The difference between river descent and river tracing; Downward Strategy of Jindaoxia River in Chongqing

Xiahe is an outdoor extreme challenge sport, which is very popular in some adventure circles. What's the difference between going downstream and going back? Are they the same? Chongqing Jindaoxia is one of the main attractions of the Yangtze River. What are its characteristics?

The difference between falling and going upstream.

Creek falling is a very popular outdoor sport in summer. From top to bottom, from the rope of the waterfall, or with the current.

On the contrary, going up the river is an outdoor mountaineering activity along the valley, overcoming terrain obstacles and looking for water.

Brief introduction of Chongqing Jindaoxia

Jindaoxia is located in Jindaoxia Town, Beibei District, Chongqing, where the canyon is steep, the mountains are magnificent and the water is beautiful, and there are a lot of deep pools called potholes in geology. With a total length of about 10 km, the canyon is the longest antique plank road in China and one of the important outdoor exploration bases in Chongqing.

The Golden Canyon is divided into upper and lower sections. There are many gullies in the upstream canyons, and there are clear streams everywhere. There are many caves, deep pools and waterfalls in the canyon. The Golden Canyon is nearly 10 km long and has the longest antique plank road in China. The plank road is mostly built along the cliff, with many mountain springs and waterfalls along the way.

Opening hours of Jindaoxia

Opening hours of Jindaoxia scenic spot

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

No entry after 4 pm.

Downstream and backwater start time

10: 00 am to 3: 30 pm

No launch after 3:30 p.m.

weather effect

Due to the high altitude of Jindaoxia, the weather in Chongqing is quite different, which has a great influence on the downstream and upstream movements. All activities are closed in bad weather.

entrance ticket

Chongqing Jindaoxia Traffic Guide

Self-driving route recommendation

Chongqing Airport is in the direction of Chongqing-Guangzhou Expressway, and Tainong Park is out of Jindaoxia Scenic Area, an ancient schist town, Liu Yin.

Chongqing Beibei direction around the city high-speed water and soil, Jindaoxia export Liu Yin Pianyan ancient town Jindaoxia scenic spot.

Driving price from north gate to south gate: 120 yuan.

Suggestions on public transport routes

Yangjiaping Zoo Bus Station and Hongqi Hegou Bus Station take buses directly to Liu Yin Station, and Liu Yin Station takes bus No.962 to Jindaoxia via Pianyan Ancient Town.