineering marvel offers jaw-dropping views of the valleys…
Listen in the app4The Ancient Buddha Cave — The Underground Ashram1:48
Now, we step into the subterranean world of the Ancient Buddha Cave. This is not merely a cavern; it is a sacred ashram, hailed as the 'world's first Buddha cave' due to its high altitude and vast size. …
Listen in the app5The Sunward Golden Turtle — A Symbol of Longevity1:26
Emerging from the depths of the cave, we follow the trail toward the 'Sunward Golden Turtle.' This is one of Jinfo Mountain’s most iconic rock formations. When the sunlight hits the plateau just right, this massive karst…
Listen in the app6The Rhododendron Sea — A Floral Masterpiece1:30
Jinfo Mountain is world-renowned for its rhododendrons. As we wander through this section of the summit, we are entering one of the most diverse rhododendron forests in China. …
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Our final stop at the summit is the Golden Buddha Ashram. For centuries, Buddhist monks have sought peace and enlightenment in the serene beauty of Jinfo Mountain. …
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As we conclude our journey through Jinfo Mountain, we carry with us a profound sense of the earth’s power and beauty. We have walked the thresholds of ancient caves, traversed sky-high plank roads, and witnessed the resilience of…
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What is Mount Jinfo?
Mount Jinfo is a place in 난촨구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 난촨구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 29 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.0667, 107.3000 |
| Last updated |